KMCE Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) Pop, That's an excellent model with some nice ideas on the interior. May do something similar for the interior of my 6 Wheeler. Paint colour looks excellent. I tried the Humbrol RC 403 (Crimson Lake) on the fish van, however it has come out more purple than crimson so may have to re-think this. Your route with the crimson & black may be the way to go - do you have the code of the Humbrol paint you used? Edit - just re-read the post .......Humbrol 20! .......... need to pay more attention Ken Edited April 11, 2019 by KMCE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Super model. I have a copy of an IRRS article on GSW six wheelers which suggests the way to 'purple lake' is equal parts of Humbrol purple, brown and crimson. Tried this on an Alphagraphix 6w coach and it looks fine under LED 'cool white' lighting, but the brown shows up a bit in flourescent light. Have not been able to find a car aerosol that is suitable, so used an air brush. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Hi Patrick The GSWR birdcage brake 3rd really came up well, I especially like your pattern making with the springs and interior "module". I still have not gotten round to finishing the interiors and lettering on my pair of GSWR 6wheel coaches. It may be possible to have the springs cast in brass from your patterns. Some precious metal fabricators/casters use a cold casting technique in the 1st stage of in the lost wax casting technique https://morrisandwatson.com/ I used Morris & Watson an Auckland firm to produce brass castings from my own patterns, there are likely to be similar businesses in the jewelery manufacturing areas of the UK. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 IRM Ballast Plough VAN. Here are a couple of pictures of the IRM Plough van, before and after weathering. 12 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Nice work. Looks suitably distressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertRoche Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Excellent, what products did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Superb weathering job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 It took a lot of work to get the right effect. It was built up with brown enamel then varnished and dry brushed with more brown and Humbrol rust powder, then varnished again. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Oh yes Popeye-superb weathering..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 That's as close as you'll get to the real thing. Savage weathering popeye. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Just like the real thing...... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share Posted August 17, 2019 The bright yellow finish on the plough van is hard to get it darker. It took many thin coats and dry brushing, you can't do it all in one go. Sometimes i had to wash it off and try again, not easy. Now i have to do the other one. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Sublime result. Looks like the real thing. Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Very subtle = very good indeed. Not easy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieB Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Were the photos taken at Westport? Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) See below.... Edited August 20, 2019 by ttc0169 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, ttc0169 said: Yes Stephen, Locomotive 146 was hauling the train, one of its last duties before being withdrawn from service. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 RESIN CAST MODEL ENGINES. I got two resin cast model engines on ebay for £10 each. they are made by Scalecast Models and are sold on ebay by houseworkxxx54. I have painted them grey, one light and one dark. Then weathered. They are nicely cast with good detail. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Got the GM power unit a few years ago for one of my 201, They don t seem to produce that version anymore. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 I think there is one left from that seller if you want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, popeye said: I think there is one left from that seller if you want one. Just had a look and there is one GM only as part of a set of ten,thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 I can see one for sale on it's own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 They are seriously tasty popeye. Excellent paintjob and weathering. Definitely takes them to the next level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted April 19, 2021 Author Share Posted April 19, 2021 PROVINCIAL WAGONS I have been working on some of my provincial wagons for years, starting and stopping. Just weathering and adding coal loads. At last they are done, here are a few pictures. 10 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) Well done, those look terrific ! Nice and subtle. Edited April 19, 2021 by Galteemore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Deliciously refined. Class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Corr they look very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Little works of art they are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Lovely stuff @popeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Got to be pleased with them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post popeye Posted May 12, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 12, 2021 IRISH RAIL WEED SPRAYING COACH I have been working on a BR MK1 coach to convert it into a weed spraying coach to go with my IRM weed spraying wagons. I worked with Allen at Worsley Works to get some brass etches made to apply to the coach. A lot of work was needed to modify the coach body by removing some things and adding new details. Here are some pictures of the process. 15 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Excellent. Should be well pleased with that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Looks like the pumping system could work! Excellent job Eoin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, murrayec said: Looks like the pumping system could work! Excellent job Eoin Totally fictional, took nearly as long to do as the coach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Great stuff popeye. Top notch as always. The attention to detail on both the interior and exterior brings this to another level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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