Not more Bachmann coach bashing!!!!!!!

Tim Brien · 28 May 2017

Well it has been a busy couple of days getting these old kitbashes up to scratch to begin painting. There are five cars involved (full baggage yet to come) with each car extended around 12 cm. I detail the interior but do not go overboard. Three of the coaches are as follows, an eight window combine, a sixteen window two compartment business car and a two compartment car with centre toilet block.

Tim Brien · 28 May 2017

The fourth car is intended to be a three compartment business car with a dedicated ladies only compartment in the centre for the railway executives wives. Access to the two executive compartments is by a door on each side of the coach. Of interest is the enclosed recessed rear vestibule with viewing platform.

Tim Brien · 28 May 2017

Note, these are fake believe coaches based loosely on prototype. I will most likely incorrectly paint them Indian Red for a pre-1940's livery and letter for the D&RGW as these are the only suitable decals that I have remaining. Other than recent spending on paint I have not spent any money on largescale for many a year.

Of interest, the vents on the coach roof are the plastic end plug taken from inexpensive Bic "Biro" ball point pens purchased in bulk lots.

Tim Brien · 28 May 2017

The full baggage combines two baggage kits to attain the additional length.

GAP · 28 May 2017

Looking forward to seeing how the Indian Red turns out I have a Bachmann coach, a combine and an observation car that is just asking for a new colour scheme, canary yellow just does not look right on rolling stock.
Is the paints you are using those rattle cans from a $2 shop?
I have used Indian Red on my boxcars and it looks OK but need toning down a bit as it really glossy but on coaches should look the bees knees.

Tim Brien · 28 May 2017

Yes, that is correct, $4.50 from a $2.00 shop. I last used this paint fifteen years ago and was unimpressed, however, of late I have revisited the brand, "Export" and the quality is much improved. I paint in a gloss finish to assist decaling, followed by a matte or satin clear coating.

Edit: I have coated several cars with the Indian Red and am quite impressed. As I also paint the car interior walls, I have to firstly upend the coach body and then paint the interior and visible exterior surfaces. When the paint has dried I then place the car supported in the normal viewing position and recoat the remainder of the car up to and including the nameboard. After the finish coat has dried I may need to recoat until satisfied with the coverage. As some paints dry they retreat from sharp edges leading to transparency in the finish and require an additional coat of paint.

When dry (possibly a week or more), the car body is masked off and the roof painted, usually black.

GAP · 31 May 2017

Tim Brien said:
Yes, that is correct, $4.50 from a $2.00 shop. I last used this paint fifteen years ago and was unimpressed, however, of late I have revisited the brand, "Export" and the quality is much improved. I paint in a gloss finish to assist decaling, followed by a matte or satin clear coating.

Edit: I have coated several cars with the Indian Red and am quite impressed. As I also paint the car interior walls, I have to firstly upend the coach body and then paint the interior and visible exterior surfaces. When the paint has dried I then place the car supported in the normal viewing position and recoat the remainder of the car up to and including the nameboard. After the finish coat has dried I may need to recoat until satisfied with the coverage. As some paints dry they retreat from sharp edges leading to transparency in the finish and require an additional coat of paint.

When dry (possibly a week or more), the car body is masked off and the roof painted, usually black.

A little trick I have learned with 'Export' pint is when you get them home stand them on upside down for a day or so before shaking the hell out of them.

I did not do this once and got what I thought was a really bad paint job for Matt black but when it dried it was perfect for a weathered steam loco boiler and I have not been able to do that since unfortunately.

I have found the transparency on sharp edge as well but they are the first targets for weathering.

What clear/satin coat do you use I bought one that was supposed to be matte and it has a gloss that any gloss paint would be proud of.

I must admit that the 'Export' grey primer is probably the most versatile colour I have ever used if you need a grey.

Tim Brien · 31 May 2017

I have not seen the Export primer as yet. I use the "Fiddly Bits" grey primer, $3.45 from Bunnings. Clear coatings can be variable with a matte finish applied but finishing as a satin and satin still retaining its initially applied gloss.

The best clear overspray that I found was Helmar matte medium spray. This spray was intended to overcoat oil paints and photographs and printed covers for home burned CD's. Alas I can no longer source it. It was available from "Riot" art supply stores and relatively inexpensive given the large size of the spray can.

Tim Brien · 23 Aug 2017

Some progress made. These are strictly fake believe cars and not intended as being prototypical. All cars are extended over stock length.

ge_rik · 23 Aug 2017

Really interesting thread. You've done a marvellous job on the conversions (sounds more sophisticated (which they are) than bashes). Heartily approve of repurposing materials like the biro plugs. Really good paint job and decalling. Love to see a video of them in action.

Rik

Tim Brien · 23 Aug 2017

Rik,
many thanks. There is another coach build thread. I have painted most of these cars with just decals to apply. This has been stalled the last two months due finishing off several locomotives.

https://www.gscalecentral.net/threads/bachmann-d-rgw-coach-bashing.309013/

GAP · 25 Aug 2017

Tim Brien said:
I have not seen the Export primer as yet. I use the "Fiddly Bits" grey primer, $3.45 from Bunnings. Clear coatings can be variable with a matte finish applied but finishing as a satin and satin still retaining its initially applied gloss.

The best clear overspray that I found was Helmar matte medium spray. This spray was intended to overcoat oil paints and photographs and printed covers for home burned CD's. Alas I can no longer source it. It was available from "Riot" art supply stores and relatively inexpensive given the large size of the spray can.

Tim Super Cheap Auto had Export paint cans for $10 for 4 last week.

Tim Brien · 26 Aug 2017

Many thanks. Supercheap seem to have regular specials on these paints.

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