Festiniog Flying Bench

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:51 pm

Yes still working on this one and what to use for the aprons I have some sheet lead which folds and creases perfectly to simulate the real thing and does present the prototype colour but this is too heavy so have decided to have a go with paper mache with a tissue finish. I could try leather but I think this would be too stiff and not show folds and creases.

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 6:21 pm

Some work to do but its taking shape!

SillyBilly · Post by **SillyBilly** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 6:29 pm

That canvas looks fantastic.

SLRmidge · Post by **SLRmidge** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 6:43 pm

Very nice.

taliesin001 · Post by **taliesin001** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 7:25 pm

WOW!

That looks great. Not something that many people do and it is actually more 'correct' in terms of a vintage train. I have been putting one of these off because I didn't really know how the canvas went. Might just give it a try now!

Looks superb

Merddin Emrys · Post by **Merddin Emrys** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 8:54 pm

looks great, there's a picture of the full size one on the front cover of the last FR society mag!

taliesin001 · Post by **taliesin001** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 9:05 pm

Am I right in thinking that the ffestiniog have just put the material cover back on the full size flying bench?

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 9:06 pm

Coooor! That looks brill! What did you make the canvas from?

Merddin Emrys · Post by **Merddin Emrys** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 11:07 pm

yes they have made and fitted new leather covers, and it looks brilliant!

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 1:50 pm

Im now constructing the aprons so all will be revealed soon!

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:33 am

Some tidying up to do now with some buckles to add to aprons buffers and vac pipes then completed Oh and the crests of course!

and a bit more lining!!

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:40 am

The flash on my camera has highlighted the livery different to the real one but the colour is the same under normal light. I used the recommended paint from phoenix

taliesin001 · Post by **taliesin001** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 3:40 pm

Looking very nice.

LMS-Jools · Post by **LMS-Jools** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:36 pm

Yup and a bit different too.

Merddin Emrys · Post by **Merddin Emrys** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 8:31 pm

I love it

is it very heavy with all that lead?

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:56 pm

I didnt use lead in the end I formed the aprons from wire mesh and paper mache! Lead was too heavy lol!

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:10 pm

That's another excellent model you've done there!

Brilliant as ever.

Just took another look at the prototype photo - are you going to hang a hurricane lamp in the centre???

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:13 pm

Thanks for your comments I need to find a lamp, searching on e bay under dolls house miniatures for one though may try to make one.

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:25 pm

I think Chuffed 2 Bits are producing a working one!

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:32 pm

Thanks Ill check them out!

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