7mm Work In Progress - D7052

Warspite

Member
In the 'New Members' section, Phill Dyson asked whether I had done any work on my Heljan Hymek. Rather than post on that thread, I thought I would start a new thread and (hopefully) get some advice from others.

When I got my Hymek about four years ago, I decided to turn it into D7052 mainly because it seemed like a ‘promising’ weathering challenge. Little did I realise then that it had become such an iconic member of the class, obviously because of the condition it ended up in during its last years and after its revival from being in store. Anyway, having renumbered it with Prestige cast numbers, I applied the usual ‘track dirt’ on the lower panels and then left it for a couple of years (sounds like a cake recipe!).

I’ve recently revived my weathering challenge but realise now that a lot of people (most on here probably) know what D7052 looked like in its final condition. There will be high expectations to get it right so the attached photos are very much ‘work in progress’ and not intended to represent D7052 as it should be. For starters, I need to apply a primer coat, paint over with blue and then scrub the paint away to get that acid-stained look in places, particularly the cab fronts and sides. I also need to replicate the accumulation of oil on the lower flanks and then start on the roof.

I’ll report back on progress.

Alternatively, I could renumber it to a less well-known member of the class ....... !

Stephen

D7052_WIP1.jpg D7052_WIP2.jpg
 

28ten

Guv'nor
I think BSYP really suited the Hymek. I have a shot of D7052 in Shrub hill - what a tip
Might sponging and filters save applying the primer coat? I know in an ideal world you would start with an unpainted shell
 

Warspite

Member
Watching with great interest :)........I did a HJ Hymek as D7013 GFYE on my workbench recentlyhttp://www.westernthunder.co.uk/ind...c-era-workbench-westdale-class-121.51/page-11 (starts half way down the page). If you use white spirit or thinners in your weathering processes be warned Heljan glazing does not like it !

I would stick with D7052 rather than change the identity as it will certainly make an interesting weathering project :cool:

Cheers Phill :thumbs:
Thanks Phill. I had to replace the cab window at the left hand end because I damaged it and took the opportunity to put in the quarter window with an open window ..... well no window at all!

Must say, I do like your GFYE version.

Stephen
 

Warspite

Member
I think BSYP really suited the Hymek. I have a shot of D7052 in Shrub hill - what a tip
Might sponging and filters save applying the primer coat? I know in an ideal world you would start with an unpainted shell
I've used Noch weathering creams with Carr's powders and blended in some lighter colours but I'm still getting streaks. I've used a sponge to blend the colours but I lose the lighter shade that I need for that acid-stained effect. I'll try some lighter powders and see if that works. Forgive my lack of knowledge, but what filters do you mean?

Stephen
 

Phill Dyson

Western Thunderer
Glad you like D7013 :)..........with regard to the glazing, I found replacing the wind screens with hand cut ones really helps transform the look of these Hymeks...........the rest of the Heljan glazing looks fine though IMO

Cheers Phill
 

28ten

Guv'nor
I've used Noch weathering creams with Carr's powders and blended in some lighter colours but I'm still getting streaks. I've used a sponge to blend the colours but I lose the lighter shade that I need for that acid-stained effect. I'll try some lighter powders and see if that works. Forgive my lack of knowledge, but what filters do you mean?

Stephen
Filters are a very weak mix (about 95% thinners) of a colour used to subtly alter the base colour, by using very light grey you can fade Blue. I think both Fred and Pugsley use water based oil paints for the effect, as i use an acrylic base enamels work well.
 

Phill Dyson

Western Thunderer
I do like the look of the Hymek, though as you say probably not as D7052 ......how did you get that look on the bodysides ?

Phill :)
 

Warspite

Member
It took me several years (and several 'prompts'from Phill!!) to pluck up courage to weather my HJ Hymek....

Just clocked the layout it's sat on & put two & two together...!!! I know where you're from "over there" now!!:thumbs: (I'm not at the Back of the Class here for nothing!)

Jordan

If you are from ‘the other place’, do you happen to have a penchant for red and white F-units by any chance? If so, did you see my NA images on the New Members thread because I also have a weathered Soo Line covered hopper you might like to see ……..;)

Not sure I can post a Soo Line freight car on a WR thread though!

Stephen
 

Warspite

Member
Filters are a very weak mix (about 95% thinners) of a colour used to subtly alter the base colour, by using very light grey you can fade Blue. I think both Fred and Pugsley use water based oil paints for the effect, as i use an acrylic base enamels work well.
Thanks, I'll give it try.

Stephen
 

Warspite

Member
I do like the look of the Hymek, though as you say probably not as D7052 ......how did you get that look on the bodysides ?

Phill :)

Phill

I spray a thin wash of dirt to start with, concentrating on the lower body side and the bogies and fuel tank. I'll rub down small areas of the body and then apply thin layers of Noch weathering creams (dust and oily grease). Finally, I work in Carr's weathering powders, mainly rust and browns, using a medium size soft brush.

Stephen
 
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