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John-r Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Hi all, just new I wouldn't get it right first time,anyhow new to uploading photos so thank you to boskonay For explaining it.next thing never built a brass kit or used superglue to do so hope it looks okay, I would appreciate any comments or feedback either way on the model. Also could I ask what type oo couplings Would suit and any help on the painting process would be fantastic , thanks in advance everyone. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I just used Hornby couplings, bent over the coupling support at the 'hole', removing the coupling from the pocket and inserted through the hole and used epoxy resin to glue it in place. Hopefully the pictures make more sense. I painted the bogies, wagon and body separate. Hope this is of some use. Your effort looks very good, good luck on finishing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-r Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Hi Kirley Thank you for the kind comments, your photos are more than helpful. Could I ask what types of paint you Used were they over the counter or made up paints.thanks again. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craven1508 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 taking good shape, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Hi Kirley Thank you for the kind comments, your photos are more than helpful. Could I ask what types of paint you Used were they over the counter or made up paints.thanks again. John. Marks Models did MIR paints for the Tankers and Barrier Wagons, WF7 for the Barrier Wagons and WF8 for the Tankers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-r Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Once again Kirley thank you, every piece of information is most helpful and welcome. To des(ssm) I thoroughly enjoyed making the ammonia wagon a great kit well done. Now to pluck up the courage to paint and apply decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-r Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 taking good shape, well done. Many thanks, craven1508. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 That's a good-looking build... looking forward to seeing it progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-r Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 That's a good-looking build... looking forward to seeing it progress! Thanks for the encouragement Garfieldsghost. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aclass007 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Brass can be difficult to paint, in so far as it doesn't hold the paint very well. I seem to remember someone saying to paint the brass with an undercoat of varnish to help the paint to hold........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 looks great ! big job that one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-r Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Thanks for the positive comments aclass007 & richrua much appreciated , any idea what sort of varnish To undercoat with?, this really is all new to me and not to sure about how to proceed, thanks again, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 An initial spray over with an etch-primer can be a good idea. http://answers.halfords.com/answers/4028/product/741124/questions.htm?expandquestion=551782 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-r Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Thanks broithe , sometimes you just think were do I start ,what do I need an so on. Every piece of information really helps. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 84C Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 That is a good looking build, very clean and tidy. An etch-primer is a very good idea but try to keep it off any resin parts as I am not sure about a chemical reaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 That is a good looking build, very clean and tidy. An etch-primer is a very good idea but try to keep it off any resin parts as I am not sure about a chemical reaction. Phoenix suggest that it should be OK on resin - http://www.phoenix-paints.co.uk/about-us/hints-tips/etch-primers.html - perhaps even a good idea - but a test piece might be worth doing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 A great job,well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Quite a beast, John - very impressive. Re painting, I've always used car body spray primer from Halfords. Not sure if you have them over the water, but am guessing there will be something similar. Grey primer is also what I use for unfitted wagons and bauxite colour for fitted ones. Before painting, always give the model a good wash. Some folk suggest a proprietary stainless steel sink cream cleaner, though washing up liquid works just as well. Important to get any flux off, plus finger marks and even grease on the resin castings. Set aside to dry [or use a hair drier if in a hurry] & double check there are no droplets of water hidden anywhere. When spraying, I do have a proper spray booth, but for short jobs am happy using a bit of wire to hang the model from & them spray it outside in the garden. Hang from a shelf to dry after. Several light coats will avoiding over spray, with resultant running/sagging of paint. If you do get any blemishes, leave overnight to dry and treat with T-cut or similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-r Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Quite a beast, John - very impressive. Re painting, I've always used car body spray primer from Halfords. Not sure if you have them over the water, but am guessing there will be something similar. Grey primer is also what I use for unfitted wagons and bauxite colour for fitted ones. Before painting, always give the model a good wash. Some folk suggest a proprietary stainless steel sink cream cleaner, though washing up liquid works just as well. Important to get any flux off, plus finger marks and even grease on the resin castings. Set aside to dry [or use a hair drier if in a hurry] & double check there are no droplets of water hidden anywhere. When spraying, I do have a proper spray booth, but for short jobs am happy using a bit of wire to hang the model from & them spray it outside in the garden. Hang from a shelf to dry after. Several light coats will avoiding over spray, with resultant running/sagging of paint. If you do get any blemishes, leave overnight to dry and treat with T-cut or similar. David, Thank you for breaking the painting process down into something easy to understand, Much appreciated , Mike 84c & enniscorthyman thank you for the positive feedback. If I could ask about applying the decals, is it just the same as applying to the airfix Kits of long ago ? Lastly I have read about applying a finish coat of varnish? Is this Recommend or needed and which type should I go for Thank you all once again for taking the time to reply it has been a big help. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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