Okay, progress! Another photodump incoming:
So last we spoke I had applied green body paint to the carriages, which I applied more skilfully (I believe) than the grey primer. Only painted the sides, rather than the whole body.
After that, I painted the roof and carriage ends with a Humbrol Matt black enamel, giving it two coats. Not a great picture but you get the idea:
Final stage is for me the most complex, and something I haven't done before. My better half is an architect, so having snaffled some modelling card, a scalpel, cutting matt and steel rule from her office I got to work making up the cab ends.
Having traced around the carriage ends, and having measured out the best I could for the openings, I prepared to cut.
Trying them on, it's looking good! Although I think one end is looking better than the other, sadly.
Adding the Humbrol Yellow enamel to the ends, which have been UHU'd on. Looking good! I did one coat last night, and another this morning.
Not a lot left to do now. Waiting for the cab ends to dry - this yellow paint seems to stay tacky much longer than the others. Once that is done I've fashioned some hoses and may even simulate a light, although I'd like to see a photograph of a thumper in original rather than preserved condition to see what the original light config was. A few questions remain, therefore.
Transfers. Do I bother? Can you get them cheaply? I'm really not interested in splashing any more cash at this than I already have. I'm thinking the early British Railways Roundel is the one.
Once I've done that, if I do, should I varnish the thing to prevent scuffs etc? If so which varnish spray should I get - matt or gloss? I've used a combo of matt and gloss paints on the body so far.
Advice, as always, appreciated.
So last we spoke I had applied green body paint to the carriages, which I applied more skilfully (I believe) than the grey primer. Only painted the sides, rather than the whole body.
After that, I painted the roof and carriage ends with a Humbrol Matt black enamel, giving it two coats. Not a great picture but you get the idea:
Final stage is for me the most complex, and something I haven't done before. My better half is an architect, so having snaffled some modelling card, a scalpel, cutting matt and steel rule from her office I got to work making up the cab ends.
Having traced around the carriage ends, and having measured out the best I could for the openings, I prepared to cut.
Trying them on, it's looking good! Although I think one end is looking better than the other, sadly.
Adding the Humbrol Yellow enamel to the ends, which have been UHU'd on. Looking good! I did one coat last night, and another this morning.
Not a lot left to do now. Waiting for the cab ends to dry - this yellow paint seems to stay tacky much longer than the others. Once that is done I've fashioned some hoses and may even simulate a light, although I'd like to see a photograph of a thumper in original rather than preserved condition to see what the original light config was. A few questions remain, therefore.
Transfers. Do I bother? Can you get them cheaply? I'm really not interested in splashing any more cash at this than I already have. I'm thinking the early British Railways Roundel is the one.
Once I've done that, if I do, should I varnish the thing to prevent scuffs etc? If so which varnish spray should I get - matt or gloss? I've used a combo of matt and gloss paints on the body so far.
Advice, as always, appreciated.