DLT

6 hours ago, Jack P said:

Have felt a bit dejected with the hobby recently. My choice to convert to EM has been a challenge to say the least - unpowered rolling stock presents no issue, but i've had very little luck with the RTR motive power. The two D classes have been really difficult. Not to mention my H's (which i've decided will need new chassis built). If i'd stuck with OO I would have none of these issues and could no doubt focus my time and effort on other ventures.

 

I do not regret my choice - far from it. I think it's prompted me to delve further into the 'finescale' aspect of the hobby, and has introduced me to track building, compensated chassis, etc.

It's just been a few weeks months where nothing feels like it works, or is going right.

Sorry to hear that Jack, but if you had stuck with 00 the dissatisfaction would probably always be there.

Have you converted the Nelson yet?  Wizard Models do a chassis kit (formerly Comet I think) specifically for the purpose of an EM/P4 conversion.

Your locos are looking superb.

Cheers, Dave.

7 minutes ago, Jack P said:

 

Patience most likely, Gin/Whiskey/Absinth for after? 

Sound advice methinks.  Whats the expression, "Absinth make the heart grow fonder"  ???

11 hours ago, Ian Rathbone said:

You just have the valances to do now!

 

Ian R

Arghhh, don't remind me!     Any tips...?

On 23/03/2023 at 13:53, Pierview said:

 

The final finish is in early 1950's BR livery with lining transfers from Fox. I found that they were a little tricky to apply but I am pleased with the effect. 

 

 

 

So there you have it. Not a masterpiece but at a total cost of about £56 a  very economical exercise so far as I am concerned!

 

Barry 

Very nice indeed Barry.

You are always at a disadvantage if you're trying to sort a kit that been damaged or messed up, and this isn't a simple kit to begin with.  So yours looks a great job!

I've always used HMRS Pressfix transfers (and I grab any I see!) but I'm thinking a'm going to have to convert to waterslide.  Not had much luck with them yet.

All the best, Dave.

Tender lining is done, and a bit of a marathon.  I think there are at least ten pieces of lining per side.  The crests are slightly on the large side when compared to the available photos.

The remains of my HMRS GW/BR lining sheet.

Ok, does this look better?

13 hours ago, Ian Rathbone said:

The cylinder lining should be orange, it looks red in the photo. Yes, the splasher tops should be green, only the Western Region painted them black (except on the County Class). However, ‘always’ means ‘mostly’, and ‘never’ means ‘except sometimes’.

Ian R

Hello Ian,

Thanks very much for the info.  Black-looking splasher tops are probably due to lack of cleaning compared to the faces!

As for the cylinder lining, there are quite a few colour photos of SR locos in BR green with black cylinders.  Often the colour cannot be clearly identified, but where it is it SEEMS to show red. 

For instance, in this photo of 30856 ex-works, the lining looks distinctly red compared to the orange boiler lining.  Several photos of Nelsons, Schools and rebuilt Bullieds also seem to show this.  Whether this is a photographic effect, or an Eastleigh "signature" I wouldn't like to say!

By the way, I'm reading your book and practising my airbrushing; and I regularly look at your galleries for inspiration!

Many thanks,

Dave.T

Cabside lining was somewhat simpler than I anticipated, but still fiddly:

And a start has been made on the jigsaw of lining bits for the tender.

57 minutes ago, Blandford1969 said:

Not sure if this is a help or not. You asked about the splasher tops. I was looking at some images of Lord Nelsons earlier and noticed that it looks like all of the splashers are green, see what you think.

 

 

Definitely all green in that shot, Thanks very much.

11 hours ago, Mike Bellamy said:

 

Thanks Andy - but what is "PAK" ?  What is the "other stuff" in it ?

 

There are various quotes above that what Slaters supply is actually MEK/Butanone yet others say MEKPAK is different and I'm sure I have seen claims that over the years Slaters have changed the formula.

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Quite so Mike, MekPak is definitely not MEK/Butanone.  MEK/Butanone will fix C&L track components, but MekPak won't touch them.

Therefore the assumption that MekPak is less harmful than MEK/butanone.

Thanks for all the "likes" gents.

There is a question of the paint on the tops of the splashers:  Of the colour photos I've seen, some appear green, others black, and some indistinguishable.  I don't suppose there is a definitive answer, so I've done the one that meets the firebox green and the front one black.

The Hornby model has them all green.

Thanks very much for all the advice guys, looks like I'm stuck with the smaller bottles unless I switch to MEK or Butanone, with their added hazards.

Having to mail order everything now that my local model shop has gone, also having a shelf full of empty MekPak bottles ready for decanting (I get through a lot)

Just had confirmation from Slaters that they are no longer supplying in larger quantities, mainly due to the large number and cost of tins they would have to order, and the subsequent storage space needed.

Thanks again,

Dave.T

Please can anyone help?  

Is it still possible to purchase Slaters MekPak in larger quantities than the standard bottle?

Some stockists are advertising MEK in half-litre quantities.  This is NOT MekPak, but actual Methyl Ethyl Ketone, which I understand is nasty stuff?

Many thanks,

Dave.

Thanks for all the likes guys, getting on with the lining now. 

Started with the easy bit; the boiler bands, followed by the splashers. 

Cab-side (small) and tender (huge) look to be the most awkward bits.

On 17/06/2023 at 08:46, Oldddudders said:

Not quite an actor, not everyone had heard of André Previn when he had a guest spot, but his willingness to be part of a silly sketch must have similarly enhanced his image. 

As it did for most of the A-list celebrities who queued up for some ritual humiliation at the hands of Eric and Ernie.

I loved the bit during Cleopatra;  Glenda nearly lost it when the bust of Caesar suddenly looked up at her, she wasn't expecting that.

The sketch is  Here  and the incident is at about 5mins 50

Wedmore performed very well at The ExeGOG Show, there is a film of the layouts  Here  Wedmore appears at 7mins 30secs.  Not too sure what sort of operation was going on though....

I didn't take any photos myself, but several people did and I will get some on here.

Cheers, Dave.

A very successful and enjoyable day was had, with a good number of visitors through the doors.

Haven't heard any adverse comments....Yet!

Video of the Show on Youtube Here

20 minutes ago, MarkC said:

There's a good list:-

 

Wizard Models, 247 Developments, Nairnshire Modelling Supplies, Alan Gibson are ones that immediately leap to my mind. I'm sure that others will be along to add to these :)

Good list, I would add Slaters and Markits as well.

Most of the issues have now been sorted out, Wedmore is looking very fresh and running nicely.  Still some scenic refurbishment to be done (isn't there always?)

And the Exeter Gauge 0 Group show is tomorrow!  (see links in the post above)

Dave.T

On 07/05/2023 at 00:35, DLT said:

Thanks for all the comments guys.

Bridport has a local outing shortly, to The Exeter Gauge 0 Group's show (my own club) in Whimple on June 17th.

Full details here:  ExeGOG Show

Five days to go till the show at Whimple!

Full programme now on this page:  ExeGOG Show at Whimple

And the Group's site here:  https://www.exeter-gog.net/

Anyone coming?

Cheers, Dave.

Five days to go...!

44 minutes ago, Sithlord75 said:

When does "partially started" become "partially finished" I wonder...

Sounds like my school homework being "not quite finished".  Actually its "not quite started"....