Rob Pulham Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Hi George, Picking up from this photo that you posted. I thought that I would share this with you - it's a painting that my good lady finished recently 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 Excellent photos with lots of detail worth studying Ever since l saw Bodgits 45xx with sound in O, l wanted one, so when SWMBO said she would like a week in Devon l thought of Brixham, knowing that there was a 45xx in the area and got loads of detail pictures to help when l get one... 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 Hi George, Picking up from this photo that you posted. I thought that I would share this with you - it's a painting that my good lady finished recently Hello Rob, That's a great painting, really professional ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 (edited) Hi George, Rob's other half can certainly paint........ As for the 45xx, it's actually a 42xx 2-8-0T you've got pictures of there. Considerable differences between the two. Your J94 looks spot on, I'm sure Andy will bring it to life with the crud!!!! Jinty Edited May 10, 2016 by Jintyman 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 Hi George, Rob's other half can certainly paint........ As for the 45xx, it's actually a 42xx 2-8-0T you've got pictures of there. Considerable differences between the two. Your J94 looks spot on, I'm sure Andy will bring it to life with the crud!!!! Jinty Hello Jinty l took about 600 pictures and clearly know nothing about GWR engines the numbering system baffles me, the pictures added are examples of the shots l had taken but will be sorted out when l can understand them all hahahaha... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Great pics mate, looking forward to a meet up tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 Well spent most of the day getting 13008 / 68050 ready for Andys weathering paint shop tomorrow 13008 gave me loads of trouble as l could not get the plunger pick-ups to align with the wheels so had to revert to wipers and pleased to say they both run lovely now and ready for running in session down at Bodgits... these are the before pictures... 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I'm looking forward to the result when Andy's finished with 13008 / 68050 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 I'm looking forward to the result when Andy's finished with 13008 / 68050 Me too Duncan...will take some of the weathering process 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I'm looking forward to the result when Andy's finished with 13008 / 68050 Me too Duncan...will take some of the weathering process I'll try NOT to spoil them mate. but YOU will be the judge of that. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Hi Mate, Thanks for coming down today and I hope you have a good journey home. I hope you like the GUNGE I POURED over your lovely Locos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Looking forward to seeing the weathering on those 2 Loco's. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Looking forward to seeing the weathering on those 2 Loco's. Cheers, Bob. So am I, I had my eyes CLOSED , hahhahhaheeeeeee :no: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 Well as expected we had a great day together and achieved a lot, starting with a big breakfast at witherspoon's and then back to the workshop, this is what the locos looked before start of play Then Bodgit started to work his magic And before l knew it she was all dirty, great transformation, and fits the bill. All finished, and l am very happy, well done that man.. And the same dirty treatment for the 08. Thank you very much for the weathering demo mate it was great to see the master in action.. . 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Looks CLEANER than I expected in the pics mate, send it back and really LET ME AT IT LIKE THIS. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 And before l left l had a play with 'North Road' just had to have a play with the turn-table, and it was great.. And while l was there lets have a play on 'Pencarne' Also Andy had to weather up stock for a friend.. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted May 11, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2016 Looks CLEANER than I expected in the pics mate, send it back and really LET ME AT IT LIKE THIS. re done WD 002.JPG Dare I agree George - looks like Bodgit concentrated on getting rid of the all-over black shine ... are you sure you both only had a meal at Witherspoons? Cheers, Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 Dare I agree George - looks like Bodgit concentrated on getting rid of the all-over black shine ... are you sure you both only had a meal at Witherspoons? Cheers, Peter No Peter he also treated me to dinner at KFC, he really knows how to treat he's friends, Thanks very much Andy a most enjoyable day...my treat next time.. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 No Peter he also treated me to dinner at KFC, he really knows how to treat he's friends, Thanks very much Andy a most enjoyable day...my treat next time.. I'll be up in the morning, and BTW IT'S Wetherspoons not WItherspoons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 I'll be up in the morning, and BTW IT'S Wetherspoons not WItherspoons. l don't mind either 'e' or 'i' it was very nice all the same (hahahaha) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Well after 68050 had her weathering done by Andy l need to finish her of by cleaning all the wheels of over spray. Then add some plasticard for the coal to rest on. Then bring the chrome back to the buffer shanks.. And then add the coal and coal dust on the footplate. job done, just need to paint the crew.. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Hi George, The Austerity looks very good but if I may comment I've never seen a steam engine in steam without dribbles and puddles of water on their anatomy. Also the oil can seemed to have less than pinpoint accuracy. A little restrained use gloss varnish or metalcote in places would bring it alive. Likewise 350hp shunters seemed to have half their fuel load on the outside! Just my tuppence worth, I always enjoy reading your posts and admiring your work Bob Hello Bob and thanks for your as you say tuppence worth, all valid and welcomed points so maybe it not finished, Andy did put some oil spillage around the exhaust of the 08 but the matt over spray has dulled it all, l will as you say add some gloss varnish to give the oil patches...need to find some pictures... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Hi George, The Austerity looks very good but if I may comment I've never seen a steam engine in steam without dribbles and puddles of water on their anatomy. Also the oil can seemed to have less than pinpoint accuracy. A little restrained use gloss varnish or metalcote in places would bring it alive. Likewise 350hp shunters seemed to have half their fuel load on the outside! Just my tuppence worth, I always enjoy reading your posts and admiring your work Bob TBH there no where near dirty enough, I wanted to do a lot more REAL work on both, as you say Oil and Fuel spillage on the 08's was commonplace, and Rust and Grime under the Boiler on the J94 would have enhanced it a lot more. At the end of the day, it's George's Locos and he had the final say as to how HE wanted them to look. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 TBH there no where near dirty enough, I wanted to do a lot more REAL work on both, as you say Oil and Fuel spillage on the 08's was commonplace, and Rust and Grime under the Boiler on the J94 would have enhanced it a lot more. At the end of the day, it's George's Locos and he had the final say as to how HE wanted them to look. Hello Buddy, l am more than happy with the locos, as l hate locos that are too filthy, l will add some oil / water patches etc later, or bring them down to you again ? hahaha 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Well l had a day to myself today so thought l would make a start on my GWR Macaw H from big Jims Connoisseur range.. First thing was to bend up the floor not an easy job. . But after a lot of head scratching l got there.. So then it was making the boxes for the bogies to fit to.. Then added the buffers Then the bogies and added the bearings also l have used Peco wheels this time and they are a lot cheaper than other wheels. As l was on a roll l fitted the bits underneath, l messed up the ones in the kit and had to replace with so brass bits l had, Still loads to add yet but not a bad days work... 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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