Seanw12 Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 Hi Sean, I use pink foam available from Woodies for €9.99 a sheet of 1200mm x 600mm x 60mm deep. Glue it together with PVA and shape it with a carving knife. You can paint it dark green then apply scenery. [ATTACH=CONFIG]13533[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]13534[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]13535[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]13536[/ATTACH] Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 That looks brilliant Dave. Do you apply paint and scenery direct to the foam? Yes, the paint seals it just use standard emulsion paint once dry apply PVA to glue the scenery. You can also sand the foam to shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanw12 Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 I'm going to start building some bubble wagons next week and all I know is I have to have a prestwin and a kinder egg anyone have some tips on building these or what to use. All help welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I'm going to start building some bubble wagons next week and all I know is I have to have a prestwin and a kinder egg anyone have some tips on building these or what to use.All help welcome You will need the old kinder egg Sean as the new ones are not the right shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanw12 Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 You will need the old kinder egg Sean as the new ones are not the right shape. Where would I get one of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Ebay, I got 20 of them quite cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I'm going to start building some bubble wagons next week and all I know is I have to have a prestwin and a kinder egg anyone have some tips on building these or what to use.All help welcome D&M Models do a complete kit that includes the prestwin for 30 euro or you can buy just the bubble tank casting for 10 euro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanw12 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 D&M Models do a complete kit that includes the prestwin for 30 euro or you can buy just the bubble tank casting for 10 euro. [ATTACH=CONFIG]13641[/ATTACH] thanks great help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanw12 Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Anyone know what colour is the roof of a cattle wagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanw12 Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Just have to do some weathering (got the kit in marks models) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanw12 Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 Anyone know what humbrol paint I could use for brake dust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunluce Castle Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 You could use weathering powders ot give a more realistic effect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanw12 Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 Yeah I know but I want to put some brake dust on as well thanks anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Yeah I know but I want to put some brake dust on as well thanks anyway Hi Sean, just to clarify... he's advising you to use weathering powders to get a brake dust effect as it would look more realistic than paint... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanw12 Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 What weathering powder could be used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Freestone Models do a nice set. They advertise in Railway Modeller. Humbrol now do some useful modelling inks too. Water soluble, so if it goes wrong, you can wash it off. As for colour there are many 'rust' tints available, in enamel and acrylic. Check out the Tamiya range. However, the best advice is to copy the real thing - so don't be afraid to mix your colours rather than rely on just one. Practice on an old wagon or model car to get your eye in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanw12 Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 Freestone Models do a nice set. They advertise in Railway Modeller. Humbrol now do some useful modelling inks too. Water soluble, so if it goes wrong, you can wash it off. As for colour there are many 'rust' tints available, in enamel and acrylic. Check out the Tamiya range. However, the best advice is to copy the real thing - so don't be afraid to mix your colours rather than rely on just one. Practice on an old wagon or model car to get your eye in. Thanks and good advise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanw12 Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 I have extended my layout 2 feet just to make it a bit longer as I found a bit of space to put it,tell me what you think and any advise on what I could do with it Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 I'd run a siding or small branches off the far curve and split into two or three lines to give you a yard that will double as train storage sidings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanw12 Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 Ok thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanw12 Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 I'm weathering 187 with my airbrush and don't know what paint to use for the roof can anyone help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanw12 Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Found a nice mix and sprayed the roof of 156 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Very nice Sean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanw12 Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Thanks Dave,077 got more or less the same treatment but not as heavy still have to do the bogies and some other bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Looks great Sean, you did a good job on them. Did you dry brush them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulzer201 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Lovely work Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanw12 Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Looks great Sean, you did a good job on them. Did you dry brush them? No I didn't would it help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Not sure Sean, I'm not experienced on weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanw12 Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Not sure Sean, I'm not experienced on weathering. No prob dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 You have done a smashing job Sean, top marks. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanw12 Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 You have done a smashing job Sean, top marks. Rich, Thanks Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishthump Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Sean they look great! It's very easy to over do it with an airbrush but you've got in just about right. What paint did you use by the way? Acrylic or enamels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanw12 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Sean they look great! It's very easy to over do it with an airbrush but you've got in just about right. What paint did you use by the way? Acrylic or enamels? I used enamal sand thinned them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishthump Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I used enamal sand thinned them Try a 50:50 mix of Humbrol matt black and matt leather over the bogies and underframe of the loco. When that's dry follw it with some very light touches of matt leather over the bogies. I use the same colours on my own stuff - http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/77-Graham-s-Workbench/page11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanw12 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Try a 50:50 mix of Humbrol matt black and matt leather over the bogies and underframe of the loco. When that's dry follw it with some very light touches of matt leather over the bogies. I use the same colours on my own stuff - http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/77-Graham-s-Workbench/page11 Thanks I'll do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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