Canute Posted September 21 #61 Posted September 21 I liked your photo thru the entryway off the platform. Very realistic.👍 Old Collingwood, Egilman, yvesvidal and 1 other 3 1 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild
yvesvidal Posted September 21 Author #62 Posted September 21 Finally, all seats are completed: Yves Jack12477, wefalck, Hartron and 6 others 5 4 Quote
Javlin Posted September 21 #63 Posted September 21 (edited) I luv that contrast shot Yves of the blue to the brown shot super Nice! Edited September 21 by Javlin yvesvidal, Old Collingwood, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote
yvesvidal Posted September 24 Author #64 Posted September 24 The Third Class compartment is completed with the installation of the luggage racks: That part was really delicate as these structures are made of brass wires glued to white metal supports. The mesh is made of plastic, glued with acrylic Gator glue. I hope they will survive the building of the roof. Moving to the roof: it is very similar to planking a hull on Bulkheads. Planks are dipped in alcohol and gently curved by hand to espouse the shape of the roof ends: Everything is glued with TiteBond3 (Quick and Thick) and provides a very strong frame for the car. Yves wefalck, Old Collingwood, Jack12477 and 5 others 5 3 Quote
king derelict Posted September 24 #65 Posted September 24 Looking very good Yves. It has to be a little stressful working just above those delicate luggage racks alan Old Collingwood, Egilman, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote
CDW Posted September 24 #66 Posted September 24 What a super, well detailed, unusual model. Beautiful work on her, Yves. yvesvidal, Old Collingwood, Egilman and 2 others 5 Quote Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700
yvesvidal Posted October 15 Author #67 Posted October 15 The roofing continues. By far the most delicate part of that kit: I have not finalized the ends yet. Lots of sanding has to take place, before I reach a decent shape. Again, as always, your best friends are a vacuum cleaner and a source of gently compressed air. The inside will require a very thorough cleanup. Yves mtaylor, Javlin, king derelict and 7 others 7 3 Quote
Canute Posted October 15 #68 Posted October 15 Keep up the good work, Yves. Reminds me of the old Westwood Models passenger car kits for the old wooden passenger cars of primarily the late 1800s. They didn't do interiors and the windows and doors were plastic. You built them on the plan sheet covered in wax paper and pinned up while the glue dried. Just like the old balsa planes. 😄 mtaylor, Egilman, king derelict and 3 others 6 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild
yvesvidal Posted October 17 Author #69 Posted October 17 The roof is pretty much completed: A few coats of Tamiya Light Grey and it will do: The most delicate is cleaning up the inside, using a small vacuum cleaner, a fine brush and a lot of blows (panting...). The top section can be removed to get a good glance inside: It is top heavy for sure.... A quick peek inside: Third class.... Second Class.... And the bathroom: Next, I will be working on both ends of the car, and then focusing on the underneath. In the meantime, the inside door must be installed. Yves David W, Egilman, king derelict and 9 others 9 3 Quote
Canute Posted October 18 #70 Posted October 18 Looking good Yves. Can't wait to see your vestibules and steps. Jack12477, mtaylor, king derelict and 1 other 3 1 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild
yvesvidal Posted October 21 Author #71 Posted October 21 Working on the vestibule and platforms: I still have the other side to finish. Yves fimapa@telenet.be, Old Collingwood, Egilman and 10 others 12 1 Quote
king derelict Posted October 21 #72 Posted October 21 Wonderful work. It’s so realistic alan Jack12477, Canute, yvesvidal and 3 others 5 1 Quote
yvesvidal Posted October 24 Author #73 Posted October 24 Both ends/vestibules have been assembled: On this side (above), the metal part holding the right flag was missing from the kit. I replicated it from a 2 mm brass rod and a small piece of wood cut accordingly. Fortunately, this was the only missing part in the kit.... Overall views: The next steps will be the building of the underneath of the car, with its braking system, battery boxes and various reservoirs. I also have to plan the support for KADEE couplers, in case this car ever runs on a layout. Yves mtaylor, wefalck, king derelict and 8 others 11 Quote
yvesvidal Posted November 9 Author #74 Posted November 9 A quick update with not much done: preparing the platform to attach KADEE couplers, if one day, this coach is ever used on a Gauge 1 layout. Very unlikely, but just in case.... Gauging the height, with a KADEE Gauge 1 gauge: Yves Old Collingwood, Canute, Egilman and 4 others 7 Quote
Canute Posted November 9 #75 Posted November 9 Nice work, fitting that coupler box. Very handy tool. Egilman, mtaylor, Jack12477 and 3 others 5 1 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild
yvesvidal Posted 2 hours ago Author #76 Posted 2 hours ago I am trying to finish the underside of the coach: Another couple of parts missing from the OCCRE kit: the straight cables/bars, as you can see below. I replaced them with 2 mm brass wire, but that is forcing me to paint them, instead of being able to keep the metal shine. This is the third part missing from this kit, all in the cast metal section..... Not good for Occre. Installing the steps: Alright, we are getting close to the end. I have the trucks and couplers to complete... Yves Old Collingwood 1 Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.