NWNG Railways No.1

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Re: NWNG Railways No.1

Post by JMORG » Mon Nov 13, 2017 7:43 am

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Re: NWNG Railways No.1

Post by River Lin » Mon Nov 13, 2017 11:24 am

Hi Grant.
Thats the idea. I'm thinking of making a little T-shaped spacer to drop in between the slats as i glue them in place to achieve an equal gap.
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Re: NWNG Railways No.1

Post by River Lin » Tue Nov 14, 2017 5:16 pm

Hi all.
Latest update.
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I have made up the underframe, painted and glued it in place.
Glued on the beading and varnished the cream panels including the transfers to seal and waterproof them.
Glasspapered the droplights to make them an easy sliding fit in the window frames ready for staining/varnishing.
The below photo shows a closeup of the dressmaking pin rivits. Works for me.
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Re: NWNG Railways No.1

Post by philipy » Tue Nov 14, 2017 5:26 pm

Just keeps gtting better and better!
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Re: NWNG Railways No.1

Post by Big Jim » Tue Nov 14, 2017 5:29 pm

Wonderful.
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Post by Peter Butler » Tue Nov 14, 2017 6:55 pm

Superb!
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Re: NWNG Railways No.1

Post by Big Jim » Tue Nov 14, 2017 7:35 pm

Hurry up and finish this please. We are all running out of superlatives. :D
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Re: NWNG Railways No.1

Post by ge_rik » Tue Nov 14, 2017 7:49 pm

Big Jim wrote: Tue Nov 14, 2017 7:35 pm Hurry up and finish this please. We are all running out of superlatives. :D
How about 'splendid' and 'brilliant'? Though 'excellent' sums it up for me.

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Re: NWNG Railways No.1

Post by markoteal » Tue Nov 14, 2017 9:06 pm

That coach is looking fan-dabby-dozy!
Where did I put that uncoupler?

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Re: NWNG Railways No.1

Post by River Lin » Tue Nov 14, 2017 11:41 pm

Calm down guys. This is getting embarassing. :oops:
Anyway, windows next then onto the internals. On a serious note, this is taking a lot longer than i thought it would. Being retired does not mean more time.
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Re: NWNG Railways No.1

Post by Peter Butler » Tue Nov 14, 2017 11:59 pm

River Lin wrote: Tue Nov 14, 2017 11:41 pm Being retired does not mean more time.
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Re: NWNG Railways No.1

Post by tom_tom_go » Wed Nov 15, 2017 7:50 am

Will swap with working life if you like!

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Re: NWNG Railways No.1

Post by River Lin » Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:23 am

No thanks.
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Re: NWNG Railways No.1

Post by Peter Butler » Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:38 am

tom_tom_go wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2017 7:50 am Will swap with working life if you like!
Don't wish your life away Tom, the years pass so quickly if we enjoy what we do. Build on your experience and enjoy the fruits of your labour when the time comes.
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Re: NWNG Railways No.1

Post by FWLR » Thu Nov 16, 2017 8:28 am

I agree with Peter, Tom...I have less time now, then when I was working... :thumbright: :thumbright:

Great modelling by the way...... :thumbright: :thumbright: :thumbright:

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Re: NWNG Railways No.1

Post by River Lin » Mon Nov 20, 2017 7:43 pm

Hi all.
Outer over door vents made, painted and fitted. Windows glazed including droplights, making sure excess glue is removed from droplight edges so they don't jam in their runners.
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One point i feel i need to share is the way that after all the time since painting, the gloss has dulled a little from the paintwork due to all the handling the coach has had. At the end when i give it a final varnish to protect the paint it will put the gloss back but it is a little disconcerting at present.
A couple of panels might even get another coat of paint. Even some areas that had 3 sanded coats of primer the woodgrain is still too prominant i feel. Some places that i would expect to have to touch up at the end are where you can just see the cream between gaps in the beading and around the door vents. This is probably a little over the top i know but if i can see it so will others.
Anyway now to start on the interior. Marking out the 3rd class seat frames this evening on a strip of hardwood. I originally planned to use oak or mahogany for the seat slats but i now think pine would be more appropriate.
More anon.
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Re: NWNG Railways No.1

Post by FWLR » Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:10 am

I know you think it looks dull, but I like it...from a distance would you be able to see the woodgrain... :thumbright:

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Re: NWNG Railways No.1

Post by philipy » Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:45 am

I know photos don't always show it like it is, but to me the surface paint finish in this picture is perfect, a high gloss model never looks right IMO.

Overall it looks just beautiful.
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Re: NWNG Railways No.1

Post by River Lin » Tue Nov 21, 2017 10:01 am

You are both probably right but i will be varnishing at the end to make the coach more weatherproof. :-)
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Re: NWNG Railways No.1

Post by Peter Butler » Tue Nov 21, 2017 10:47 am

This has been my main concern about using wood for coaches, the wood-grain effect. A varnish would probably help to create a smoother surface but gloss finish might exaggerate the problem further. Satin varnish might be the answer?
'Hycote' make a very good clear lacquer in a rattle can which is sold for about £6.00. I use it to seal transfers and lining on my models and it helps to give an even finish. It says 'high gloss' on the can but I wouldn't call it that!
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