00 gauge Hood & Son Wagon from POWsides rub down transfers.

The limited edition wagons are getting increasingly expensive, so a set of rub down transfers were ordered from Powsides.
I obtained a 7 plank without opening end door cheaper than buying an unpainted version.

A quick rub down with a glass fibre brush removed most of the printing.

It was then undercoated with grey primer and , once dry, had the top coat of green applied.

Again , once dry the ironwork was masked up and  touched in with matt black.

Again, once dry the transfers were attached in place on the wagon side- I must admit this is easier on unmade wagon kits- and then rubbed down with a soft pencil.

They really are simplicity itself to do- even I can do it!

The result is a crisply lettered wagon which hasn't broken the bank.

I have several unmade kits in stock plus a few RTR wagons which can be utilised.

The completed side above and below is the completed wagon after a coat of matt varnish.
 

0 gauge S&D Limited Edition wagon

These are lovely models from The S&D Trust to assist funds to keep their artefacts in good condition.

A new number means I now have two Mendip Mountain Quarries wagons to accompany the Foster Yeoman one that I bought at Wincanton, what seems an age ago.

More releases are expected from The S&D Trust so the moths in the wallet may be released soon!

This will be an 00 and 0 gauge release so more expense!

 

Powsides 4mm scale rub-down transfers.

The price of Limited Edition wagons from Dapol has become one step too much.

So, what to do to expand the China Clay fleet? Now what I am proposing is probably too much for the purist- so please look away now!

Powsides catalogue is extensive in both 4 and 7mm scales with quite a few ready printed kits and RTR models thrown in for good measure.

However, I aquired some very inexpensive 4 plank Oxford Rail wagons and after removing the printed on legend undercoated and then sprayed black.

The inside has been left in primer grey but, being gloss black, the transfers will adhere well.

I will admit it is trickier to apply the transfers rather than a flat unassembled side as I had previously done.

After cutting to size and attaching the film to the wagon side with low tack adhesive tape I was able to rub the transfers on without too much trouble.

The result -below- bears this out I feel- then one more black wagon to similarly treat then I will see what kits I have left or if more  Oxford Rail wagons will need to be sourced. Just need to seal with matt varnish then reassemble the wheels, buffer heads and couplings.One more clay wagon to go before another Somerset collieries wagon is started.

 

A canal boat for Gwartha vellan.

I believe that this moulding originated from Anyscale Models- some time ago. It languished in grey primer and a black hull until I finally plucked up courage to add colour.

I am quite pleased with the result, I just need to source some suitable transfers to decorate the cabin area- it will not be quite so elaborate as the original- anyway I can't find suitable signage!

The coal load is a resin moulding which, with a modicum of fettling fits the loading bay.

The canal wharf at Gwartha Vellan will have something to moor now!