MDLR Director's Saloon
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I've finally made a start on this - only had the kit since last May!
The pictures show the progress so far - more-or-less all the parts have been stained or painted - only the seats, table and underframe have been glued together - the parts (and the toilet bulkhead) haven't been glued to the floor yet, as the next job is to spray paint the underside - easier when there's nothing attached to it!
Some of the layers that make up the ends are currently "going off" between two sheets of plate glass in the workshop.
The pictures show the progress so far - more-or-less all the parts have been stained or painted - only the seats, table and underframe have been glued together - the parts (and the toilet bulkhead) haven't been glued to the floor yet, as the next job is to spray paint the underside - easier when there's nothing attached to it!
Some of the layers that make up the ends are currently "going off" between two sheets of plate glass in the workshop.
Nice one Brian, thanks for these pics it will help greatly with the interior of mine! I'm just coming up to that stage, having pre-painted the body and assembled 3 sides of it on the floor today. Looks like you are doing the total opposite to me. Must get some pics up...
"What the hell is that?"
"It's a model icebreaker sir."
"It's a bit big isn't it?"
"It's a full scale model sir....."
"It's a model icebreaker sir."
"It's a bit big isn't it?"
"It's a full scale model sir....."
It's looking very nice Brian, can't wait to see the photos of the finished coach.
Mike
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Not done a lot on this recently, because of THIS..........
As you can see, I'd got a MAJOR problem, but those NICE people at Brandbright supplied me with all the relevant bits to rebuild "under the floor".
The outer overlays were glued in place a week or so ago, and I've put the transfers on (it seems YEARS since I'd done that) and given three sides two coats of varnish this morning..........
As you can see, I'd got a MAJOR problem, but those NICE people at Brandbright supplied me with all the relevant bits to rebuild "under the floor".
The outer overlays were glued in place a week or so ago, and I've put the transfers on (it seems YEARS since I'd done that) and given three sides two coats of varnish this morning..........
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I built an IP cattle wagon with a warped floor once...my friend's father simply removed the metal roof, then poured boiling water on the wagon and used simple brute strength to bend the whole body back into shape! It was then masking-taped firmly to a level plank of wood to ensure it set properly. That wagon is still running reliably today!
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Right, well, time for an update........................
I decided on a livery, with some cream to relieve the stained wood.......
I cut a groove in the "glazing" layer of the sides, so I could run wires through it for the lighting................
So when I started assembly...................
................... the lights went in!
Sorting these three out was a RIGHT nightmare!
I've just realised I haven't got any pictures of the completed vehicle - more this evening!
I decided on a livery, with some cream to relieve the stained wood.......
I cut a groove in the "glazing" layer of the sides, so I could run wires through it for the lighting................
So when I started assembly...................
................... the lights went in!
Sorting these three out was a RIGHT nightmare!
I've just realised I haven't got any pictures of the completed vehicle - more this evening!
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It's a lot easier with a multi-layered coach side where you can do that - wiring IP coaches with a single skin you have to hide the runs up to roof level as best you can - stretching the wire and fixing with hot glue is my favourite method, unless I'm lining the coach myself.
It's going to be a right dear with the tiny 4-wheelers for Flagg Fluorspar!
It's going to be a right dear with the tiny 4-wheelers for Flagg Fluorspar!
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With the mahogany droplight frames added..........
........... and all the other details.............
........ it don't look too bad.
I honestly think I haven't done justice to this kit - the varnish was over-done and by not assembling the sides and ends like wot Mr Longley tells you to the end result isn't as good as I would've liked.
It looks nice at night, though!
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