RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted February 8, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2017 More progress tonight - D326 coming along nicely Just needs final weathering, crew, headcodes and coupling loops Western Lines Ws are a bit OTT...and anyone got a suggestion on how to get the fine blue line under the number that denoted modified traction motors? Zambesi still waiting for improved underframe brown to be sussed - spray gun maestro Jimbo says manana.... Phil 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted February 8, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2017 A sliver of rail blue obliteration patch? They come in a number of rail blue flavours - these were quite pale blue though Phil? Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted February 8, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2017 A sliver of rail blue obliteration patch? They come in a number of rail blue flavours - these were quite pale blue though Phil? Neil You are right Neil it is pale! https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=type+4+D326&biw=1143&bih=608&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj_6-bzwYHSAhWiCMAKHbKOAPIQ_AUIBigB#imgrc=4GZR7hqVL_CF7M: Isnt that a cracking photo? Have tried what you suggested but difficult to get a sliver that thin from an existing larger transfer Now if there was some lining somewhere of the right colour and thickness.... Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOLLO Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Western Lines Ws are a bit OTT...and anyone got a suggestion on how to get the fine blue line under the number that denoted modified traction motors? Phil So that's what the little line was for. Brit15 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted February 8, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) Perhaps some coronation lining will be the right shade/width? http://fox-transfers.co.uk/lms-coronation-scot-streamlined-blue-locomotive-and-tender-livery Edit: Scratch that it's grey! Contemplating a similar job Phil on one of my GFYE 40s. Neil Edited February 8, 2017 by Downendian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted February 8, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) Hi Phil You known D326 was a jinxed loco, not only the Great Train Robbery but a few accidents as well. One involved the secondman being zapped by the OLE when he tried to clean the outside of the windscreen. It lost its jinx when it was painted blue. And another thing did it carry a right hand facing emblem? The only 2000 I know of that did was 40 106 when repainted green not blue in the late 70s. Most diesels had two left hand facing lions, only a few pilot locos had right hand facing ferrets. Edited February 8, 2017 by Clive Mortimore 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted February 8, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) Now Mr Mortimore.... I originally had 2 LH ferrets but changed one .... but d*mned if I can now find the evidence that made me do it..... Pesky things ferrets.... And yes a litany of issues with D326 .... Winson Green run away, Chester collision.... Phil Edited February 8, 2017 by Phil Bullock 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted February 8, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2017 So that's what the little line was for. Brit15 Never seen it on a blue loco before though! Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBAGE Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) Could you make up your own lining on transfer paper with a bow pen? I'd do it for you and bring some to Newark for you but you decided to go to Newbury instead. Edited February 8, 2017 by RBAGE 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted February 8, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2017 Could you make up your own lining on transfer paper with a bow pen? I'd do it for you and bring some to Newark for you but you decided to go to Newbury instead. Hee hee - but for an offer like that I would pay postage .....and any other costs!!!!! Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBAGE Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I have all but the blue paint. Can anyone suggest the most appropriate enamel paint and the jobs done. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted February 8, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2017 I have all but the blue paint. Can anyone suggest the most appropriate enamel paint and the jobs done. IIRC I have heard it described as duck egg blue Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBAGE Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) OK. I'll get on with it tomorrow. Draw lines of various thickness so you can decide. I might even use it on my own 40's (sorry English Electric type 4's), as appropriate. You won't have it by Saturday, I'm afraid. Regards, Bob PS. Are duck's eggs blue? What species? Ah! Wikipedia "pale greenish blue, like the colour of some duck's eggs". Edited February 8, 2017 by RBAGE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted February 8, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2017 Bob that is very kind Its no good asking me about colours - classic Daltonism am afraid! I blame my mother.... Let me know what I owe you Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBAGE Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 You'll owe me a trip round the Junction, whenever we meet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted February 9, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) Its a deal! Nottingham in March sounds more like your neck of the woods Phil Edited February 9, 2017 by Phil Bullock Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted February 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2017 RBAGE. What a kind offer, and the type of altruism that should be a hallmark of RMweb. Had a dig again Phil, and these are too pricey and still too thick at a scale 6" wide, but could be sliced with a very sharp scalpel, http://fox-transfers.co.uk/early-diesel-electric-lining-crests-and-d-prefixes Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) I know one should not rely memory for colour, but I would've said it was more like the ScotRail blue. Rgds, https://www.flickr.com/photos/eighties_british_rail/15380307473/in/photolist-nZNQma-kfB4qW-9YuzaQ-nLmDZR-pr76z4-bLmj2P-8y91FS-5m867v-q7BP6g-nLmJFp-hoYcC1-7RDTRS-dE4GTJ-7buG3E-vYdAff But that looks too dark.... Edited February 9, 2017 by leopardml2341 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted February 9, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 9, 2017 I believe the blue stripe under the number on a 2000 was applied using blue masking tape. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted February 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2017 Nice work on D326 my fav Whistler Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) I know one should not rely memory for colour, but I would've said it was more like the ScotRail blue. Rgds, https://www.flickr.com/photos/eighties_british_rail/15380307473/in/photolist-nZNQma-kfB4qW-9YuzaQ-nLmDZR-pr76z4-bLmj2P-8y91FS-5m867v-q7BP6g-nLmJFp-hoYcC1-7RDTRS-dE4GTJ-7buG3E-vYdAff But that looks too dark.... I believe the blue stripe under the number on a 2000 was applied using blue masking tape. There could be something in that, but perhaps PVC tape instead? Like this sort of colour: https://www.orbitalfasteners.co.uk/en/products/19mm-x-20m-insulation-tape-blue-pvc?utm_medium=google_shopping&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=google_shopping&gclid=CIaVl6KZg9ICFYG17Qod34oPKA Edit - I will find a pic somewhere Edited February 9, 2017 by leopardml2341 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Here: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/47485-english-electric-type-4-d217-carinthia/?p=530510 In a topic I started! D'Oh - memory cells only partially faulty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBAGE Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Well, I can only find duck egg blue in matt finish which doesn't work well in a bow pen. I'll have a go and see how I get on. I think the PVC tape looks a bit too blue. If anyone can suggest an alternative enamel blue that I can get in gloss, I'd be very grateful. I'll have a look at Doncaster at the weekend if this matt paint doesn't work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 You could always try cutting a suitable size slit in some Tamiya masking tape and brush paint it. Alternatively two parallel strips with a suitable gap, it shouldn't be too difficult to mark the limits on the tape and get a clean end with a fine brush. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBAGE Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Phil, I've had a go with the duck egg blue matt paint and it will come off the bow pen but I'm not convinced by the colour. It looks too pale and green compared to the images linked from previous posts. If you are someone else can suggest an alternative colour I'll give it another go. I expect Pheonix will be at Doncaster so I'll have a word there. Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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