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Discussion in 'Workshop Benches' started by Keith M, Feb 1, 2017.

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  1. Feb 17, 2017 #41
    Ron

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    Quite a difference Keith !:faint:
     
  2. Feb 17, 2017 #42
    Keith M

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    Indeed Ron. If that's "Off White", I'm a Dutchman!!!!:facepalm:
     
  3. Feb 17, 2017 #43
    Echidna

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    Dear Keith,

    If using metal files with white metal first scrub the file with chalk as this prevents the white metal from clogging.

    The better alternative is to use emery paper glued to lollypop sticks . The emery paper will cut and can be thrown away afterwards, thereby preserving your file.

    As you can see the MTK kits need a bit of fettling to assemble but I think they actually come up quite well if the time is put into them.

    I am aware that they have a poor reputation but within the limitations of the material I think they can come up well.

    The other thing I like about them is the joining method is quite solid and adjustable . Adjustability is most important as the casting process can lead to differential shrinkage so the joins allow for fettling to overcome this.

    In relation to the araldite the 5 minute version is good for your assembly, but you could overlay this with the 24 hour version to seal and secure the assembled body.

    As you say having to give a 24 hour cure does allow you to carefully think out the next move.

    So so good Keith , you are on the way to a well built model there and it will be all your own work which is a very nice bonus.

    Best wishes and regards, Echidna.
     
  4. Feb 18, 2017 #44
    Keith M

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    A couple of coats of a "White" I happened to have in stock, and it looks much better. "Off White", to me at least, is a slight tinge of grey, not cream! Anyway, once it gets to the stage of weathering, the roof will be the bit that gets most weathering, as diesels likely went through the same wash plant as the carriage stock, but the exhaust soon blackened the roof to a streaky sort of greyish white. It's near enough for me this time......after remasking, it'll be the Pullman Cream side panels next, onward and upwards!
    Keith.

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  5. Feb 18, 2017 #45
    60019Bittern

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    Gradually getting there Keith. Looking good.
     
  6. Feb 19, 2017 #46
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    Looking good, Keith.
    I wouldn't worry too much about the off-white on the roof as it would tend to tone down to a grey shade in any case.

    Also, don't overdo the weathering on the roof as these machines tended to be used a lot more as straight electrics, with occasional use on diesel power 'off the juice rail'. As such there was usually a little bit of heavy sooty deposit around the exhaust vent, but otherwise a much lighter frosting of dirt along the roof and over the cab roofs.
     
  7. Feb 19, 2017 #47
    ianvolvo46

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    Supprising the diference paint makes to a build good so far Keith

    Ian vt
     
  8. Feb 20, 2017 #48
    Keith M

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    Made a bit more progress over the last few days. I tend to use Maskol to seal any joints or overlaps in masking tape, that way it's much less likely for paint to creep underneath joints,- it's amazing where paint can get when it's propelled in by air! The only downside is that you then have to wait until the Maskol is dry, which can slow the job down a bit, but if you then don't have to remove or overpaint when the Maskol comes off.......
    Anyway, both side panels now painted with the Hornby Pullman Cream.

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  9. Feb 20, 2017 #49
    Keith M

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    After a good 24 hours for the side panels to dry and harden a bit, remasking for the 'small yellow panels' at each end. My intention is to match this loco with my other Pullman liveried Lima Class 73, which also has the small yellow end panels. Yea verily Brethren, Let us (S)pray!:avatar:

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  10. Feb 20, 2017 #50
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    It would look nice in Network Rail Yellow. They did have couple.
     
  11. Feb 20, 2017 #51
    Keith M

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    Reckon that's too late for my modelling era though.......
    Keith.
     
  12. Feb 21, 2017 #52
    Keith M

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    Now that the small yellow end panels have hardened, it's all change with the masking again, and spray all the as yet unpainted areas with Pullman Brown thus. Moment of truth will come tomorrow when all the masking comes off!

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  13. Feb 21, 2017 #53
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    Will you be able to sleep tonight Keith??:avatar:
     
  14. Feb 21, 2017 #54
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    Fingers crossed, and ready for the big reveal
     
  15. Feb 22, 2017 #55
    Keith M

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    Well, off came the tapes, one or two tiny areas touched up, and the final result ain't too bad at all. All in all, I'm quite pleased with the paint job, nothing that can't be disguised with a bit of weathering! Next is a coat of clear varnish to seal the paint and leave a smooth surface for the transfers.

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  16. Feb 22, 2017 #56
    ianvolvo46

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    Thats looking really good Keith

    Ian vt:thumbup::thumbup:
     
  17. Feb 22, 2017 #57
    paul_l

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    very sweet Keith, well worth the effort.

    Paul
     
  18. Feb 23, 2017 #58
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    Looking really good Keith. Looking forward to the finished article.
     
  19. Feb 25, 2017 #59
    Keith M

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    Managed to get most of the transfers and all the handrails on........boy oh boy, what a job to get the gold panel lines anything like straight! Decided at this point, to make up a couple of headlamp surrounds, 1 each end, (only 4mm square, chamfered on all 4 sides and a 2mm hole in the middle, that was fun!), superglued in place over a 2mm hole drilled in the cab face and 2mm dual red/white LED glued in situ. Pic shows one end with LED connected to a battery for testing.

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  20. Feb 25, 2017 #60
    Gary

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    I have just read through the last 2 pages of this thread and I must say that you have done a wonderful job. I don't know the history of these kits, but what has been written about them doesn't sound like they are the best kits to put together, but what you have done is amazing. I'm looking forward to seeing the whole loco now, out of the cradle complete with all transfers in place and weathering.

    Keep up the great work that you are known for. :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
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