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Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 3:59 pm

Pretty little loco that! I'm having trouble finding wasp stripes for mine..... are yours painted or transferred on to the body?
I would like to find a supplier of transfers ideally. Any suggestions?

Dannypenguin · Post by **Dannypenguin** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 4:10 pm

Peter Butler:96895 wrote:Pretty little loco that! I'm having trouble finding wasp stripes for mine..... are yours painted or transferred on to the body?

They're put on by Roundhouse themselves, they look to be painted.

Not sure how I'd do it tbh...

bazzer42 · Post by **bazzer42** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 5:11 pm

Dead jealous, a lovely looking loco. Nice paint job a little bit nicer than my "new" brandbright cricket that is a curious shade of turquoise. Nothing the old rattle can't sort!

Post by **Andrew** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 5:43 pm

Very nice! Like the yellow... Useful photo alongside the Bertie too - I'm considering buying a Little John, wasn't sure how it would look size-wise... It would need to be as powerful as an RH steamer on my steeply-graded line, your thoughts on your new purchase would be very welcome. My other battery locos stop and start somewhat going downhill, so I'd hope it's nice and smooth too...

Peter, I've applied wasp stripes using the thickest (I think) band of black Trimline over a yellow painted bufferbeam - it worked pretty well...

All the best - enjoy the new loco,

Andrew.

Dannypenguin · Post by **Dannypenguin** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:15 pm

Andrew:96900 wrote:Very nice! Like the yellow... Useful photo alongside the Bertie too - I'm considering buying a Little John, wasn't sure how it would look size-wise... It would need to be as powerful as an RH steamer on my steeply-graded line, your thoughts on your new purchase would be very welcome. My other battery locos stop and start somewhat going downhill, so I'd hope it's nice and smooth too...

Size-wise its ok. Alongside my Bertie-sized rolling stock its a bit thin, but I don't really notice that. Its pretty powerful, I've had it hauling my stone cold Bertie and it did so with ease, although it did need full power to get it properly going. It's pretty smooth too. I'll write up a proper review once I've used it a bit...

Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:30 pm

Andrew:96900 wrote:
Peter, I've applied wasp stripes using the thickest (I think) band of black Trimline over a yellow painted bufferbeam - it worked pretty well...

Thank you Andrew, I hadn't thought of tape but the obvious choice is always bottom of the list!!! I'll give it a try.

I have had a transfer sheet of stripes which is now exhausted. Had it for so long I have no idea where it came from. Possibly designed for 7mm/ft?

Post by **Andrew** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 10:22 pm

Dannypenguin:96902 wrote:
Size-wise its ok. Alongside my Bertie-sized rolling stock its a bit thin, but I don't really notice that. Its pretty powerful, I've had it hauling my stone cold Bertie and it did so with ease, although it did need full power to get it properly going. It's pretty smooth too. I'll write up a proper review once I've used it a bit...

I'll look forward to your review in due course, but your initial thoughts are much appreciated, thanks. It sounds like just the thing for me in terms of both power and size - I'm after something that will look at home messing about with slate wagons etc whilst also able to handle a three coach passenger train if necessary - my Andel Moelwyn won't manage that.

All the best,

Andrew.

Post by **Andrew** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 10:31 pm

Peter Butler:96905 wrote: I hadn't thought of tape but the obvious choice is always bottom of the list!!! I'll give it a try.

Here's my old IP loco with Trimline wasp stripes:

You can see that it's tape if you look closely, but I was still pleased with the result. It's been a while since I did it but looking at the photo has reminded me how I was able to avoid any visible joins in the tape because of the position of the coupling...

Andrew.

SapperAnt · Post by **SapperAnt** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 1:06 pm

Smashin! I love the subtle weathering

Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 1:09 pm

SapperAnt:96932 wrote:Smashin! I love the subtle weathering :D

Me too! Just as though it has worked in a quarry or cement works.
Dry and dusty.

Dannypenguin · Post by **Dannypenguin** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 1:22 pm

Andrew:96918 wrote: It sounds like just the thing for me in terms of both power and size - I'm after something that will look at home messing about with slate wagons etc whilst also able to handle a three coach passenger train if necessary - my Andel Moelwyn won't manage that.

Yeah, it should manage that easily!

I saw a video of one on youtube pulling 6 large bogie coaches with ease, it did look a little out of place, but three would be fine!

Like the IP Loco, that certainly looks the business! Looking back at my loco, it in fact seems that the main buffer beam is yellow with black tape or transfer stuck on top to form the wasp stripes, it works and you don't notice it unless you look closley, like on your loco.

I ordered Roundhouse number plates to come with the loco, so the still out of service Sheba has been allocated No.1, resident steamer Bertie No.2, and the new Little John (now nicknamed the 'electric lemon'

) is No.3.

More soon!

Big Al · Post by **Big Al** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 1:59 pm

I painted mine on yellow first then black and when dry cleaned up the edges come out OK.

GTB · Post by **GTB** » Sat Feb 22, 2014 8:19 am

Peter Butler:96905 wrote: I have had a transfer sheet of stripes which is now exhausted. Had it for so long I have no idea where it came from. Possibly designed for 7mm/ft?

If you want waterslide stripes, just spray a sheet of clear decal paper the required colour and cut it into strips when the paint is dry. That way you aren't limited in colour or stripe width to what is available commercially.

It is also possible to mark out the sheet and use masking tape to produce the pattern you want in a single piece. Either in a single colour with clear between the stripes, or with a second colour over a previously painted background colour. Difficult to apply on anything but a flat, smooth surface though........

Regards,
Graeme

Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Sat Feb 22, 2014 11:20 am

Thanks for the tip Graeme, I might give it a try... Somehow I can't believe there is nothing available comercially as they seem to cater for most things and this is a commonly used effect.
I still think the sheet I had was probably made for the 7mm market so I'll ask my friends in that field whether they can offer advice too!

Dannypenguin · Post by **Dannypenguin** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 1:03 pm

As you may have seen from the "Stanley's Back!" thread, the PFLR has ordered a new locomotive, an 0-4-0 steam tram coming in October/November 2014. This completes the railway directors plan for the locomotive power during the first few years - by the end of 2014 we will have two steam (No.4 un-named, No.2 Bertie), one general diesel (No.3 Little John) and one low power diesel (No.1 Sheba).

Dannypenguin · Post by **Dannypenguin** » Thu May 08, 2014 11:17 am

Update alert, update alert!

Resident steamer no. 2 Bertie has received a few small upgrades, to improve appearance. These are:

1. Brass polished dome. I have kept the old painted dome so I am able to swap them when I want to.
2. Brass chimney cap.
3. Dummy whistle. This obviously doesn't work but I have talked to Paul at DJB about a whistle for the Bertie, and he's going to have a look for me when he's up at Roundhouse. Unfortunately, he said there wouldn't be any space for it on the cab front but he might be able to fit one between the frames - we'll see.

The upgrades on the loco:

I think it improves it a lot, waiting for the brass dome to 'tarnish' a little as its brighter than the chimney cap and whistle, but it should turn out ok. :)

bazzer42 · Post by **bazzer42** » Thu May 08, 2014 12:06 pm

Looking good! I like a bit of brass my latest Lady Anne has the safety valve cover so a bit of extra work for the Brasso.
Keep it shiny I say, tarnished be darned.

Dannypenguin · Post by **Dannypenguin** » Thu Jun 19, 2014 9:53 pm

Uuuupppppppddddddaaaaatttttteeeee :toothy8:

Two bits of news in one image:

The first, is that we now have a member of staff, rather than invisible people, ghosts or giant dogs... He's called Roger, and he's a driver.

Also, as you can see from the flat wagon, we are shortly to be initiating a signalling scheme. It will start with the basic signals - the first will be installed on the exit of the platform road at Poulton Farm, the second will be a home on the entrance to Poulton Farm and the third will either be a starter in the loop or a distant out on the approach to the farm. Exciting times!

Dannypenguin · Post by **Dannypenguin** » Wed Oct 08, 2014 5:40 pm

Something new....

....is coming!

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Wed Oct 08, 2014 6:38 pm

How are you doing your signals? I presume with the CAD drawing you will be making a LASER cut carriage? If so what materials are you constructing with?

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