Darius43

Had some weathering wash left over from the MTK DMU kit build so used it on this recently received MM Class 181. Cheers Darius

MTK Derby Lightweight Ultrasonic Test Train just completed. Cheers Darius

Decals (Railtec) placed and light weathering to finish 😀 Cheers Darius

Basic representation of the cab and immediately adjacent interior made using plasticard and spare seats. Cheers Darius

Buffers etc. and corridor connection bellows added. Cheers Darius

Have you checked that the “dog bone” (the small plastic shaft that connects the motor to the gearbox of the motor bogie) is still engaged. If it has become dislodged or missing then the wheels won’t turn. Cheers Darius

Glazing, blinds and curtains fitted. Cheers Darius

The right colour sequence, quick drying paint and careful masking. - Cab front first: Halfords white primer followed by a couple of light coats of Halfords Mustard Yellow. Leave for two hours. - Mask the cab with paper barrier pieces to minimise masking tape (Tamiya) contact with the yellow. - Airbrush the roof with thinned Humbrol Matt 106. - Wait an hour then spray with Army Painter Matt Varnish. - Mask the roof (previous cab masking stays in place)and the inside of the cab (to guard for overspray) then airbrush thinned Phoenix Rail Blue enamel to the sides and ends. Cheers Darius

Drat. You’ve uncovered my cunning plan. Darius

I wonder why? Darius

Railtec decals already obtained. Cheers Darius

Coach bodies painted. Cheers Darius

It looks to me like some kind of steampunk catapult. Cheers Darius

Hi John, No need for the flowery language - that joint just keeps a poppin’. How’s your modelling going? Cheers Darius

Both coach chassis completed. Body painting next. Cheers Darius

Test dolly completed - hopefully a bit better than the MTK supplied parts. Cheers Darius

Scratch built testing dolly - almost complete. Cheers Darius

I wasn’t happy with the cast detail on the MTK cabs so I have cleaned up the faces. Cheers Darius

Driving motor coach chassis constructed. Cheers Darius

Primer coat applied. Cheers Darius

Roof vents and door furniture fitted. Cheers Darius

Coach end joints filled and blended into the bodywork. Roof ribbing scribed in place. Cheers Darius

MTK 2-HAL Stores Unit just completed. Cheers Darius

We seem to be caught in a temporal causality loop. Cheers Darius PS - nobody can see the pictures as they were all lost in an IT failure a few years ago.

Coach doors scribed in. Cast cabs and rear ends fixed in place. I’ll let the glue cure overnight. Much filling and sanding awaits… Cheers Darius