N15class Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share Posted June 1, 2019 I think the 1262 is now finished. The varnish was a bit of a nightmare, I tried a different sheen from normal, same brand etc but having spayed it on a can, it looked good. But on the loco it never really felt dry. Fortunately an over spray with the normal one sorted it out. I'm pleased with where this one has ended up considering where it started from. If I'd any midland aspiration, I would be tempted to keep this one. It is the sort of little tank I like. Now the pictures.  5 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted June 2, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 2, 2019 A real beauty. Someone is lucky! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 Well that's the Jubilee finished. I had to make a whistle and a couple of lamp irons, a little touching up. I also added a square plasticard washer at the rear to match one at the front, it stops twisting the frames when done up tight. Considering the start point, I think it's turned out looking like a jubilee. Sorry about quality of photos by the phone struggles in artificial light. This will probably be the end of my builds on here. I'm still not happy with the new set up, and it's impossible to make a quick update as photos need to be processed every time. I will still be posting the progress of the 0395 on my thread. At least until finished. I was not happy with the 1262's running so have swapped the motor gearbox, now a 100% better. All will be boxed in a week or so for transportation to UK. I've sorted a load of odds and ends that will go on fleabag too. Feels good having a bit of a clear out. 9 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I do like the Jubilees and that looks the great. Regards, Ken 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 13 hours ago, jazz said: I do like the Jubilees and that looks the great. Regards, Ken Thanks Ken. I wouldn't mind doing another, but, would like a better starting point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMortimer Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Peter, That Jubilee looks absolutely fantastic. To me, there is nothing better than the BR Green livery. I'm envious of the new owner....... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMortimer Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Peter, Out of interest, what was the brand of green you used on the Jubillee? It is some of the est I've seen. Cheers, PM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 4 hours ago, PhilMortimer said: Peter, Out of interest, what was the brand of green you used on the Jubillee? It is some of the est I've seen. Cheers, PM Phil, Its precision BR green. I prefer their colours when i need something other than black. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMortimer Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Thanks Peter Most helpful. P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano747 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 On 07/06/2019 at 02:02, N15class said: Phil, Its precision BR green. I prefer their colours when i need something other than black. Really nice looking finish, Peter. Varnished?? Regards, Deano. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 3 hours ago, Deano747 said: Really nice looking finish, Peter. Varnished?? Regards, Deano. Yes I use an acrylic matt that actually is more satib. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 Just an update about things that are passing across the bench. There will be no below by blow, as it's a pain sorting out the photos. Almost complete apart from splashing some ref paint about, adding numbers and transfers, and of course putting together. There's also an LMS 2P not a good kit but the frames work well and need detailing. The body was poor. The boiler smoke box were about 0.5mm too high. The cab and firebox, were another 2.5mm higher. These have been remade. More sometime. 4 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 Just a quick update. The 2P is now in primer. I'm pleased with it so far. Just a few bits needed sanding or filling. A day or so to cure and then some colour can be added. 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 Here is my Rhymney Railway R1 all but ready for painting. This was bought as a badly built a painted loco with problems. It's actually primed at the moment but I do not seem to of taken any photos. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 1, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 1, 2020 15 hours ago, N15class said: Here is my Rhymney Railway R1 all but ready for painting. This was bought as a badly built a painted loco with problems. It's actually primed at the moment but I do not seem to of taken any photos. Very nice Pete. In my mind they would look better with bigger driving wheels. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Major Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Lovely work Peter. I was intrigued by the photos of your painted components and how they were suspended whilst drying. It then dawned on me how you achieved this (I'm a bit slow). Brilliantly simple - like all good ideas. I will be stealing this on my next paint job. Ian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted August 30, 2020 Author Share Posted August 30, 2020 A while update. Not getting much time but have got these three running, but less pickups. Still need bodies painting on the R1 and 2P. But they are primed. The 2P The Deans goods. And the R1 Hopefully more soon. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted March 14, 2022 Author Share Posted March 14, 2022 Well, as you can see i didn't do much last year. Let's have an up date. The RR R1 is complete. I'm pleased with the way it turned out considering what I started with. The LMS 2P is being lined, I did have a disaster with the tender, and had to repaint the sides. The Dean goods is finished apart from fixing the body to the frames, a little more running in, and a spot of work in the and around the cab. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted March 14, 2022 Author Share Posted March 14, 2022 I also bought this. A GWR K3 PBV. Which after a little work looks like this. All ready for some colour. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted March 14, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2022 (edited) Hi Peter, that's a nice resurrection job. The original livery is interesting, although not prototypical it actually suits the vehicle. Marsh umber and straw! Edited March 14, 2022 by Mikkel 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 I managed to do a little painting today. I've given the roof of the K3 a coat of white inside and out. I have also given the body, or the top half a coat of cream. Not sure how others do it but I thought doing the cream first the brown will cover better than the other way around. Does any one know what the interior colour would be? I was thinking of using white. I bought a coffee stirrer the other day to try in paint pots, I had to make the end a little smaller. It does work well, but the lightest pressure stops it. Which is handy in a full 14ml tin. But it's great in the 50ml tins. I'm sure with practice it will be most efficient. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 Masked and sprayed the brown. It covered better than I feared. Now can I call it finished before I mess it up completely. Not sure if I will be able to the black tomorrow, as I have to go for yearly check up, and there are domestics too do as well. So it will probably be Friday, gives it more time to cure, always a good thing. Hope I'm right, I have assumed that in the 1920's and 30's the ends would be black. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 22 minutes ago, N15class said: Masked and sprayed the brown. It covered better than I feared. Now can I call it finished before I mess it up completely. Not sure if I will be able to the black tomorrow, as I have to go for yearly check up, and there are domestics too do as well. So it will probably be Friday, gives it more time to cure, always a good thing. Hope I'm right, I have assumed that in the 1920's and 30's the ends would be black. I think they were Peter. At least that's how I do them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 14 hours ago, jazz said: I think they were Peter. At least that's how I do them. Thanks, I think mine will be black too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 The lining had begun. I started with s yellow, golden colour, but against the cream it seems almost invisible, at least in the light I took the photo. I was happier with the finish on the cream, I expect I should of given it a coat of gloss varnish as the brown is a Matt finish. Anyway, I added the black to a portion of it. I need to sort out the lining on the brown, I'm not happy now the blacks on. I think I can tidy it using a bit of brown to thin the yellow down. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now