KevinWalsh Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 That is truely the dog's danglies, I just wish I had a tenth of the skills that the BCB team have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 13, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 13, 2012 Does that scuff the surface or leave ink on the model? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 13, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 13, 2012 That is truely the dog's danglies, I just wish I had a tenth of the skills that the BCB team have. I wish we had a bit more time! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinWalsh Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Apparently it gets into the grout lines and leaves them with an aged look, also providing you aren't too hard or rough it shouldn't scuff the surface. Might be worth trying on a test piece first to see the effect and level of rubbing required. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted December 13, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 13, 2012 Jason, I think the mortar looks too clean and even. Looking at the last photo of the real building you posted, the middle part of the wall does have a light coloured mortar, but low down and towards each edge it is much darker, probably due to mould & vegetation and wind-blown soil. Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted December 13, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 13, 2012 You're right Stu, I need to muck it up a bit. See, this is why I like grotty towns in the Pennines; none of this awkward brick stuff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted December 14, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 14, 2012 (edited) I always knew that the painting of the building would take more time than everything else but it's now hitting home just how much. Having taken Stu's advice on board, I had a go at the dabbing method and it has changed the appearance, I reckon for the better, At some point (after picking out individual bricks), weathering powders will be used to blend it all in but here is a before and after at this stage. Better? Edit: Don't know where that bogie in the bottom left hand corner came from (well I do, my nose, obviously ) but it is not a permanent fixture. Edited December 14, 2012 by Sandside 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 14, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 14, 2012 Yes, much better. I like random... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted December 14, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 14, 2012 still needs to be greener at the bottom..., but looking lots better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Isn't Stubby being influences by the way he normally colours loos? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted December 14, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 14, 2012 Paul, What are the dimensions of the AEC (length, overall width, height )? I'm trying to decide if the lorry would fit (partially) into the yard, and so if my gates / overhead sign are wide/high enough. Ta Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted December 14, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 14, 2012 About 3/4 the way down the page, no picture. Item SLC134 Gents toilet fittings x 2 sets Set contains WC-pan, cistern, urinal & basin. http://www.scalelink.co.uk/acatalog/Scenic___Scale_1_76__OO_.html Shadow, thanks for this link, have ordered a set today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted December 14, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 14, 2012 (edited) Width 30 mm Length 90 - 100 mm. EDIT height 32 mm Edited December 14, 2012 by PhilJ W 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted December 14, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 14, 2012 Width 30 mm Length 90 - 100 mm. EDIT height 32 mm Ta ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted December 14, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 14, 2012 (edited) Your welcome Stubby, I'm waiting for the Oxford Transit Mk1 car transporter* to appear in the shops. I feel a 'totters truck' coming on, to collect the scrap from the businesses you all are creating. (*Shorten wheelbase and fit dropside body.) Edited December 14, 2012 by PhilJ W 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 (edited) Hi Phil Just hack about some Corgi ones - be warned though, it can get a bit addictive! Also as mentioned earlier, a brummy fleetline from the Britbus Atlantean Cheers Jim Edited December 14, 2012 by jim s-w 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Great stuff Jim. 2nd from the left on the back row - what was the body from for that Jim, or is it a scratch build body. It's a cracker is that. Also thanks for showing your fleetline. Pretty sure that is the way to go, and I know I have to do a couple of VRs that way. Jim - any more thoughts on class 116s? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted December 14, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 14, 2012 (edited) Paul, What are the dimensions of the AEC (length, overall width, height )? I'm trying to decide if the lorry would fit (partially) into the yard, and so if my gates / overhead sign are wide/high enough. Ta Stu Width 30 mm Length 90 - 100 mm. EDIT height 32 mm Just measured it and it is 36mm wide (over mirrors) and 38mm high. Length 100mm. Edited December 14, 2012 by Worsdell forever 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Great stuff Jim. 2nd from the left on the back row - what was the body from for that Jim, or is it a scratch build body. It's a cracker is that. Also thanks for showing your fleetline. Pretty sure that is the way to go, and I know I have to do a couple of VRs that way. Jim - any more thoughts on class 116s? Hi Phil Its the ABS kit (they do a mk1 front too). I have measured up and photographed a VR so when I do the production fleetline etches I might stick a VR version on there too (not that they are any use to me mind) Re - 116s, my loco's to do list is getting quite sparse now, I need to make 2013 the year of the DMU. Cheers Jim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Hi Phil Its the ABS kit (they do a mk1 front too). I have measured up and photographed a VR so when I do the production fleetline etches I might stick a VR version on there too (not that they are any use to me mind) Re - 116s, my loco's to do list is getting quite sparse now, I need to make 2013 the year of the DMU. Cheers Jim Fleetline / VR etches woohoo Happy Christmas !!! Do you reckon a 3D printed all-in-one front, and maybe a 3D printed VR bustle too ? I really ought to try and learn CAD The fleetline front could have the option of different etched panels below the screen for the small oblong grilles or not and the VR radiator grille. Fantastic Jim. You are a star Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Hi phil Theres a lot more differences between the fleetline and the VR than just the front Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted December 14, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 14, 2012 Just measured it and it is 36mm wide (over mirrors) and 38mm high. Length 100mm. Mine hasn't got any mirrors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted December 14, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 14, 2012 Just measured it and it is 36mm wide (over mirrors) and 38mm high. Length 100mm. Gate is 55mm wide and posts are 45mm high, so plenty of room. However, the yard is only 82mm deep... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted December 14, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 14, 2012 Gate is 55mm wide and posts are 45mm high, so plenty of room. However, the yard is only 82mm deep... How wide is the pavement in front? As long as the toilet block is not in line with the gate and the lorry brakes are OK you should have nothing to worry about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Hi phil Theres a lot more differences between the fleetline and the VR than just the front Cheers Jim Not so many JIm. There were differences with the indicators between earlier fleetlines in the 4xxx range and the later 66xx onwards. The earlier ones had the indicators on the corners above the cab windows the same as the VRs, whilst the later fleetlines had them down on the front panel near the headlights, like on yours. The rainstrip over the rear offside emergency door is at a different height on the Met Camm bodies compared to those built by Park Royal But the basic bus body is pretty much the same apart from radiator grille at the front and the bustle at the rear - unless you can point out other differences Here is the offside of a VR Here is the offside of a fleetline http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Zp8NjQGVFW0/0.jpg Here is the nearside of preserved fleetline 4613 http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Leyland_fleetliner.jpg Here is the nearside of VR 4413 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3553/3434781682_e760ec6e7b.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Leyland_fleetliner.jpg Hope this makes sense Jim and readers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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