murrayec Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 (edited) Hi josefstadt I had thought if it- but I dismissed the corridor around the break compartment as there is goods doors on both sides and reckoned this would be the end of the train! I also had the partition at the other end in the correct location first but soldered it in the wc partition location, leaving the doors in the seating area- I only noticed this when making up the seats. Both are fixable, I'll use styrene to do the partitions. Was there a set of doors in the break compartment partition into the corridor to access the exterior doors on that side? Eoin Edited July 23, 2019 by murrayec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 As far as I remember there was a sliding door where the passenger area was adjacent to the guards area. Certainly in all variations I remember - with the exception of an elderly converted Bredin I was in once on the up Sligo night mail. But there were variations on many themes among the laminates by the time they were all withdrawn. I recall being in a laminate standard in 1972 with a most peculiar layout of doors, vestibule & jax at one end. Dunno what number it was, just remember the inside. It was on a midday down Cork with a newly-painted “Supertrain” Nos. 121+12?... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josefstadt Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Eoin, yes there were sliding doors between the brake compartment and the corridor, where you have ?Doors? on the diagram. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share Posted December 29, 2019 I completed out the Laminate coach a month ago or so, set up some photos to post up and promptly forgot to do! - So here are the final bits of the build;- I made .5mm styrene partitions for the corridors and break/goods compartment, painted them brown and test fitted them to the body, chassis n seats. .25mm styrene window sheets were cut out and stuck onto the internal sides with Deluxe Glue'n'Glaze with the aid of a few metal weights to old as the glue goes off. The decal numbers and door handles were fitted, the handles are .4mm bent NS wire through a sliver of tinfoil as the escutcheons for the locks, the body is now ready for a few coats of satin varnish. Varnish complete I test fitted all the internal bits and then glued them in with Glue'n'Glaze- windows & corridor dividers. Everything ready to bolt it together! It fits beautifully, the screws just slotted in and screwed up a treat. Some tinfoil bits were stuck onto the tops of the passenger door glazing and finally it's pristine Complete!! And some photos on white. Eoin 12 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 That's a fantastic build and finish. It's also a great tutorial. The correct Commonwealth bogies really sets the bar. Rich, 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB JOE Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Fantastic !!!!! I want I want!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flange lubricator Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 (edited) Awesome , excellent work and to add what Redrich said the correct 8'0 commonwealth bogies make all the difference . Edited December 29, 2019 by flange lubricator 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Best model of a laminate coach I ever seen. Fantastic work, Eoin! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Super looking model, top class. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 The interior wall linings add a lot to the coaches, do you cut them out by hand or use a profile cutter? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 10 hours ago, Mayner said: The interior wall linings add a lot to the coaches, do you cut them out by hand or use a profile cutter? Hi John I cut the styrene with a Cameo Silhouette machine, it doesn't cut all the way through .5mm styrene but scores it heavily and then out with the scalpel..... I have set up the Stepcraft cnc machine to cut styrene now, it can cut with a drag knife like the Cameo and cuts all the way through .5mm sheet and more, or I cut with the rotary tool like cutting metal but experiencing heat problems. There are special single flute tools to cut plastic and one uses compressed air to cool the plastic, I'm still perfecting this system...... Eoin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 ...and finally the laminate coach lightly weathered;- A light spray coating of track dust to the running gear and the coach ends, a few small rust patches here n there, a brown & black wash was dripped down the sides and then cleaned up and the roof was kind of dry brushed with a grey wash and and a rust wash and then cleaned off, axle boxes were painted with metal cote black and polished when dry, same to the buffers, suspension springs given a rust wash..... This project is now complete. Thanks for watching, helping, and posting your great comments during this build. Eoin 12 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Magnificent, perfection. Will you put in some passengers? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) C'est incredible. I'm sure the lucky new owner will enjoy it. Edited January 31, 2020 by Noel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Beautiful work Eoin. Takes me back to Connolly c1980 watching 121s on the Sligo train! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentleypat Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Magnificent result Eoin. Very well done on this superb build and finish! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DART8118 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 11 hours ago, popeye said: Magnificent, perfection. Will you put in some passengers? And some lighting perhaps? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 Thanks guys, There is allowance for strip lighting and maybe some passengers but that work was not included in the project now- maybe later as I have a few more kits to build for this client and he may decide on that later.... Eoin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 What an absolutely magnificent work of art! Exhibition standard stuff, with bells an'whistles on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Hard to believe this is 4mm scale. The close ups really highlight the skill required. Don't let anyone tell you a coach is just a box with windows... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Absolute masterclass in model building from start to finish Eoin. Respect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 On 12/7/2018 at 11:34 AM, murrayec said: Yes, these are patterns for making the moulds. Cast white metal sides will be available when the process is complete. Eoin Any update on the availability of the CW bogies? @murrayec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 33 minutes ago, DiveController said: Any update on the availability of the CW bogies? @murrayec @DiveController Its on the list to do but I'm a bit busy at the moment- I need to beef up the masters and make the moulds again, it was rather difficult to mould the sides I made for this project because some of the detail parts of the masters were to thin, the white metal would not flow by gravity to fill the mould completely as cooled to quickly. Thicker parts should hold the heat a bit longer?? ...... I have a number of orders for these so hope to do it soon! Eoin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 No pressure, Eoin. Thanks for the update. Just didn't want to miss out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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