7mm Loose Ends

28ten

28ten

Guv'nor
Has it really been a month :shock: I have done a little tidying work tonight, the next job is the headcodes - I must be lagging behind Dan :D Mind you, coming back to it fresh i can see a few more little details that need adding around the bogies, and I noticed that one of the sandbox covers is missing on one end, which is something i need to follow up with other pictures.....
 
Scale7JB

Scale7JB

Western Thunderer
BR standard brakevan 7mm

I was very happy with how my Slaters version went together, but I want to have a go at the Connoisseur version, and also the NE brakevan without the Verandahs too... I like brakevans!

Mine will have working brakes on DCC when I get round to it...

JB.
 
28ten

28ten

Guv'nor
BR standard brakevan 7mm

Scale7JB said:
I was very happy with how my Slaters version went together, but I want to have a go at the Connoisseur version, and also the NE brakevan without the Verandahs too... I like brakevans!

Mine will have working brakes on DCC when I get round to it...

JB.
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I prefer this kit to the Slaters, but I have ended using a lot of Slaters fittings as they are better quality. If i need half a dozen I would do my own etch as it would be more economical.
 
Scale7JB

Scale7JB

Western Thunderer
BR standard brakevan 7mm

If you did your own etch, I'm sure I and more than a few other people would have some off of you...

That reminds me, I need to work out how to use Autocad for producing etch artwork, for my quintart ( http://lower-edmonton.anidea.co.uk/imag ... i/p33t.jpg ) that I want to build...!! Would you would be willing to provide a very brief tutorial on here next time you draw something up ?

JB.
 
28ten

28ten

Guv'nor
BR standard brakevan 7mm

Scale7JB said:
If you did your own etch, I'm sure I and more than a few other people would have some off of you...

That reminds me, I need to work out how to use Autocad for producing etch artwork, for my quintart ( http://lower-edmonton.anidea.co.uk/imag ... i/p33t.jpg ) that I want to build...!! Would you would be willing to provide a very brief tutorial on here next time you draw something up ?

JB.
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Dan and I are both using TurboCad - much cheaper than AutoCad! I'm working on some tutorials, but at this rate we will need a Western Thunder computer day !
 
Scale7JB

Scale7JB

Western Thunderer
BR standard brakevan 7mm

Would TurboCad 3.0 be a good enough version for this application ?

Just found a copy for less than ?20 in t'internet...

JB.
 
28ten

28ten

Guv'nor
BR standard brakevan 7mm

Try DoubleCad, it's free for the basic version and more than enough for drawing artwork, It will export to .dwg as well. Doublecad is based on Turbocad, but it works more like AutoCad.
 
Scale7JB

Scale7JB

Western Thunderer
BR standard brakevan 7mm

I'd probably stick with turbocad at ?20 as i'm on a mac, and doublecad is only available for Windows...

JB.
 
28ten

28ten

Guv'nor
BR standard brakevan 7mm

Turbocad on the mac is rubbish! Better to use bootcamp and a windows app, trust me I use a Mac as well :D
 
28ten

28ten

Guv'nor
Big moment today, I got some paint on the ends :D Its just the first coat of Railmatch acrylic yellow, but what a difference.
I will give a second coat tomorrow evening, which hopefully will give the colour sufficient density. then I can paint the window surrounds and glaze the cab
 

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Simon

Simon

Flying Squad
That looks to be a pretty good "intensity" for yellow, especially after just one coat.

Your picture is a very good advert for the kit you are building and shows just what a good clean design the Western was :)
 
28ten

28ten

Guv'nor
Simon said:
That looks to be a pretty good "intensity" for yellow, especially after just one coat.

Your picture is a very good advert for the kit you are building and shows just what a good clean design the Western was :)
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I have been pleased with the acrylic paint it does cover quite well. The JLTRT kit does capture the cab really well, and the first bit of colour makes such a difference.
 
28ten

28ten

Guv'nor
Medium weathering I think, most of the photos I have show fairly reasonable condition.and I don't have the skill for a heavy finish.
 
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Brinkly

Guest
28ten said:
Medium weathering I think, most of the photos I have show fairly reasonable condition.and I don't have the skill for a heavy finish.
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I don't mind the odd one really dirty, but I must admit I perfer locos and stock to look used, rather than abused! :D Looks very nice so far Guv, although the photo of the cab ends could be the 1970s back of Swindon works! :lol:

Regards,

Nick
 
28ten

28ten

Guv'nor
These acrylics are a far cry from the old ones, they do take some getting used to and I need more practice before tackling the body.. But I decided to switch as I spray in the cellar and I don't want the family exposed to paint fumes.
 
28ten

28ten

Guv'nor
They are touch dry in about 10 minutes - almost too quick as they can dry on the needle of the airbrush - I just thinned with railmatch thinner.
looking at it now, i like the colour, I dont want a vivid yellow (like my 4mm Heljan Hymek) thats not what I remember, it needs that faded dusty look :D
 
Dan Randall

Dan Randall

Western Thunderer
28ten said:
Big moment today, I got some paint on the ends :D Its just the first coat of Railmatch acrylic yellow, but what a difference.
I will give a second coat tomorrow evening, which hopefully will give the colour sufficient density. then I can paint the window surrounds and glaze the cab
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It's a great feeling when the first splash of colour goes on - well done. :thumbs:

Is it still going to be maroon with small yellow panels, or have you changed your mind?



Regards

Dan
 
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