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Thanks for the info David. I'll check them out. My googling was for various combinations but always 'wire', so maybe that's why I didn't turn them up.Thanks Mark. I wouldn't want to criticise all of their efforts - I'm sure that the windscreens are a tricky proposition for a mass produced model. On the other hand the cover plates on the cab sides should have been really easy to get right.

 

Just hope I can turn out a decent paint job. Not looking forward to masking those yellow warning panels!

Totally agree with you. Farish along with Dapol have certainly improved in recent years giving a quality product.

I was thinking the same too about the warning panels. A very defined shape on an awkward shaped nose.  Be interesting to see how you overcome it.

Cheers,

Mark

Evening Andy,

I like the Farish Warship but I do remember you saying about the mess they had made of the windscreens. 

These etches have brought the model into another league all together. I'm looking forwards to seeing the green machine. It will certainly be a contrast to the maroon ones.

Cheers,

Mark

Really beautiful modelling Nick.

That bunker has come together nicely and is a very well executed.

Cheers,

Mark

Nice work Pete.

Ballasting looks spot on.  Those buffer stops look good too and it is suprising how they vary in prototype form.

As for loosing your replies. A long GT and relax this evening after you finish should put you in a suitable frame of mind for replies.

It's suprising how you're progressing with this layout Pete. A little bit here and there and you're nearly on to the scenic stage which will be a relief no doubt.

Not quite on the music countdown for the TV programme '24'

Cheers,

Mark

Really nice work Andy.

Think the Hawksworths will look great once painted-weather permitting.  I do like the Hawksworth coach design.

As for the Mark 1 sleepers they are beautifully finished. The Woodhead Transfers are lovely to use-as can be seen from work. I'm down to the remenants of my last pack of 4mm sadly.

Totally agree with you though about constructing these with the immenent release of the Graham Farish versions. Will add a nice bit of variety to the St Ruth passenger stock.

Cheers,

Mark

Evening Paul,

That's looking really good and is taking it on a few more notches than my comversion.

I really like the RT dome and water filler and I see you've removed the step from beneath the side of the saddle which I was tempted to do.  I think the removal of the handrails and replacing them with finer versions will again be beneficial-something I should have done. 

Those wheels and the new coupling rods look like a considerable improvement too.

If you're looking for a source of custom nameplates/workplates try Narrow Planet. Steve provides an excellent service. Here's the link:

http://www.narrowplanet.co.uk/products

Look forwards to the next instalment and I'm sure it deserves a small micro to run on.

Cheers,

Mark

This will be a lovely model when finished. 

Really lovely work Dave. The soldering is really fine and it does look like a nice kit to build.

Look forwards to the next thrilling instalment!

Cheers,

Mark

Generally speaking I've used Mr Muscle Oven Cleaner for removing paint off of rolling stock etc (Plastic/Metal) with no ill effects to the models. Just your lungs!   Always a good idea to wear gloves too-Marrigolds or Nitrile ones are best  if going into full PPW mode then a mask and safety glasses would be advisable.

It does tend to work better with enamel finishes lifting them easily. Some factory finishes such as LIMA are quite resiliant to Mr Muscle and may require a second/third attempt. I also tend to put the model in a plastic bag, spray in the Mr Muscle then seal the bag. This tends to soak the model and use less oven cleaner.

See how you get on. If it hasn't worked then there are further options to take.

Cheers,

Mark

You've inspired me to get it back on the workbench! I've just carved off the rather undersized dome and tiddly little waterfiller and replaced them with RT Models items.

That sounds good Paul. Yes, agree with you and the waterfiller and dome and perhaps should have done them too. Glad I did the buffer beams though.

Like the look of the Giesel chimney/or the ? glass fibre one from RT as well.

Look forwards to your posting.

Cheers,

Mark

The finish looks spot on to me, green always suiting these locos so well and I really like the oily sheen you've achieved.

Here's what I did to the injectors after acting on Halfwit's good advice http://www.flickr.com/photos/nevardmedia/5705979513/in/set-72157626597657462

Here's to Halfwit - top man!

Thanks Chris for those comments. Yes, a few people who've seen the loco in the flesh so to speak have commented on the finish.

The preshading worked well and the Tamiya green went on a treat. I think its the Johnsons Klear that has given that oily finish.

Also thanks for posting yours and Paul's articles on the subject.

Cheers,

Mark

I like this very much, the Hunslet looks very good with those amendments...the paint job is particularly fine, it actually looks heavy. Now I really ought to try after seeing this to spruce up my Dapol Austerity that has been sitting on my shelf for over 25 years!

cheers,

Iain

Thanks Iain for those kind comments.

As I said in the text the Austerity was resprayed with Tamiya acrylics let down windscreen washer fluid.

My airbrush I use is one of those Expo

I told you it was easy! The Austerity looks very nice, a real workhorse. The second photo shows the subtle pre-shading (something which I'm yet to experiment with) to good effect.

Now I really must get mine finished!

 

Paul.

 Thanks Paul. a really easy conversion to do as you say and a real improvement.

Thanks for the comments on the pre-shading. I did cheat a bit here and gave a gentle blow over of Tamiya NATO black on the panel lines after spraying the green,

All was sealed in with a coat of Johnsons Klear.

Look forwards to seeing your J94/Hunslet soon!

Cheers,

Mark

Like buses...nothing for ages then 3 blog posts within a few days - Fantastic!

 

Really nice work again Mark and your pre shading weathering looks the cats whiskers

Not the 'Muts nuts' then?

Yes, I've had a chance recently to complete a few projects on the workbench.  Few other bits coming along too.

Just need some of that hot iron action though to get the foundations of JH down and get on with the scenics.

Cheers,

Mark

Now that's a real micro! The locos look really good, quite amazing what a difference the tweak to the J94 makes.

 Thanks Mikkel, the advice that Paul gave has made a big improvement to the appearance of the J94. In hindsight perhaps I should have changed the handrail knobs for something finer.

Work on the real Juniper Hill will continue soon.

I do like the subtle weathering on the 'Austerity', very convincing.

 

That looks like a rather small micro layout there, by the way....

Thanks CK for the comments.  I based the weathering on colour photos of similiar locos that worked around the Corby Ironstone quarries.

As for the layout its a micro-micro

Either that or I need a longer photo plank!

Great read Mikkell-very thoughtful.

Some interesting contempary photos shot nicely in grainy B&W adds to the text. The comparison made with your Edwardian world in colour looks almost ethereal with your beautiful modelling of the period.

Then again the modern world isn't all that bad as you say and I'm sure as Don said there were lifes worries in Edwardian times too.

Cheers,

Mark

The kit is a good representation of B34085 as photographed by Dave Larkin in May 1968, reproduced as Fig. 195 in

 

Bartlett, P., Larkin, D., Mann, T., Silsbury, R., and Ward, A. (1985) An illustrated history of BR wagons, Volume 1 published by Oxford Publishing Company, 192 pages. ISBN 0-86093-203-6

 

Although in good condition it has had most of the sides replated by that date.

 

As mentioned the bar across the brakes - which isn't in the kit - needs to go, as do the RCH ownership plates. Other manufacturers could learn a lot from this elderly Ratio for Peco kit, expecially the way the top lip is constructed.

 

Paul Bartlett

Evening Paul,

Thankyou for the information and comments re: this kit.

Totally agree with you about the method of construction and the finished result.

Yes you've caught me out trying to be clever with the 'cross shaft' as Andy pointed out. That's why it wasn't in the kit and if I'd have thought about it I wouldn't even have put it there in the first place. 

I'll know next time and I'll probably build another at some point.

Cheers,

Mark

Looking good

A nice distinctive prototype. How are you going to motorise it?

Look forwards to the next instalment.

Cheers,

Mark

Newton's brakes were Diagram AA13's. No's 56535-56536 and 56565.

Like this one....

http://www.warwickshirerailways.com/gwr/gwrhj100b.htm

Cheers,

Mark

The Peco version is an AA3 diagram 16T and used to come with transfers for 'Kingsbridge' !

Thanks Robin. Now I wonder why you knew that!

I'll do some investigating as to the Newton ones that worked on the Morton/Teign Valley lines.

Cheers,

Mark

One thing I do notice - you have double 'V' hangers (i.e. independent brakes) so you should lose the cross-shaft - it would get in the way of the bottom doors.

Thanks for claryfing the Diagram Number Andy (and Paul)

Yes, a bit of a mine field 16T minerals. This one looks like it should have a welded door and top doors too though as you say its probably right.

As for the 'cross shaft'-That will be rectified-Thanks for pointing it out.

Cheers,

Mark

 

 

I have a Slaters 20T Brake van stashed away but I know if I start it then my 2mm life will fade away...that and we have no more room for another layout at home at present without chancing my arm with my wife

 

 

 There's a Slaters BR brake van in Welly Road Models in Northampton that's tempting but we'll wait and see I think.

I'm sure Easyjet would accomodate a 7mm micro on board for a modest charge!  

Thanks,

Mark

I think your next kit should be a toad !

Thanks Robin. PECO and Parkside do a TOAD. I think the PECO version would be more suitable for a Teign Valley influenced branch but I'll have to check the diagram number against the Newton allocated brake vans.

We shall see. The Lionheart 74xx does look good!

Then again!

 

 

See you managed to fire up the hot iron for a short while too...is that your soldering iron or have your clothes got Pirelli stains on them now

Blimey Pete! You're on the ball! Walked straight into that one didn't I?

 

That would be one with the wheels set slightly further inboard than the P4 version would it?

 

Sorry, couldn't resist that one

Class!

Will it need a finecale chassis and compensating then?