Question on the Isle of Man goods wagon.

[ruby]

Hello! Completed the construction of the Isle Of Man Goods Wagon kit. Who can show photos of the prototype or a similar wagon? Of what was done in the prototype roof. What color it is. I apologize for my bad English.

[Chris Cairns]

Kirill,

Some information on the G vans here - http://www.iomsrsa.com/g-vans

Click each van in the list to get its history and a photo where available.

Chris Cairns.

[IrishPeter]

G19 was a relatively late build using an old E class brake van chassis. As a result it is a little longer than the old vans being roughly 4.9 metres long instead of 4.1 metres long. The largest IMR goods vehicles were build on A-class carriage underframes and were 5.34m.

The roofs were covered in canvas and made waterproof with paint. As this was lead based it quickly weathered to a very dark grey.

In 15mm scale I usually brush watered down white glue on the roof, lay a sheet of tissue paper cut to size one top of thje glue and brush it down. After that I sandpaper it flat, and repeat the process to add another layer of tissue paper. I then sand the whole thing smooth and paint a very dark grey. I have also had good results using pieces 20lb cloth flour sacks which are made of a very tightly woven cotton.

Peter in AZ

[MDLR]

In 15mm scale I usually brush watered down white glue on the roof, lay a sheet of tissue paper cut to size one top of thje glue and brush it down.  After that I sandpaper it flat, and repeat the process to add another layer of tissue paper.  I then sand the whole thing smooth and paint a very dark grey.  I have also had good results using pieces 20lb cloth flour sacks which are made of a very tightly woven cotton.

Old handkerchiefs work as well.............. I was once lucky enough to be given some linen that had had plans drawn on it - I washed it (to "lose" the plans) and it was ideal!

[ruby]

Thank you! I will take a close look. Parcel will arrive soon with the Isle Of Man Covered K Wagon Kit.