Time to build a railway...but where?

[Peter Butler]

Hi Rod, pictures of an almost finished roof......

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I say almost because I need more vents to fit before permanently attaching the roof to the carriage.
The same material was used on my CRV, this time with PVA (on to wood) and a spray with grey primer when dry. The roof should be white so I used a good quality acrylic paint for the finish. Between coats I smoothed the surface with 320 grit Wet & Dry (used dry) which gives a very nice effect of fine texture.

[IanC]

Peter,

Double check the roof vents are the right way round. I think they should be turned 90 degrees?

[Peter Butler]

Peter,

Double check the roof vents are the right way round. I think they should be turned 90 degrees?

Thank goodness someone knows something about railways!!!!! I just stick 'em on for effect.

[IanC]

Peter,

Double check the roof vents are the right way round. I think they should be turned 90 degrees?

Thank goodness someone knows something about railways!!!!! I just stick 'em on for effect.

Not really. I just added some to a recently completed rake of coaches so I googled a few pictures of the real thing for reference. Beautiful coaches by the way.

[FWLR]

Must say Peter, the roof is excellent….Don’t know if Anne has any material that is the same as your’s though….May have to go routing…….

[Peter Butler]

The three coaches are now completed and have had their first outing on the railway today, although cold we have had glorious sunshine.....

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Still working on the CRV and just the decals and glazing required to finish. I should be able to do that today so watch this space!

[tom_tom_go]

Rain here today sadly so can't runs Andrew Russell again, quite taken with it!

Coaches look great Peter.

[ge_rik]

Miniature masterpieces. Superb as ever, Peter.

Rik

[Just Julie]

The coaches are beautiful Peter, love the colours

[IanC]

Superb coaches Peter. Please may I ask what shade of red have you used?

[Peter Butler]

Please may I ask what shade of red have you used?

This is one brand I am not familiar with and unsure whether it is available everywhere, but it is from a local motorist's spares shop, made by MOTIP and called AUTOLACK Acryl. The colour mix is 51481, although it doesn't say what manufacture of car it is suitable for?
I am particularly pleased with the colour and finish, especially with a clear lacquer on top.

[Clockwork]

Beautiful coaches Peter and colours.

[philipy]

This is one brand I am not familiar with and unsure whether it is available everywhere, but it is from a local motorist's spares shop, made by MOTIP and called AUTOLACK Acryl. The colour mix is 51481, although it doesn't say what manufacture of car it is suitable for?
I am particularly pleased with the colour and finish, especially with a clear lacquer on top.

I was curious, because I've come across MOTIP before, but can't remember where, so I went surfing for a few minutes.

Firstly, Autolack paints are available on fleabay, but most seem to come from Germany. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lgc2-Lexus-S ... HqZXzc0jLg

So, I looked a bit deeper and MOTIP seem to be a Swiss company, with an absolutely ginormous range of colours for pretty much every car ever built, plus BS colours etc. I eventually tracked down your 51481 on their list and it appears to be for a Lexus ( don't know which model!) produced from 1993-1995 and the colour is called Wine Red P.2c
The MOTIP colour catalogue pdf is at http://www.farbladen.ch/media/files_pub ... atalog.pdf
The company website is at http://www.farbladen.ch/en/aerosol-spra ... spray.html

As Beattie used to say in the old advert, "All of the colours in all of the sizes"!

BTW Peter, I do like those coaches, they will look spectacular with the CRV on the end.

[FWLR]

Peter, I would like them on my line.

The paint is absolutely brilliant, it reminds me of a colour I have seen somewhere, it’s hurting my head trying to remember where……

Love the Loco too Peter, is it yours.??

To many bright red coloured coaches on lines I feel.

Can I pretty please have those coaches,

They are the best I have seen.

[FWLR]

This is one brand I am not familiar with and unsure whether it is available everywhere, but it is from a local motorist's spares shop, made by MOTIP and called AUTOLACK Acryl. The colour mix is 51481, although it doesn't say what manufacture of car it is suitable for?
I am particularly pleased with the colour and finish, especially with a clear lacquer on top.

I was curious, because I've come across MOTIP before, but can't remember where, so I went surfing for a few minutes.

Firstly, Autolack paints are available on fleabay, but most seem to come from Germany. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lgc2-Lexus-S ... HqZXzc0jLg

So, I looked a bit deeper and MOTIP seem to be a Swiss company, with an absolutely ginormous range of colours for pretty much every car ever built, plus BS colours etc. I eventually tracked down your 51481 on their list and it appears to be for a Lexus ( don't know which model!) produced from 1993-1995 and the colour is called Wine Red P.2c
The MOTIP colour catalogue pdf is at http://www.farbladen.ch/media/files_pub ... atalog.pdf
The company website is at http://www.farbladen.ch/en/aerosol-spra ... spray.html

As Beattie used to say in the old advert, "All of the colours in all of the sizes"!

BTW Peter, I do like those coaches, they will look spectacular with the CRV on the end.

Thank you Phillip for your time in researching the manufacture. Not many would have the patience too.

They do all the colours you would need and more…

[SimonWood]

The colour scheme is terrific - it looks even better when you see the coaches in a rake. Wonderful

[Peter Butler]

Thank you all for your comments, I am pleased you like my work. I must say how delighted I am with the way they look, especially the quality of the 'Lineside Hut' kits. I am currently adding to the 'fleet' with a scratch-built 'zoo' car..... Ffestiniog No 1, which will also run in my 'heritage train'.
A special thank you to Philip for your research onto the paint colour, which is most appropriate being called 'Wine Red'.
NB.... I have no connection with Lineside Hut but have said before how impressed with their products I am. A friend has just bought two complete kits from them following my recommendation but is unable to build them himself, so guess where there are now?

[IanC]

Please may I ask what shade of red have you used?

This is one brand I am not familiar with and unsure whether it is available everywhere, but it is from a local motorist's spares shop, made by MOTIP and called AUTOLACK Acryl. The colour mix is 51481, although it doesn't say what manufacture of car it is suitable for?
I am particularly pleased with the colour and finish, especially with a clear lacquer on top.

Thank you Peter. I will investigate the range. I am planning a new rake of coaches and I am struggling to chose a new livery at the moment. I am leaning towards a red at the moment, but as Rod says no a bright one. Furness Indian red appeals with gold lining.

[Peter Butler]

Peter, I would like them on my line.
Love the Loco too Peter, is it yours.??

Hi Rod, sorry abut the late reply, busy doing other things!
The loco, 'Lucy' named after one of our previous Springers, is a scratch-built plasticard body on a RC battery controlled GRS chassis. It is a good worker and runs very smoothly.... looks quite nice with the coaches too.

[FWLR]

Peter, I would like them on my line.
Love the Loco too Peter, is it yours.??

Hi Rod, sorry abut the late reply, busy doing other things!
The loco, 'Lucy' named after one of our previous Springers, is a scratch-built plasticard body on a RC battery controlled GRS chassis. It is a good worker and runs very smoothly.... looks quite nice with the coaches too.

Hi Peter, no worries on the reply time mate.

I do love your loco and THOSE coaches….