Hornby Dublo restoration project

[Tim Marlow]

I agree they look good, and they certainly gave this loco its fair share of liveries over the years. Bit of a faux pas with the lions….but I bet if you looked hard enough you could find a picture of a loco with one on backwards……I’ve seen pictures of diesels with the BR arrows of indecision on backwards, and they pointed both ways…..the transfers must have been put on sticky side outwards….

 

[Ancientmariner]

To be honest I just didn't think about it when I put them on

 

[Tim Marlow]

These things happen…..I once spent two days hand lettering a milk tank wagon as United Diaries!!!

 

[Ancientmariner]

So I have one more batch to blast before I call it a day for the rest of this year. 2 commissions I've been asked to do and a few other odds and ends.

Some of the last ones I completed are shown below. I feel these have reached a stage where I'm happy enough. They could be better but they will do.

 

[Ancientmariner]

So after wrapping up the project I was offered a load of bodies and couldn't refuse.

 

[Ancientmariner]

Think my painting is getting better. I thin a lot more but it takes a good 4 or 5 coats to get a flat even colour.

 

[adt70hk]

Coming on very nicely!!

 

[Tim Marlow]

Very nice. Good to see a couple of A4s and what looks like a Deltic in there……good number of tenders as well. You’ve probably painted more 0-6-2s than the LNER by now as well

 

[Ancientmariner]

Very nice. Good to see a couple of A4s and what looks like a Deltic in there……good number of tenders as well. You’ve probably painted more 0-6-2s than the LNER by now as well

Yes I've done a good few alright!

The A4s I've wanted to do for a while and going to do 2 black and 2 grey and 1 green. Already look good.

I have a few Deltics and will do different colours, not normally found on layouts, maybe grey and black ones.

 

[Ancientmariner]

Ready for masking and black application to running boards etc.

 

[Ancientmariner]

So with this batch I have changed a few things to enable me to mask easier. I am now using acid etch rattle can primer as it seems to provide a far better and harder base than my acrylic primer. Also after the first coat I have given 3 coats of gloss varnish and allowed over 24 hours before masking. Only using Tamiya masking tape now as well and so far not a single flake peeled off when removing.

Really enjoying the brush painting of brass and copper fittings, gives a little detail and suddenly really starts to bring them to life.

 

[Ancientmariner]

Made some great progress this weekend. That extra care and effort varnishing really pays off and getting some good results. Almost ready for the laborious process of applying decals now.

 

[JR]

That's a lot of work and paint by the number of bodies James

 

[Ancientmariner]

It's not too bad to be honest John. I'm a bit better organised now so paint in batches so it cuts down the time taken a great deal.
The decals though are a different story

 

[adt70hk]

Wow.... Amazing..... Great work on show.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[Ancientmariner]

So getting the N2s done now, spraying the BR black today

 

[Mini Me]

Those look good James......hope to see some finished shots soon. Rick H.

 

[Ancientmariner]

Those look good James......hope to see some finished shots soon. Rick H.

If I can keep the motivation rolling I will Rick

 

[Ancientmariner]

Completed this today, come out ok.

 

[adt70hk]

Looking very good indeed!