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Re: N&BLR Ongoing Projects thread
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:10 am
by ge_rik
Looks great. Presumably, a timber frame and cladding mirrors how the originals were constructed.
Rik
Re: N&BLR Ongoing Projects thread
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:25 am
by Seb_N&BLR
Thanks Rik - yes indeed, they were surprisingly flimsy construction but it mirrored general coach-building of the time. Also explains why several were completely destroyed in fires.
Re: N&BLR Ongoing Projects thread
Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:29 pm
by Seb_N&BLR
Re: N&BLR Ongoing Projects thread
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2024 8:50 am
by Andrew
That's very impressive, I like it a lot!
Re: N&BLR Ongoing Projects thread
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:49 pm
by invicta280
Like it!
Re: N&BLR Ongoing Projects thread
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:29 pm
by Old Man Aaron
My ignorance of the prototype doesn't stop me seeing the craftsmanship you're putting into this.
Re: N&BLR Ongoing Projects thread
Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:53 pm
by Seb_N&BLR
Old Man Aaron wrote: ↑Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:29 pm
My ignorance of the prototype doesn't stop me seeing the craftsmanship you're putting into this.
That’s very kind, thank you
I’ve successfully attached the first piece of bodyside. Whilst superglue has proven plenty strong enough to secure the tumblehome to the sole bar without needing to score the rather thin ply sheet, the angle around the side corner of the cab proved too tight so I decided to cut it into two. As always, learning as I go along. The glazing will be interesting, as I’m minded to cut individual panes for each light to achieve a flush finish rather than the easier cop-out of glueing it to the inside which would look rather coarse. A steady patient hand and quite a few hours will be required I think!
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Re: N&BLR Ongoing Projects thread
Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:54 pm
by drewzero1
Wow, that sounds fiddly to get all of the individual window panes in place... but I have noticed that coarseness in my own models, and I have no doubt it will be worth it!