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Bachmann Coaches get a repaint

Post by GAP » Mon Apr 13, 2020 10:57 pm

I repainted my Bachmann coaches, originally they were a gawdy canary yellow that just did not please my eye, so I repainted them to a colour more attune to Australian rolling stock.
These carriages are pulled by an LGB loco that I painted blue similar to a loco known as the "Blue Baby" that is at the "Ipswich Railway Workshops" in Australia.
Bit of "dirt" added to steps and verandahs plus a dusting of Matt Black on the roofs.
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Re: Bachmann Coaches get a repaint

Post by ge_rik » Tue Apr 14, 2020 12:19 pm

Very nice! I've always liked the Jackson Sharps.

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Re: Bachmann Coaches get a repaint

Post by Jimmyb » Tue Apr 14, 2020 1:16 pm

I have two Bachmann coaches to paint, first one now finished and decals sealed, second one is "WIP"

I would upload a photo, but can't see how, just a link for photos?

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Re: Bachmann Coaches get a repaint

Post by GAP » Tue Apr 14, 2020 10:37 pm

Jimmyb wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2020 1:16 pm I have two Bachmann coaches to paint, first one now finished and decals sealed, second one is "WIP"

I would upload a photo, but can't see how, just a link for photos?
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Re: Bachmann Coaches get a repaint

Post by Jimmyb » Wed Apr 15, 2020 10:10 am

GAP wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2020 10:37 pm
Jimmyb wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2020 1:16 pm I have two Bachmann coaches to paint, first one now finished and decals sealed, second one is "WIP"

I would upload a photo, but can't see how, just a link for photos?
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Re: Bachmann Coaches get a repaint

Post by IanC » Wed Apr 15, 2020 7:26 pm

That's an excellent paint job. The coach is looking great.
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Re: Bachmann Coaches get a repaint

Post by GAP » Wed Apr 15, 2020 9:32 pm

That looks really good.
Its a pity that the glazing in my coaches went cloudy for some reason, they were like that when I got them.
Might call it window tinting to keep the harsh Australian sun out, that'll explain it.
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Re: Bachmann Coaches get a repaint

Post by Jimmyb » Thu Apr 16, 2020 9:49 am

GAP wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2020 9:32 pm That looks really good.
Its a pity that the glazing in my coaches went cloudy for some reason, they were like that when I got them.
Might call it window tinting to keep the harsh Australian sun out, that'll explain it.
did you use any Cyanoacrylate, it is renown for fogging windows.

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Re: Bachmann Coaches get a repaint

Post by IanC » Fri Apr 17, 2020 12:08 am

I seem to recall it may be possible to restore glazing by dipping in clear floor polish. Not tried it myself, or seen it done though.
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Re: Bachmann Coaches get a repaint

Post by GAP » Fri Apr 17, 2020 3:52 am

Jimmyb wrote: Thu Apr 16, 2020 9:49 am
GAP wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2020 9:32 pm That looks really good.
Its a pity that the glazing in my coaches went cloudy for some reason, they were like that when I got them.
Might call it window tinting to keep the harsh Australian sun out, that'll explain it.
did you use any Cyanoacrylate, it is renown for fogging windows.
I hardly ever use Cyanoacrylate all I seem to ever do is glue my finger together with it.
The windows were cloudy when I got the coaches I do not know how or where they were stored prior to me getting them.

At the moment I will live with my "Tinted" windows.
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Re: Bachmann Coaches get a repaint

Post by LNR » Fri Apr 17, 2020 11:34 am

I would suggest that they are not the original Bachmann windows, and that the previous owner has put smoked acrylic sheet or such like in. I have sets of windows and they show a definite lack of flatness where they are moulded to sit into the window apperture. It shows on JimmyB's photo where the light is catching on the windows surface.
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Re: Bachmann Coaches get a repaint

Post by GAP » Sat Apr 18, 2020 9:24 am

LNR wrote: Fri Apr 17, 2020 11:34 am I would suggest that they are not the original Bachmann windows, and that the previous owner has put smoked acrylic sheet or such like in. I have sets of windows and they show a definite lack of flatness where they are moulded to sit into the window apperture. It shows on JimmyB's photo where the light is catching on the windows surface.
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They appear to be original as the "glass" has moulded grooves that align directly with the window frames. and the "privacy" glass is correct for the toilet.
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Re: Bachmann Coaches get a repaint

Post by LNR » Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:36 am

Ah! fair enough, my apologies.
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Re: Bachmann Coaches get a repaint

Post by GAP » Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:50 pm

LNR wrote: Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:36 am Ah! fair enough, my apologies.
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