Ben Alder

Richard,

 

They look very good indeed. I've been dithering on whether to do a similar job or to buy 3 Comet kits for a set for Kilbrannan Ferry. I quite enjoy etched kits TBH, and the price of the Hornby ones isn't much less so I will probably plump for the latter option. In case I decide otherwise though, would a dark brown colour (to simulate wood surrounds) work for painting the glazing inserts do you think?

 

Gus

An interesting idea this, and I will have to look at some LMS coaches to see if it would be an alternative. However, I've no intention of doing any more of these as I have plenty of stock already- it was just a case of seeing if they could be improved. I prefer the hybrid approach of Comet/Airfix anyway to give a wider choice of types.

Richard

Cheers all,

A job worth doing, but it should have been unneccessary- Hornby's coaches are a real hit or miss mixture. The painting of the glazing just needs a small, good, brush, a steady hand and some tissue to wipe off mistakes . Acrylics makes this easier, but it makes a big difference.

Thanks for that- I've looked through your blogs and been very impressed with the whole thing- certainly miles away from Peco track and GF steamroller wheels. The Noch leaves are most effective- I got some a couple of weeks ago and was very taken with them in the packet, but to see them in use is most impressive.

Richard

I like the grass and trees. You've certainly got a scale effect there- I often think that N is let dowm by too heavy scenic effects. Please detail your methods and materials as I would be most interested.

Richard

I like this approach- it appeals to my bodgers nature- and am impressed how you have transformed a toy into a good looking model.

I am a quiet observer in the main as well but ?

More or less the same method of fitting I use on my wagon stock. The only difference is that I omitted the bar on the hook end and fitted sprung buffers on this end only to allow more realistic wagon contact. This coupling system is simple and reliable to fit and use.

Richard