7mm On Heather's Workbench - one final time, with feeling

[Heather Kay]

better to do the lining with the coach upside down

Great minds, Larry. Great minds.

 

[paulc]

Great minds, Larry. Great minds.

We ( the plebs ) need greater minds so we can follow in the wake , enlightened but still in the wake .

 

[Heather Kay]

I’ve gathered inner resolve, plus some enamel paint, and my Bob Moore lining pen and a clean ruler.

I have applied a black line, six times. The application went rather too well, but it’s going to get a while to harden properly before I dare apply a gold line.

I suppose I ought to pick another task to occupy myself while paint dries.

 

[jonte]

I’ve gathered inner resolve, plus some enamel paint, and my Bob Moore lining pen and a clean ruler.

I have applied a black line, six times. The application went rather too well, but it’s going to get a while to harden properly before I dare apply a gold line.

I suppose I ought to pick another task to occupy myself while paint dries.

Will be taking notes, Heather

Jon

 

[Heather Kay]

Will be taking notes, Heather

If I were you I’d probably be seeking to study the work of others far better than me!



Mr Moore advised the apprentice liner to use Humbrol enamels. The intervening four decades have seen much variation of that product, and I doubt any of the latest formulations would work with the pen. I dug this tin out, and mixing it throughly proved the paint had consistency that ran nicely off the mixer, just as old school Humbrol used to. The paint is dropped into the pen's reservoir, and happily capillary action worked nicely.


My trusty Stationery Office 18-inch rule that has been with me since the early 1980s. The metric side is the smoothest, while the imperial side has a few nicks and notches. The Pen, and the results just visible on the Collet.

 

[simond]

I had a similar ruler, without our Liz’ fancy hat. They were good. I wonder where it went…

 

[jonte]

If I were you I’d probably be seeking to study the work of others far better than me!

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Mr Moore advised the apprentice liner to use Humbrol enamels. The intervening four decades have seen much variation of that product, and I doubt any of the latest formulations would work with the pen. I dug this tin out, and mixing it throughly proved the paint had consistency that ran nicely off the mixer, just as old school Humbrol used to. The paint is dropped into the pen's reservoir, and happily capillary action worked nicely.

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My trusty Stationery Office 18-inch rule that has been with me since the early 1980s. The metric side is the smoothest, while the imperial side has a few nicks and notches. The Pen, and the results just visible on the Collet.

So modest, Heather.

I’ve not seen one of those pens before; interesting.

Many thanks for your prompt and comprehensive response

Jon

 

[Phil O]

I suppose I ought to pick another task to occupy myself while paint dries.

Heather,

Have you considered watching grass grow?

 

[Heather Kay]

Have you considered watching grass grow?

I have. It’s currently taking over the block paving at the front of the house.

 

[Heather Kay]

My hands are noticeably more shaky than they used to be. Even with the BM pen I found it hard to get a smooth line.





I think this is the best I’m going to get. That goodness it’s only the one double pinstripe and not all the panelling like earlier liveries! I’ll let things dry before attempting a tidying session for the worst bits - not a fan of window frame, frankly - and then I can move on with the next task.

 

[john lewsey]

Looking really good Heather

 

[john lewsey]

For those that might be interested, on rmweb if you look for Citadels workbench he does some very nice coaches using Rotring pens.
I hope that you didn't mind me putting that here Heather.

John

 

[Heather Kay]

I hope that you didn't mind me putting that here Heather.

Of course not. I have used Rotring pens for some lining jobs. They’re not suitable for some paints, though, and are a right b*gger to clean when they clog.

 

[Heather Kay]

I just checked my transfer stocks, thinking I might need to order some.

I believe I actually have sufficient Methfix transfers in stock for all three coaches. I recall @LarryG sent me some HMRS sheets he no longer needed some time ago, so thank you Larry!

 

[LarryG]

What do you need Heather?

 

[Heather Kay]

What do you need Heather?

Thanks to your previous generosity, Larry, I think I’ve got all I need. Thank you!