EJ&KLR LGB Schoema detailing...

Steve because the name came before the Austrian theme, and I discussed and agreed that with my Dad before he passed away. Changing it now doesn't feel right, although I have considered it myself in more recent times :)

Alyn - thanks for the photos :)
 
Whilst having the primer out for the roll-wagon I have given the Schoema a good dusting. I always find Halfords plastic primer to give a lovely fine smooth finish for a top coat.

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I also picked up a pair of Humbrol tinlets for the top coats, satin dark grey for the chassis and roof (although the roof might be gunmetal) and glosss orange for the body work (which will be toned back with satin once the transfers are applied).
 
jameshilton said:
Whilst having the primer out for the roll-wagon I have given the Schoema a good dusting. I always find Halfords plastic primer to give a lovely fine smooth finish for a top coat.

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I also picked up a pair of Humbrol tinlets for the top coats, satin dark grey for the chassis and roof (although the roof might be gunmetal) and glosss orange for the body work (which will be toned back with satin once the transfers are applied).
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I like that James. The Schoema has a certain presence IMHO which never quite comes out in the factory finishes. I thnk you're onto a winner with the colour scheme.
 
Well in a flurry I've made some big progress...

The chassis was sprayed with a first coat of satin dark grey earlier in the week, then I masked and sprayed the yellow bits on the end of the buffer beams. These were then masked where I wanted to keep yellow and the top coat of satin grey applied all over. I'm really pleased with the custom chevrons, they look really effective.

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The body was sprayed in gloss orange this morning and I applied the custom transfers, designed by me and printed by John at www.precisionlabels.com . Note I've left space on the cab sides for the custo etched nickel silver works plates I've ordered from Steve at www.narrowplanet.co.uk .

If the weather stays dry I'll apply a coat of satin varnish tomorrow and re-assemble in the evening.
 
Thanks guys - got the satin varnish on this morning and then re-assembled her this afternoon and took some snaps outside...
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I've put her away now until the works plates arrive - and then I'll decide if the cab side and bonnet handrails will be black or not! I can't decide at the moment, so decided not looking at the model for a few weeks will make the decision easier when I get it out again.
 
Looking nice, James - are you going to replace the bendy plastic upright handrails with brass rod ones? It could enhance the appearance enormously for relatively little work.
 
Jon, I wasn't planning on replacing the bendy handrails as they are quite resilient and anything metal in those locations would need a really good fixing. If the chassis was metal I could solder them on, but in this case, with plastic, I think they'd end up looking worse.

What's the verdict on the cab and bonnet handrails gents? Black or leave them orange?
EDIT: I will also touch in the body mounting screws in orange (initially) and am looking to see if I can find some red jewel lens to glue over them in the longer term.
 
yb281 said:
jameshilton said:
What's the verdict on the cab and bonnet handrails gents? Black or leave them orange?
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Black would get my vote.
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Mine too.
 
Nicely done. For me handrails have to be white. Just a thought.

David
 
Thanks chaps - black is what I was thinking, otherwise they don't really stand out that well. White, well nothing else is white really but I'll think about it :) I'll sort it when the plates arrive.
 
James

I take your point, but then I would have painted the handrails, for the steps, white as well. It's an 'elf & safety thing. A handrail is a safety device. It needs to stand out to grab quick in an emergency. I wouldn't want to grope around for a black one in the dark.

David
 
Remember David that this is Austria...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Murtalbahn_VL13_Murau.jpg#file < Link To http://en.wikipedia.org/w...hn_VL13_Murau.jpg#file

http://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Datei:StLB_VL12_Frojach.jpg&filetimestamp=20090322202028 < Link To http://de.wikipedia.org/w...mestamp=20090322202028

The inspiration shows the StLB paint there handrails grey, and the Zillertalbahn...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnmightycat/5595513689/ < Link To http://www.flickr.com/pho...nmightycat/5595513689/

...black. It's a contrast but it's not what we do over here is it!

Plus, LGB handrail plastic does not take paint well, so it's an easy excuse!
Thanks for the input guys, backs up my gut feelings that they definitely should not stay orange!
 
This looks great, fine finishing there. I personally would not paint the handrails black. It might make them look heavier and they look nice and fine at the moment, white or pale grey would be my choice....but I know nothing about Austrian railway practice so I wouldn't listen to me;) and of course perhaps they should match the rest and I know what you mean about LGB handrail plastic not always being that easy to paint!

Are the window surrounds white or grey or metallic? I'm guessing metallic so that wouldn't help... as one thought I had was to use the handrail colour to pick up that if it was white or pale grey.....

Steph'
 
My thoughts are you should go with black given that the bendy black plastic will not keep a coat of paint. Given that eager young hand may seek out you loco at some point in the future , I would stick to the bendy plastic too !
 
Thanks Steph and Gary...

Yup I think my mind is made up! Black on the cab handrails, leave the bonnet ones orange, and keep the bendy plastic ones for handling reasons (my daughter will no doubt pick it up at some point!).
 
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