Stuart's occasional loco thread - Boot Lane Works 'Lilibet'

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Re: Stuart's occasional loco thread - Boot Lane Works 'Lilibet'

Post by Durley » Tue Apr 08, 2025 6:26 pm

Looks good, very neat and consistent curves. :thumbright:

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Re: Stuart's occasional loco thread - Boot Lane Works 'Lilibet'

Post by Andrew » Sat May 03, 2025 3:24 pm

That's lovely - love the cab!

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Re: Stuart's occasional loco thread - Boot Lane Works 'Lilibet'

Post by StuartJ » Mon May 19, 2025 10:04 am

Thanks all

The mojo has been lacking recently but I have completed the cab and put the finishing touches on the Manning Wardle, now named 'Gellihaf'. My painting seems to be getting worse not better so I will have to get to grips with spray cans for the next loco!

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Boot Lane Works Lilibet by Stuart, on Flickr

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Boot Lane Works Lilibet by Stuart, on Flickr

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Re: Stuart's occasional loco thread - Boot Lane Works 'Lilibet'

Post by Peter Butler » Mon May 19, 2025 10:35 am

I can't see anything wrong with your painting Stuart, looks just right to me.
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Re: Stuart's occasional loco thread - Boot Lane Works 'Lilibet'

Post by ge_rik » Mon May 19, 2025 11:44 am

Peter Butler wrote: Mon May 19, 2025 10:35 am I can't see anything wrong with your painting Stuart, looks just right to me.
Me too. I love that Matt finish.

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Re: Stuart's occasional loco thread - Boot Lane Works 'Lilibet'

Post by philipy » Mon May 19, 2025 11:44 am

Peter Butler wrote: Mon May 19, 2025 10:35 am I can't see anything wrong with your painting Stuart, looks just right to me.
I agree with Peter, the paint job looks fine.
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Re: Stuart's occasional loco thread - Boot Lane Works 'Lilibet'

Post by StuartJ » Wed May 21, 2025 10:47 am

Thanks guys. The photos are actually hiding the worst of the brush marks! I live in a small flat so have always assumes that spray painting was not possible; however I successfully used spray primer on the brass cab out on the exterior landing, so I will investigate further for the next loco.

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Re: Stuart's occasional loco thread - Boot Lane Works 'Lilibet'

Post by Old Man Aaron » Wed May 21, 2025 11:30 pm

It's surprising what you can do in unorthodox spaces.

Loco looks great, the flat, grimy finish is just right.
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