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‘St George’ Rolling stock

Post by georgesheppard » Fri Sep 09, 2022 9:44 pm

It’s been a busy year for me so haven’t had as much time to work on projects as I’d like! This is my latest project - a rake of carriages to suit ‘St George’ - a Roundhouse Lady Anne.

I’m building freelance style carriages from Line Side Hut. I fear Jerry Irwin’s kits have totally spoiled any other manufacturer for me as nothing quite lives up to building one of his kits!

This carriage is almost complete - just missing buffers and roof vents. I really love the interior detail of these kits and it’s nice to have interior overlays & glazing supplied. The roof was a bit of a pain to put together and the interior seat detail seems to fowl the roof going on properly - I will be more vigilant on the second build as it was likely user error!
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Re: ‘St George’ Rolling stock

Post by georgesheppard » Fri Sep 09, 2022 9:45 pm

I should point out that St George is undergoing some upgrades hence the missing parts!

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Re: ‘St George’ Rolling stock

Post by Peter Butler » Fri Sep 09, 2022 11:07 pm

Beautiful carriage George, lovely colour scheme and superbly applied..... excellent!
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Re: ‘St George’ Rolling stock

Post by LNR » Sat Sep 10, 2022 12:24 am

I agree, superb paint job and a beautiful livery.
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Post by ge_rik » Sat Sep 10, 2022 7:11 am

LNR wrote: Sat Sep 10, 2022 12:24 am I agree, superb paint job and a beautiful livery.
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I agree. Presumably, you painted before assembly?

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Re: ‘St George’ Rolling stock

Post by invicta280 » Sat Sep 10, 2022 5:51 pm

The livery of loco and coaches is gorgeous.

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Re: ‘St George’ Rolling stock

Post by georgesheppard » Sun Sep 11, 2022 10:29 am

ge_rik wrote: Sat Sep 10, 2022 7:11 am
LNR wrote: Sat Sep 10, 2022 12:24 am I agree, superb paint job and a beautiful livery.
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I agree. Presumably, you painted before assembly?

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Yep! I painted the main body and overlays separately, lined the overlays with gold pen then assembled and lacquered. Painting was pretty painless overall.

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Post by ge_rik » Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:23 am

georgesheppard wrote: Sun Sep 11, 2022 10:29 am Yep! I painted the main body and overlays separately, lined the overlays with gold pen then assembled and lacquered. Painting was pretty painless overall.
I did wonder if there was gold on the inside faces. I couldn't tell if it was there or just a trick of the light.

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Post by Lonsdaler » Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:29 pm

That is a fine looking carriage and the gold lining is a really nice touch.
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Post by Old Man Aaron » Thu Sep 15, 2022 1:34 am

Gorgeous! Looking forwrd to seeing more of your work in time. :salute:
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Re: ‘St George’ Rolling stock

Post by georgesheppard » Wed Nov 23, 2022 4:44 pm

I have finished the 3 compartment carriage and just completed a guards version.

I had a real nightmare painting the guards carriage. I'm not sure if it's because the weather has changed but the spray paint i was using kept wrinkling/bubbling. In the end I switched suppliers and the finish is much better. I have another 3 compartment carriage to build and then have a few other kits to start. I've decided this is my livery now, so at least future kit builds won't require much deliberation over the paint job!
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Post by philipy » Wed Nov 23, 2022 6:05 pm

Those look very tasty! Well done.
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Post by ge_rik » Wed Nov 23, 2022 7:14 pm

I wish my rolling stock looked half as good in close up. Wonderful finish (despite the paint problems)

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