MrWolf Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Coming along very nicely. What's the plan for the smokebox ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 17 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 17 28 minutes ago, MrWolf said: Coming along very nicely. What's the plan for the smokebox ? Thank you No special plans for the smokebox, once I’ve painted the front of the boiler black I’m simply going to reattach the original one 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 To misquote the @Captain Kernow’s signature: “If it looks like 701, then it must be 701”. Excellent work there Chris, definitely up to your usual impeccable standards. 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 18 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 18 15 hours ago, MrWolf said: What's the plan for the smokebox ? 14 hours ago, chuffinghell said: once I’ve painted the front of the boiler black I’m simply going to reattach the original one Like this Decided to paint the brake handle red, for the simple reason of it standing out It’s the original brake handle just cut down and repainted 11 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 18 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 18 (edited) Not perfect but… Still got to paint the chimney, add the hand rails and the tranfers etc but I’m getting there will also need a bit of touch up here and there where it’s been manhandled to get things to fit Edited August 18 by chuffinghell 14 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted August 18 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 18 It's very nice Chris. Regards Lez. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 18 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 18 Despite having a splitting headache I couldn’t resist putting the handrails on I used the short handrails from the original cab putting them on the rear, probably not right but it looks the part Not looking forward to hand painting the chimney so I’ll wait until my headache has disappeared 9 8 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Jolly spiffing show old chap! 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted August 18 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 18 Guy Gibson now he was a proper RAF hero. Regards Lez. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 21 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21 I applied a gloss over the weekend (poorly) so this evening I’ve painted the chimney black and applied the transfers, the decal solution has made a bit of a mess so I’ll have to see it looks like tomorrow 🙄 I’ve used Fox transfers mainly because that’s all I had, I usually struggle with Fox transfers and today was no different 13 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Matt varnish hides a multitude of sins I find. 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 21 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21 3 minutes ago, MrWolf said: Matt varnish hides a multitude of sins I find. Fingers crossed 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 2 hours ago, MrWolf said: Matt varnish hides a multitude of sins I find. Speak for yourself. I find gloss makes my hair shine better. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted August 22 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 22 I'm looking hard, wondering where the mess is? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 22 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 22 (edited) 1 hour ago, 57xx said: I'm looking hard, wondering where the mess is? Fortunately I managed to remove the residue left by the decal solutions and it has been given a coat of matt varnish Ignore the patches on the bottom of the cab and sand box, the varnish was still wet Edited August 22 by chuffinghell 10 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 22 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 22 Can’t do much more now as I’m waiting for something to arrive in the post Just as well because I need to leave it alone to dry properly 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 23 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 23 (edited) Windows fitted The front handrail, boiler lamp bracket and smokebox dart that I varnished gloss have also been added (thought it would be a good contrast against the matt black) I’ve also attached the rails on the bunker, very delicate 1) surprised they printed 2) surprised they fitted 3) surprised I didn’t break them whilst fitting 4) surprised how good they look Getting there, still haven’t decided if I will do any weathering (not weathered a loco before) Edited August 23 by chuffinghell 11 4 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 23 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 23 Another reason for resurrecting this project is because I’ve had these for quite a while now so I’m pleased that I’ve finally gotten around to using them It’s being to look like a loco now 🤪 8 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 That really does look nice. Great work Mr Chris. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 23 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 23 Oops! I put the Andrew Barclay plaque on upside down 🤣 Good job I use glue n glaze because I’ve been able to remove it and reattach it painlessly… ….phew! 6 4 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardofury Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 That's looking great! 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 It's alright Chris no one spotted it, except yourself, so I think you got away with it. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 24 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24 11 hours ago, Winslow Boy said: It's alright Chris no one spotted it, except yourself, so I think you got away with it. You’re probably right. You can’t actually make out the text (well I can’t) but I tell 🙄 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 Forgot to say don't say anything. The trouble nowadays is that everyone's to honest. Nothing like a bit of secrecy. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 24 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24 Honesty is a good thing, twisting the truth to spare someone’s feelings is too ”if you can’t say something nice, say nothing at all……or lie your ar*e off” 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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