MRHD's Workbench.

[mrhd]

Hi All

 

I got a gift of an airbrush for Christmas and I have been experimenting with it to get the hang of it.

 

I started off using Humbrol enamels but I struggled to get a decent finish. Then I discovered Vallejo acrylics and I am much happier with them, at least until the skill level increases.

 

I also started off using the car body aerosol primer but again I was disappointed with the results. Then I came across the Vallejo coloured acrylic primers while watching the ScaleModelMedic channel on youtube and I found them much easier to use.

 

Anyway with all this practice I said it was time for a project or two

[mrhd]

The first thing I decided to attempt was a 'make-over' for my Hornby track cleaner

 

This is what it looks like out of the box Hornby Track Cleaner

 

This is what mine looks like after a few false starts

 

[BosKonay]

Nice work and a great improvement!

 

What make/model airbrush did you get?

[mrhd]

So with a little confidence I decided to convert a second hand BR Class 29 I have (collectors look away now). All my rolling stock is IE Diesel, so the BR livery is a bit out of place. I decided to try my hand at IE-Freight Silver and Black. The long term plan is to respray some MKIIIs to suit my 141/181 and 201 Locos.

 

After cleaning it down I gave it a coat of primer

 

 

 

Then I gave it a coat of black, from some reading I have been doing since I should really have started with the lighter colours

 

 

 

My next task is to mask it up and spray the yellow warning panel.

 

I have been reading, that to stop paint bleed, I should give it a light spray of the black over the masking tape before spraying the yellow. Should that black be allowed to dry completely overnight or can I let dry for 10-15 minutes before spraying the yellow.

[mrhd]

Hi BosKonay

 

Its a Badger Renegade-Velocity. It has a really fine needle which I managed to get blocked a good bit in the beginning but I am getting better with the cleaning and paint thinning.

[BosKonay]

Sweet thanks! I need to look into getting one soon myself!

[mrhd]

After a bit of a delay caused by a bad choice in masking I am finally making some progress again

 

I have the warning panel and the silver cab ends painted. Next is to try the orange lining

[heirflick]

nice work there mrhe=D

[BosKonay]

Lovely neat work

[islandbridgejct]

Nicely executed and I think that livery's going to suit it. I hope you don't have the realism police after you.

 

Alan