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Mike 84C
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Thanks very much for all the accolades guys. It is my first etched kit and I did start it a bit hand in mouth! But a big thank you must also go to Weshty for producing a fine kit that went together well. I am very pleased with my efforts.
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Here's 464, buffer plank needs painting and a few paint chips touching in. How does that happen? when you take great care! Next a light touch of weathering which I hope will hide the shadow on the bunker and wheel balance weights. Is there a secret formulae for working out the top curve on balance weights? The B4 is posed in front of my solitary nearly finished Bredin. Door handles, pulls and paint the ends, maybe some passengers?
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Eoin, that looks seriously good, you are a talented modeller.
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I like the on the platform sequence, very atmospheric. Definitely a fleet to be proud of. Mick
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They look really good, all of a sudden I am not so happy with the look of my A class
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DB Models, an ebay store in Bourne has five Silver Fox A class diesels for sale £109.99 or offer. One of each livery. I have no connection with this vendor not even as a customer.
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That looks really good.
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Sutton's Locomotive Works - Outstanding Products and Sound too.
Mike 84C replied to Old Blarney's topic in News
I was very tempted last year at York, it must be the most realistic Sulzer sound ever. -
A speedy recovery Seamus
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Looks very good David
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Thanks for that JHB I think a black one is the way to go and if I do another, well the choice is mine! One of the guys in the group, another John, is getting a railcar and I would like a Metro Vick C class so it looks like late fifties and there's road vehicles for that period. Well 464 is a step closer, motors in and the wheels go round with no binding. Running on croc clips at the moment I have to work out an unobtrusive pickup as I am not sure about plungers, there is not much room and I don't want to take the wheels off again.
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Thanks for the praise lads, I have taken my time and not rushed the build. I was certain about livery but an all black No 464 does appeal! But I am going to get the chassis back together and running next and hope I do not fall at the last fence! There is potential! I have no previous experience of building etched loco kits and it has gone together well. So its thanks to Wheshty for producing a good kit. No connection, only a happy customer.
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A couple more photos. I used Precision paints two pack etch primer on the frames then a light blow over with Halfords grey primer. Before all that I scrubbed the parts with Tesco scouring cream and a mutilated tooth brush when dry, carefully scrubbed again with xyelene and left to dry. I have left the frames to dry for 72hrs in a warm place so I hope all will go well with the topcoats!
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Kirley, I'll post some pictures, the loco is back into its constituent parts for painting. I have had it as a rolling chassis and although its not perfect as I'd like I am very pleased. The gear box was a little tricky to keep square! I am tempted to paint it with some US Floquil Grimey Black which is really a very dark grey or maybe Tamiya German grey which is also very dark.
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Tony, try to avoid using abrasives to clean the track. A solvent would be better as it does not mark the railheads. Cut away those little finger tips, just be careful!
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Hattons is the place for track and code 75 is quite acceptable for 5'3" the lower rail section looks good. Or it does with my eyes!
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For help and information, this is an astonishing site. And always cheerfully given, lets hope I see another ten years! and thanks to all who post here.
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All good stuff Kirley and your work rate never slows down, wish I had your speed! Have you got a giant stock of kits to build!
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Speedy recovery Dave, you have a whole lot of modelling to do, maybe have a few beers as well
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Brilliant Gerry, I lived in North Wales and know the area which you have captured the feel of very well. I have also enjoyed watching your build.
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Coming to a Steam Shed near you - the Class UG is in the Post!
Mike 84C replied to leslie10646's topic in Irish Models
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That looks very Cotswold, west Oxfordshire, maybe near the Rissingtons? Jim.
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Morning Sulzer, Thank you for that link, very interesting I had not realized there was so much industrial and mining activity. A pity the Bandon didn't haul copper ores from the Bera mines but maybe our layout should! Rule 1.
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Thanks for posting those excellent photographs Kirley. It looks like a good place to visit and very professional.
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Excellent photo looking down the valley have you any more like that? please post if you have. What was being mined?
