6 compartment TR coaches

Sir haydn · Post by **Sir haydn** » Tue May 25, 2010 4:31 pm

Yestaday the postman bought me 2 TR coaches from AnDel models

Very very nice models and so far a joy to put together. the detail on the castings is lovely and crisp, and once completed the weight of them should make the running quality amazing.
Once completed one of these coaches will be sold.

Sir haydn · Post by **Sir haydn** » Tue May 25, 2010 4:50 pm

The coaches are just sat on the bogies and the windows need cleaning of their flash. I have glued the bodies using epoxy resin with a few blobs of super glue to hold them while the resin dried.

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Tue May 25, 2010 5:51 pm

They look superb!
Now where do I recognize that colour from...?!

MDLR · Post by **MDLR** » Tue May 25, 2010 6:43 pm

Sir haydn wrote:I have glued the bodies using epoxy resin with a few blobs of super glue to hold them while the resin dried.

That's VERY sensible - I've had it up to HERE with superglued kits falling apart when dropped!

90733 · Post by **90733** » Tue May 25, 2010 6:46 pm

MDLR wrote:
Sir haydn wrote:I have glued the bodies using epoxy resin with a few blobs of super glue to hold them while the resin dried.
That's VERY sensible - I've had it up to HERE with superglued kits falling apart when dropped!

They were dropped

Nah, I know what you mean.

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Tue May 25, 2010 6:48 pm

Oh Dear! I can feel another "investment" coming on

taliesin001 · Post by **taliesin001** » Tue May 25, 2010 7:49 pm

Very nice coaches.

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Tue May 25, 2010 9:28 pm

"Tip of the Week!!!"

To remove the white bloomings on the carriage bodies from the Super Glue get some WD40 and a cotton bud. It comes off really easily then!

90733 · Post by **90733** » Tue May 25, 2010 9:38 pm

Mr. Bond of the DVLR wrote:"Tip of the Week!!!"

To remove the white bloomings on the carriage bodies from the Super Glue get some WD40 and a cotton bud. It comes off really easily then!

Thanks for that tip, will try it next time.
Very nice coaches too

Sir haydn · Post by **Sir haydn** » Tue May 25, 2010 10:03 pm

Good tip mr bond, but im painting them anyway! I want a glossy finnish!

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Thu May 27, 2010 11:55 pm

Matt, what detailing bits come with them? ie doorhandles etc or are they the usual "bent wire" that comes with Andel kits?

(or in other words, what extra detailing parts do you need to complete them?)

Also did you thoroughly degrease them before assembly or are you going to do that before painting?
I always have a devil of a job getting paint to stick to the resin castings

Sir haydn · Post by **Sir haydn** » Fri May 28, 2010 11:34 am

bent wire im afraid. i'm going to use brandbright door funiture and turn the train alarm boxes up on the lathe.
I soak all parts in soapy water before assembley and then i rub them down with finnishing paper before painting!

Sir haydn · Post by **Sir haydn** » Fri May 28, 2010 1:51 pm

Iv now painted one coach up into glossy tan/mid brown and built up the seating for both coaches.
Im now waiting on more paint from humbrol

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Fri May 28, 2010 3:37 pm

Piccies Please Sir Haydn

I like following these builds step by step. (Helps with motivating the old inspiration gland!)

Sir haydn · Post by **Sir haydn** » Fri May 28, 2010 4:31 pm

Well the coach needs one more coat of paint after the paint arrives, then i can flood the panels with red paint before glazing

taliesin001 · Post by **taliesin001** » Fri May 28, 2010 4:38 pm

a great start, the red pannelling will bring it to life i think.

Sir haydn · Post by **Sir haydn** » Sat May 29, 2010 1:24 pm

I cnt see why they couldnt use 45mm bogies. I should think they would look equally good

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Sat May 29, 2010 5:18 pm

Its ok but it must be washed. I didn't wash my guards van kit and the paint has started to peel off in certain places. It does look nicely weathered and old now though!

Sir haydn · Post by **Sir haydn** » Sat May 29, 2010 5:19 pm

once cleaned and prep'd right its a doddle

Sir haydn · Post by **Sir haydn** » Sat May 29, 2010 5:26 pm

would a RH linda be ok?

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