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Posted: Sat Feb 21st, 2015 05:59 am |
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wclm
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Nice work. Like the look.
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Posted: Thu Apr 30th, 2015 02:38 pm |
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Posted: Thu Apr 30th, 2015 02:52 pm |
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Herb Kephart
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Absolutely SPOT ON !!!
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Posted: Thu Apr 30th, 2015 03:17 pm |
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Herb Kephart
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A question--
And this is like someone who can't stay inside the lines on a paint-by-numbers, suggesting something to an accomplished artist,
but have you ever tried a mild abrasive (cleanser, toothpaste) on a cotton bud (Q Tip in the US) ?
Might be better in the corners, due to conformability--while kinder to the high spots ??
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George W
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Wow that looks good
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Posted: Thu Sep 17th, 2015 01:53 pm |
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Giles
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Bless you, Herb!
I have tried a Q tip, but it only puts a shine on, whereas the effect is gained by flatting the surface (getting rid of the minute unevenness) and you need something stiffer to do that. I did make a little tool about 5mm square with 2000 grit wet-and-dry glued to it to help get into the more difficult parts.
I then tend to give the final polish with a kitchen towel (paper) for exactly the reason you suggest - because paper is mildly abrasive, and that brings up the gentle sheen.
I like to use artists water-soluble oil paints for the basic weathering - just applying small dabs on rivet lines etc, then streaking it down with a clean brush, and wiping it off (always vertically) to get the ingrained 'dirt' look.Last edited on Thu Sep 17th, 2015 01:57 pm by Giles
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Posted: Tue Sep 29th, 2015 11:05 am |
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Rod Hutchinson
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Hello Giles,
I have been re-reading this thread.
Would you explain how you got the finish on the connecting rods et al on the Garratt?
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Rod Hutchinson
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Hi David,
Do you use Molybond on the Bellarine Railway rods? 
You should post a pic of your Blitz.
I think readers would enjoy that too.
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