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31st March 2016, 07:53 PM #931GOLD MEMBER
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Hi Kevin,
You are correct about my white Ford - I would have been devastated.
I could paint away from the clothes line I suppose
Not exactly sure of the overall length of loco / carriage combo - that is why I was leaving the base of the carriage until after it is built. I do know my overall length Cathie will allow me to take up with the combination - 3.9 metres.
Thanks for your comments
Regards
Keith
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1st April 2016, 04:01 PM #932GOLD MEMBER
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Hi All,
Everything was going extremely well until an hour ago.
I have secured the ballast using 2 sprayings of 50% PVA Glue 50% Water. It has been hot today - it has dried off and the ballast is in place (Ballast is the stones they use in bonsai pots)
Painted and then weathered the rails using red oxide - 5 coats - came up a dream.
I masked the rails (securely I thought) and sprayed the top with "pewter". The spray has seeped onto the rusted rail in a number of spots. Will probably sand back the sides of rails - repaint and the redo the rusting. Pretty annoying 6 hours work and then hope I don't wreck the rails and top.
Put together (not in exact spot yet of course, but generally I think the tracks look OK
Regards
Keith
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1st April 2016, 04:08 PM #933
Hope round two goes well
Dave TTC
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1st April 2016, 11:02 PM #934
I know that feeling Keith it is so annoying, i also spent some time on a turned vase yesterday and ended up with this
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2nd April 2016, 07:53 AM #935
Dalboy - sorry it must be devastating.
Keith for a moment there I thought you had a section of light rail in your back yard. Looks like you still need to put in the dog spikes though.
Years ago a friend of mine started his steam roller up. Had a spray of prime, black water droplets out the chimney. On the washing line were white nappies. I do not think wife was impressed.
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2nd April 2016, 08:36 AM #936GOLD MEMBER
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2nd April 2016, 08:39 AM #937GOLD MEMBER
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3rd April 2016, 07:56 AM #939
Just be careful there. We might want to come over for a manicure as well as admire your models (and Cathie's quilts).
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5th April 2016, 02:56 PM #941GOLD MEMBER
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The loco section is finished
Hi All,
Well it's finally come to fruition - the locomotive section of the build is now complete. I added the wheel sanding pipes and fitted the locomotive to the tracks.
One worrying feature is that it is too heavy for Cathie to lift one end. Had to make up a special jig to raise the loco so I could get the rails aligned and the setup and secured. This is a problem as I cannot load it into a van with Cathie as my other lifting person. Something I will need to get my head around.
It has taken 11 months - approximately 1100 hours actual working time and untold hours thinking about the build. 8 trips up to the Railway Museum and their support is incredible. It's all been fantastic fun.
Thanks everyone on the Forum for their support - and Cathie.
Thanks Kevin for your knowledge on all things locomotive.
Thanks Trev for your inspirational phone conversations and methods and techniques you have shown and demonstrated to me great stuff mate.
Well it's onto the design work for the carriage now.
Am going to build my own carriage - a combination of a First Class AA and a First Class / Second Class AB. This carriage will be First class only with 4 carriage compartments that seat 6 to a compartment. Entry to the carriage will have first class seating before getting into the compartments (at each end). It will be First class luxury with leather seats, gold plated luggage racks etc. It will sit behind the back of the 4-6-2 locomotive. The Railway museum have let me look and photograph inside an old AA carriage and inside the old Commissioner's carriage. Woodwork and workmanship is beautiful.
Looking forward to the build - is an understatement. Even the bogeys are going to be a good challenge.
Here are some photos of the finished locomotive.
Thanks again
Regards
Keith
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5th April 2016, 05:17 PM #942
Charlie Boy your work is outstanding my friend.
Every time you start a new build your level of Craftsmanship just seem to move up a notch.
The train is truly wonderful both in it's detail and presentation.
An absolute credit to your talent.
I can hardly wait to see the carriage you'll be building.
It will be amazing I'm sure!.
Your a very talented man and a damn fine one as well!.
Keep the fantastic work coming Charlie!.
Cheers Mate
Trev.
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5th April 2016, 06:23 PM #943GOLD MEMBER
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Wow, this has come together so well. Don't even think about trading Cathie in for a stronger model, maybe consider some extra Weetbix for her at breakfast time, or a gym membership.
I have been following this build from the sidelines for quite some time, especially after seeing your previous engine at Dave TTC's GTG earlier this year. Your workmanship and attention to detail are outstanding, with excellent colour choices for the various bits and pieces, especially the rails and ballast.
As for the carraige build, I look forward to following your journey with great interest as it all comes together.
Is there a Ford F150 or even F250 on the horizon to transport masterpieces?
Good luck with the build, now get back into the workshop!
Alan...
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5th April 2016, 06:40 PM #944GOLD MEMBER
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5th April 2016, 07:34 PM #945
I thought you said the museum only had old engines and rolling stock!!!
Hey Keith, Were on earth did you find such a beautifully restored train like yours sir...
I thought you said the museum only had old engines and rolling stock....
The similarity is remarkably life like to yours sir....
ONLY YOURS IS BETTER!!!!!!
Cheers, Peter
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