BR (SR) Class 419 MLV

[Ressaldar]

Hi JB

thanks for the comments, much appreciated. I'm desparately trying to resist thinking about weathering it - most pictures I've seen of 9004 are of it in pristine condition, but there are one or two mucky ones as well - so there's hope yet.

The weathering on your 2-6-0 is the business, really do like that.

regards

Mike

 

[Scale7JB]

Thanks Mike, the new airbrush is fantastic and helps a great deal, but it's still a very steep learning curve !! :shock:

JB.

 

[Ressaldar]

it's all over - bar some light weathering and ready for a good run at Llanbedr on the North Wales & West Cheshire test track tomorrow. Transfers are from Frank Warner at Scale Model Transfers and the yellow lines are Trimline self adhesive.

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regards

Mike

 

[Rob Pulham]

Lovely!! I do have a soft spot for mail coaches. I did a 4mm LMS one that I built using a 247 Developments Kit as the basis.

 

[Phill Dyson]

Very nice indeed Mike

 

[lancer1027]

TOP DRAWER modelling Mike Exellent. Did the sprung buffers come in the kit ? or have you replaced the kit ones with these.

Rob :wave:

 

[Ressaldar]

Hi Rob, Phil & Rob,

many thanks for your responses. Rob, the buffers are not as supplied with the kit, they are from Prestige, who do quite a good range - steam, diesel and MU.

regards

Mike

 

[Phill Dyson]

the buffers are not as supplied with the kit, they are from Prestige, who do quite a good range - steam, diesel and MU.



Mike

Yes I'm a big fan of Prestige's buffers too & I have always received friendly & helpful service from them too

 

[lancer1027]

Hi Mike , thanks for that I will give Prestige a look at Telford.

Rob :wave:

 

[Ressaldar]

Hi all,

thanks for your comments. Now it's back to the Inspection Saloon on Monday.

regards

Mike

 

[28ten]

Thats a nice model I just wish somebody would do some more first generation DMU's

 

[Ressaldar]

Hi Guv,

thanks for the complement. Easybuild (Shawn Kay) are doing 105/108 sets and they look quite good and Peter Clark does the Southern 'Thumpers'

regards

Mike

 

[D1054]

Super job done there, Mike. And thanks for the pointer to Easybuild for a 108..... I'll scoot off and take a look.

 

[Ressaldar]

Saturday's running session threw out a few 'wobbles' which have now been rectified and I've also done the weathering, a pristine loco was bugging me, so I'm a lot happier now.

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why is it that you always forget to straighten the buffers

regards

Mike

 

[lancer1027]

Hi Mike
Most impressive I think it looks better slightly weathered(my opinion)

Rob :wave:

 

[Ressaldar]

Hi Rob,

thanks for your comment. I must agree with you, it was too glossy before.

regards

Mike

 

[28ten]

That does look better I think the ambient light is kinder/better as well, which shows how subjective colour perception is

 

[Ressaldar]

Hi Guv,

yes the light was bright cloud as opposed to the very bright sun of last week. Anyway, I like a bit of dirt

regards

Mike

 

[Rob Pulham]

Nice one Mike, I really must have a go at this weathering business

 

[D1054]

Yes, very nice job on the weathering, Mike. Brings out the detail, and brings it to life for me... you've a very nice model there!