Relining Edrig

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:53 pm

Well, I thought it was time my Edrig deserved something better than Trimline. And instead of forking out money I'm trying to save for a Linda, I decided to have a go at it myself. Andy told me Edding pens were good, as he lined his out with one, so I purchased a few and had a go... These are my results:

I think I could do with getting some clear varnish just to protect the line? I tried rubbing it with my finger to test it, and it doesnt come off so maybe not?

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:55 pm

WOOOOOOOOOOW!
Brilliant looks lightlined!
Definately varnish but first maybe get some letters on the side tanks like River Deben.
When can you do my locos!!

andysleigh · Post by **andysleigh** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:05 pm

as Zach said. wooooooooooooow
looks the dogs nads
great job

laalratty · Post by **laalratty** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 8:31 pm

Looks great, I would of thought that as it's paint it won't need varnish, though you might want to put some on anyway just to be sure

Hancockshire · Post by **Hancockshire** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 8:32 pm

Shininininy. Nice work. I'll give it a go with Meldrew

George · Post by **George** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:20 pm

wow that looks brillient - i might give it go too

SillyBilly · Post by **SillyBilly** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:33 pm

The black paint is perhaps a little too thick (damn humbrol), but that is excellent, especially given it was your first try.

John Richards · Post by **John Richards** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 11:33 pm

IMHO, I believe you have done a near perfect job there and you
should be as proud as Punch with your results, I do not believe
the Black is overpowering as you suggest!.

After seeing your handiwork I am certainly going to have a go at
my own Locomotives,

Thank you for the Insperation!.

John

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 11:55 pm

Thanks for all the kind comments guys, I'm glad to know I did well! I wasn't sure if it looked good, as some of the lines are a bit 'wonky', and a little rough in places, but after all, it's a narrow gauge locomotive! :lol:

One of Geoff Mundays jobs inspired me:
http://www.lightline16mm.com/Manufactur ... rigrd1.jpg

made-in-england · Post by **made-in-england** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 12:35 am

Looks the Mutz Nutz mate!

DLRdan · Post by **DLRdan** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 10:17 am

Thata looks great Pete but why is the driver taking a leak ?

LMS-Jools · Post by **LMS-Jools** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:12 am

Totally excellent

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:34 am

DLRdan wrote:Thata looks great Pete but why is the driver taking a leak ?

Fred's putting out the fire.

Endless, Nameless · Post by **Endless, Nameless** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 5:38 pm

Very nice, you can do mine for me!

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 5:59 pm

Ah no, what have a let myself in for now, soon I'll have a list as long as Geoff Munday's!

Endless, Nameless · Post by **Endless, Nameless** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 6:31 pm

I actually really like that style with the squared off corners, and you've done a very good job... beer for lining?

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 6:42 pm

Hmmm I didn't intend the corners to be squared off, they are meant to be inverted rounded corners?

On a different, off topic not to Matt, are you coming along to the steam up tomorra?

Hancockshire · Post by **Hancockshire** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 1:35 pm

DLRdan wrote:why is the driver taking a leak ?

Ooooh. Someone feel his muscles(a Stranraerian tradition)

Endless, Nameless · Post by **Endless, Nameless** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 3:54 pm

mhlr wrote:Hmmm I didn't intend the corners to be squared off, they are meant to be inverted rounded corners? :lol:

On a different, off topic not to Matt, are you coming along to the steam up tomorra?

Oh, same difference!

And, as you've probably noticed by now, nay. I'm still in the Shire!

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