In light of my ongoing learning curve painting old RTR coaches, I am wondering if I could ever become proficient enough to use etched brass sides to convert or improve RTR stock (i.e. laminates, bredins, etc). These are probably questions for specialists like John M, and/or others who have successfully used brass etched coach sides with RTR or plastic coach kits. The questions are:
How does one successfully use etched brass coach side overlays but avoid the sometimes seen air gapping between the roof along the sides in places, and also avoid the sides sitting flush or even proud of the roof, which instead should often overhang the coach sides marginally (i.e. often with a drip rail)? .
How does one ensure the brass sides do not finish short of the roof ends or coach ends (i.e. finish either flush, or have roof ends very marginally overhand the coach ends)? .
How does one form the tumblehome without specialist tools, or do some suppliers of etched brass sides supply the sides with tumblehome pre-formed? .
Is it better to have the sides fixed to the roof and coach ends with removable chassis and under frame, or visa versa (fixed to the chassis and ends with removable roof)? Does the latter risk air gapping?
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Noel
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In light of my ongoing learning curve painting old RTR coaches, I am wondering if I could ever become proficient enough to use etched brass sides to convert or improve RTR stock (i.e. laminates, bredins, etc). These are probably questions for specialists like John M, and/or others who have successfully used brass etched coach sides with RTR or plastic coach kits. The questions are:
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Many thanks in anticipation.
Noel
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