BrushType4
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Rob Pulham
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As a bit of a change from wagons and the Kirk brakes that I have been working on recently I picked up and made some progress on the NBR bogie CCT last weekend. This is now well on it's way to being ready for the paint shop.
I made a jig from a stip of styrene to mark/drill the bolt heads on the sole bars but as is usually the case when taking these photos I discovered that I had missed 8 on one side so they need to be added.
I made a jig from a stip of styrene to mark/drill the bolt heads on the sole bars but as is usually the case when taking these photos I discovered that I had missed 8 on one side so they need to be added.
Rob Pulham
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As with the Kirk parcels van the ex NBR CCT has made a bit of progress in the paintshop. Again still some way to go both with the painting and detailing but like BR it's getting there.
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Further progress on the detailing of the NBR CCT ensued this weekend.
Not the best couple of photo's in the world but they show what's been done.
Steps fitted
Brake handwheels and mounting blocks
Brake cylinder crank
Vacuum/steam heat pipe (I am not 100% sure which it is) and yes it is so wavy in the photo that I used in Historic Carriage Drawings Vol3 NPCS.
Lastly one of the steps before fitting.
Next up is a rummage in my spares box to see what I have in the way of grab and Tee handles.
Not the best couple of photo's in the world but they show what's been done.
Steps fitted
Brake handwheels and mounting blocks
Brake cylinder crank
Vacuum/steam heat pipe (I am not 100% sure which it is) and yes it is so wavy in the photo that I used in Historic Carriage Drawings Vol3 NPCS.
Lastly one of the steps before fitting.
Next up is a rummage in my spares box to see what I have in the way of grab and Tee handles.
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Hi JB,
I am using Inkscape which although basic is great for this sort of stuff and I should imagine it would be okay for etches although I haven't taken the plunge and had anything etched yet.
I am using Inkscape which although basic is great for this sort of stuff and I should imagine it would be okay for etches although I haven't taken the plunge and had anything etched yet.
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
In between detailing the NBR CCT I was also detailing the NER CCT and the NER G2 (I do hope that you are keeping up....)
This is the first use of my silhouette cut clasp brakes. I plan to use Parkside brake yokes etc. but I may look at cutting my own at some point.
This is the first use of my silhouette cut clasp brakes. I plan to use Parkside brake yokes etc. but I may look at cutting my own at some point.
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Another weekend and a couple of hours, on a couple of evenings, has seen the NBR CCT almost finished. In terms of detailing that is - I need one more steam heat pipe for one end. All that's left is more paint and transfers. Then glazing and fit the roof which is just placed on for the photos
Yorkshire Dave
Western Thunderer
Crumbs! you have a right old CCT production line here..
Regarding the NBR CCTs - are the plank joins a raised moulding or is it the camera deceiving the eyes?
Regarding the NBR CCTs - are the plank joins a raised moulding or is it the camera deceiving the eyes?
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Hi Dave,
A bit of both,
On the ends there is some half round beading around the outer panel joins apparently in NBR/LNER days the sides had beading around the plank panels too but this was removed in later life. - The one which I build for me will have the beading on the joins.
On the sides where the Silhouette blade cuts it creates a small shoulder which is only really visible in the close up photos and gives the impression of a raised moulding that you picked up on.
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Well the end is in sight and this one is almost ready for the small adds.
The only thing that's left (unless I discover something else) is to glue to roof on.
And finally a close up of the transfers that I had commissioned from Precision Labels (I took the opportunity to get a second set LNER set at the same time for the one that I plan to build for me.
The only thing that's left (unless I discover something else) is to glue to roof on.
And finally a close up of the transfers that I had commissioned from Precision Labels (I took the opportunity to get a second set LNER set at the same time for the one that I plan to build for me.
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
As mentioned on the Guildex thread, I was really thrilled that I was awarded Runner up and Commended for some of my entries into the Rolling Stock category of the modelling competition on Saturday. It was especially satisfying that my efforts were placed from such high quality entries in the Guilds 60th Anniversary year.
It's also a first for me, not being interested in sport or other competitive pursuits, the only thing that I have ever won before this, was a tin of biscuits in a raffle
The commended award was for my Condemned ex NBR Jubilee van.
Besides the Condemned Van, I also submitted an LNER (ex NBR) goods train broken up into five seperate entries (comprising: models built from Connoisseur kit's, models built from Parkside Dundas kits, models built from Dragon Models kit's and scratch built models).
The runner up award was for the scratch built section of the train. Most of which are pictured below (there is one of the beaded jubilee vans missing because I couldn't fit it onto my diorama).
Apparently, it was this particular model from the selection that carried the day, and although I have put it in the Silhouette thread because the others were silhouette cut, this one was built before I received the cutter.
It's also a first for me, not being interested in sport or other competitive pursuits, the only thing that I have ever won before this, was a tin of biscuits in a raffle
The commended award was for my Condemned ex NBR Jubilee van.
Besides the Condemned Van, I also submitted an LNER (ex NBR) goods train broken up into five seperate entries (comprising: models built from Connoisseur kit's, models built from Parkside Dundas kits, models built from Dragon Models kit's and scratch built models).
The runner up award was for the scratch built section of the train. Most of which are pictured below (there is one of the beaded jubilee vans missing because I couldn't fit it onto my diorama).
Apparently, it was this particular model from the selection that carried the day, and although I have put it in the Silhouette thread because the others were silhouette cut, this one was built before I received the cutter.
Mike Sheardown
Western Thunderer
Congratulations Rob
Very well deserved !!
Very well deserved !!
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Thanks Mike
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Another item that I finished in time for Telford and entered into the modelling competition is the GNSR vacuum cleaner wagon.
You will note from the first photo that I added an extra broom since the lower shots were taken - the brooms are scratch built using plastic rod and the ubiquitous lens tissue for the bristles.
You will note from the first photo that I added an extra broom since the lower shots were taken - the brooms are scratch built using plastic rod and the ubiquitous lens tissue for the bristles.
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
The gent that bought my Kirk parcels van (Don Gillam) has asked me to build another Kirk kit for him. This one a 52'6" BG. Don asked if I could convert the kit from a D111 to either a D154 or D282. With that in mind I spoke to Laurie at JLRT about getting some castings for queen posts etc for it. Being busy at the show Laurie advised emailing him later to get a parts list and then once I advise what parts and how many he will give me a price. now I fully intend to do this but since it's to go under a plastic model I also thought that I might have a go with my silhouette cutter to see what could be done.
I am quite pleased with the result for a first attempt and feel that I might do better with subsequent cuts.
I am quite pleased with the result for a first attempt and feel that I might do better with subsequent cuts.
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
This weekend was a busy one so I didn't get much in the way of modelling done. I did manage to make a little progress on the NER vans getting some door furniture and a roof on the G1
It looks a little flat in the middle which I think is a trick of the light because it doesn't look flat in the flesh.
I had previously put "canvas on the roof of the G2 but took it off because I hadn't got the supports for the opening canvas roof in the right place. I moved them inwards and then re "canvassed" the roof ends using the usual lense tissue and I also made up the opening section with two layers of tissue and some 0.75mm square section rod carefully cut to length and spaced out. This when coated with pva and stretched onto the roof has given a very good result when compared to the photos of examples with canvas roof hatches in Tatlow.
Those with longer memories than me will note that one of the V hangers is missing. I have removed it to make this one of the vacuum fitted examples for variety since I have a brass kit for a vertical planked version which is unfitted in the stash to build.
It looks a little flat in the middle which I think is a trick of the light because it doesn't look flat in the flesh.
I had previously put "canvas on the roof of the G2 but took it off because I hadn't got the supports for the opening canvas roof in the right place. I moved them inwards and then re "canvassed" the roof ends using the usual lense tissue and I also made up the opening section with two layers of tissue and some 0.75mm square section rod carefully cut to length and spaced out. This when coated with pva and stretched onto the roof has given a very good result when compared to the photos of examples with canvas roof hatches in Tatlow.
Those with longer memories than me will note that one of the V hangers is missing. I have removed it to make this one of the vacuum fitted examples for variety since I have a brass kit for a vertical planked version which is unfitted in the stash to build.
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
In between while the brain can't cope with anything too involved I wanted to do some more experiments with Crackle medium because I want to weather my Slaters Tar tub. Like when I did the doors I would rather put my efforts into something useful as opposed to just testing things on a an offcut of styrene. As I was looking for something else a couple of weeks ago I came across a Skinley Drawing for a rectangular tank wagon.
I scanned it, imported it into Inkscape and very quickly cut out some 10 thou overlays for the top, sides and ends. A search in my spares box dug out a spare filler cap. The drawing has a deep filler neck so I glued it to a spare Parkside Vacuum cylinder which was the right size.
I then glued the overlays to some pieces of 60 thou and assembled it all to make up a tank body - I am still not sure as to whether to leave it as a grounded tank or to knock up and underframe and add it to the stock list. I suppose that will depend on how happy I am with the weathering job.
This is straight from the cutter, I haven't drilled out the rivets and added stubs of styrene rod.
The next step is to put a coat of primer on and see how it looks then.
I scanned it, imported it into Inkscape and very quickly cut out some 10 thou overlays for the top, sides and ends. A search in my spares box dug out a spare filler cap. The drawing has a deep filler neck so I glued it to a spare Parkside Vacuum cylinder which was the right size.
I then glued the overlays to some pieces of 60 thou and assembled it all to make up a tank body - I am still not sure as to whether to leave it as a grounded tank or to knock up and underframe and add it to the stock list. I suppose that will depend on how happy I am with the weathering job.
This is straight from the cutter, I haven't drilled out the rivets and added stubs of styrene rod.
The next step is to put a coat of primer on and see how it looks then.
BrushType4
Western Thunderer
Rob, are we looking at the bottom side from the cutter?