The Adler - progress

[Carleroo]

I started my new project - the Adler, a model kit from Occre. This is my second attempt. I had such fun with the Lisbon Tram, I decided to try another. The Covid lock-down has provided me with lots of time to work on these. Here are some photos showing some of my progress.

 

[Rhinochugger]

Dare I say it but it's Der Adler -The Eagle

and it's looking very good

 

[John Le Forestier]

That's admirable, Carl! Thanks for staying in touch.

 

[playmofire]

Great work, look forward to seeing the finished project.

 

[Carleroo]

I just finished the locomotive portion of the kit. I had to make some adjustments. The part that mounts the smokestack was missing, so I had to make my own version. I also used the leftover borders from the brass cut-outs to make some trim which I added here and there.

I had a hard time getting small pieces of brass rings to glue and take hold, especially on painted wooden parts. Perhaps I should glue the brass to naked, pre-painted wood? Also painting the brass was a challenge. I did a bit of sanding, and used acrylic paints, but the paint came off easily. Maybe I need to use a primer of some sort. I did experiment with a shellac, but it didn't make any big difference. So if anyone has any suggestions, I would appreciate it.

 

[Rhinochugger]

I just finished the locomotive portion of the kit. I had to make some adjustments. The part that mounts the smokestack was missing, so I had to make my own version. I also used the leftover borders from the brass cut-outs to make some trim which I added here and there.

I had a hard time getting small pieces of brass rings to glue and take hold, especially on painted wooden parts. Perhaps I should glue the brass to naked, pre-painted wood? Also painting the brass was a challenge. I did a bit of sanding, and used View attachment 268546acrylic paints, but the paint came off easily. Maybe I need to use a primer of some sort. I did experiment with a shellac, but it didn't make any big difference. So if anyone has any suggestions, I would appreciate it. View attachment 268544View attachment 268544View attachment 268545View attachment 268545

MMmm an etching primer is recommended with most metals - brass is particularly tricky.

Humbrol used to make a plumbate (?) primer - canary yellow, but it worked with most things.

I use an etching primer from Halfords - it's OK to spray on everything, and I believe it's a US manufacture because it has a # before the number (#5 maybe ?? )

 

[Carleroo]

Thanks, I'll look into this.

 

[tac foley]

Carl, before you even begin to paint - give everything a coat of the Tamiya All-surface primer. Too late now, I know, but for future models.

 

[Carleroo]

Just finished the Adler locomotive and tender. I made a number of changes and a few enhancements. Now, on to the next project- Stephenson's Rocket.

 

[Carleroo]

Ooops. I managed to post lots of duplicate photos.

 

[Rhinochugger]

Ooops. I managed to post lots of duplicate photos.

It's a forum glitch whenever you do that it's quite possibly because nothing apparently happened so you thought you'd click again ........................

Of course, I've never done that

 

[dunnyrail]

It's a forum glitch whenever you do that it's quite possibly because nothing apparently happened so you thought you'd click again ........................

Of course, I've never done that

Yes the danger zone is clicking the button that puts the lot in at one go.

 

[Northsider]

MMmm an etching primer is recommended with most metals - brass is particularly tricky.

Humbrol used to make a plumbate (?) primer - canary yellow, but it worked with most things.

I use an etching primer from Halfords - it's OK to spray on everything, and I believe it's a US manufacture because it has a # before the number (#5 maybe ?? )

The etch primer sold by Halfords is 'Acid #8', produced by U-Pol:

 

[Rhinochugger]

The etch primer sold by Halfords is 'Acid #8', produced by U-Pol:
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Oh yes - senior moment