Here are the final four Heljan Class 24’s that I had to weather, I have had them since they were released some months back.
Usual methods used, wash and wipe, followed by airbrushing and dry brushing. All transfers were Railtec and the paints were Railmatch Enamels.
All locos are from different era’s and are in livery order.
D5037
D5040
24082
24 (97201)
Here are a few photos after I re-weathered and tidied up my latest O Gauge purchase. As I said in my previous post, the loco was very well made and an excellent runner, but the weathering was not that great. I also took the opportunity to give the loco a mechanical service.
This is another Dapol Sentinal weathering – this is a BR example. This is a medium to heavy application, the key being an overall coating of grime, cleaning was not high on the agenda for this type of Loco.
This is a Dapol 3MT Tank that I have had since release. Yesterday I thought I would weather it for a club meet up tomorrow – here are the results.
I tend to spend a lot more time on steam loco weathering nowadays. I research the loco with colour photos of the actual loco, a class member at the minimum and a rough time period it was running in the condition required.
The Loco has been renumbered to 82023, a Southern Region example.
I have spent the last week making some layout option boards for future developments. These are all made from stock materials, I have also got three laser cut baseboard kits to make over the next three weeks or so. These are a 4′ x 18″ kit, a 3′ x 18″ kit and a 3′ x 19″ sector plate (turntable) kit.
I would like to think these will be the last boards I make, down to now being 76 years old and slowing down. I still have several ideas I would like to explore.
5′ 10″ Board in 2 parts
These boards have already found a new owner – It will become an O Gauge shunting plank. They comprise of scenic 4′ board and a bolt on 1′ x 10″ fiddle yard – I am just supplying the boards as below only. All the wood used was donated to me for nothing, thanks to my Son who is moving home and these were the result of a clear out. They are made to sit on a 6′ x 2′ table, as usually found as stock tables at most Exhibitions. Transporting to Exhibitions made the decision to do two piece.
Lightweight Sector Plate
I have made four of these conversions before, this is the fifth. These kits start off as small OO9 plates, I simply double the capacity of the sector plate itself. In OO9 it was made to hold three tracks – after enlargement it is possible to have two OO tracks or one O Gauge track. This is ideal for a OO depot or a O gauge shunting plank with small loco and up to three wagons. This will eventually end up attached to one of my laser cut boards that are still to be made.
Went to the KLOGGIES summer bash today, not looking to buy anything. While we were there a trader had this Johnson 1P 0-4-4T on his stand and although it is very well built and an excellent runner, I was not convinced I needed it. Later in the day I went back and after negotiation a discounted price was agreed, the clinchers being it was an S & D numbered loco and it was Push Pull fitted, it was also a small wheeled variant, I already have a Johnson 1P, but that was a LTS loco and a larger wheeled variety.
I intend to do a partial repaint and put on new lining, but retain the same number and equipment. The Cab Roof is loose at present, but fits well. Very happy with the purchase.
Another two locos, this time for Nick. The first is a 09 Shunter in Blue, I had to renumber it back into pre-tops, detail and weather, Nick had already added DCC sound. The roof panel that holds the DCC etc. needs refitting, I noticed it was not seated correctly after it was weathered.
The second Loco was a Class 15, already been DCC sound fitted by Nick, straight forward weathering job after adding the bits that had fallen off back on! Sadly one of the engine door handles is missing! Push fitted parts strike again!
What a lovely little Loco – superb runner with DCC Sound. This is a medium weathering carried out for a friend. There is actually a ‘You Tube’ Video of this loco last Sunday at the Hoveton 32A Exhibition. Looked fantastic. This Loco is ‘looped’ for using sprat and winkle couplings.
This is an Accurascale DS88 as running in the 1970’s – it has been given a medium weathering for a group member. Really liked this loco and intend to buy one when funds are available.
Here we have an O Gauge Steam Sentinal Industrial Loco – weathered and named. A lovely small loco for a small layout. Hello Pauline.
