Class 121 bubble car - W55035

[Ressaldar]

Hi all,

I've been asked to paint a Bachmann 121 in Blue/Grey livery and I have quite a few photos of the class in this finish, but I need a close-up of the Black 'TOPS' panel that was affixed to the lower front left on the cab front - do any of you have such a photo, or suggestions for likely websites? - I have tried Flickr and Brian Daniels own site.

thanks in anticipation.

Mike

 

[Phill Dyson]

Have you tried http://www.railcar.co.uk/ although at present the history side of the site is not open

Phill  :wave:

 

[Ressaldar]

Hi Phil,

many thanks for the pointer, had a look, but as you say, not all of the site is back on line yet - hopefully will be soon.

cheers

Mike

 

[westernfan]

hope this link is of help
http://www.railwayherald.org/imagelink/203274 taken by Gary Packer

also this image
http://www.railwayherald.org/imagelink/131248 taken by E A Dinning ex valleys unit by the look of it

 

[Ressaldar]

Hi Westernfan,

many thanks for the links, I'll see if I can decipher the wording.

cheers

Mike

 

[Ressaldar]

now received the transfers from Precission Labels and well pleased with them - a good £5s worth - for a total of 9 sets, incuding the C1 restriction above the panel and the lifting information below. All thats needed now is for me to finish the painting!

cheers

Mike

 

[lancer1027]

Any pics yet Mike

Rob

 

[Ressaldar]

Hi Rob,

many thanks for the enquiry, but afraid not - I've been laid up with the flue which has kept me out of the workshop and since then, found it hard to build up much enthusiasm to do any modelling. Having said that, I only have the blue to apply - it seems to have taken forever to get this far, transfers and underframe detailing should be done by the weekend, so photos should appear early next week - with luck

cheers

Mike

 

[Ressaldar]

a couple of sneak previews taken while the paint was hardening off, prior to the application of the lining and transfers.






cheers

Mike

 

[Phill Dyson]

Watching with interest Mike .................I will be finishing my Westdale BFYE 121 next

 

[Ressaldar]

Hi Phil,

I'm only painting this one, there is an Easybuild kit to do as a Sandite - livery yet to be decided upon - when I finish the Southern Inspection Saloon, which will be re-started when this Bubble is finished.

cheers

Mike

 

[Phill Dyson]

Yes I know it's a Bachmann brass one, but seeing one being done is inspiring

 

[Ressaldar]

Hi Phil,

I quite like it, Bachmann seem to have got 'quite close' with this one - certainly the bodywork, I have not checked the underfloor bits and bobs, but the buffer beam detail is good. If one came up on ebay at the right price, I could be more than tempted.

cheers

Mike

 

[westernfan]

Hi Mike Do you know what make the buffer beam detail kit is ?

 

[Ressaldar]

Hi Westernfan,

it is all pre-fitted, but I do know that Westdale do a nice set of castings for DMU buffer beams - they are not on the internet or email, but give Dick Taylor a ring - 01628 482493 and discuss your requirements.

cheers

Mike

 

[rosspeacock]

Hi looks very nice so, will be watching with interest too
Ross

 

[Ressaldar]

all done bar the varnish, so here goes.........



Roof paint is Halfords - Plastic Bumper colour. The silver exhaust is Berol Calligraphy Metallic Marker - Silver Stream nd the jumper terminals are Humbrol matt white, applied with a 5/0 artists brush, the chassis is Halfords Satin Black. The remainder are all Railmatch enamels, airbrushed with a Badger 100, - the TOPS panel etc on the front is from Precision Decals - John Peck- wonderful job as usual, the lining, numbers, wording etc are from HMRS Pressfix sheets 15 & 23.

A pleasing job to do, especially as a 'recovery' project from the flue!

cheers

Mike

 

[lancer1027]

Nice one Mike, You have done a great job with the spraying. Those transfers on the front look exellent

Rob

 

[Ressaldar]

Nice one Mike, You have done a great job with the spraying. Those transfers on the front look exellent

Rob

thanks Rob - 4 hours to apply the masking tape for the blue and ten minutes spraying time - you could watch paint dry as a hobby

cheers

Mike

 

[Phill Dyson]

Very nice job Mike ..............with the glazing & some subtle weathering it will look really nice

BTW the bumper paint is bang on for the roof colour

Cheers Phill