Garden Railway Forum

Wonderful stuff Rik. Thanks for posting. I find it ironic that untamed species that are able to succeed in the environments we create and co-exist with us are termed "vermin" and are put in line for vilification and possible extermination. Yet those species that are unable to adapt to our...

It was nice here too, but sadly other things prevented me from taking advantage even though there was a local group meeting.

Ian

I rarely buy from ebay. Bargains seem to be a thing of the past.

If I can't find what I want elsewhere its my place of last resort.

Ian

That sounds like the joys of steam engines. They all have character and are individual. No two are alike in my experience.

12 inch to the foot ones are just the same.

For me, that's the charm and appeal.

Glad you enjoy her.

Ian

Yes. Please carry on as long as it doesn't detract from you enjoying your holiday.

Ian

The blue is a Very similar shade to the Roundhouse blue. I nearly got my loco in blue I was so taken with it.

Can't wait to see your loco finished, but don't rush the painting stage.

Ian

Wow. Some of those bring back memories. How about Leonard Cohen - Songs from a room and the sampler El-Pea. D. Yes, Some good music listed here already. In my case it will always bring back memories because I haven't bought (downloaded?) anything for a long time so I've got to listen to the old stu...

Mike Oldfield: Tubular Bells II
Queen: Platinum Album
ELO: All over the World
Beatles: With the Beatles
Bread: The Sound of Bread

Ian

Both those items of rolling stock are superb. Well done.

I'm guilty of running empty mineral wagons and flat wagons.

It's nice to see loads being conveyed and working vehicles. Is it a mess van next?

I too regard myself as a bodger rather than a modeller and I'm certainly not an engineer!

Ian

Hi Ian, That’s good to have two domes, may well look for another myself. By the way Ian, did I mention I love your Lady Anne. She is on mt list for my next Live steam…. Got to get one for my CEO…(Anne)… :lol: :lol: Thank you Rod, I'm sure Roundhouse would sell you a dome as a spare. She's got a few...

Thank you Rod, I'll only post on your (or anyone else's) thread if relevant. I don't want to upset the mods or anyone. Lol. Painting is a complex subject,which is possibly why a lot of people don't attempt it, or end up with disastrous results. I'm happy to pass on my limited knowledge and experienc...

With Rod's permission, here are my pictures and some background of the repainted dome for my Lady Anne. Most locos have a painted dome so I wanted to repaint mine in body colour. I also wanted a change of tank fillers which were also to be in the body colour. I contacted Roundhouse to ascertain the ...

Yes,

As a general rule, paint the lightest colours first and darkest last.

Rule 1 applies. It's your loco. She should be painted in your choice of colours.

Ian

Hello HeretikUK. I've built a couple of IP coaches and they were straight forward. As well as the IP and SS coaches you could also consider the Timpdon ones and the Brandbright ones. Choices, choices! I have the same dilemma. As I already have a rake of old IP coaches I only need one more rake. I'll...

Nice work.

The roof would look good black. It will go with blue and set off the loco nicely.

Ian

Useful to know Peter, thanks. I pass my local Range to get to Halfords!

Ian

I use plastic primer, etch primer and general primer as appropriate. All from Halfords.

Ian

Another vote from me for Halfords primer.

Ian

Tony, Paint matching is, in my experience extremely difficult. Even standard colours may not match for one or more reasons. UV can affect paint, as can chemicals. When repainting or touching up paint may not match depending on the shade and colour and type of paint being used. For example Red is a t...

I agree with Peter.

I have a kit to build and, on the advice of the manufacturer, purchased a degreaser to remove the release agent. My degreaser came from Pendle Valley Workshop.

It will be used with CIF, which gets used on most of my paint jobs.

Ian