The Projects & Works In Progress Thread

[JWR3001]

I once saw a Works Unit Coach that was made by placing the body of a TOMY Works Unit Coach on the chassis of a Bachmann Annie/Clarabel, with some extra detailing done with Styrene (I think Churchill8F also has a model constructed this way).

Of course, I also saw a completely scratchbuilt version of the Coach as well, I saw it on a forum which recently closed down & it looked awesome. If you like, I can send you the photos (via PM) I saved of it for some pointers (I would upload them here, but it's not my model so I don't want to cause any trouble for the owner).

JWR3001

[Calebtrain]

That would be nice, thank you! 

[WittmanStudios]

I have a quick question I think you can help me with Stepney,

I am repainting some old bachmann hogwarts coaches I found in my toy box and I want to repaint it green, black, and cream colored with yellow line. How would I paint these two coaches if you would repaint them?

[panniertankboy8751]

Hey,

I've also repainted my Hogwarts coaches awhile ago, and I'm curious as to what you mean by  painting them. Like how you would apply the paint or a style in which you want to paint it, like GWR coaches?

-Matt

[WittmanStudios]

Hey,

I've also repainted my Hogwarts coaches awhile ago, and I'm curious as to what you mean by  painting them. Like how you would apply the paint or a style in which you want to paint it, like GWR coaches?

-Matt

well, I meant like gordons express coaches, in its colors but not the prototype. I just want to apply the paint in a way so that it's applied in a neat way, not a cruddy coat of paint that no engine would be seen in. If you have some advice, that would be splendid. thank you.

[JWR3001]

I don't think I've had as much experience as Stepney, but I think I got enough out of my Old Mainline Coaches project to help you out (coincidentally, I plan on doing the same project in a few months, but with some different coaches).

Firstly, if you're using coaches that already have paint on them, I'd go over them in some primer (a few coats will do). This will help the paint you apply both dry and adhere to the model. It'll also make repainting easier and give a neater finish.

Then, when you're ready to start painting, mask off the sections you don't want to paint (i.e if you're painting green, mask off the cream sections) with some masking tape (I'd recommend Tamiya masking tape).



If you use masking tape, make sure you press it down with your fingers completely, so paint doesn't leak (I learnt this the hard way  ).



Once the paint is dry, you can remove the tape, although try not to leave it on a model for more than 24 hours, the tape will start eroding the paint if it is.

If done right, you should get a nice, clean painted section.



For this project, I'd recommend brush-painting over spray-painting, but if you plan on spray-painting, you'll need to find some wider/thicker masking tape.

Hope this helps you,

JWR3001

[Stepney the 'Bluebell' Engine]

Those coaches are really neat, i need to update mine since they are abit on the tatty side now, but very well made all the same.

[JWR3001]

Thanks again, Stepney. I didn't mean to bring them up yet again, but since Wittman asked about painting coaches, I thought it would help.

I have been thinking about taking up an Express Coaches project myself though....Not that Hornby or Bachmann haven't done a great job of them already, but I don't think either of them have really nailed the structure or shape of them.

Since the Daisy project is taking so much longer than expected (due to not having the right tools), I might go ahead and make the coaches as a sort of "mini-project" before my Club's next exhibition.

JWR3001

[Stepney the 'Bluebell' Engine]

Hey don't worry about it, it's nice to see others making Season 1 style stock.

[WittmanStudios]

Thanks for the tips, it'll really help. I'm kind of on a budget so until I can afford Gordon and some proper bachmann coaches, I'll get them, but not now. Thanks again.

[Stepney the 'Bluebell' Engine]

I've decided to put Den and Dennis aside for the time being, at least till i get the chassis sorted.

Am now working on a project i have waited so long to do, Splatter and Dodge!

[Cupix the Azelf]

That's good to hear!

[Stepney the 'Bluebell' Engine]

That's good to hear!

Cheers, i have started to sort the models out currently, what i have so far:

The chosen donor models, are a pair of Bachmann 'Thomas' Diesels, with the correct chassis and body shapes. Presently, the faces and eyes have been removed, and the chassis carefully removed from the body shell, there are four screws holding the model into place, two under the bonnet and two under the cab.

I have set the chassis to one side, whilst the bodies are being prepared for a primer undercoat.


Photos batch 1:









More to come as they progress.

[Calebtrain]

They look great! As a side note, your sheds look awesome too!

[PasqualeCS96]

Looking good so far, but may I suggest using different faces for Arry and Bert? The hornby ones seem like they belong to Splatter and Dodge. Also, nice Paxton model!