Winslow Boy Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 Where's the Surrey with the fringe on top? Patience is a virtue. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted August 6 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 6 Morning @KNP doesn’t Richard at Everard junc use a Mig wash to run into the door frames? I’ve not tried that yet, but it might be a better option. They certainly look good - my set of 6 are still in the box! 1 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1466 Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 1 hour ago, Neal Ball said: Morning @KNP doesn’t Richard at Everard junc use a Mig wash to run into the door frames? I’ve not tried that yet, but it might be a better option. They certainly look good - my set of 6 are still in the box! That thought - of using a Mig wash to create definition around door frames - had occurred to me, as well . I’ve also used very diluted Matt black paint . At the right mixture , it will flash by capillary action along the incisions and leave pigment behind . The effect of a shadow in the frame rather than chocolate and cream creates a touch of realism in my opinion. 3 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted August 6 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 6 Last few bits added like passengers, door lines etc.... Now to leave to dry but not entirely happy with the roof but will see what it looks like when dry. 30 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Pete Haitch Posted August 6 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 6 6 hours ago, Winslow Boy said: Where's the Surrey with the fringe on top? Patience is a virtue. Shh. It has to be "...set behind a team of snow-white horses" aka "...them high-steppin' strutters". You know this is code for panniers in full steam with safety valves blowing, because of the Toad with "Two bright sidelights winkin' and blinkin'." 3 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium The White Rabbit Posted August 6 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 6 2 hours ago, KNP said: ... Now to leave to dry but not entirely happy with the roof but will see what it looks like when dry. IMHO, the roof does look better in grey. I don't know whether the full size originals would have had white or grey rooves but the white rooves by Dapol look too bright (and glossy) to my eye. If I keep mine white rather than repainting them grey I will definitely weather them. I did some roof work in C&W (heritage railway volunteers) and saw how quickly they weather. At the moment the grey looks a bit uniform but as you say (almost) it's often different when dry. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted August 6 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 6 (edited) Started work on the brake third toplight coach this evening Nice to find these are all held together with screws. 8 for the floor and the rear tail light is going in my version. Great to have working tail lamp but no use to me on LM. The lamp is fitted onto a small pcb screwed to interior of the back wall of the coach. Lamp was pushed fitted in so a gentle pull with pliers and all I have is a small square hole to fill…. Note - even the end walls come off and are held by screws! Edited August 6 by KNP 17 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 That's impressive construction, streets ahead of the old stuff that's held together with clips moulded on the glazing or similar. One shot fasteners are a pet hate of mine and one of the many reasons I don't tinker with modern cars. Just too damn nerve wracking!! 3 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted August 7 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 7 PPP Or in railway terms Passing Pannier Picture Say no more..... 34 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponthir28 Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Love at first sight ❤️ 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nevermakeit Posted August 7 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7 On 06/08/2024 at 07:43, Neal Ball said: Morning @KNP doesn’t Richard at Everard junc use a Mig wash to run into the door frames? I’ve not tried that yet, but it might be a better option. They certainly look good - my set of 6 are still in the box! What is a 'Mig wash' please? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Fair Oak Junction Posted August 7 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 7 6 minutes ago, Nevermakeit said: What is a 'Mig wash' please? Mig is one of the biggest producers of modelling paints, primarily aimed at military modelling but used across the hobby board. Like many paint companies they have range of washes, i.e. liquids to add depth. 1 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony Teague Posted August 7 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7 4 hours ago, Fair Oak Junction said: Mig is one of the biggest producers of modelling paints, primarily aimed at military modelling but used across the hobby board. Like many paint companies they have range of washes, i.e. liquids to add depth. As at: https://www.migjimenez.com/en/272-washes No connection other than as a happy customer! 3 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted August 8 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 8 Milk anyone? 38 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponthir28 Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 Yes please just right for my shredded wheat. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 12 minutes ago, Ponthir28 said: Yes please just right for my shredded wheat. Don't forget to leave some for the rest of us. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dragonboy Posted August 8 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 8 2 hours ago, KNP said: Milk anyone? Mmmmmmmmmm. A lot depends how long the milk has sat in those wagons I think 🤔 Especially if Ernie drives the slowest milk train in the east. Brian 2 1 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted August 8 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 8 2 hours ago, Ponthir28 said: Yes please just right for my shredded wheat. Good grief! how many wheat straw bales shredded wheat do you eat? 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 8 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 8 54 minutes ago, Worsdell forever said: Good grief! how many wheat straw bales shredded wheat do you eat? "Even a black hole can't eat three shredded wheat!" 1 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted August 9 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 9 Railcar going about it's business Then I messed about with Tone Mapping 32 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponthir28 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 Don’t know why but I like the last picture. Reminds me of a painting. 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dragonboy Posted August 9 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 9 1 hour ago, Ponthir28 said: Don’t know why but I like the last picture. Reminds me of a painting. I was thinking Hornby catalogue cover Brian 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 1 hour ago, Ponthir28 said: Don’t know why but I like the last picture. Reminds me of a painting. A Terence Cuneo illustration in one of those old 1950s books on trains I thought. 5 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1466 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 44 minutes ago, MrWolf said: A Terence Cuneo illustration in one of those old 1950s books on trains I thought. Where’s the mouse ? 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ray H Posted August 9 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 9 1 hour ago, 1466 said: Where’s the mouse ? There's no chance of it having been run over by the railcar as it's Little Muddle 🙂 1 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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