Beyond The Sprues
Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Land => Topic started by: Madhatter on April 04, 2014, 05:09:56 PM
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Greeting guys (and girls)
Well, the carrier is done and ready to photograph this weekend. But in the mean time I have made a start on my newest and most likely longest term project: The rather large and work intense 1/35 BR-52 Steam loco from Trumpeter :o - Yes I know - a steam engine! WTF?!?!?
However, I have been itching like a rash to start this kit after seeing Mic Bradshaw's one at Melbourne Expo in 2012. I have stalled starting this for quite a while now as I have always been a bit nervous because of all the reviews and other build logs I have read about this kit indicated exactly how much work is really needed to make this look awesome and accurate.
Now, I am not a rivet counter by any stretch - I like to build kits for me and my tastes, but on this occasion, I want to at least have an accurate depiction of an actual real life subject. This means I will have to do away with my normal style of detailing and try it differently. It'll be a challenge alright, but I think I'll manage. At the very least, I'll give it a good honest go.
But it will have a not-proven-to-exist-and-not-proven-to-not-exist paint job..... a very long winded way of saying a WIF job. I'm thinking maybe a Forest Splinter type scheme.
Well, there were over 6000 of these made - so who knows what happened to ALL of them?? And maybe somewhere at some point back in time, an 'out-there' German thought he'd experiment with different types of camo? I thought like the grey and yellow scheme that's on the box, but not - more 3 colored and broader splinters might look OK.
I'm also thinking a Frankenstein kind of look as well - cobbled up bits and bobs from other engines to make this one go again. It's as about as WIF as I intend to go though
To help me achieve this, I have bought the following bits and bobs:
LZ Models Resin AM set
Armour35's 1/35 scaled coal (yes, you can actually buy scaled coal! :-\ )
Eduard "Big Ed" PE set
3x 1mm GOW bulbs (in case I feel the need to light something)
1MM Styrene Hex Rods
I also had my mate cast a number of frames of WAVE's mixed sized nuts and bolts that I had left over from using them on the Venator as Turbo Cannon muzzles. Very handy things these nuts....
A large range of various sized lead wires for extra detailing (which I intend to do a lot of - willingly or necessarily)
And finally, I bought a set of 4 RB Models Metal buffers for the just engine - not the tender as well. Or maybe I'll use one set one the front of the engine and the rear set on the tender - just the exposed ones. The kits ones will do fine for the join between the engine and tender.
So armed with my small selection of AM parts and large amount of reference materials, I have made a start!
I have gone a bit weird and have actually started making the tender first. I did this for a couple of reasons - well, mostly one: practice.....practicing weathering using pigments and paints, and using PE parts for the Engine.
I have never used pigments before and I have extremely limited experience of PE sets. So instead of screwing up the main engine set and kit itself first, I thought I would start with something that no one really looks at that closely and something that is replaceable if an absolute dog's dinner is made of the it (the CMK Resin tender is available as an option if things go horribly wrong - excellent quality but VERY pricey - like $200.00AU pricey :o)
First pics - the extras!:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/Extras_zps37e73b73.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/Extras_zps37e73b73.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_2931_zps7b432c2b.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_2931_zps7b432c2b.jpg.html)
the WAVE frames I was talking about earlier:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_2936_zps5b8a50d0.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_2936_zps5b8a50d0.jpg.html)
There is the other stuff, but I haven't photographed them.
And the following pics pretty much constitute all I have done so far - which is not a lot:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4650_zpsf6e9643e.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4650_zpsf6e9643e.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4638_zps31621349.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4638_zps31621349.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4624_zpsb30bfec2.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4624_zpsb30bfec2.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4695_zpsfbf5b031.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4695_zpsfbf5b031.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4713_zps5065a834.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4713_zps5065a834.jpg.html)
Finally, the following pics are the result of my very first time using not only pigments, but also the "hairspray" chipping technique . I've always wanted to give it a bash, so this was the perfect subject to try it on.
I have tried to make it look rusted and well worn. The way I figure it, these trains were often painted on the outside, but not so much on the inside. In fact, probably never. So it (the inside) is going to see a lot more damage from water, track crap and other such variables which are often covered up or treated quickly on the outside. I hope that made sense....
I am seeking your honest feedback here. If it looks really obviously wrong for what ever reason, tell me now so I can repaint it before it's too late, or where it could be done better/differently.
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4724_zps033f0211.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4724_zps033f0211.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4727_zps7e1bb8f7.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4727_zps7e1bb8f7.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4729_zps769721c5.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4729_zps769721c5.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4737_zps9844e9f5.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4737_zps9844e9f5.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4748_zpsccf5b653.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4748_zpsccf5b653.jpg.html)
the photos really make some of the rust seem overly bright, but in natural light, they actually blend in quite well and will blend in more once I spray a light mist of earthen color from underneath to give it a more used look
Let me know what you honestly think - don't be shy - I have pretty thick skin and I have man sized tissues if I need to cry.... ;D
Till next time!
MH
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Different.
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I hope so - otherwise this'll be just another plain boring old build.. :)
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Well.. this should be good.
Heaps of bits.. a big model and resin goodies.
Go for it !!!!
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:)
Looking forward to this
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Thanks guys - hopefully I won't disappoint
Minimal update tonight - I have spent most of my time finishing the Battle Carrier
The tender chassis is built and I am currently waiting for the base shade of rust to dry on the outside. I won't go as crazy here because from what I've seen of active 52's, they were kept up relatively well. I will do a few old scratched here and there - mostly near the top and a few around the axle housings.
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4972_zps94bdcda0.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4972_zps94bdcda0.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4973_zps6cf2496a.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4973_zps6cf2496a.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4974_zps13b0fdc0.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4974_zps13b0fdc0.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4975_zpsf9ca85ec.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_4975_zpsf9ca85ec.jpg.html)
Like I said - minimal update :)
On a side note - I was a bit naughty today and bought the Trumpeter K5 Rail Gun to go with this. I am also looking at a couple of the LZ flatbed cars to - although they are a bit pricey - but seemingly worth it. Maybe one day - if my wallet doesn't kill me in my sleep...
Mind you - I have absolutely no idea where I would display both kits! I think the K5 will sit in the pile for a while until I move into a warehouse.. ;D
Has anyone got any references what so ever on the braking system of the tender? I have spent at least 2 hours straight on the net looking for pics or even a diagram, but struck out completely. If I had any hair, I would pull it out.. It's enough to make a man go bald! Any help would be greatly appreciated - both from me and my hair
Cheers
MH
Oh yeah - before I forget, what kind of guns did they place on the back of the tender?
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That looks like it took some real patience and skill and I tip my hat to you sir!
Brian da Basher
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I have man sized tissues if I need to cry.... ;D
Real men use onions to cry ;)
Really impressive work so far on your BR-52. As much as I like trains I have never been tempted by the siren call to build a locomotive or a complete train in any scale as it was always for me at least a logistics challenge on trying to keep it in perspective and manageable. Before you know it, you have a complete marshalling yard plus a roundhouse and turntable and no where to put it :)
When you finish this project have you considered incorporating a nuclear reactor for your next steam powered locomotive. No need for coal, just a lot of water and a radiation suit :)
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Lol, can't say that I had until now. Come to think of it, you could modify the chemical plant kit from Pegasus into a kind of steam punk like reactor. It would make for an interesting project for sure. Mind you, after this build, I do t think I'd do another loco - this one will do me just fine I think.
I bought the paint for the camo today, so I now just need to design the pattern for it. I have a fair idea but am torn between a splinter style one or a regular one that requires a blue tac sausage.
I've chosen colours that the Germans used during WW2 to at least make it look authentic for the period.
Opinions are welcome!
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Gidday folks - it's a glorious Monday here in Melbourne today – perfect for modelling and I'm feeling pretty darned good!
Which is surprising given how this friggin tender is giving me the irks!
I have base painted the chassis now and am beginning the weathering process. I don't want to go overboard with it. I want it to look like it's had a relatively new coat of paint maybe a year old or so. The Germans used pretty crap paint during WW2 and it faded pretty quickly, so that's how I'll TRY to replicate it.
Almost all the external details are now on. Eduard give you a rear cover but it's too short in terms of breadth, and I have no idea on how I'll fix it - if indeed I do. I kinda like the idea that it was a quick replacement for a damaged part and not quite right. I'm pretty sure a lot of that happened during the war.
Eduard also short changes you with the electrical boxes that go with the lights. I was one short, so I had to rip the one off the back of the coal box and use that one, whilst replacing that one with a scratched one for the coal box.
So, time for some pics. First up, the almost finished chassis:
Up front, you can see I've used some copper wire to replicate a hose that goes into the box on the side:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5082_zps0b09c707.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5082_zps0b09c707.jpg.html)
The rear guards are now in place:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5084_zps132faf86.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5084_zps132faf86.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5087_zps645ef655.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5087_zps645ef655.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5089_zps63a2d5f4.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5089_zps63a2d5f4.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5093_zps8310aed0.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5093_zps8310aed0.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5092_zpse1875027.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5092_zpse1875027.jpg.html)
the detailing on the rear of the tender is now done:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5078_zps64f23ea3.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5078_zps64f23ea3.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5080_zps442e2936.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5080_zps442e2936.jpg.html)
and how it looks at the moment:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5094_zps255d268d.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5094_zps255d268d.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5095_zps3c0a6b3f.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5095_zps3c0a6b3f.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5098_zps3f58895d.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5098_zps3f58895d.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5099_zpsa0506cda.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5099_zpsa0506cda.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5101_zps38f344f8.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5101_zps38f344f8.jpg.html)
As you can see, there is still a looooong way to go yet!
I'm still torn on what kind of camo to do for it - splinter or normal. I think a splinter camo would certainly look cool, but so would a normal style camo. Ah, decisions decisions... the joys of modelling and modellers block!
The grey is actually darker that what the pics show you. It just goes to show that you can have the fanciest camera in the world, but it's only as good as it's user!
Well, must go and do some modelling instead of typing. Will update again soon
Till then
MH
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quick question: do you think a tri-colour 3 dimensional splinter scheme would look out of place on this engine? Especially given it is a WW2 loco. I have a scheme in mind but am a bit concerned it maybe to futuristic for it's time.
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Hi... I really appreciate your work!
The loco that you're working on is coming out _very_ well!!!
quick question: do you think a tri-colour 3 dimensional splinter scheme would look out of place on this engine? Especially given it is a WW2 loco. I have a scheme in mind but am a bit concerned it maybe to futuristic for it's time.
Could you post some example ?
Ciao
Antonio
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upon reflection, it isn't really 3D but more 2 if I include harsh shadows. This is kind of what I had in mind. Please forgive my child like drawings - I am no Picasso
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5110_zps133294f6.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5110_zps133294f6.jpg.html)
or
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5109_zps042733f8.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5109_zps042733f8.jpg.html)
As I said - I am a terrible drawer - I think any 5 year old can do better :-[
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Your rust effects are great! The leaf springs are just perfect.
As for camo - take a picture of the primered train (just in gray) then import into Photoshop/Gimp (or even Paint) and add a layer for just the camo pattern. You can experiment with various colors and patterns without affecting the original model or base image. You won't be able to match the colors on screen with real paint colors, but it should be enough to give you an idea. If you adjust the transparency of the camo layer to 50% or so, you'll be able to see the train through the layer, giving it some realism.
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Your rust effects are great! The leaf springs are just perfect.
I've got to agree with Frank! The leaf springs certainly look like the real deal.
Your drawings really helped me see the camo concept better. Should look an absolute winner!
Brian da Basher
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I think - as Frank3k said - your drawings are good enough to give the idea, and personally I like them.
I am not a WW2 expert but I have seen such a camo on several planes (large bombers and floatplanes but also on some fighters) so it would be something acceptable.
On the other hand if this is a fantasy machine don't worry too much.
I would probably stich to the real colors used for the airplane camo but use the drawings you did which appear more zig-zagging than the usual angular camo seen on the planes...
Just my humble opinion!
Have fun!
Antonio
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Thanks Antonio. You've made me feel more confident in my scheme.
Well, the chassis is all but finished. I am just waiting on my RB Model buffers to arrive in the mail (hopefully tomorrow or Thursday) and I also need to paint the dangly things on the rear bumper (my knowledge of correct terminology is bloody terrible - sorry).
I did take some pics of the chassis but I can't seem to get the white balance right - the pics make it look washed out. In reality the weathering is subtle and not so obvious.
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5112_zps08365326.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5112_zps08365326.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5113_zps801ea787.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5113_zps801ea787.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5114_zpscad56227.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5114_zpscad56227.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5115_zps787872f8.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5115_zps787872f8.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5116_zps3b683dad.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5116_zps3b683dad.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5117_zps1188432c.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5117_zps1188432c.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5118_zpscc919248.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5118_zpscc919248.jpg.html)
On a side note, next week, the wife goes away for 2 whole weeks - so that's some serious bench time right there! I so can't wait!! I reckon I'll be able to get the main frame built and detailed in that time and might even make a start on the boiler tonight.
On that subject, I am not going to remove the molded on pipes - I think they look just fine and can see no benefit in replacing them with brass ones.
I'm going to have to go through the Eduard instructions (again - for the 53rd time) now and see what's to be added and so on.
If I get enough painting done tonight, I'll post some pics, but I think it may have to wait till next time.
Thanks for tuning in
MH
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I don't think I've ever seen weathered, rusted metal done better!
Truly incredible work!
Brian da Basher
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:-[ thanks Brian - it's my very first attempt ever at doing this kind of rusting effect, so that's a really nice compliment
I'll update this thread again soon
MH
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Yes nicely done
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1st time? :icon_surprised:
Gawd help us when you become experienced at it! :o
That is pretty much the closest I have seen to what a real rail carriage actually looks like. :)
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:-[ thanks guys!
I thought I would quickly show just how good these RB Buffers really are. They are just awesome and I can't believe I'm excited about rail engine buffers - who knew! They do say small things please small minds though....
what you get in each set:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5122_zps500ae089.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5122_zps500ae089.jpg.html)
These are the globe buffers:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5121_zpsc4d999d7.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5121_zpsc4d999d7.jpg.html)
and the Flat ones:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5123_zpsd7d35787.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5123_zpsd7d35787.jpg.html)
All together now....:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5124_zps578fe24e.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5124_zps578fe24e.jpg.html)
Luckily I have managed to file off the kit molds with out damaging too much of the surrounding paint, so it won't have to be a major respray. If it had been a major job, I may not have been so happy with these buffers.. :P
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5120_zps3fd61962.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5120_zps3fd61962.jpg.html)
I also realised I bought too many of them - I only needed one set of each - not 2. Opps.... Still, it's not actually all that bad because I'll add the other set to the K5 when I eventually get to it. One day this millennium !
Till next time
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Nice details such as those buffers are just the thing to bring out the highlights of such a complicated model with so many of the other details hidden away under other assemblies.
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Thanks Jeffrey - I agree completely! That's also why I am looking at buying the LZ compressor to go with it - especially after looking at the kit provided one which is sadly lacking in correct detail. If it's not one thing it's another!.....
Well, I have finished the base painting of the tender - but before I begin the weathering process, I want your opinion. Is this scheme OK or very wrong? I would like to know now before I invest any more time in to this scheme because if it is wrong, then I can strip it back and respray it boring grey or black. I have yet to fade the green out more, but that'll be done soon.
Does this look WW2-ish or not at all?
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5133_zpse93f91c4.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5133_zpse93f91c4.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5134_zps4ee78708.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5134_zps4ee78708.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5135_zps3432b558.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5135_zps3432b558.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5136_zpse23fabec.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5136_zpse23fabec.jpg.html)
Thanks for your opinions guys
MH
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Camo + wheathering 1st class A++
Fantastic work
Antonio
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thanks Andonio - greatly appreciated. Although I am still to weather the actual box section yet, it's a start.
I have just finished spraying the last bit of track dirt onto the chassis. I personally like the effect that has arisen from it - looks well used and very dirty, without being OOT (I hope)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5141_zps71c43fdb.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5141_zps71c43fdb.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5142_zps5473acde.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5142_zps5473acde.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5143_zpsbe1fa4a6.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5143_zpsbe1fa4a6.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5145_zpsec098290.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5145_zpsec098290.jpg.html)
the buffers have been sprayed rust, flat coated, hair-sprayed then base coated ready for chipping. Hopefully, it comes out OK. Just waiting for the paint to dry:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5147_zps2945f0f7.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5147_zps2945f0f7.jpg.html)
Thanks again and see you soon. All opinions welcomed - positive, negative or indifferent :)
MH
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The chassis is beyond awesome, dude! :icon_alabanza:
The box is pretty good, too (Great colours!) but camo patterns tend to be more diagonal & with kinks or bends in the larger pattern, to disrupt the shape of the object by breaking up the vertical & horizontal lines. The splinter scheme does this to some degree but the vertical alignment is still a touch obvious. Still pretty good, though.
:)
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hmmm - I think I see what you mean. I'll try to angle the splinters more on the engine. Thanks for pointing that small but very important bit out to me - greatly appreciated
I was using a normal camo pattern as a base design, but didn't really think hard enough about that aspect of making a splinter scheme.
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Chassis looks so RW 1/1 scale. Amazing :o
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thanks for the compliment and boost to my ego there finsrin - great appreciated :)
Well, the wife and the boy have disappeared for 2 weeks now, so I'm hoping to put some serious bench time into this - provided I don't run out of steam - pardon the proverbial pun :-[
I have finished painting the tender now after having spent some time darkening the edges of the greens and highlighting the middle sections in an attempt to give the illusion of depth. Well, that was the aim, but I am no Picasso, so I leave it to you to judge for yourselves if you think I achieved that or not.
I am actually really happy with it myself. Once it's dried more, I'll flat coat it then weather it, but not before reattaching the things I broke off! I have no excuse for my clumsiness....
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5149_zps89663bbf.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5149_zps89663bbf.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5150_zps91438e44.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5150_zps91438e44.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5151_zps7cdcacb2.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5151_zps7cdcacb2.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5153_zps6d22a743.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5153_zps6d22a743.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5154_zpsfdb98f95.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5154_zpsfdb98f95.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5155_zpse8b17f00.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5155_zpse8b17f00.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5157_zpsd51e2123.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5157_zpsd51e2123.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5158_zpsb0772e3d.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5158_zpsb0772e3d.jpg.html)
Well, that's it for now, but I have made a start of the sanding inside the main engine chassis. I'm going to get started in that tonight, so until then!
Thanks for stopping in
MH
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The camo, colors and shading look great.
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Looking good.
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That is the best interpretation of "splinter" camouflage I have seen so far. I hope your muse continues to guide you towards a successful completion of this project and a camouflage scheme that will make us all green with envy :)
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Just superb. That paint on the tender box is just fantastic. No doubts the Boiler and Cab will come out the same.
So now you have Sci Fi and Miscellaneous cornered at Model Expo.
Really looking forward to seeing this.
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LOL - we'll wait and see there Brian ;) lot's of things might happen between now and when ever that'll be ;D
Thanks very much guys, glad it looks the part.
Speaking of which, I've had an issue with the tender paint work after I sprayed Humbrol's Acrylic Matt Varnish over it. The top flat part has gone very faded and almost milky but not the sides?! I have no idea why it has done that, but in a positive twist to it, it has kind of added to the effect that makes it look sun faded and foot worn. With exception to some misting on the back side of the tender, I might leave it like that. Effect by fluke - my way of modelling!
I have spent most of today detailing the main chassis - adding the bolts and plates that Trumpeter missed. It took nearly an hour in total just cutting hex chips for the nut heads. I have kept a uniform measurement but placement is all done by eye - I didn't end up making a template like I have seen on other builds. It just didn't work for me.
Anyways, I'm happy with how the 2 sides have come out. They look like my reference pics so that's all that matters :)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5160_zpsc801cb17.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5160_zpsc801cb17.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5161_zps2dfd6ab8.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5161_zps2dfd6ab8.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5162_zpsf87799c0.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5162_zpsf87799c0.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5163_zpsf5a48f78.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5163_zpsf5a48f78.jpg.html)
I have also moved out of my man cave and have liberated the dining table - where I have a great view of the TV and can put on movies whilst I build. So much more room!!However, I can't get used to it, so I'll enjoy it while I can
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5165_zps5e2924db.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5165_zps5e2924db.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5166_zpsbd859486.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5166_zpsbd859486.jpg.html)
Well, that's all for now, see you again soon
Till then
MH
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It was a cracker of a day here today - sun was out, the temperature was just right - so what did I do? I spent most of that day inside building. Makes no sense does it?!
So what do I have to show for my wasted day? A fair bit I think :)
I spent a fair while modifying the plate that holds the brake assembly on it's back and I am happy with how it came out. The frame is now put together and I'll spray the inside or it tomorrow.
Time for some pics I think:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5169_zps0ce52f52.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5169_zps0ce52f52.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5170_zps7c1b24ba.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5170_zps7c1b24ba.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5173_zpsa076ac77.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5173_zpsa076ac77.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5174_zpsec891bbf.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5174_zpsec891bbf.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5176_zpsdf237d44.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5176_zpsdf237d44.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5177_zps87d35f42.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5177_zps87d35f42.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5181_zps672a085f.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5181_zps672a085f.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5182_zps7ee9a733.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5182_zps7ee9a733.jpg.html)
Also added some oil lines (or at least that's what I believe they are) up front:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5179_zps244b3711.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5179_zps244b3711.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5180_zpsa0878beb.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Revell%20Venator%20Star%20Destroyer%20build%202010/IMG_5180_zpsa0878beb.jpg.html)
Need to go to a hobby shop on the other side of the city tomorrow to buy some more hex rod, so it's off for an hour long drive to Cheltenham in the AM. Will also pick up some more paint whilst I'm there, plus some other bits and bobs. God I hope they have the sizes I want in stock - other wise it will be an entirely wasted trip.
Till then
MH
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"Liberated the dinning table" I do like that, maybe I will give it a try when our new table arrives next week and the od one is supposed to become the new out door setting under the alfresco. Then again I did click buy now on EBAY tonight when I was told specifically not to so my acquisition mojo may be impaired for a while. :-[
I much not your work on the undercarriage is exceptional, with the grey primer it looks almost as if it is captured CAD images rather than the actual model.
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Amazing work so far.
(http://i.imgur.com/UgzMaON.jpg)
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Wow!! nice detailing
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I am expecting a flickering LED or two.in the firebox of the Loco. The tender is the perfect spot for the batteries.
You know you HAVE to do it ;D ;D
great work.. I really admire folks who put on detail that will hardly be seen, it makes me feel.. well what I am lazy :)
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thanks guys :)
I am still in 2 minds as to whether or not to light this one up. Part of me just can't be bothered but another part knows it would look cool to have LED's on the front and have a flickering firebox and knows a way to wire it without having to hide the batteries in the tender - but again - it's a lot of work and I already have my quota if extra work to do as it is.
I haven't done much on this at all actually - I've had to do other things around the house whilst I could. Not to say I haven't done anything at all - just not worth taking pictures of.
I have also run out out hex rod, so that aspect of the detailing has ground to a halt. Fortunately, there is plenty more to do. I've sculpted my own power box which goes above the front drive wheels. You'll see what I mean later.
Thanks again guys and I'll be back later with an update
Cheers
Si
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Well, I have been slowly bumbling along on this build, but I haven't done as much as I would have liked - mostly through distraction. Bloody Xbox....
I have put together the boiler and am beginning the detailing stages. I have decided against using the Eduard cap covers (or what ever they're called) as I didn't really see the point of using them. I will use the locking mechanism though - it's a nice touch.
I've also begun closer inspection of the LZ parts and some things are just way over sized - or at least they appear to be. Not even sure the whistle even looks like a whistle. If it is - it's a tad big!
I'll do some pics of that stuff later when I have more to show you
In the mean time, I have all but finished the tender now - I have weathered it to show it's been put into service from an industrial area - so lots of coal dust and the under side shows dried mud and operational dirt. That part was listed very lightly upward, so it's really only highly visible when you look at it from that angle - other wise, you barely notice it - which is exactly what I was going for. I'm really happy with how it's turned out and am becoming more confident in my painting ability -which I have constantly maintained is my weakest ability.
excuse the weird white balance of the pictures - it's a cloudy day here and not conducive to photography.
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5225_zps22dc6d56.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5225_zps22dc6d56.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5214_zpsd2e62b1a.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5214_zpsd2e62b1a.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5227_zps8986864d.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5227_zps8986864d.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5230_zps9646dbb8.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5230_zps9646dbb8.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5232_zps8b31c33d.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5232_zps8b31c33d.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5234_zps87e2b056.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5234_zps87e2b056.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5237_zps53052518.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5237_zps53052518.jpg.html)
there are a couple of this to fix up - mostly at the front where the frame doesn't actually meet the box section. Not sure if that's bad engineering or bad building - most likely the later I think. Anyway, it's an easy fix
Well, must be going but I'll keep chugging on and continue to wait patiently for my replacement hex rod.
Till then
MH
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Well, must be going but I'll keep chugging on and continue to wait patiently for my replacement hex rod.
I have the Historex Hex Punch and Die set, sadly they do not make them anymore, but they are brilliant
But BNAModels has these.
http://www.bnamodelworld.com/rp-toolz/rp-hpd (http://www.bnamodelworld.com/rp-toolz/rp-hpd)
Ok expensive up front but ensures you never run out :D
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yeah oddly enough I was on the verge of buying the RP Toolz punch set but went with the rod instead. Silly move - should've bought the punch set. I'm going to see if I can borrow someone at the club - if anyone has one. I'm not going to buy one now - I've already spent too much money as it is.
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I have just seen a brand new super glue run stain on the very front of the tender :icon_twisted: I used some - what I thought was a drop - to secure the box to the chassis - but it ran and I didn't see it until now. Really not happy - I have no idea on how I am supposed to fix it either. - but I will
I've taken what I think are better shots, so I thought I would up date them.
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5244_zpscb531fe3.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5244_zpscb531fe3.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5250_zps454b777e.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5250_zps454b777e.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5251_zps3c443192.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5251_zps3c443192.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5252_zpsbed89e3f.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5252_zpsbed89e3f.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5257_zps7ab706da.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5257_zps7ab706da.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5261_zpsfad2b372.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5261_zpsfad2b372.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5266_zps84ed01ba.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5266_zps84ed01ba.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5267_zpsf7fd2ee3.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5267_zpsf7fd2ee3.jpg.html)
I also made a lens for the light at the rear using a small cut of clear sprue, dipped in future and then glued onto a chip of white styrene giving it a better look:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5241_zps3ea10010.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5241_zps3ea10010.jpg.html)
Anyways, thanks for looking
MH
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Didn't know a railroad build could be so interesting :icon_surprised:
Is color scheme RW or your own ?
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Don't worry - neither did I until a couple of years ago when I saw my first one at Melbourne Expo in 2012 - despite the small fact the kit's been out since 2006! I'm a bit slow on the uptake sometimes. I've never held an anorak interest with trains, so maybe that's why I'm a bit late to the party with my notebook ;D
Yes, the paint scheme is one of my own design. I have a habit of disobeying a manufacturer's painting instructions if I don't like what the manufacturer gave me and then I do my own thing. Wait - that's most of us here at this site :P I'm not alone....
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As expected, this build is moving along at a glacial pace. I am finding it hard to keep up my concentration and will power on this - it's sucking the modelling mojo from me. I knew when I started this, it would be a massive under taking, but I didn't really grasp exactly how much work was needed.
Oh well, I can't say I wasn't warned by the many various threads I have seen of this. I will see it through to the end - I'm just having a bitch about it.
As for progress, well, it's coming along slowly. I am still waiting for the hex rod to turn up, but Ii have no idea when that'll be, and I really want to keep on with the frame.
So instead, I have turned my attention to the boiler. It's all put together as such - minus a few things, but they'll come later. I'm working on the small things at present - mostly the sand line taps. My reference pics show wires going from the front round the sides to the back. These taps are very small, but it's do-able. I still have to attach the tap handles, but again, that's a thing to add once I have these wires sorted out. I'm also not sure how I am going to attach those vinyl lines to the actual taps, so I have drilled out the bottoms and will insert small lengths of wire into the tops of the lines in a hope to be able to attach them that way. We'll see how that works out later!!
OK, pic time:
First up, the sand taps:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5273_zps3882578d.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5273_zps3882578d.jpg.html)
And some of the boiler work. As you can see, I've added the PE parts and the resin safety valves but not a lot else. Sorry about that.... :-[
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5274_zpsf96cf753.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5274_zpsf96cf753.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5275_zps54dfd359.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5275_zps54dfd359.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5277_zps0c65e2bf.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5277_zps0c65e2bf.jpg.html)
if it looks like a train and sounds like a train - then it's a train:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5281_zpsca6f8b2c.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5281_zpsca6f8b2c.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5283_zps4eeca005.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5283_zps4eeca005.jpg.html)
I am not going to use the whistle provided in the LZ set as it is way over scaled for this kit and doesn't even look like the whistle of a BR52! Speaking of which, I am really not sure about quite a bit of the stuff provided - not only does some of it seem very over sized but some of it seems incomplete or the wrong way around. The rest of it is fine and useable, but a fair bit of it isn't. Such is life.
Anyway, I will try to make the next update more interesting. It's the small things that really consume your time.
Thanks for stopping in
MH
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The real test..... Does it smell like a train? ???
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hahahaha! If it's anything like a Melbourne train then I hope not! ;D
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...and sounds like a train.
There is always stuff like this
http://www.jimsmodeltrains.com/servlet/-strse-264/Steam-Engine-Digital-Sound/Detail (http://www.jimsmodeltrains.com/servlet/-strse-264/Steam-Engine-Digital-Sound/Detail)
Terrific job.. you are using trainy terms I have never heard of.. Sand Taps ???
Hope you are wearing yor Casey Jones hat whilst building this :D
Terrific job though, as always.. love you work.
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thanks Brian :)
Not too sure about the sound board though - $40.00 for 1 sound is a bit pricey for me. Good idea - just not a good price.
I have seen/read abut builds with these kinds of sound boards in them. There was even a 1/48 E2 that had a revolving radome and engines which also played the start up sounds when you switched on the engines. It was pretty cool I must admit! Can't remember who's it was though.
As for the "sand taps" - well, I think that's what they're called - I can't be sure. I do know they are connected to the sand lines and control the amount of sand that goes onto the tracks, so I'm assuming that's the correct term for them. Please feel free to correct me here!
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OK, looks like I may have been wrong regarding the orientation of the splinter stripes on trains. :-[
(http://i.imgur.com/n6rPGyH.jpg)
by allesumsonst (here http://imgur.com/a/ir7Gu (http://imgur.com/a/ir7Gu)).
:)
With special thanks to Cliffy B for posting the original link in "Ideas & Inspirations - Land". :icon_alabanza:
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;D usually one exception to the rule each time
I did contemplate doing that one but I have the wrong tender type for it and besides, it's already been built a few times and even appears on the MIG Pigment packaging for their rail weathering set
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Very interesting build and I'm loving the camo ............
Brent
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thank you Brent - I appreciate that :)
I'm really sorry I haven't updated this thread in a while - I have been busy with life, work, sick wife and child..... :-[ aaaaand trying to complete an in between project that I was intending to take to expo (but after a recent windscreen malfunction, I know it won't win anything, so not sure why I am too concerned about finishing it)
I have also been trawling the net looking at some more sci-fi stuff (I really need to stop doing that) and I bought 2 more 2199 kits the other day from Japan which I am super excited about because they look damn amazing and a proper lighting and detailing job is just screaming to be done (also something else I need to stop doing - my wallet hates me right now)
But all in due course. What I wouldn't give for more hours in a day!
I am also looking for a cheaper Pegasus than what I find online, so I am hoping there will be one at Expo for me. I have some really good ideas for it and a new lighting technique I am busting to try out.
I will finish this engine though - as I said I would. I might be 50 by the time I do but it'll be done! ;D
See you again soon
Si
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.... I might be 50 by the time I do but it'll be done! ;D ....
Well, for me, that was a couple of years ago - therefore, you must be a youngster, like Volkodav. ;)
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I might be a young'un but with any luck Ill be retired before most of you ;D
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.... I might be 50 by the time I do but it'll be done! ;D ....
Well, for me, that was a couple of years ago - therefore, you must be a youngster....
hahahaha - I'm not that young - I'll be 40 next year. I don't feel that old though. ;D
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greetings - long time no update!
Yeah, sorry about that. It's taken nearly a month to get my hands on some more hex rod - and even then it didn't come from the store I got them from last time. Man they are useless! Obviously, they don't want my business - which suits me fine. I'm going to buy one of those RP Toolz Hex Punch sets and then I can make my own uniform height nuts. Much easier than cutting rod with a razor blade. ::)
During my time off from this, I have managed to knock out the Ace Combat SU-33 Yellow 13 and I even brought out the Moebius Galactica that Ii started a couple of years ago and never finished.
So, I thought I would do both projects simultaneously - working on either one on alternate weeks. Not sure if that's a wise idea or not.....time will tell
So, what have I actually done on this since I got my hex rod? In all honesty - not a lot, but I have finally managed to finish putting on the nuts on the frame and I've added the air hoses up front. There is also an electric box which I will connect up to the lights soon. I'm also going to rust the insides of the frame and then do the whole hairspray thing and finally lay down the base black coat once I have attached the fenders and some other smaller fiddlier bits first.
Anyways, enough blabbing, time for a few pics - and I do mean just a few.
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5520_zps86a2c212.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5520_zps86a2c212.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5522_zpsd49a2c08.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5522_zpsd49a2c08.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5524_zpsd48f92a5.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5524_zpsd48f92a5.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5521_zps6a9c2487.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5521_zps6a9c2487.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5523_zps7dd438d8.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5523_zps7dd438d8.jpg.html)
I've also had to add some strip styrene to the boiler supports so the boiler will actually rest on them - not hover just above them. They need shaping and sanding but that'll be done once it's all dried and cured.
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5525_zpsf96e742b.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5525_zpsf96e742b.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5526_zpsa203cbeb.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5526_zpsa203cbeb.jpg.html)
Well, that's it. I did say it would be a small update! I'll continue working on this again tomorrow night and possibly Tuesday as well - time dependent.
Thanks for stopping by and it's back to your regularly scheduled programming :)
MH
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Nice to see you back at this marvel on rail!
It looks more and more convincing with each update!
Brian da Basher
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greetings all
Work continues on at the usual glacial pace. I am torn between continuing with this and starting one of the new 2199 kits I have. I still have the Galactica to finish yet, but seeing as no one (including me) seems to be too interested in that thread, I may just leave it for now and come back to it later.
Those issues aside, I have built up the cab plates and will start looking at scratching up the bits in the middle (I have no idea what they are called or even what they do - but they're there and Trumpeter haven't included those parts)
Just need to wait till it's all dried and then a quick sand will make it look good:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5589_zps93dd0ed6.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5589_zps93dd0ed6.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5582_zps8c02d7ce.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5582_zps8c02d7ce.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5581_zps25f50a55.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5581_zps25f50a55.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5591_zpse7e08fc6.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5591_zpse7e08fc6.jpg.html)
Front buffers are ow on:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5588_zps760a3579.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5588_zps760a3579.jpg.html)
And I have begun doing those steam things up front (I am soo not a train person - although I do know what they are called, the name escapes me right now):
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5592_zpse78cc3e4.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5592_zpse78cc3e4.jpg.html)
Well, that's all for now. Will continue working on these tonight and might update again tomorrow - depending on how much I get done
Thanks for watching
MH
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Good to see the Mental Milliner doing awesome things to this train again! :)
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hehehehe - someone has their thesaurus out ;D
Well, today saw some more progress (for lack of a better term) with the front lights wired up, the sand taps finished and added, some piping added to the steam cylinders along with scratch built valves for the wires that run into the cylinders (that was a fun way to spend an hour - I quite enjoyed that part) and some other small details added like the shielding for the front lights and so on. I not only did I glue the valve taps in the wrong place, I also inadvertently filed off the handle holders from the hand wheels on the side under the sand taps, so had to quickly scratch those up too
Basically, lots of small things which took up a huge amount of time. Once the steam cylinder are finished I'll begin work on the cab - which is the part I am putting off for as long as I can as that part requires the most amount of work (and is also the least visible so makes you wonder why do it - but I will because I am a schmuck like that)
Enough blabbing, here's the pics:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5605_zps99c59277.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5605_zps99c59277.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5608_zps69c585e3.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5608_zps69c585e3.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5618_zps96b69839.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5618_zps96b69839.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5599_zps82fe5d00.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5599_zps82fe5d00.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5597_zps22f12607.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5597_zps22f12607.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5603_zpsf0a0a27a.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5603_zpsf0a0a27a.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5604_zps23f638b5.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5604_zps23f638b5.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5609_zps308a9311.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5609_zps308a9311.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5611_zpsf685d0d4.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5611_zpsf685d0d4.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5613_zpsb72ee46e.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5613_zpsb72ee46e.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5615_zps229d21ef.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5615_zps229d21ef.jpg.html)
Well, that's all I have for now till next week. As always, thanks for stopping by and having a look
Till then
MH
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Crazy-detailed goodness! :)
(And I don't even like trains all that much! :-\ )
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Absolutely incredible work!!!!!
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thanks fellas :)
Yeah, I was never an anorak for trains either and I still aren't, but I do like the BR52
Got an idea for a dio using: the 52, the 1/35 K5 Rail gun, the Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire, some fiber optic thread and a flasher unit :D See if you can work it out.... mind you - it isn't very hard to figure out ???
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I really like the brass details!
Brian da Basher
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I'm another one who's train knowledge falls in the "the trains go choo-choo" camp, but this is a fascinating build and I'm following it with interest.
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thanks guys - I'm glad it's interesting - more than my daily commuter machine anyway :D
Well, work continues very slowly and tonight, I have finally finished the steam cylinders - well, at least 95% of them - I still need to fit the overflow pipes down the bottom but I'll wait until later to do those as I'll probably break them before long. It took longer than I thought because of the extra work that had to go into it, but I am pretty happy with how they've come out.
The lead wire is the hardest stuff to work with sometimes - it just doesn't want to stick to the plastic. I have removed the brass pipes and bent them where they should be bent, drilled out some really small resin nuts and re-fitted them through the center to make them much more sturdy and less likely to break off - like Ii did a few times before. I am a slow learner some times.....
I really want to start painting the inside of the frame but it's so cold here the man cave is more like a fridge. I really should stop moaning like a little princess and just suck it up and do it....
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5641_zpsf95e4868.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5641_zpsf95e4868.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5642_zps55091bb6.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5642_zps55091bb6.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5643_zpsa2d5c737.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5643_zpsa2d5c737.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5644_zpsbf1735a8.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5644_zpsbf1735a8.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5647_zpsa34cdb08.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5647_zpsa34cdb08.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5648_zps507527f3.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5648_zps507527f3.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5650_zps3457dfdc.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5650_zps3457dfdc.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5652_zps25edfa2f.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5652_zps25edfa2f.jpg.html)
They are by no means a work of art but I do think they look better than the OOB version in my humble opinion.
Well, that's all for now. I'll be starting the cab very shortly but I want to tidy up a few things on the frame before I do - like the front air hose connectors etc.
As always, thanks for stopping in
Till next time....
MH
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I'm another one who's train knowledge falls in the "the trains go choo-choo" camp, but this is a fascinating build and I'm following it with interest.
Same here but man is this cool! Inspiring, has my wheels turning...
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Just more terrific work.
Great attention to detail
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thanks guys :)
greetings and salutations citizens of the world!
I spent a fair few hours on the drivers cab last night - filing off the piping and sorting out what resin stuff I'll need/use and attaching PE bits and bobs here and there.
I also decided to redo the floor as the Trumpeter one just doesn't look like wood. So, what's better than a wood look - real wood! So, it was off down to the local art store to buy a narrow sheet of 1mm balsa wood
I used kit part as a template and cut the shape out of thinner sheet styrene. I thin cut the balsa into narrow strips, again using the kit part as a guide to the size of the planks.
Once the strips were cut, I cut them all in irregular places to give them a more natural look when they were laid down.
The only concern I have now is how to weather balsa wood with out it completely soaking up a wash and it completely loosing it's nice natural colour. If you have any suggestions, I am all ears.
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5658_zpsca666e9c.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5658_zpsca666e9c.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5660_zps7a9ac79e.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5660_zps7a9ac79e.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5661_zps54433faf.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5661_zps54433faf.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5668_zps26cb474f.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5668_zps26cb474f.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5669_zpsf84d56e9.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5669_zpsf84d56e9.jpg.html)
I won't get much more done tonight as I have a club committee meeting but I will endeavor to get more plumbing done.
Thanks for tuning in
MH
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A couple of things I've tried:
1 - Use an ink (like sepia or similar) to stain the raw wood. Look for an alcohol based ink that'll evaporate quickly without warping the wood.
2 - Seal the wood (I like to use CA, but any varnish should be just as good), then paint with either the ink above or any other wood stain paint. I like CA because it soaks into the wood without affecting its shape.
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Thanks for the tips Frank, I'll do just that.
I have also decided to bite the proverbial bullet and file off the molded piping that runs along the side of the boiler and replace it with brass. Not looking forward to that task ::)
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Time for a quick update
I have almost finished detailing the cab - I still have a few things left to add, but that'll be done once the floor is painted and attached to the back wall.
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5679_zpsd2106cc1.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5679_zpsd2106cc1.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5681_zps41419975.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5681_zps41419975.jpg.html)
I've also detailed the walls - both inside and out - although the outside isn't much more than adding some hand rails. I would love to add some raised rivet heads, but I don't have any, so it'll have to go without.
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5682_zpsead4e58d.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5682_zpsead4e58d.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5683_zps5f4d667f.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5683_zps5f4d667f.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5684_zps7d9e7caa.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5684_zps7d9e7caa.jpg.html)
And lastly, I have bitten the proverbial bullet and filed off the piping that ran along the side and have replaced them with brass. It looks much more natural now that before. I still have to add the holders etc, but that will come in due course. I also broke off 2 of the sand tap handles, in a small accident so not sure how to fix that...
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5685_zps9972fad0.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5685_zps9972fad0.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5686_zps6473e33a.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5686_zps6473e33a.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5687_zps89dc647d.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5687_zps89dc647d.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5689_zps0d4088ce.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5689_zps0d4088ce.jpg.html)
Well, that's all for now. I'll do some more work on it tonight and hopefully post an update again tomorrow - if I get anything worth while done!
Thanks for stopping in
MH
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well I tried a new trick of using shoe polish to color the wood, and I must admit, it's exactly what I was hoping for - a good, rich natural base color
The back of the floor doesn't look as dark and that's because that's where I started to use CA to seal the wood before I gave up on that idea and sealed it with a flat coat. I'm not worried about the discoloration because it'll be weathered with coal dust and mud, so you won't even notice it.
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5696_zps6a090d4a.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5696_zps6a090d4a.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5697_zpsf13a963b.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_5697_zpsf13a963b.jpg.html)
Both of these items will look a bit better with some weathering which I'll do once the polish has hopefully dried. I'll seal it all in with a flat coat of enamel which all being well won't screw it up. It'll also help ensure that the paint will adhere to the plastic to once I get to it.
MH
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hi all
As of now, I am putting this away for a little bit. Not because I have cracked the sad's with it or anything like that - it's just that I just can't hold back the urge to start on another 2199 ship any longer. It's screaming at me to build it, so I have to silence it by doing exactly what it wants me to do. Just like listening to the wife......
Once it's done and I've satisfied the monster (the kit - not the wife) I'll resume this build.
Besides, I did say this might take a while ;)
Thanks everyone
MH
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Well, the astro battleship is finished so it's back to the BR52 and then finsh that too.
I have started to put the cab together. The main frontage has been primed and looks good. The roof has had it's PE stuff added and is also primed ready for painting - which I will start doing tonight if the rain lets up.
I've also rusted the frame of the engine and it is currently waiting for the matte coat to dry before I start work on that too. I won't be doing too much rust - just a little bit on the inside as active engines weren't all that rusty, but in contrast to that, I have also seen pics of the inside of the chassis being quite rusted and dirty - so I'll have to be restrained and selective about what and where I rust
I also need to replace the brass pipes that run down the side of the boiler with thinner rod, so it'll be off to the hobby shop shortly to see what I can find
Enough talkin' - time for some pics. First up, the cab as it stands now. Bear in mind, the floor has yet to be weathered - but that'll be the last thing to do:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6375_zpsd6c19b64.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6375_zpsd6c19b64.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6376_zpsfe20fe6e.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6376_zpsfe20fe6e.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6377_zps294a6369.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6377_zps294a6369.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6378_zps12190096.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6378_zps12190096.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6379_zpsa445b77d.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6379_zpsa445b77d.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6380_zps821be7ac.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6380_zps821be7ac.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6382_zps1f995c8b.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6382_zps1f995c8b.jpg.html)
Well, that's all for now. Once this is finished, I'm seriously eying up the K5 Rail Gun to go with this - it's just a matter of finding some extra shelf space!
thanks again
MH
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those extra details look really nice
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greetings
Well, work continues with the driver's cab and it's now not far from completion.
For a long time, I admonished my painting skills as being rather....lacking. However, on this project, I am really happy with how things have come out so far and they look just like how I pictured and in some cases, how they look in real pictures. This is the case for the cab - I am super happy with how it's come out so far.
There are still a few things to tidy up - ie: the dials, the wooden grip on the bar thing in the middle and some other smaller bits and bobs, and most of those will be done today
I am seriously reconsidering not having any lighting int his - the cab will be dark and even the wife (who has zero interest in modelling) said it would be a shame not to be able to see it once it's all closed up. So now, I'm thinking on how to install an SMD into the roof space and how to hide the wires - which won't be an easy task. I am thinking I may have to drill a hole in the top of the boiler and run them through that into boiler itself - which will be where I house the battery. As for a switch - well, not sure about that either, but I'll figure something out.
Anyway, enough blabbing, here's a couple of pics:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6545_zps8e94d157.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6545_zps8e94d157.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6549_zps5bf93649.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6549_zps5bf93649.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6552_zps6394a0a5.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6552_zps6394a0a5.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6553_zps69c4f378.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6553_zps69c4f378.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6554_zps05671369.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6554_zps05671369.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6563_zps86865122.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6563_zps86865122.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6565_zps95780a54.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6565_zps95780a54.jpg.html)
The side walls also need a bit of fixing up here and there. but so far, I'm really happy with it
Well, that's all I have for now. Will be back again soon enough
Thanks for looking in
MH
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Cool! 8)
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Those wonderful details show a level of patience & skill I can only dream of.
Magnificent work!
Brian da Basher
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All the woodwork painting is a treat. You certainly have captured that worn, well used look
As to the lights, go, go, go.
I would not believe that any wiring would be hard to disguise for exactly what it is, wiring conduit.
Flickering LED behind the firebox as well, since you are going down that path
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it'll just be the one SMD in the roof space I'm afraid. I can't do the flickering LED behine the firebox as that's all sealed up now. It's not the first time someone suggested that to me - maybe I should have done that, but I wanted this to be as simple a build as possible.
Of course, simple isn't quite how that's panned out.....but I have found a unique and easy way to run the wires from the cab to the boiler without them being seen :D
I'm hoping to out the cab together this weekend and then move on to the frame and finish the detailing off on that.
I'll paint the boiler/cab shortly before I finish the frame.
Thanks for stopping in
Si
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Greetings all
Well, it's been a great Father's Day today - been a beauty day for it! Sun's been out, it's warm but not to hot. Just beautiful.
As for this build, well, it's slowly coming together. The walls of the cab are now on, the back wall is painted and the roof has an SMD on it ready to light it. I ended up making my own seats as all the pics I have show that were wooden. Not the straight blocks Trumpeter would have you use. What cracks me up though is Eduard give you this wooden grain access door but the rest of the kit part looks nothing at all like wood, so instead of enhancing the look, it makes it stand out. Therefore, I remade my own one's using balsa and I like them. I've tried to recreate the worn look of vinyl and one worked pretty well - the other one....not so much, but it'll do. You won't see it once the roof goes on anyway.
Speaking of which, I should have the roof on this soon and then it's back to the chassis and fun with air tanks :)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6692_zps4496e22a.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6692_zps4496e22a.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6694_zpsc3b2f7d1.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6694_zpsc3b2f7d1.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6696_zps156cd341.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6696_zps156cd341.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6697_zpsd0e87c08.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6697_zpsd0e87c08.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6698_zpsb37ae20f.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6698_zpsb37ae20f.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6700_zps49a1fb82.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6700_zps49a1fb82.jpg.html)
I've tried my hand at texturising my painting using pigments and I like the effect it has. The below pic shows this quite well I think:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6701_zps62035250.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6701_zps62035250.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6706_zpsc656a038.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6706_zpsc656a038.jpg.html)
I thought I'd gotten rid of all the ejector marks, but it seems I haven't done a very good job on that. But because it'll be dark in there, no one's going to see them, so they'll do fine.
Well, that's all I have for now, but thanks for stopping in and having a look
MH
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I'd say you've got the very worn vinyl look down quite well with both of those seats. This is absolutely superb.
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thank you - It's my first time..... ;) making seats like that ;D
Today's progress has been good - the frame has been base painted and I'll start doing the weathering on it tonight (rusting etc)
The wheels are pretty much done - they just need a touch of grime in the center and other moving part areas/ I'm happy with how they've come out in in the right light have that light sheen making them look like metal. The tops of the wheels are painted with Alclad.
And I have put a couple of bits of coal on the cab floor and on the tray below the firebox door just to give it some interest. I'd like to find some appropriately scaled oil cans etc to sit on the tray above the door, but I haven't found anything of use. I also need to find a suitably sized spade.
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6717_zps48e7e019.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6717_zps48e7e019.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6718_zps1303603c.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6718_zps1303603c.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6719_zps890952e6.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6719_zps890952e6.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6723_zpsa82e7ec4.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6723_zpsa82e7ec4.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6763_zps267d7989.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6763_zps267d7989.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6770_zpsf8d23387.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6770_zpsf8d23387.jpg.html)
Well, that's it for today. I'm working on the air tanks and the plumbing at the moment, so pics once they're done and on. The boiler is pretty much sorted so it's onto the final stretch I think
Thanks again for stopping in
MH
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That cab is truly awe inspiring! :icon_surprised:
The rest looks well on the way to keeping pace with it! :D
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quick update
Have made a decent start on the chassis and the cab is all but finished. I've been adding a couple of small things here and there to humanise it - like propaganda posters and a news paper held down by a chunk of coal
I spent ages editing these pics in photobucket, but the changes don't seem to have taken. Not sure why. Anyway, the raw pics:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6995_zps8507c1a4.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6995_zps8507c1a4.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6996_zps0cc3eb5e.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6996_zps0cc3eb5e.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6998_zps20447147.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_6998_zps20447147.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7000_zpsd94b5b2e.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7000_zpsd94b5b2e.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7004_zps90ceb7ef.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7004_zps90ceb7ef.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7005_zpsfc01f083.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7005_zpsfc01f083.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7006_zpsb682f151.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7006_zpsb682f151.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7007_zpsa169c0d1.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7007_zpsa169c0d1.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7008_zpsb12edaed.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7008_zpsb12edaed.jpg.html)
well, that's all for now. I'm currently dressing up the generator thing on the side, so pics of that shortly
till then
Thanks for looking
MH
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Knitting? Knitting? Where'd I put that bloody knitting? :icon_crap:
Man, that is looking great! 8)
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The chassis is simply gorgeous and the final touches on the cab are inspired.
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;D -thank you guys
Well, time for the final update this week. Next up - the compressor
Trumpeter give you an OK one - but when compared tot he real thing - well, it's like most of Trumpeter's detailing - imaginary and sparse. Still, it gives you a great template to do something with and even despite the above comments, it still looks like a compressor - so I can't complain
To be honest - I didn't do a heck of a lot - just added some missing nuts, wires and raised surfaces on the bottom. Nothing special
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7012_zps8cf74d14.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7012_zps8cf74d14.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7016_zps8c795c67.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7016_zps8c795c67.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7018_zps3dc8a6f2.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7018_zps3dc8a6f2.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7019_zps29a3658a.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7019_zps29a3658a.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7020_zpsa13a6efb.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7020_zpsa13a6efb.jpg.html)
Now looks like this:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7022_zpsb52122da.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7022_zpsb52122da.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7026_zps921a0241.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7026_zps921a0241.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7028_zps712d39d9.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7028_zps712d39d9.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7049_zps39f72cdc.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7049_zps39f72cdc.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7051_zps66800d13.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7051_zps66800d13.jpg.html)
Well, that's all I have for now, but thanks for stopping in again and having a look
See you all later
MH
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Yee Gads - Major league all the way. Thatz so darn excellent :-*
Will knitting improve one's dexterity for model building?
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LOL - I've asked my self something similar on many occasions - although it was more the question of "how do I knit?" as opposed to knitting being of some benefit :)
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Still enjoying the Hatter master class on this build.
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Good evening everyone
Sorry, this is not an update post - I haven't touched it for a week as I have has to build SWMBO's raised vege gardens and it's zapped any build enthusiasm I have. However, I do have a question which I am hoping someone can answer.
For all the references I have, including the walk arounds and so on, not ONE of them shows me what and where that big spring up front actually attaches to and what it is for. I'm assuming it's something to do with the brakes but I don't have any pictures of where the bottom of it attaches to. I can see where the top of the spring goes though - which is great.
Can anyone shed some light on this?
I could follow a couple of other builds, but I want to make sure the info I have is right. I can not guarantee that the builders of the kits I've seen with them on are correct - despite the masterful quality
Thanks in advance
Si
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greetings everyone
It's been a couple of weeks since I last updated this as I hadn't done much, but over the last couple of days, the engine has finally seen some movement.
The cab is now attached to the boiler and most of the external details have been added ready for paint - which I hope to start either today or later during the week.
I can't add all of them as I need to add those sand pipes (which I am dreading because from what I've read - they don't stick down to well, but hopefully, CA will do it's job)
I don't know whether it's a testament to Trumpeter's engineering or my building skills (the later I think is more likely) but there was an enormous gap between the wheel housing and the boiler, so out came the plastic strips and a patch job ensued. It worked fine in the end, but man - what a PITA.
Also, if you've ever built on of their kits, but Trumpeters PE stuff is so stiff and hard to fold when compared to Eduard. There's meant to be a little lip on the side window surround but I just couldn't get it to bend - even with annealing, so I just didn't bother with it. I might make up a thin plastic lip instead.
Anyways, enough talking, here's where I am at currently. The paint is so close I can smell it!
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7125_zpsc1b2883b.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7125_zpsc1b2883b.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7133_zpsfccea395.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7133_zpsfccea395.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7134_zps953b3963.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7134_zps953b3963.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7135_zps6729988a.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7135_zps6729988a.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7138_zps817857b1.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7138_zps817857b1.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7139_zps7d087d4c.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7139_zps7d087d4c.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7140_zpsd9acd6c6.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7140_zpsd9acd6c6.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7142_zps8de3b81f.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7142_zps8de3b81f.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7141_zpse5b13562.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7141_zpse5b13562.jpg.html)
Well, that's it for now, but I'll be back again once I start the painting.
As always, thanks for stopping in and having a look
MH
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That's looking gorgeous as it comes together.
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thanks bud., I put down the pre-shading today (well - only where dirt, grime etc build up - not a full on panel line shade like you would a plane - if you did that kind of thing) and now am getting ready to start masking it all up. However, I've run out of masking tape and I forgot to buy some whilst I was in town today, so it'll have to be a trip to the city during my lunch break on Saturday
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greetings everyone
Well, after a few days solid of masking, painting, waiting for paint to dry, masking, painting and then the same process over again one more time, the first coat of paint is on and now you can see the scheme I had in mind.
I know some will not like it and that's fine - it won't suit everyone, but I personally really like it :)
There are a fair few fix ups to take care of but that'll happen soon enough. I also need to reattach bits that came off during the masking process.
Bear in mind, this is not weathered - it's just the base coats. I'll weather it accordingly once it's all together.
I also need to finish off painting the steam cylinders and I should do that tonight.
Anyway, enough talking, here's the pics:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7174_zpsb8619590.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7174_zpsb8619590.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7178_zps69aee3e9.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7178_zps69aee3e9.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7179_zps416d7cce.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7179_zps416d7cce.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7180_zps30151ce6.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7180_zps30151ce6.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7182_zps770e629b.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7182_zps770e629b.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7183_zps90f77474.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7183_zps90f77474.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7184_zpsc23417ff.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7184_zpsc23417ff.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7185_zps246448ed.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7185_zps246448ed.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7187_zpsd505b07f.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7187_zpsd505b07f.jpg.html)
As you can see, the end of the line (pun intended :P ) is not too far away - but yet far enough to keep me busy for a while yet.
Any and all input is always greatly received.
Till next time
MH
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Just wonderful!
The cabin inside is probably the most realistic I have ever seen!!! :)
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This is looking great. How did you do the darkened camo edges? Did you preshade the edges on the camo pattern before applying the color? The other pre-shading looks very good.
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thanks guys - greatly appreciated
Frank, generally, I try not to use pre-shading much these days but go for post shading using lighter and darker shades of the base color - especially for weather effects llike rain streaks, grime build up and shadows etc. However, the edges on the camo pattern were preshaded this time if only to try and give the pattern some kind of depth. An attempt to make the splinters more effective in their use. The jury is still out on whether or not I achieved that, but I personally am happy with the results so far
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I really like that camo, especially how it's shaded around the edges.
The details in this project are absolutely mind boggling.
Brian da Basher
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Thanks Brian :-[
Well, I've made a solid start on the chassis ready to put the wheels and so forth on. Most of this weathering won't be seen and will be dulled down a bit before the final flat coat goes on.
I've been looking at pictures of engines and I've done what I've seen on a few operational engines - although some I really don't know how they kept on going as they were in such disrepair.
I've gone for a well used and hard worked engine that's been sitting out for a while. At least, I hope that's what I'll get..
Pics of where I am up to:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7214_zpsd481cd85.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7214_zpsd481cd85.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7216_zps26aa9bb6.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7216_zps26aa9bb6.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7217_zps5a32cf0c.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7217_zps5a32cf0c.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7218_zps7b47390e.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7218_zps7b47390e.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7219_zpscb689482.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7219_zpscb689482.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7224_zpsae79d49e.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7224_zpsae79d49e.jpg.html)
Most of the weathering will be blended in with a coat of track dirt and won't be seen (hopefully)
Tell me what you think. Don't be shy. If it's very wrong now is the time to fix it :)
MH
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More Wow !
When does the Madhatter Masterclass on Train building book come out ?
Inspiring work and really looking forward to seeing it sometime.
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LOL - no book yet sorry Brian - and even if I did, I think it would end up being a comic book rather than serious print :)
Well, another post to add to the last one - I was too tired last night to take these
After looking at a fair few images of this area, I have decided to take the harder option and challenge myself with a rust job - a realistic one. Of course, my skills aren't quite there yet, but I enjoyed the challenge and think it came out looking like it should - well, to my eyes anyways :)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7233_zpsc35bf9e6.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7233_zpsc35bf9e6.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7234_zpsc8b47234.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7234_zpsc8b47234.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7236_zpsf6b59f26.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7236_zpsf6b59f26.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7237_zps9e7801c5.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7237_zps9e7801c5.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7238_zpsf909c807.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7238_zpsf909c807.jpg.html)
Well, that's it for this week most likely - unless I get some serious work done tonight - which at this point seems unlikely.
Please do feel free to offer constructive critique - I'll never learn to get any better if no one shares their views.
Thanks again
MH
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well, it;s a small update this week. I haven't had a lot of time to do anything but arrange and execute my child's birthday party. Fortunately, it went well and I still have my sanity.
As for the build -well, as I said - not a lot of movement - but I have finished the base painting and underside weathering. The frame still needs a touch up here and there to dull out the over rusted areas
Tonight, I will mate the boiler tot he chassis - so we'll see how that goes.
Here's where I am up to currently:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7490_zpsebf9dfa2.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7490_zpsebf9dfa2.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7491_zpsa06572d2.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7491_zpsa06572d2.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7492_zpsf9f5baab.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7492_zpsf9f5baab.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7493_zpsb2c170c9.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7493_zpsb2c170c9.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7494_zpscf3158ab.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7494_zpscf3158ab.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7495_zps6c848091.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7495_zps6c848091.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7496_zpse16ebcd0.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7496_zpse16ebcd0.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7498_zps4c79e9f1.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7498_zps4c79e9f1.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7499_zps31a8cc2e.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7499_zps31a8cc2e.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7500_zpsf1005028.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7500_zpsf1005028.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7501_zpsd7fe8137.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7501_zpsd7fe8137.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7505_zps91501b7d.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7505_zps91501b7d.jpg.html)
In that last picture, you can see where I have lightly rusted it, but I will dull that down some and around the axle surrounds etc on the chassis - clearly evident in the second to last picture.
Anyway, that's it for now. I'll be back again later
Till then
MH
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Sure looks like you're well on the (rail) road towards another prize-winner!
I can't find enough superlatives to express my wonder at your paintwork & details.
Brian da Basher
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to paraphrase a Cricketing icon
Just marvellous that.
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thanks guys - I'm sorry I'm a bit late.
Well, today, I visited a hobby shop today to buy some hard tipped and pointed cotton buds and I ended up walking out with the AFV Club 1/35 2cm Flakvierling 38 - four barreled flack gun. It's perfect to go on the back of the tender and just what I was looking for - without actually knowing it...! ;)
I must say - it's a beautiful kit. You get turned metal barrels and some PE. Fully articulating/rotating barrel array folding side panels. It's awesome.!
I just need to get some figures for it. But that can wait..I can't paint figures to save myself, but I'll give it a go anyway. Might look a bit barren without them
In the mean time, I'm trying to put these bloody pipes on and they are giving me grief. C:-) I need another beer...
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Well, whilst the following is a small update in terms of photos, the work involved is a different story.
'll start with the walking boards that run the length of the boiler. It's all PE and it's been a PITA getting it to go together. Mind you - I am a novice when it comes to working with PE, so I think I can be forgiven for the profanities that came out during the build process.
I primed it Tamiya White, then a spray of Semi-gloss black, then Alclad Aluminum, then some spots of Durilium then some pale burned metal and then lastly some spots and lines of gun metal to make it look like it had just been banged together and weld-burn marks are evident. It's been semi-gloss coated to protect it and I am about to go into the shed to give it another black coat and then I'll wear it down so it'll look bette3r than just straight silver underneath.
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7619_zpsa0301b66.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7619_zpsa0301b66.jpg.html)
Then I spent the large portion of Sunday night, Monday day sorting out those friggin awful vinyl sand pipes. Again, it was a case of Primer, paint, clear coat then paint. I kinda wasted my time really doing the metallic underneath because these pipes didn't get knocked around at all but they did catch a lot of crud in behind etc - so that'll be something to weather later.
Getting them to stick to the actual engine was surprisingly easy using good ol' super glue. I've read some horror stories about that part and it was something I was dreading - but I needn't have worried. I'll add the taps at the end of the build - along with a few other trinkety things that will easily break. All sub assemblies are now being put together and painted separately
And at long last - the wheels are on and it really does look like an engine now! Yay!
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7620_zpsde56c71e.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7620_zpsde56c71e.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7622_zps83a64922.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7622_zps83a64922.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7623_zpsc4c2c1ec.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7623_zpsc4c2c1ec.jpg.html)
Quite the maze of pipes and so on in that last shot. Since taking these pics, I have added the cabin doors and the back of the cab. All the tape etc has been removed and it looks good! I am so happy with how this engine has come out so far Its a personal best for me. Hopefully, the K5 will come out just as good - although not as weathered as they weren't very dirty.
I reckon I am not very far away from the end. I still have the flak gun to build yet - but that'll come soon enough
Thanks for stopping in and looking. As always, please - if you have any constructive feed back - please drop a line
MH
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This looks beautiful! I like the worn and shiny wheel edges. How did you make them? Is that just plain aluminum/steel or did you use graphite on them?
I'd ask my wife to show me how to knit, but that's an equally exacting hobby. Maybe I'll just pick up crayons and coloring books...
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I'd ask my wife to show me how to knit, but that's an equally exacting hobby.
One can get books to study…
(http://pixhst.com/avaxhome/26/95/002f9526_medium.jpeg)
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Just great work.
This is really coming together
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Nailed it!!
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The only thing missing is the hiss of the steam and clouds of smoke from the stack at this point. Really nice level of detail you have added to this locomotive.
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hahahahaha - nice book!
Frank - the wheels were shot with Alaclad Airframe Aluminium and then once dried - masked with Tamiya tape. When you pull the tape off, it produces a worn but still shiny effect that works well. It's the only time when - if you mask un-clear coated Alclad - the effect is what you want.
Thansk you to all who have posted your comments - it makes the pain and effort of using photophucket all the more tolerable :)
Actually - Jeffry - I am planning on adding exactly that - steam and smoke once the engine is on it's diorama base. I have a planned dio for it - it will be towing the big K5 Rail gun behind it and I have a 32nd scale Tamiya Spitfire ready to build - so I intend on having a forced perspective dio where the Spit is attacking the train - including alternating flashing SMD's/fiber optics coming from the gun muzzels and then on the ground - have divets in the ground including little puffs of cotton wool to represent smoke tracking the bullets - and even thinking of having LED's inside the wool running on a chaser unit so it chases up the line of hits. The finer points will be worked out later - I havent even built the rail gin yet and certainly dont have the room for it yet - it would work out to be about 2 meters long
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Thansk you to all who have posted your comments - it makes the pain and effort of using photophucket all the more tolerable :)
Psst - use this: http://imgur.com/ (http://imgur.com/)
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Awed! :icon_surprised:
Stunned! :-X
Shocked! :o
Mesmerised! :-\
Somewhat jealous! :icon_punal:
Simply brilliant, Madhatter. I'm not worthy! :icon_alabanza:
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OMG is toooooooooo fine a build :o
Aint words to express my admiration :icon_surprised:
Feel like Old Wombat does.
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Absolutely gorgeous piece of work!! This is just the start? Damn, that finished diorama is going to really be impressive.
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Thank you very much for the kind words guys, it's very much appreciated
The doo won't take place any time soon. I just don't have the shelf space for such a huge endeavour yet. I'll still be building the K5 next, so I'll do a WIP if anyone is interested.
After that I may build either another 2199 ship, or maybe even the BV222 which I picked up recently for dirt cheap. Or maybe a Tamiya Spitfire, or BSG Pegasus or SU27 or ...... ;D
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After that I may build either another 2199 ship, or maybe even the BV222 which I picked up recently for dirt cheap. Or maybe a Tamiya Spitfire, or BSG Pegasus or SU27 or ...... ;D
;D ;D Yes too much choice in the stash.
Pretty much guaranteed that whatever you do, your followers will come along for the ride.
Get back on the Galactica perhaps ?
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Yes, I suppose I should finish the Galactica, but my heart is just not in it anymore, so it'll most likely continue to sit in the drawer waiting to see daylight again. I know one day I will pick it up again, but I have other projects I really want to do first.
Hehehe, I think that goes for most modellers ;D
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Beautiful, simply beautiful. Wow... :)
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If you need a railroad related structure for your project there is a an item from Hansa Systems U.S.A. (http://www.hansasystemsusa.com/) that might work for your project. It is described as a Rail Road Tower/Platform (http://www.hansasystemsusa.com/products.htm) but it looks like it would perform the function of switchyard control. Scroll down the page almost to the bottom and you will find this image with the price and description:
(http://www.hansasystemsusa.com/Images/RRTow_Platfsmall.jpg) (http://www.hansasystemsusa.com/products.htm)
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You'd need some detail of the consoles of switch controls inside, but that's do-able. It might also make a good observation point for the gun battery commander.
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Hmmm, that is a nice structure alright. Not badly priced either. At first, when I looked on their site, I thought they were selling some kind of Lego rip off, until I read it properly. They have some good stuff for scratch building.
I was planning on doing a forest dio with no buildings though, but after so e research I found that the BR52 wasn't used to position the K5. But - there is no literature saying it wasn't used to transport the rail gun to its firing position. The diesels were used to pull it in and out of the tunnels as they had instant power either direction, where as the 52 wasn't practical for that. I'm still going to have it towing the gun through the forest though - regardless if it's historically not accurate. But then, neither is the paint scheme I have slapped on it :)
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Hmmm, that is a nice structure alright. Not badly priced either. At first, when I looked on their site, I thought they were selling some kind of Lego rip off, until I read it properly. They have some good stuff for scratch building.
Alvis3.1 shared that Hansa Systems link with me the other day and my first impression just like you was that it was some kind of LEGO thing but as I scrolled down and saw all of the other items such as the cobblestones and then the building models I realized it was a resource for some really good building projects if you are inclined towards that kind of work.
I was planning on doing a forest dio with no buildings though, but after so e research I found that the BR52 wasn't used to position the K5. But - there is no literature saying it wasn't used to transport the rail gun to its firing position. The diesels were used to pull it in and out of the tunnels as they had instant power either direction, where as the 52 wasn't practical for that. I'm still going to have it towing the gun through the forest though - regardless if it's historically not accurate. But then, neither is the paint scheme I have slapped on it :)
As for the BR-52 not pulling the heavy railway guns I find that a bit odd as it would make much more sense to have the BR-52 pulling the entire K5 train consisting of the various wagons and cars that supported the gun. Moving the K5 in and out of position would be the job for the diesel locomotives but not for a long distance movement. Not that it is going to matter for accuracy as long as you are happy with the results that is all that matters. ;)
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Well, as I said, I am sure it was used to transport the railgun from place to place, and as you mentioned, along with all of its baggage. As cool as that would be (to have an entire train as a dio) unless I build a 1/1 warehouse I would have no room for it.
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As cool as that would be (to have an entire train as a dio) unless I build a 1/1 warehouse I would have no room for it.
Well, get cracking then, lad! ;)
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I so wish I could Wombat - I so wish I could. I can only just build a Possum box so a warehouse is way out of my league :D
Well, things are now drawing to a close! At long last. I only have a few more things to attach and the engine is pretty much done - or at least construction will be. I will spend another few days weathering it so it's all uniform, but I hope to get the rest of it done tomorrow - or as much as I can.
The drive linkages were very fiddly to say the least but now that it's all together, it looks good. Even the bottom of it looks cool. I haven't taken any pics of that part yet -but I will.
Here's where I am up to at the moment:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7628_zps5543f8c6.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7628_zps5543f8c6.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7629_zpseb975b53.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7629_zpseb975b53.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7631_zpsf121600b.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7631_zpsf121600b.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7632_zps78a98008.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7632_zps78a98008.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7634_zps7f59158b.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7634_zps7f59158b.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7635_zps048f7608.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7635_zps048f7608.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7636_zps25411f97.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7636_zps25411f97.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7637_zps19566a57.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7637_zps19566a57.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7639_zpsd53aa4af.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7639_zpsd53aa4af.jpg.html)
The light green is really showing as prominent - but in the plastic, it's not as bright. It's only because I am using a high F stop and long exposure tie that it looks like that.
So there you have it - almost done! I bought a 1.8m length of timber today to get ready to start laying down some track and ground work. I've ever built a diorama before, so this (like a steam engine) will be a learning curve for me.
I'm just hoping that my shelf will be long enough. If not, then I may have to rethink building the K5 just yet and will have to make do with the 52. But I really do want to build the railroad gun
Anyway - it's almost half past midnight here and I am shattered, so I am off to bed, but I'll continue with this in the morning and start adding the final bits and bobs
As always, comments and constructive critique are always welcome
Bye for now
Si
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Damn, that looks good. 'Tis a beautiful piece of work.
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Very, very impressive. :)
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thanks guys :)
98% finished now. Just need to add 2 or 3 things, then its time to build the flack gnus. I did some measuring last night and I do not have enough space to have this and the K5 in a row, so will have to rethink my dio to have them side by side. Not sure how I'll present it.
Please excuse the bad white balancing - I haven't got the energy to colour correct them all. I'll fix them over the next few days when I get a few free minutes to do it
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7662_zps1a91dfbc.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7662_zps1a91dfbc.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7666_zps638a241e.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7666_zps638a241e.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7667_zps3280184f.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7667_zps3280184f.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7668_zps6c66fe3b.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7668_zps6c66fe3b.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7673_zpse35a382b.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7673_zpse35a382b.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7676_zpsa78d8d99.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7676_zpsa78d8d99.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7679_zps9c12c871.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7679_zps9c12c871.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7680_zps5952bc54.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7680_zps5952bc54.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7683_zpsf7bdce8d.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7683_zpsf7bdce8d.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7659_zpsb7741217.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7659_zpsb7741217.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7658_zps7fc28cf3.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7658_zps7fc28cf3.jpg.html)
Well, that's probably it now. The next batch of shots will most likely be the start of the flack guns
Till then
MH
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I did some measuring last night and I do not have enough space to have this and the K5 in a row, so will have to rethink my dio to have them side by side. Not sure how I'll present it.
What about some parallel tracks? Have the K5 on one set and the BR-52 along side of it with the remaining wagons that you plan to include with it. This would depict the K5 prior to becoming part of the train or just after the locomotive released it to perform the fire missions on a side track. Putting the subjects side by side will allow you to get it all into a smaller display area. Most rail lines have two sets of tracks as a minimum to allow traffic in both directions.
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that's most likely what I'll do. Will have to think about how I'm going to lay it out It's a shame you can't get a "switch track" piece in 32nd scale.
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Well, I hope you don't mind my saying this but that's utter ... brilliance! :D
Put the right backdrop behind it & people are going to have difficulty working out if it's real or not! :-*
Yeah, the double tracks is the (only?) way to go, & it gives you the opportunity to improve your figure frankenwhiffing & painting skills by being tailor made to have the engine driver & the gunnery officer conferring track-side while the crews watch on.
8)
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I like the idea of the gunnery officer and the driver conferring - just need to find the right kinds of figures. Anyone know of a manufacturer that makes good german engineering and gunnery figures?
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I like the idea of the gunnery officer and the driver conferring - just need to find the right kinds of figures. Anyone know of a manufacturer that makes good german engineering and gunnery figures?
I think Trumpeter has something that might pass for that but quality and detail is a bit of a problem. If you need figures in WW2 German uniforms for raw materials I can probably hook you up with a few from a variety of manufacturers. If interested send me a PM with your address details and we can determine if it is cost effective to do so.
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MH, I haven't been able to find many engineer type figures but I did find these 2 sets from Preiser in 1/32nd, they may need a little work to look "just right" but I found the 1/72nd figures I've used in the past to be quite easy to work with, although hard to correct mistakes on;
(http://www.mcschueler.de/images/detail/663_63077.jpg)
http://www.preiser-figuren.de/Preiser-1:32-1-32-Gleisbauarbeiter-USA-Preiser-63077-,art-18097 (http://www.preiser-figuren.de/Preiser-1:32-1-32-Gleisbauarbeiter-USA-Preiser-63077-,art-18097)
(http://www.mcschueler.de/images/detail/663_63102.jpg)
http://www.preiser-figuren.de/Preiser-1:32--,art-30890 (http://www.preiser-figuren.de/Preiser-1:32--,art-30890)
Alternatively, I'm pretty sure there are sufficiently frankenwhiffable German mechanic type figures in 1/35th to play with. ;)
Edit: Like these guys;
(http://www.bnamodelworld.com/bmz_cache/6/6ff3b7421b54fa765d1825830ade0b0f.image.871x950.jpg)
http://www.bnamodelworld.com/aires/air-f3009 (http://www.bnamodelworld.com/aires/air-f3009)
... Speaking of 1/35th; for the Wehrmacht artillery officer a 1/35th figure should do - picking one that is right for you could be the problem! :-\
Edit: For example;
This guy;
(http://www.bnamodelworld.com/bmz_cache/5/5ef86ffcf6258917265bd883fff05ce0.image.455x710.jpg)
http://www.bnamodelworld.com/alpine-miniatures/alp-35054 (http://www.bnamodelworld.com/alpine-miniatures/alp-35054)
Or one of these guys:
(http://www.bnamodelworld.com/bmz_cache/a/ae9ca0793a1d85b4215187c8831c17be.image.800x564.jpg)
http://www.bnamodelworld.com/dragon/dr-6213 (http://www.bnamodelworld.com/dragon/dr-6213)
Or tubby on the left;
(http://www.bnamodelworld.com/bmz_cache/3/32ad6073bf55642b704d2a3bd7821709.image.669x950.jpg)
http://www.bnamodelworld.com/dragon/dr-6702 (http://www.bnamodelworld.com/dragon/dr-6702)
With the 1/35th figures you can either frankenwhif them slightly taller or you can just use them as they are, as they fall within normal human height variations for 1/32nd.
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There's some good ones in amongst that selection alright. I like the commander fella who looks like he's leaning on the barrier. I just wish my figure painting skills were on par with my mechanical ones.
I may even outsource my figures to someone. I really suck that badly.....
Might need to practice on some figures I have lying around first before I spend money on these figures.
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Umm.. just wow !
Terrific work Simon.. just magic.
In all honesty figures should not be considered a bugbear.
I have picked up a pretty nice technique for reasonable figures that is 3 steps, using Games Workshop washes over a white undercoat.
This figure on the Sexton I have just about completed is done pretty much all using Games Workshop washes over a base coats.
(http://www.modelblokez.org.au/bthpix/sexton1.jpg)
I will try and do a SBS tomorrow night if I you are interested
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Thanks Brian ;)
I'm not sure what an SBS is though. I'm guessing a how to? If so, then yes I'm interested. Anything that can help me improve is a good thing and I'm all for it.
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Thanks Brian ;)
I'm not sure what an SBS is though. I'm guessing a how to? If so, then yes I'm interested. Anything that can help me improve is a good thing and I'm all for it.
SBS = Step By Step :)
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:-[
acronyms are past me sometimes
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Did a basic figures Step by step here
http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=4889.0 (http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=4889.0)
BT
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well, it's pretty much done now. Just need to finish off painting the smoke deflectors and then the engine is being classed as done. I'll do a full picture set once the Flak gun is finished and placed on the tender
I ended up making my own bulbs that go under the walk way as the kit ones just didn't look right. So I held the end of a bit of clear parts frame to a lighter and gently mushroomed the ends. They came out crystal clear and infinitely better than the ones on before. Painted in clear orange, they look just right - well, to me they do.
I also put the decals on. My first ever experience with Archer Dry Decals isn't a good one - despite following their instructions to a tee. In a weir way - the Swaz Sticker was the only part from both transfers to actually come off the backing paper! The eagle was a complete waste of time. So I used both the kit and the Archer decals. I have also tried to give the impression that the rego plates are sitting at a bit of height like the real ones. I probably should have just placed the decals on a strip of styrene to do that - but it wasn't until after I'd placed them did I realise they were actually a raised panel. Anyway, it looks OK to me.
And lastly - one thing I truly love is the taped up pipe up near the drivers cab. I don't know why - but it's one of my favorite parts. Go figure...
Anyway, last set of pics before I do a final set with everything on
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7690_zpsc2afa00e.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7690_zpsc2afa00e.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7691_zps6ba033f8.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7691_zps6ba033f8.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7693_zps8efc817d.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7693_zps8efc817d.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7695_zps9e38fd63.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7695_zps9e38fd63.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7696_zps9334fd1f.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7696_zps9334fd1f.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7697_zpsbc53b12e.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7697_zpsbc53b12e.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7699_zps1deb9637.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7699_zps1deb9637.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7701_zpsa956990d.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7701_zpsa956990d.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7704_zps0c512a67.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7704_zps0c512a67.jpg.html)
As always - thanks for stopping by and having a look
Si
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That taped up pipe quite looks the business and the whole locomotive looks superb. Given that what references I have state that they served some time beyond the end of the war, I'd love to see someone do a post-war one.
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check this out then - you'll love it: http://modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=664&t=7764 (http://modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=664&t=7764)
Makes mine look amateur 8)
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Know where you're coming from re: the Archer dry transfers, mate! ::)
Can't say my experience with them has been good so far, probably struggling to reach fair-to-middling, actually. >:(
I'm going to keep trying, for a while, & may try looking up any hints or tips on the interwebnet. :-\
Does anyone know if Cartograph do generic numbers & letters in various sizes & fonts? ???
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Greetings everyone
Well, the moment we've all been waiting for - well, I have anyway - it's finally finished!
Yes, after what, 9 months or so, it's over. The cursing, swearing, long nights and multiple painting sessions have accrued to this. I hope it's been worth your time.
As I said right from the start, this is my very first engine I have ever built and most likely my last.
I am really happy with how it's turned out overall and IMO; it’s my best work to date. It still needs figures but they'll come along when it's time to build the dio I have in mind for it. For the moment though, I used the kit supplied base but added my own ballast to it and some greenery for interest. I had a b***h of a time getting the rails to sit on the ties and in some cases, it didn't.
This is my own fault for adding the ballast before I inserted the sleepers. On the K5, I'll do it in reverse and add the sleepers before the ballast.
The 2cm flakvierling gun on the back of the tender is quite an intricate model really. I probably should weather it, but I like the contrast it gives the engine.
The original back story I had in mind is the engine had just come back from the front (which explains the dirtiness of it) and has gone
to pick up the K5. As added support, a new flak gun was placed on the tender. Once the dio is all done, I'll add small things to it like chains etc. to give it some more interesting things to look at :)
So, before I start loading the pics, a quick rundown of the AM parts that went into this - this list isn't very big
LZ models resin detail set
Eduard "Big Ed" PE Set4
Ballast and grass
A lot of time spent filling in ejector pins and mold shift marks
This is not a kit for a beginner! On more than one occasion, it almost ended up in the drawer of doom but I persevered and it's now done
Thanks to all those who watched my WIP and especially to those who assisted me with technical stuff. Enough waffling, here's the pics:
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7725_zps6632c41d.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7725_zps6632c41d.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7726_zpscff074d2.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7726_zpscff074d2.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7727_zps18e07acc.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7727_zps18e07acc.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7728_zps69c4a240.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7728_zps69c4a240.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7729_zps42941cdd.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7729_zps42941cdd.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7730_zpsd6d12e2d.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7730_zpsd6d12e2d.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7731_zps49b29b54.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7731_zps49b29b54.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7733_zpse9c7d45c.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7733_zpse9c7d45c.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7739_zps6c45b393.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7739_zps6c45b393.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7740_zpsc526f438.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7740_zpsc526f438.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7747_zps16dd1393.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7747_zps16dd1393.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7748_zps98e91bf5.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7748_zps98e91bf5.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7752_zps2da80d5d.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7752_zps2da80d5d.jpg.html)
(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/madhatta/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7762_zpsf55adfd6.jpg) (http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/madhatta/media/Trumpeter%20BR52/IMG_7762_zpsf55adfd6.jpg.html)
Well, that's it for now. Thanks again for looking
Kind regards
Simon
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Gorgeous!!! You're tempting me to see if I can resurrect an old project, a cab-forward conversion of the Revellogram UP "Big Boy" with a streamlined cab. Since it's in 1/87 (HO) scale, track is rather easier to come by.
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OMG is toooooooooo fine a build :o
Aint words to express my admiration :icon_surprised:
Feel like Old Wombat does.
What I said before still holds. GADS :)
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OMG is toooooooooo fine a build :o
Aint words to express my admiration :icon_surprised:
Feel like Old Wombat does.
What I said before still holds. GADS :)
Yup! 8)
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GADS? Man - I am sooo behind on my acronyms....
Thanks fellas
I made a start on the K5 tonight, so I'll kick off a new WIP thread soon. However, from all that I have seen so far, the K5 is by far and away the better produced kit of the 2. No mold shift and no really visible ejector marks. Mind you, the suspension is already giving me the sh*ts with it's fiddly configuration
MH
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:) :)
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Bloody marvellous !!
Really nice work. Having seen the kit on the sprues I understand what you are saying about the knock out pin marks. This is truely inspiring work
Well done
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Thanks Brian :)
Ill have it on display at next years Expo and if I'm lucky, also the K5, but I'm not holding my breath
Si
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What an amazing finish!
Love the paintwork! This baby is bound to turn lots of heads!
Exceptionally well done!
Brian da Basher
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I keep coming back to look at this (I can't help myself) & I'm thinking that just a little touch of weathering & grease or oil around the feet & traversing mechanisms on the flak gun would add that extra element of reality.
I seriously mean "a little touch", though. So it looks new but not fresh out of the paint shop.
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Thanks Brian and Wombat - your appreciation is welcomed :)
yes I agree - the Flakvierling does need some weathering. I'm also going to added welded eye pads and chains to the tender so it looks like it's actually secured to the tender as opposed to just sitting there.
These are things I will done once I have the dio set up and ready to go.
I bought some German figures yesterday - the new ones from Trumpeter and also a set of German tank crew at rest playing soccer which is produced by a company that I can't recall the name of right now (I'm at work and the set is at home) but they were just what I was looking for
Now all I need to do is get a set of German Train engineers and a German Field Officer and have them "discussing" logistics whilst the rest of the gunnery crew (K5 and Flakvierling) play games and read letters :)
My original idea of having the train attacked by a Spitfire has had to be changed due to constrictions on shelf spacing
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... German tank crew at rest playing soccer which is produced by a company that I can't recall the name of right now (I'm at work and the set is at home) but they were just what I was looking for
Masterbox?
http://www.bnamodelworld.com/master-box/mb-35149 (http://www.bnamodelworld.com/master-box/mb-35149)
Now all I need to do is get a set of German Train engineers
CMK;
http://www.bnamodelworld.com/cmk/cmk-f35066 (http://www.bnamodelworld.com/cmk/cmk-f35066)
http://www.bnamodelworld.com/cmk/cmk-f35067 (http://www.bnamodelworld.com/cmk/cmk-f35067)
http://www.bnamodelworld.com/cmk/cmk-f35068 (http://www.bnamodelworld.com/cmk/cmk-f35068)
LZ Models;
http://www.bnamodelworld.com/lz-models/lz35901 (http://www.bnamodelworld.com/lz-models/lz35901)
Pretty sure I've seen others, too, but I can't seem to find them now. :-\
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Fantastic work!
Thanks for sharing the WIP.
And now, I can't wait to see it in a diorama :)
Cheers
Antonio
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Wombat, yes, that is the set I have. Nicely molded too I might add :)
Thank you Antonio, coming from one whose work I admire greatly, that's a big compliment.
My ego won't be able to fit out the front door now ;D