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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!

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

Beautiful carriage George, lovely colour scheme and superbly applied..... excellent!

I agree, superb paint job and a beautiful livery.
Grant.

LNR wrote: ↑Sat Sep 10, 2022 12:24 am I agree, superb paint job and a beautiful livery.
Grant.

I agree. Presumably, you painted before assembly?

Rik

The livery of loco and coaches is gorgeous.

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.
Grant.

I agree. Presumably, you painted before assembly?

Rik

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

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.

Rik

That is a fine looking carriage and the gold lining is a really nice touch.

Gorgeous! Looking forwrd to seeing more of your work in time.

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!

Those look very tasty! Well done.

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

Rik