Nelson Jackson

Hi Moxy, yes I should have said earlier, the original intention was to be a NCC K1 class, but then later I found that a GNRI PG class is far closer and easier to do so I decided to do that one instead, I have another C class to convert so I may as well do a K1 class with that one, there's a number of pics showing the PG class in the book "rails around Belfast" and here's 2 I found online (also one of the K1), btw thanks for that link, never seen that pic before, it'll come in very handy. GNRI PG Class: http://transportsofdelight.smugmug.com/RAILWAYS/IRISH-RAILWAYS/GREAT-NORTHERN-RAILWAY-IRELAND/17846660_NWbrJP#!i=1948638162&k=fPWdxpF (the one I'm doing now) NCC K1 Class: http://transportsofdelight.smugmug.com/RAILWAYS/IRISH-RAILWAYS/NORTHERN-COUNTIES-COMMITTEE/18280628_Ms6Xqs#!i=1510562101&k=t9sksnT (probably my next conversion) Nelson

As promised, nearly forgot about this. It's a GNRI locomotive so you GNR people will be familiar with the cab shape etc... Btw sorry if I'm "hogging" this thread in any way, if it's bothering anyone, tell me an I'll just upload the finished engine once it's done.

Hi Smiffy thanks for the comment, basically I used a Stanley knife to cut off the ridge then using a broad flat file, I just filed the corners until they were the profile I wanted which is a gentle curve. I'll get some proper pics tomorrow for you.

Hello everyone, here's what my C class or should I say PG class looks like now. I've removed all the boiler fittings and front cylinder cover, and added 4 more sandboxes on either side of the middle splasher. A lot of fine sandpaper and filler removes the mould line on the smoke box and I've filed the cab to the correct profile. Still a lot more to do, but I'm getting there slowly. Thanks Nelson

Great work, I love how you put everything together so neatly.

Wow those images are shocking, although it does show your strong dedication to get things right and perfect, and I respect you.

Great work railroadbill, it's definitely a much simpler solution to motorising the C class than me using my Jinty method haha.

Day 2 of motorising the C class and I think I've nailed it, I coninued file down the inside if the boiler and raised the footplate ever so slightly and it fits over the motor lovely now without apply lots of pressure onto it like my last attempt. The prototype I'm modelling has extra boxes (sand boxes?) on the other side of the splashers so that should hide the motor a bit more, bit even that still leaves a small part of the motor still visible, so I think I'll just paint it black to hide it. But all in all I'm really happy and now I can leave it in the drawer until I've got the nessecary parts to carry out my conversion. Sorry for the poor pic, and the white parts that are visible are plasticard replicating as much of the boiler I can and hiding the wires, this will also be painted black. Nelson

Lovely job

An absolutely fantastic conversion, very neat and well done, can't wait to see her painted.

Hello folks, I Came back from school and saw a C class waiting for me, so I wasted no time and got stuck in, this is how it is so far, I had a spare Bachmann jinty chassis and decided to use it for motorising the engine and it seems to fit very well apart from the rear of the chassis block needs sawed off. But apart from that it's got the correct wheel spacing and it's a good runner so I'm happy with that. I cut the frames and the cab to suit no problem, it fits superb but the real problem came when altering the boiler, as you can see from the pics I've had to cut/remove the lower part of the boiler to fit over the motor but it's still a tight fit and I don't know how that's going to affect in the long run, I've used a dremel tool and filed the insides of the boiler and firebox until i couldn't go any further for there wouldn't be a boiler left lol, so I'm unsure wether to leave it as it is or get a bigger replacement boiler from some plastic tubing, this is to become a NCC engine so it'll all be altered later on but there is still an unsightly motor in view, I may cover this with thin platicard or as ive said get a new boiler, apart from the firebox/boiler issue I think it works rather well and the buffer height seems to be good. My thanks go to the 2 RMweb members (you know who you are) who helped me in souring the C class, I appreciate it very much. Hope someone finds this useful haha Nelson

Thanks gentlemen for the feedback, I will definitely do a video but i don't know when, it all depends on what's happening, thanks Market for the tip about the hair dryer and track dirt, will put it into action.

Thank you Jrg1 and Spitfire, Cor, I don't know where to start, I'll attempt to describe my weathering techniques but they really do vary widely. For the above wagon, I painted it in the base colours which in this case were red, light brown and black I then added a dirty brown wash to the body, and when dry took that wash off, after that I apply a dirty black wash which darkens the red and brown creating a grimy feel in the corners of the strapping, once I'm happy with the colour that the body is, I then move onto the chassis and to do this I apply again a dirty black wash to the black and when that is drying add rust weathering powders, and a touch of rust coloured paint in some places, then once that is dry I add a dry brushing of track dirt brown and on top of that some smoke weathering powders to pull it all together and dull it all down, I also add the tack dirt colour to the lower areas of the body and then dry brush a black enamel paint and powders to simulate coal dust etc, once I'm happy with the outside I move onto the inside of the wagon and I've done something different this time, instead of applying a wash I've just applied black weathering powders to a nearly dry base coat and I personally think this gives a far better textured result, when that is done I then use a fine brush and pick out all the straps on the inside and out with some rust paint. I also add the replacement planks at this stage to give a more realistic look and I do this by using a light wood colour and with some powders to stimulate light dirt on them. Now we are nearly finished, the only thing to do is add rust powders to the buffers followed by satin black paint on the axle boxes and buffer centres. I really hope the above makes sense as I'm pretty rubbish when it comes to describing things, if you really want I can make a YouTube video putting everything above into effect. Thanks Nelson Edit: I forgot to mention that I paint the lettering after the base coat of red dries

Thank you everyone for your taking your time to comment.

Hello fellow modellers, Just a real short update, I think this is my first parkside dundas kit and I'm already lovin them haha, this one went together superb and having the bearings/wheels included makes life alot easier Thanks Nelson Disclaimer: yes the colour is wrong and yes the lettering is incorrect but rule 1

Hello everyone, sorry I'm late to the party but I'm asking a huge favour and if anyone could help me out I'd really appreciate it, Because there are no shops in NI that stock the GBL series (which is a shame) I'm on the look out for some C class locomotives as they provide a great donor locomotive for many conversions, so I was wondering if anyone whos on the mainland could be able to get some for me and I'll pay for them covering P&P as well, if anyone is willing to do this please PM me. Thanks in advance. Update: thanks to those who have contacted me, I'm now sorted, thank you.

These buildings look superb and the fact they are 2mm as well makes them more amazing, can't wait for the 4mm ones

Hello Gentlemen, Mock exams are over and I have about a month of freedom now until the next exams are up, but for the past few slow months I've been working on this, it's a 2P conversion into a NCC U2 class, one of the early ones with extended cab roof, and she is in UTA experimental olive Green livery, I've used railmatch paints and lining transfers for the lining, even tho I did buy a lining pen it wasn't very successful so I'll need more practise with it, but until then it's transfers for now. Only 1 U2 class was painted in this livery and it was very short lived, the other 2 locos that received experimental green were a mogul and jeep, all 3 locos done in differnt shades of green. The loco is now ready to go back to it's original owner. Sorry for the poor quality of pics, dunno what's up with the camera. Many thanks Nelson

Really nice work there, I like them a lot, very nice.