The new spray booth has worked out well with the 10 MLV's getting a coat of etch grey and then top coats of Floquil Grimy Black. And no dust problems either. The booth made a big difference in keeping the fumes down in the train cave so it's been a success I would say. I tried to use the Paasche airbrush again and it failed entirely this time, no paint flow at all so I used the Badger single action and it worked fine first time. I think it might be time to ditch the Paasche and look at something else as it just doesn't seem to want to work.
So here's the louvre vans as they look today.
Before the decals
After the decals
This week I'll finish them off with some weathering and then it'll be on to the next project. I probably should finish off the N cars, horse boxes, GT, EHO's and BKD that I started painting a while back which will mean getting the decals printed for them and working out how to do the lining.
Then again, I might do something else, maybe lay some track for a change. We'll see what turns out.
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Build an LFX Rob, you know you want to...
ReplyDeleteHaha, indeed Craig. Just got off the phone to the maestro himself as I emailed him today about getting some sleeves for the buffer springing. Then I see your comment so it must mean I have to start one!! Might finish off the other project first, to get it out of the way, then get stuck into one of the doggies. Have you started yours yet ;-)
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Rob
Craig has *started* his dogbox, but he has been very slack about actually *finishing* it... ;)
ReplyDeleteSo Mike hinted. Oh well, I can't talk...I have many things started that are yet to be finished but I'm trying to make amends for that
DeleteCheers,
Rob
For a new airbrush you could try runway13.com they have fantastic products and service
ReplyDeleteGood advice Jonathan. I bought my spray booth from them and it's been a great success so I'll be going back soon once the funding gets released from the Chief Financial Officer.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Rob