RMweb Gold 97406 Posted December 3, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2021 The 50s are taking shape. Lessons learnt on 50020 (right) are being applied to what was D400, which is being refurbished as well. I do like the Large Logo livery, so I'm tempted for this to go in the version with the orange stripe, and maybe with a black roof. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted December 7, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 7, 2021 Getting ready for the paint shop 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted December 14, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 14, 2021 (edited) My first go at a 50 is pretty much done. Another one on its way. Edited March 31, 2022 by 97406 14 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted December 23, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2021 Your class 50s look awesome. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted December 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2021 10 hours ago, Kevin Johnson said: Your class 50s look awesome. Thank you. I have another 3 to do the cab job on with 50007 next, where I try and keep as much of the factory paint job as possible. I also have a Vitrains 47 to tinker with over the holiday period which is destined to become 47299 which had an interesting story. https://www.railexpress.co.uk/1986/fate-or-coincidence/ 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted January 9, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) Sir Ed has been outshopped bar the addition of etched black plates from the Shawplan range. I am currently tweaking Ajax (the one with the black roof) as the ends were a bit wonky compared to the other two, so it will re-emerge in the coming weeks. I am thinking of making a little diorama for the mantelpiece for them to be viewed from my favourite chair! Edited January 9, 2022 by 97406 8 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted January 12, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 12, 2022 Two splendid looking diesel locos. They will look nice on a little diorama. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted January 21, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) I have completed four Class 50s now, having outshopped Glorious and the reworked Ajax (black roof). The NSE blue patch painted on the cab ends is 50/50 Precision Paints NSE dark and light blue, which is a good match for the Hornby colour, and looks true to my recollection of the loco in the 80s/90s and photographs. Edited March 31, 2022 by 97406 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted January 25, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) Some new arrivals meeting one of the residents Edited March 31, 2022 by 97406 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted January 25, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 25, 2022 That's a stunning picture. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold CovDriver Posted January 25, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 25, 2022 ooh that's a proper top shelf picture of the 86's 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted January 25, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 25, 2022 12 minutes ago, CovDriver said: ooh that's a proper top shelf picture of the 86's Can porn (rubs thighs)! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted January 30, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) The first of the Heljan 86/4s has been outshopped after tweaks to the detail and paint job Edited March 31, 2022 by 97406 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted February 2, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) Another 86 tweaked and weathered. Edited March 31, 2022 by 97406 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted February 2, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 2, 2022 Lovely! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted February 9, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) I wasn't quite happy with the paint job on the new 86622 from Heljan, and on reflection it was slightly out of era for me, so it got converted to an 86/2. Some of the roof detail didn't survive the paint being stripped as it is delicate and it had been firmly glued in place at the factory, so there are some Hornby roof details in the mix. The tail lights were another tricky area, as the red lenses were stuck firmly in place, unlike the 86/0 where they just push out. However some little piece of styrene tube held on with acrylic varnish helped to mask any damage caused trying to remove 2 of them. A bit of a challenge, this one was, but I'm pleased with the result. If I do another one, then I'll overspray the existing paint job, having rubbed off any tampo printing. Edited March 31, 2022 by 97406 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Fabulous little layout. brings back memories of that era Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted February 9, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2022 47 minutes ago, 47606odin said: Fabulous little layout. brings back memories of that era Many thanks. I have a pipe dream of incorporating into a larger layout one day, when I have a little more spare time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cairnsroadworks Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 2 hours ago, 97406 said: I wasn't quite happy with the paint job on the new 86622 from Heljan, and on reflection it was slightly out of era for me, so it got converted to an 86/2. Some of the roof detail didn't survive the paint being stripped as it is delicate and it had been firmly glued in place at the factory, so there are some Hornby roof details in the mix. The tail lights were another tricky area, as the red lenses were stuck firmly in place, unlike the 86/0 where they just push out. However some little pieced of styrene tube held on with acrylic varnish helped to mask any damage caused trying to remove 2 of them. A bit of a challenge, this one was, but I'm pleased with the result. If I do another one, then I'll overspray the existing paint job, having rubbed off any tampo printing. Great stuff. I had “fun” stripping down 86634. The windows just would not shift at all. Patience worked in the end. Managed to salvage the other bits but only after some drilling underneath to persuade them to move! The red lights and headlights are still solidly in place though so will require a dab of maskol before painting. I hadn’t noticed the lack of cab roof gutters - how did you resolve those on yours? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted February 9, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) 23 minutes ago, cairnsroadworks said: Great stuff. I had “fun” stripping down 86634. The windows just would not shift at all. Patience worked in the end. Managed to salvage the other bits but only after some drilling underneath to persuade them to move! The red lights and headlights are still solidly in place though so will require a dab of maskol before painting. I hadn’t noticed the lack of cab roof gutters - how did you resolve those on yours? I use 0.3mm styrene Square section. Either pre painted and stuck with thinned acrylic varnish or paint if I want to keep the paint job, or else liquid poly if I don't. Note the little bend at the front. I skimmed off the moulded gutter over the cab doors and sanded carefully beforehand. Edited February 9, 2022 by 97406 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 3 hours ago, 97406 said: Many thanks. I have a pipe dream of incorporating into a larger layout one day, when I have a little more spare time. id like to do that with mine, but I’ll never have the room Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Rails have then for £155! So I’ve impulse purchased 404 https://railsofsheffield.com/collections/oo-gauge-locomotives/brand_heljan+class_class-86 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forest2807 Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 30 minutes ago, 47606odin said: Rails have then for £155! So I’ve impulse purchased 404 https://railsofsheffield.com/collections/oo-gauge-locomotives/brand_heljan+class_class-86 They are showing as £186.95 for me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, forest2807 said: They are showing as £186.95 for me! hmm. Perhaps it’s because I’m in Australia, but removing vat makes it £144ish Edited February 9, 2022 by 47606odin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted February 9, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2022 22 minutes ago, 47606odin said: hmm. Perhaps it’s because I’m in Australia, but removing vat makes it £144ish It’s a VAT inclusive price for the UK, so it’s (186.95/120) * 100 = £155.79 for VAT-exempt sales to overseas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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