PMV races

Yorkshire Dave

Yorkshire Dave

Western Thunderer
Simon said:
anticipating some silvering issues as my underlying red oxide coat is quite "orange peely"
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Providing the 'Klear' areas are glossy and the decals are printed on good decal film you shouldn't have any problems. I would also use Microsol (or equivalent) immediately after applying the decal as it softens and draws it over irregular surfaces.
 
AJC

AJC

Western Thunderer
Yorkshire Dave said:
Providing the 'Klear' areas are glossy and the decals are printed on good decal film you shouldn't have any problems. I would also use Microsol (or equivalent) immediately after applying the decal as it softens and draws it over irregular surfaces.
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I'm with you on all of that but if you're using Cambridge Custom Transfers (which aren't sealed) then the thing to do is to apply Microsol to the bodyside taking care to keep the fluid away from the lettering since, if it does, you run the risk of taking the lettering off. Been there and done that.

Sealing the lettering with Klear before spraying varnish is also a good idea for much the same reason.

Adam
 
D816Foxhound

D816Foxhound

Western Thunderer
Simon,

I'll second what Yorkshire Dave and AJC have said. As long as you have a good glossy surface for the transfer to sit on you will be OK.
And a waft of Klear and varnish afterwards will protect the transfer.

Roger
 
Simon

Simon

Flying Squad
Finished, axleguard keeps made and fitted, chassis running "squared up", slightly stronger springs fitted to axleboxes and painting mostly finished, a few touches in required and then (more) weathering.

Vandon1.jpg

It now runs around the whole line without derailing, despite its long wheelbase and near scale wheels.

At last I can move on to fretting about something else:rolleyes:

The T9 maybe, I have now got the clack valves the right way up and attached to copper rather than brass "pipes" and pick ups fitted to the tender. Further testing under power now required, but that's for another thread/time.

Fruit D anyone? Aaaargh

Simon
 
Ressaldar

Ressaldar

Western Thunderer
A great model Simon, worthy of a 'Podium' finish in any race:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

Go careful with the T9 and yes, a Fruit D would look good alongside the PMV.

cheers

Mike
 
D816Foxhound

D816Foxhound

Western Thunderer
Simon, "a silk purse from a sow's ear" springs to mind. What a lovely result, the outcome is well worth all the effort put in.

Roger
 
Dikitriki

Dikitriki

Flying Squad
Simon,

I think that is a wonderful model, especially bearing in mind the 'indifference' of some of the source material. A testament to your determination and abilities.

Richard
 
Simon

Simon

Flying Squad
Thank you all very much for your comments, you are very kind.

I now just need to persevere with the paintbrushes a bit more. I will hopefully then extend this effort to my "Toad" which has been far too clean for far too long, and the Milk tank which is appallingly "da-glow", plus the BR brake van and second Slaters PO. Gauge One is hideously big when it comes to brush painting, it seems to go on forever.

Going back to the PMV and Jerry's comment, it probably is the "most named" of all the models I have built recently:oops:

Simon
 
AJC

AJC

Western Thunderer
A bit late for this project, but for anyone else working on such a thing, there are some extremely useful pictures to be had via Dave Clarke's Flickr pages, recording restoration of the Bluebell Railway's rolling stock:

2531 - BR (Southern Region) CCT

All of which reminds me that I have a Parkside one to complete...

Adam
 
unklian

unklian

Western Thunderer
Gentlemen, if I may be so bold as to resurrect this thread with a question about another unbuilt PMV. I have seen these body parts in resin, but I am not sure they look right. In particular the windows appear to be different sizes, there also appear to be some anomalies with the planking on the ends. I was wondering if you could cast your eyes over this picture and tell me if they might be worth having. Many thanks IanRIMG0081.JPG
 
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