JCClark

I returned my last two Royal Mail coaches as the sole bar level stripes and logos looked more like EWS gold rather than the brighter yellow on my previously bought coaches.
By the look f the photographs on Andy’s posting, it looks like the GUV and Sorting coac hae reverted to the original yellow?
Has any member seen samples to confirm?
John

Have used Railtec decals extensively on my re-Sprays including large decals like the Old Oak Legends on one of my GWR HST resprays (see Parkway under layouts section).

I have had no problem at all either with application or slivering.

It is imperative that you have a good gloss coat to apply decals to and I always use a cotton bud to tamp over decal to ensure no air bubbles remain underneath.

I alway leave at least 24 hours to dry in a warm area and always use an airbrush for final protective coat - never a brush.

I use enamel varnish from Phoenix, Railmatch and Rainbow Railways semi gloss. All work well leaving little evidence that the decal is actually a decal.

Hope that helps

John

Great news

Already ordered my Scotrail set and will also go for the XC set. Hats off to Hornby and no 5 year wait.

They deserve to be successful and I hope they are, with Mk2F coaches as well !

John

Great news

Already ordered my Scotrail set and will also go for the XC set. Hats off to Hornby and no 5 year wait.

They deserve to be successful and I hope they are, with Mk2F coaches as well !

John

Hello everyone

Have been following the thread since starting and, obviously, the MK2F has generated a massive amount of interest.

My friend bought the Blue/Grey RFB coach (Non DCC) and asked me if I would do a re-spray for him.  Have just completed the job and thought I would share with you all as I think it really looks well in Virgin Livery.

It has been completed using Fox transfers and Precision Paints with a final coat of Rainbow Railways semi gloss varnish - all paints being enamel.

Any comments, observations, please feel free.

John

Thanks for all the replies. Another question - I've noticed on some recent Bachmann models the adhesive used to stick the glazing in is far stronger than what was used in the past. Will 10% diluted IPA affect/mark the glazing if left in place ? I've read somewhere that if a glazed bodyshell is placed in the freezer overnight, the glazing will come out more easily ?

Comments ........

 

TIA

An experienced modelling friend suggested I bag the body in a plastic bag and place in freezer for 30 minutes. I did this and immediately after removal from freezer popped the glazing out no problem.

John

Many thanks Bob

Regards

John

The Fox transfer numbers are 2mm high. The Bachmann DBSO numbers are just over 1mm.

Which one is correct?

John

Thanks tractor_37260. Just that I have some Fox transfers for re-numbering one of my Scotrail DBSOs and they are certainly a larger font than the one on the model.

The model appears to have a font size more akin to the Intercity Swallow coach font size.

John

Hi Townsendhook

I got both sets of plates from Shawplan

John

There do not appear to be too many photographs around of the Scotrail liveried DBSOs but, in those I have seen, it would appear that Bachmann have got the coach number font too small.

Am I correct in thinking that the numbers should be larger than those on the model?

John

Hi Chris

Thanks very much for your kind comments.

I have been downsizing my stock as have ended up with far too many locos.

As I have said before, need to crack on with the scenery now!!!

John

Well spotted Mick

Thank you, I will check it out and may well follow your renumbering advice.

Did you notice the Roland Turner Hornby crane re-build in the background behind 60095?

Regards

John

Good evening everyone,

A while since my last posting but at least Roy posted the latest video taken on Parkway.

As normal, slow going with some scenery work but I have at least made a new length of wall for the North end of the layout.  I wanted something better than I had to match the twin tunnel portal and single tunnel portal on the main line and TMD exit.  I bought some Slaters sheeting

and mounted it on plywood and e coping stones from styrene sheet.  The photograph I have attached is post Halfords grey primer and a thin colour wash.  Dry brushing is the next step.

I have also included a couple of photographs of my newly installed colour CCTV monitor and one of the cameras.  The two cameras are installed under the upper level so I can see the train formations are going into the correct fiddle yard tyrack.  You can see by the photo of the monitor that it sits next to my ESU ECoS controller which I have also set fiddle yard routes on the track plan displays.  Delighted with the CCTV set up (Buyee) with colour monitor, two cameras and lots of cable for £52.00.

As usual, I have been up to a few re-sprays so have included photos of the latest editions to my fleet.  37114 Dunrobin Castle is a respray by Cairnsroadworks I had done a few years ago but have added the photo to show the new bonnet mounted car headlamp installed.  I bought some bonnet mounted sets and door mounted sets from Lees Models and they are excellent and really make a difference to the locomotive.

The re-sprays I have done are as follows and photos are attached:-

47315  This was Union Jack Bachmann 47 that I tried to sell on Ebay but no interest.  Thought a change of livery would go well with my previous Engineers grey 37098.  I had to fill in the boiler port and add a Hi intensity light to each end, change to white handrails and, luckily, Roy has come up with a simple re-wire for the Bachmann 47 that enables independent control of the rear trailing lights by use of functions 1 and 2 on my DCC system.

60095  Luckily, I had an extra EWS livery Hornby Class 60 so into the stripping bath and a re-livery into GBRf.  It looks really well on the layout and I am pleased with the result. I used Precision Decals for the re-livery.

67024  Managed to get a cheap Arriva blue loco with decoder fitted for £95 on Ebay.  As I had a rake of Pullman coaches thought it was a good opportunity to make use of Railtec transfers and add a Pullman liveried loco to the stud.

67027  Did this one a while ago in DB Schenker livery and when running it spotted that I had not done the grills black! A quick visit to the spray booth and there She is.  Only problem is that I will also have 67027 in Colas guise so maybe put the red one on Ebay.

That's it for now so hope you like the photos and please feel free to comment. It is really good to get constructive feedback, it helps improve future products.

Best regards

John

Thats strange. I have successfully reprogrammed my ScotRail DBSO to its 4 digit number 9707. I currently use a Powercab. Awaiting a replacement for my Blue Grey one (some paint damage on the roof) and will be doing the same with that.

 

PJ10

 

John

Gents

Thank you for the responses regarding programming the DBSO. Great that my ESU ECoS read the decoder no problem, well thought out Bachmann!

My only disappointment is that the installed decoder is only capable of taking a 3 digit address.

Having said that, what a superb model and, hopefully, the impending Oxford Rail Scotrail Mk3 coaches will match the livery

John

No need to take it apart to change the address or CV's .I managed to read the default address (03) on the programming track with no added load resistor or loco etc.  I also altered the interior lighting brightness using POM - this lets you view changes instantly  - CV118 controls the interior brightness -(range 1-7) factory setting is 7 I found 2 or 3 more suitable.

HTH

Regards

John

I assume you have to take the DBSO apart to change decoder address or change CVs so you can get a load on the decoder.

Have any of you done this yet and,if so, any tips regarding taking coach apart etc

Thanks

John

Hi Mick

I used laserglaze on my GNER Mk3 coaches and everything was in the pack including the doors at coach ends!

Regards

John

Afternoon guys. Just a quick heads up for some excellent customer service from a custom transfer supplier.

 

 

 

 

http://www.precisionlabels.com/

 

Hi Lee

I sent an email to John Peck asking whether He did any decals to re-number and letter my Hornby IC Swallow Mk3 coaches. An hour later, I had a reply requesting photos, sent the photos and then less than two hours later received an ordering link!! Decals arrived following day.

This is not the first time I have dealt with Precisionlabels and always had fantastic service.

Note with His GBRf 60095 set, there are even the sole bar decals included!

Best regards

John

 

 

 

 

Ordered a few custom numbersets yesterday afternoon....they arrived this morning!! Truly outstanding, we are all busy, but this sort of service is so refreshing when there are suppliers out there who don't even offer the courtesy of an email response to a query.

 

Hi Lee

I had the same problem with the decals on the Royal Scotsman 66 when I did the pair for a friend.

I added some PVA to the water in the waterslide water and it helped them adhere to the ribs better. I only did this on the second loco I did and it was certainly better than the first one I did.

Regards

John

Thanks for the grill info on 60095 Jim

John

Hi Jim

Love your thread and some great photographs.

Unfortunately not many GBRf locos appear in Aberdeen other than on the Caledonian sleeper or Royal Scotsman.

My son and I were very lucky a few years ago when we had a cab ride on 66709 from Selby Potter group to Peterborough, a superb experience. I found everyone we dealt with at GBRf so helpful and enthusiastic, no wonder they are so a go ahead Company.

Cannot wait to see what your company does with the 56 class locos - many happy memories of these locos on the Merry go round trains.

A question I do have for you if you don’t mind. I have started a re-spray of one of my class 60 locos into GBRf 60095 and not sure, even from the many photos of the loco, if all the side grills are black. Would appreciate you letting me know.

Thanks and regards

John

After some advice, i need to match the point throw on the screen to the point direction on the layout, how do i do this on the screen on the ECoS 50210

Hi Neil

When I set up my points, any that did not match the panel mimic was corrected by changing the DCC feed wires on the switchpilot.

Regards

John

Scotrail start running their HST sets from Aberdeen on 19th October so hope this great livery is considered for the Hornby 2019 range.

Probably too much to hope that we will see some matching sliding door Mk3 coaches!!

John

Hi Jim

Any news when 60095 is going to break cover. I would think there are many who are looking forward to a 60 in GBRf livery.

I have a spare Hornby 60 crying out for a re-spray!

Your photos are brilliant by the way.

Regards

John