mike hughes
-
Posts
801 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Blogs
Gallery
Events
Exhibition Layout Details
Store
Everything posted by mike hughes
-
Definitely it’s a BM container and can’t see it mentioned on the http://www.ws.rhrp.org.uk/ws/wresults.asp Michael
-
Forgot to photo as well SR EMU underframe for 2 SUB motor coaches. Added the floorboards then the trussing today along with trussing for the Bulleid coach. Found that the Ironclad end moulds needed upgrading but needed new ends which I’ve also done recently Michael
-
If it’s NSE and I’m thinking the right person then slowly yes
-
Ive made a start on some new bits. In the photos (if I’ve said these in the right order) 304/1 BDTS 975025 inspection saloon Bulleid corridor composite Ironclad 2 car push pull (just the one coach photographed) Trailer composite for a 4-CEP Next for me for the Bulleid and Ironclad is to add the footboards Michael
-
I’ve recently put the numbers on the CCT’s. Also I’ve painted some containers (the 2 BM containers are ones I made the master for a long time back). I added the etched corner pieces to all and the U channel on the A container. I added the rest of the glazing to the 105 and the seats. The silver paint I used has to be more than 50 years (was my dads) old as the the contents are in fluid ounces Michael
-
I've lined and numbered the 105 and slid most of the glazing in, I've painted the seats as well Michael
-
Got some paint on the Salmon. Also cast the DMU seats for the 105 and used strip to represent the legs for this one. Also painted the 105. Went to take the tape off the fronts and pulled off fair bit of paint off the fronts, so redone the yellow and touched up the green by hand. After putting the first coat of paint on the dome, realized that the top marker should of come off. D'oh Michael
-
Been working on DMU seats and the domes for the Derby LW. Lots of rubbing down and filler, then primer and repeat. Just need to add the armrests to the first class seats (the bottom left ones) Michael
-
A quick update, for the DMU seats I'm doing I've decided to have fold up etch legs to glue on the resin tops. I've nearly finished the legs design and getting there on the top part. The etch will comprise of 11 trebles and 22 doubles. These will be used for the low density DMU's. Once I've these back hopefully should of finished making the exhaust pipe masters and the roof vents (think they're the airvac type ie whats on the 104 & 105). Once these bits are done they'll be several DMU classes to launch. Michael
-
Done the inner ends for the 304, annoyingly for me is that not quite the same for the ER overhead EMU's but oh well. Also done the underframe boxes for the Battery driving trailer for the 304. Brought some very fine mesh to make up the grills and used plastic glue to hold it in place. In the other photo I've finished off the domes for the 104 and 105, it's easier to remove if required the top marker lights than make a separate new dome. Michael
-
Thanks, never would of said that about my modelling skills Michael
-
Managed to now that lockdown has eased a bit to have a club meeting but with limited numbers at the moment. Was good to see some club members again Michael
-
Heaton Lodge Junction
mike hughes replied to allan downes's topic in Scenery, Structures & Transport
No doubt that you’ll see pics of the 110 when I start it Michael -
I’ve been back making underframe pieces. First pic is for the 304, second is for the Derby L/W, class 108 and the small battery box is for the MK1 GUV. Also done the mould and casting for the Class 110 Michael
-
Nothing to do with the Palvan. They belong to the All steel high goods wagon. Had same thing myself and had to ask to find out what they belong to Michael
-
I’ve done the castings of the 105 underframe pieces and stuck them on. Next stage this evening is wash off and etch primer for the brass. Michael
-
Think I’m there at last with the underframe boxes for the 105. Really surprised how long it took. A spray with grey primer then ready for the rubber. I’ve done the moulds and casting for the Derby lightweight DMU, which attached over the weekend before going back into work at night time. Also done the casting of the LNER dia 116. Very happy how the solebars came out, the extra thin strip of plastic must of certainly helped to allow the air out Michael
-
Didn’t look in such a good condition when saw it in 2019. Wish the engines/torque converter had been on it. I know it’s a bit late but did measure the roller shutter door (75.75” wide and 51.5” from the next door to the right) Michael
-
Found the paint should run off the stirring stick and as the instructions say thinning with lighter fluid helps. Found that if when do the lining it doesn't flow off the pen quite right, give up as it'll such a struggle to do the lining and wash the pen out and alter the paint consistency Michael
-
Thanks Its a Bob Moore lining pen, never used a bow pen, don't know too much about them. The trick is getting the paint consistency right in the first place. Michael
-
I've been applying some lines while I was in the mood to on some CCT's. The plastic straight edge has been about for a while as you can see. Michael
-
I've been recently making up some of the underframe parts for the 105 etc. It don't look much for several hours work. I've also a while back made some of the chain shackles for the Salmon. The shackle was a flat etch in which twisted the ends to 90 degree, squeezed down a split pin round 0.7mm wire and soldered the wire in place. Michael
-
I've virtually done all the other little bits for the 124 at last. I've added the domino headcode (Railtec as you would of expected) and the handrail which i forgot about on the brake coach. I've also raised the motor bogie up a bit. Michael
-
I've done a bit more to the other LNER vans, diagrams 20, 43 & 52 and also some of may have seen about the Salmon in the smaller Suppliers section. Basically the photo shows just after the limescale remover was washed off and before etch primer Michael
-
Been bit busy with other things going on but nearly got the D1663 van done Michael
