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    Quote Originally Posted by seriph1 View Post
    Never thought to ask: will she roll?
    Sorry - I missed this post Steve - no - she won't roll

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    Thanks for your comments Derek.

    Yes - I think we all get a bit sad when we spend a lot of time on something and it is nearing closure. I reckon the painting will take me a fair while yet though. Then I have to make up the tracks and sleepers as well as the ballast. Still a fair bit of work to go.

    I am looking forward to my next build as well though

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    Keith it really looks top notch in undercoat grey. Love you 3/4 head on picture.

    The only thing that is not quite right, and not sure if you can do anything, is to have a keeper for the vacuum hoses other wise it is not going anywhere.

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    Thanks Kevin,

    I will have a look at what I can find to remedy the situation.

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    So breathtaking. The sense of satisfaction to have achieved this respectful and beautiful reproduction must be substantial. Well done mate. Such a truly stunning machine.

    I believe I speak for others when I say what a privilege it is to have had the journey shared thus far and in such detail!

    I look forward to seeing her beauty fully revealed when she's adorned in full livery!
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    Steve,

    Thanks so much for your comments - they are really appreciated. Love this locomotive - no wonder it's your favourite

    Thanks again

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    Keith

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    Yes Keith, This train project is surely heading for tracks.
    I thought that it would have rolled, or at least a little.
    I hope the photos that folk have sent help to bring it alive in a most beautiful way.
    Cheers, Peter.

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    Thanks Peter,

    The support of the members of the Forum providing photos and links has been magnificent. I thought I had exhausted my photos and information and then someone comes back with photos I haven't found - it's great. The time people put in looking for information for me is mind boggling and TRULY appreciated - THANKS

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    Following Handyjack's post - I have made up some rings for the hoses and brackets to attach to the buffer plates.

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    I dint often say much but am silently enjoying the build

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    Some really nice detail shots in this little gem

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    This video shows the colour as I remember her in 2008. I understand that you're going with Brunswick green but this might help you see what the actual loco looks like in full light.

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    Steve,

    Thanks for the links to the videos - most appreciated.

    Well I have started the paint work.

    I am experimenting on other prepared timbers before I work on the real loco. This will increase the paint time significantly - but really time does not matter.

    I have also been playing around with pinstriping. Never done it before - but pretty happy with my the trial outcomes - if interested - I will post some photos of the trials ???


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    Pinstriping is certainly a high level skill. I have someone I know if you need guidance.
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    Hi All,

    Well this is the first little bit of my paint job on the Stirling. Still need some extra coats on the red on the buffer plate. Then I will give it a white pinstripe around the edge.

    The coupling hook and buffers I sprayed painted with an automotive paint - coloured "Pewter". Not cheap -but I reckon with the amount of time put in already - cost doesn't come into it. I am wondering whether to "weather" it by adding rust. It is quite easy to do by mixing up a red oxide "wash" and putting on "heaps" of coats to give the rusted look - or do I go with the pristine metal look.

    Also below is some playing around I did on some pinstriping. This piece is similar to the guarding on the front bogies.

    Cathie made a nice comment - she said "it's bringing it to life" - she is a good wife.

    I am really happy with the limited paining I have done - but gee it's time consuming.

    I have made up a brush stand - each brush has it's own position and is only used for one paint colour. (Been caught before where I have "cleaned" a brush and then the colour from a previous painting "miraculously" leaches to the next colour - invariably black into a lighter shade)

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