RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted June 8, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2020 1 hour ago, chuffinghell said: Luckily I successfully managed to apply the transfers to the opposite side and applied a coat of gloss all over in an attempt to further disguise the carrier film, mostly for the Modelmasters transfers The gloss was applied last night before going to bed so I won't know the results until I get home from work this evening Fingers crossed it looks okay, if so I can finish the match truck assembly, if not I will cry I may be teaching Grandma (or Grandad) but the gloss, unless the paint finish is gloss, goes on before applying the transfers then cover with matt varnish, but it will be interesting to see how yours turns out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted June 8, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2020 15 minutes ago, Rowsley17D said: I may be teaching Grandma (or Grandad) but the gloss, unless the paint finish is gloss, goes on before applying the transfers then cover with matt varnish, but it will be interesting to see how yours turns out. I applied a clear gloss coat first then put on the transfers then have applied a further coat of gloss over the top to seal the transfers but you’re quite right about it being interesting to see how it turns out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted June 8, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2020 (edited) Applying a coat of gloss over the transfers has worked quite well (probably unnecessary) anyway it looks okay so I’ll give it a blast of matt varnish later In the meantime I’ve used some @railtec-models 3” lettering and numbers and added these to the crane chassis Again not prototypical but they don’t really care at Warren anymore Its not dead straight unfortunately but it’s the best I can do particularly at that size especially with individual characters I'm sure it will be less obvious when I’ve added a little frame dirt....maybe Edited June 12, 2020 by chuffinghell 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted June 8, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2020 It's come out fine Chris. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Looks great from over here. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted June 8, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2020 17 minutes ago, Rowsley17D said: It's come out fine Chris. 15 minutes ago, Bluemonkey presents.... said: Looks great from over here. Thanks guys, that’s reassuring. I tend to be very critical of anything I do 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post chuffinghell Posted June 8, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2020 (edited) Well that’s turned out better than expected, matt varnish over the gloss..... .....and virtually no carrier film visible at all on the Modelmasters transfers, happy days I didn't have to worry about it on the @railtec-models transfers because their carrier film is cut close to the lettering so it is already barely visible Just needs a light weathering, the lettering is a bit too clean and white Edited June 12, 2020 by chuffinghell 17 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 It looks very good from here, a place where I have got as far as chucking the still unopened kit on the bodging bench! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted June 8, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2020 22 minutes ago, MrWolf said: It looks very good from here, a place where I have got as far as chucking the still unopened kit on the bodging bench! Thank you Go on, open the packet and join the fun.....you know you want too 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold simonmcp Posted June 9, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2020 21 hours ago, chuffinghell said: Well that’s turned out better than expected, matt varnish over the gloss..... .....and virtually no carrier film visible at all, happy days Just needs a light weathering, the lettering is a bit too clean and white That's looking great, better than I've ever managed to get transfers looking, so I will be using your method next time. I'm sure a little light weathering all over will tone the lettering down enough, but if you you were feeling particularly masochistic, apparently sign writers paint the outline of letters smoothly in one quick flowing motion and then just 'roughly' block in the colour in the middle of each letter which could be a technique to use to weather lettering and not the surrounding area. Much easier on the full size items of course. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted June 9, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2020 (edited) 29 minutes ago, simonmcp said: That's looking great, better than I've ever managed to get transfers looking, so I will be using your method next time. I'm sure a little light weathering all over will tone the lettering down enough, but if you you were feeling particularly masochistic, apparently sign writers paint the outline of letters smoothly in one quick flowing motion and then just 'roughly' block in the colour in the middle of each letter which could be a technique to use to weather lettering and not the surrounding area. Much easier on the full size items of course. Simon Thank you Its not really my method. Applying waterslide transfers to a gloss finish is standard practice, so this is the first time I’ve done it properly Edited June 9, 2020 by chuffinghell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post chuffinghell Posted June 9, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2020 A wise man once said “he who dares wins Rodney” Thought I would have a go at lightly weathering the match truck, I’ve just used frame dirt in my airbrush at a low pressure I’m quite pleased with the results, just enough over spray to dirty up the lettering I’m definitely getting braver and braver 18 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MAP66 Posted June 9, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 9, 2020 Looking most excellent Chris - nice job with the airbrush. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted June 9, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2020 1 minute ago, MAP66 said: Looking most excellent Chris - nice job with the airbrush. Thank you, my first attempt at weathering a wagon....very scary! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted June 9, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2020 Nailed it! Al. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted June 9, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2020 46 minutes ago, Alister_G said: Nailed it! Al. Thanks Al It’s turned out much better than expected, it’s not that dissimilar to the wagons I had weathered by TMC so it doesn’t look out of place I'm going to have a play with some weathering powders on my practice wagon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrainMan2001 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 I agree, that looks absolutely amazing! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted June 10, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 10, 2020 Just an idea, don't do any more weathering until you can do the two wagons together ( crane & match truck). If they ran as a pair they would be similar in appearance. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 I think you’re your own worst critic. I don’t model the GWR, but keep tuning in to this thread to marvel at the quality modelling you keep churning out. Most importantly, you keep trying to improve, learning from mistakes and trying new things. So far the crane looks amazing. I remember my first attempt (at age 12?); a Diag 1/208 van by Parkside - I didn’t know what half the terms used in the instructions were and slapped the bits together with lashings of glue. The end result was awful; gaps everywhere and buffers pointing in random directions, like an Emmet drawing! Don’t give up on wagon kits. As others have said, try a Parkside one for comparison. I’ve built a few wagons since my first disaster (both Parkside and Cambrian) and I’ve got better over time. I find Parkside ones more forgiving, with less flash and more positive joints, but Cambrian ones just need a little extra care and attention - good job you didn’t try a Catfish/Dogfish hopper; they’re a nightmare to get four wheels straight! 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 This was the bloke who thought he would avoid building any more wagons! Admit it, you're hooked! That wagon really is looking good. I have set aside some time tomorrow to make a start on mine. It's obvious that I am going to have to get another airbrush. What type do you use? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted June 10, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 10, 2020 5 minutes ago, MrWolf said: .......Admit it, you're hooked! Not quite yet 9 minutes ago, MrWolf said: That wagon really is looking good Thank you 10 minutes ago, MrWolf said: I have set aside some time tomorrow to make a start on mine I look forward to that 10 minutes ago, MrWolf said: It's obvious that I am going to have to get another airbrush. What type do you use? I've got an Iwata Revolution CR its quite good, more than adequate for my ability Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted June 10, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 10, 2020 51 minutes ago, MrWolf said: It's obvious that I am going to have to get another airbrush. What type do you use? Read that as hairbrush - that's a result of SWMBO laughing at my hair last week when I forgot to brush it... and no you can't see a photo ! 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 1 hour ago, chuffinghell said: Not quite yet Thank you I look forward to that I've got an Iwata Revolution CR its quite good, more than adequate for my ability Another vote for the Iwata Revolution CR - I use it on all my loco/rolling stock weathering. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Great job with the crane and match truck. I was never happy with mine and even less with the paint finish I applied but I, like you, took it apart and started again but went left when you went right; I am sure parts of this beast are very familiar. Jib and chains all working. 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted June 11, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Bluemonkey presents.... said: Great job with the crane and match truck. I was never happy with mine and even less with the paint finish I applied but I, like you, took it apart and started again but went left when you went right; I am sure parts of this beast are very familiar. Jib and chains all working. Now I do like that! Fantastic! Did you find the two halves of the jib didn’t quite fit together properly too?.....or was it just me? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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