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With 093 all finished I’ve turned my attention to my EE type 3, still in the early stages and lots to do

but now this has arrived 👀 they’re multiplying

Might have to weather this beast first 

Paul

15 hours ago, SRman said:

The weathering really brings out the bogie detail. Excellent job, Paul.

I will have to do mine ... soon.

Thanks very much 

Paul

Finally got around to some modelling, really pleased with todays efforts.

I’ve done more work on the roof since the YouTube video 

On 04/03/2024 at 21:58, d winpenny said:

Both look very nice additions the cavalex 56s are nearly enough to turn me back to oo 

 

 Dave 

They are fantastic models, well worth every penny.

Paul

Happier now I’ve done a bit more work on the roof.

Paul

I video of the weathering on the bogies

Paul

Finally got around to making a start on the weathering of 56093, pretty pleased with how much I’ve managed in just one day, still more to do and bits to tidy up.

Paul

Cavalex cl56 and the Accurascale cl37 have both now been converted to EM with the drop in wheel sets, the 56 was a doddle but the 37 was a bit of a pain in the ass.

Paul

Grabbed an hour today so I fitted the detailing pack to the 56 and printed off the remaining Templot for the stabling point.  I’ve also printed off the exit road which leads on to the Bootle branch towards ELJ, so I might model this as well.

Paul

On 01/02/2024 at 05:15, Chris56057 said:

Good to have you back, always enjoy catching up with your on-going projects. 

Thanks mate 

Back in the day my Lima 31 was my favourite loco.

Paul

4 hours ago, 97406 said:

Looks like you may have the beginnings of an 80s fleet there! Depending on which locos I put on the layout I can go from late 70s to early 90s and all times in between. My favourite time is 84-85 when most locos were still in banger blue, but the first IC and Railfreight liveries were starting to appear.

I love the mid 60’s because of the liveries the odd kettle and the early diesel’s abs electrics but my spotting days were the mid to late 80’s so I will get a few I’ll be honest, and going by the 56 I think I’ll be ordering a 60 to.  I also have a soft spot for cl90’s 🙄

Paul

Finally had time to get 093 out of the box and ran in, it’s git to be the best sounding loco I’ve had and the detail is outstanding, well done everyone at Cavalex.

Here’s a quick video I did

Paul

Thanks everyone so much I really do appreciate the kind words 🫡

I’m slowly getting back into it and I’m going to concentrate on the stabling point I started for now as it’s only tiny and I’ll work on that until it’s finished.  I’ve finally had my Accurascale 37 out the box she ran it in and this little beauty.  Not my usual era but I had to have one and I have to say it’s one of the best detailed and sounding locos I’ve had.

Thanks again 

Paul

6 hours ago, Grimleygrid said:

 

Hi Paul,

 

Really pleased to hear that you like your 093, I think that could possibly be my favourite!

 

I notice in the second photo that you posted it appears that one of the handrails is missing, can you please check and confirm?

Apologies if it is but we can get you a replacement sent out in the post.

 

Hope that helps.

 

 

I’ve just checked and it is indeed missing, to be honest I hadn’t even noticed because I was so impressed with it.

I’ve just sent a private message.

Many thanks 

Paul

Got my hands on 093 from Rails yesterday and although I’ve not had chance to get it out of the box I have to say it looks very impressive.  I did order the EM gauge drop in wheel sets but they weren’t in the packaging, I did phone Rails but they said they haven’t got them yet and they’ll follow shortly.

Paul

My EM wheel set is coming with mine from Rails.

Paul

I model mid 60’s but had to pre-order 56093 can’t wait to get my hands on it.

Paul

Some more photos of the progress of the bogies

Paul

4 minutes ago, jcarta said:

These look great Paul. Is this done by painting the bogies first then adding the weathering pigments and left to dry and then once again painting over them to get the desired effect?

Thanks very much, I’ve painted the bogies with acrylic matt black then added various weathering powders, then the oil effect was added using a method I’ve not tried before on a loco.  This is then sealed with matt varnish then some areas have more paint added along with more powders all over and into the oily areas then once again sealed with the matt varnish.  Oil affect is actually diesel oil mixed with black powder.

Thanks again 

Paul

More work on the bogie today, with the layers of grime being built up.

Paul

1 hour ago, sb67 said:

 

Sounds interesting, is it specific paint or gloss varnish? I've seen so many paints you can get, oil spills, grease effects, fuel stains etc. 

It’s oil, diesel oil, with a bit of black powder mixed in 😉 

Paul