Loco weathering - a beginner’s tale

[Steve M]

Half an hour sitting in the shed is about my limit but I did manage to complete this one.

20181029_132133 by Steve Mumford, on Flickr

And to see what they look like on the layout:

20181029_132608 by Steve Mumford, on Flickr

Almost ready to try a ‘real’ loco.

[RogerB]

Very good, especially the in situ shots. Are you pleased? R-

[Steve M]

Yes Roger - but taking the airbrush to a real model still feels like a step too far. It’s so easy to slip on the controls and end up with way too much paint coming out. Just as well I like practicing.

[Walkingthedog]

Ooh a bit grubby for an early crest Castle. Get the cleaners out before it leaves the shed.

[Steve M]

Ooh a bit grubby for an early crest Castle. Get the cleaners out before it leaves the shed.

They’re all on strike - not enough tea breaks.

[Steve M]

Very heavy rain here this week showed that my ‘few drops of rain’ estimate was way off target.
Not really an option to replace the roofing felt - too cold/wet and restricted mobility - but I have managed, to get a tarpaulin over the shed and nail it down tight.
Hoping that it will get me through until Easter when I can do a proper job of it.

With the forecast here for 3 or 4 days of dry weather I have decided to bring forward the refelting - also I think I picked a tarp’ with a hole in it .

Just finished digging out around 500 galvanized tacks ready for tomorrow’s efforts.

[yelrow]

You are lucky to have the stuff. Roofing felt as we know it, does not appear for sale here. Tis a different product. Much thicker, pre covered with tiny gravel like stones, in many colours. Works fine, but expensive. Good luck with your Hammering

[RogerB]

With the forecast here for 3 or 4 days of dry weather I have decided to bring forward the refelting ....

Don't know what you've got this morning Steve - but it's throwing it down here in (very damp) Dorset. R-

[yelrow]

I have a 20x8 workshop to paint, 10 foot high. Needs doing in next 4 weeks. Volunteers welcome, Red wine provided.

[Steve M]

Roger, nice and dry here so I’m making an early start.

John, waste of red wine - painting it all over the workshop.