7mm On Heather's Workbench - another Broad Gauge journey

[Heather Kay]

I have no idea as to the broad gauge stock so please let us all know.

I have no clue, and I haven't found any references at this point. My gut feeling is whatever was done on the narrow gauge stock was what was done on the broad gauge stock. Overall change was quite slow in the Dean period, despite innovations such as gangways and gas lighting.

 

[Heather Kay]

The main livery colours are done. I spent a happy morning trying not to paint over the lines picking the beading out in black. Having cleaned up my inevitable overspills, I'm letting things dry off before I tackle window frames.

 

[Heather Kay]

First blush with the bow pen and gold paint for the lining. I'm either getting better at it or things just worked properly today!



Yesterday I did a bit of graining/scumbling on the compartment walls, and started getting paint on the door ventilators. These will get a brown line on each louvre.

I don't think it'll be long before I'm into transfers and glazing. Eek!

 

[Heather Kay]

Just waiting on the sign writers and glaziers now.

 

[Heather Kay]

Sometimes, your luck is in. Let me explain.

When this kit was delivered it contained a Broad Gauge Society data sheet covering the essential details of the coach in question. Unfortunately, it was for the narrow bodied variant, but I didn't think any more of it. Most of the rest of the info was adequate for my needs.

Of course, now I come to think about the transfers I find I need some suitable running numbers. The data sheet being the wrong diagram - U21 - meant I didn't have suitable numbers. The answer is, obviously, to get the right data sheet for the U20. The BGS has a large collection of data sheets on all kinds of things, including many of the passenger vehicles I shall be expected to build. I plan to get the relevant data sheet pack, but it probably wouldn't arrive in time for me to complete the model for Telford.

While I was browsing the BGS web site data sheet page, I rolled the mouse over the thumbnail image - and lo! It turned out to be the U20 diagram!

Now I have the range of numbers I need, and information that I was missing, such as there was actually a lamp fitted over the luggage compartment.

Serendipity. You can't beat it.

 

[Heather Kay]

I know Victorian coach designers were sadists, but you have to admit the livery works rather well.

I'm just debating with myself whether to fit the brass work handles now, then varnish to protect the transfers.

 

[Heather Kay]

The door furniture won. Next, more varnish, fitting the interior and then glazing.

Hopefully, it will be resplendent on a display stand at Telford this coming weekend.

 

[Heather Kay]

I guess I'd better get on with the glazing. With a fair wind I might even get this model weathered before I head off to Telford.

 

[Heather Kay]

Of course a passenger vehicle ought to have passengers. These have seen some final attention with some paint, and will shortly be seated appropriately within the newly glazed compartments.

 

[john lewsey]

Wow

 

[mswjr]

Nice work,May i ask you what make the figures are please,They are just what i am looking for.Thankyou Garry

 

[Heather Kay]

This crop are from S&D Models. The fashions are actually more like the 1900s than the 1885-1890 period I need but they're the best I can find at the moment.

 

[Heather Kay]

I think this is about done. The end handrails need to be fixed in, and a mild dose of weathering - no time to do it now before it gets packed for the weekend.



Proper photographs, as with all the other stuff that's just been finished, when I get back from the show.

 

[AJC]

Very nice indeed Heather. Enjoy Telford.

Adam

 

[Heather Kay]

Very nice indeed Heather. Enjoy Telford.

Adam

I will, thank you.