It must be quite a honor for them to let you work of a engine that was sent to them for repair! It shows that they have confidence in your knowledge, abilities and experience!
The reverse is true really, personally I was honoured to meet Simon Hudson and the one and only Mr.John Holroyd - not forgetting the rest of the team. There is some rare skill & talent at the Steam Workshop }:-)))
Loving the these latest 2 clips- there's certainly a wide variety of shiney bits to be drooling & fascinating over! Thank you Keith & Steam Workshop, looking forward to many more & I hope we get to see each featured project through to its end :D
Thank you, this series of videos are something different, like unpainting but a lot more better. Over here closer to arctic circle anything related to steam does not excist.
Hi Keith, Great video as usual. I’m glad to see you doing something on a locomotive not that I find anything wrong with the stationary and marine engines. I just like the locomotives.
Instead of bead blasting I highly recommend you look at vapour blasting its incredible what it can clean without the slightest effect on the surface, that includes plastic. Do check it out
Good job you do. Steam hobbies is a big from small modelengines to big locomotives. Also normal engines like with ignitions. You have many pieces of iron in the firebox. So we said in Sweden, not excactly but close.
Good to see your out getting some excitement, instead of living dangerously in front of your lathe and/or linisher. But still no gloves. LOL... I like the new WATSW series.
LOL... you are a funny guy. Question, there is not a very large "Garden Train" thing here in the states. But have you ever seen anyone do one in replica of a WWI/WWII armored battle train? I'd like to do something like that.
It always surprises me to see cast iron when it is polished silver-bright. Because the only cast iron I see in my daily life is manhole covers and sewer drains, I keep thinking brown is its natural color.
Only two comments about the sand/beadblaster: It's also a great excuse to get a big compressor as they use a /lot/ of air. Typically the compressor costs more than the actual cabinet. And look into 'walnut shell' blasting medium if your looking at it for removing paint. It'll remove /only/ paint and never damage glass or metal, even soft metals.
Really good point about the compressor! Also, if you do go for a big compressor, check it's noise level. I didn't and have to wait until the neighbours are out before I dare use it! Great videos - keep it up Dave of York
Yes I know, they are far too loud, I think a hydrovane is a better option. One of my Corporate Video customers has some, I am going to ask him to sell me one }:-)))
Hi Keith, I saw the first images of this Chub on SW facebook page. What a mess, but a great opportunity to resore. I too, have a Chub in similar state of neglect. Very timly for me to learn from your experience which I will apply to my loco.
You have to take care cleaning up after using a bead blaster, the grit gets into hidden places and only comes out when there are lubricated parts or painting in progress. I like using dilute muriatic acid and a stainless wire brush to clean rust - it cleans right down to the bottom of the rust pits. But it is dangerous in stronger concentrations and it eats some metals much faster than it eats steel. Sanding over rust pits has its advantages since you do not have to fill them, OTOH there may be paint remover hiding in the rusty pits. US body shops use a product called metal prep which contains phosphoric acid and leaves a nice phosphate coating on steel that adheres to paint well. Strong acid must be rinsed or neutralized.
i built a cabinet outta wood like that and got a hand blaster n piped it in with a window n fan and light it works great i love help out a bunch and a hole lot cheaper lol
To make sure I'm understanding you, and I might just be quoting you like a fool, you're able to turn between centers on a 3-jaw chuck because the crank pin engages against the chuck-jaw, acting like a lathe-dog? I hope I've got that right, that's an interesting idea that i haven't seen before.
All LED - the system includes all stands and lightweight gantry - including a 24/12 lighting desk, (plus a larger free one if required) Hazer (Smoke machine) . . . . please Email me on: keith@academystudio.co.uk and I will send you the list of the lights & the prices..... I will not split the lighting up, it all has to go in one bargain sale - with or without flight cases {:-)))
It must be quite a honor for them to let you work of a engine that was sent to them for repair! It shows that they have confidence in your knowledge, abilities and experience!
The reverse is true really, personally I was honoured to meet Simon Hudson and the one and only Mr.John Holroyd - not forgetting the rest of the team. There is some rare skill & talent at the Steam Workshop }:-)))
I have the feeling this is going to be your best series jet.
Please do not get disheartened. We're on the edge of our seats here in Germany!!!
Loving the these latest 2 clips- there's certainly a wide variety of shiney bits to be drooling & fascinating over!
Thank you Keith & Steam Workshop, looking forward to many more & I hope we get to see each featured project through to its end :D
Thank you, this series of videos are something different, like unpainting but a lot more better. Over here closer to arctic circle anything related to steam does not excist.
My dreams come true! The master Keith Appleton is gonna be restore a locomotive!!!!!
I am enjoying this series, and looking forward to some more painting and unpainting. Thank you for making these videos.
Hi Keith,
Great video as usual. I’m glad to see you doing something on a locomotive not that I find anything wrong with the stationary and marine engines. I just like the locomotives.
Great video Keith. Grubby hands and dry humor. The perfect combination :)
Hopefully your way of doing things and the shop standards at the Steam Workshop are compatible. Thanks for posting.
Instead of bead blasting I highly recommend you look at vapour blasting its incredible what it can clean without the slightest effect on the surface, that includes plastic. Do check it out
Good job you do. Steam hobbies is a big from small modelengines to big locomotives. Also normal engines like with ignitions. You have many pieces of iron in the firebox. So we said in Sweden, not excactly but close.
Steam cleaners / lances are a brilliant tool. Great job your making of that lovely engine Keith!
your sens of humor is brilliant
Gosh, I really enjoy these Steam Workshop episodes, and seeing you work on locomotives. Thanks again, as always.
Good to see your out getting some excitement, instead of living dangerously in front of your lathe and/or linisher. But still no gloves. LOL... I like the new WATSW series.
I wear gloves only in Winter when I ride my bicycle }:-)))
LOL... you are a funny guy. Question, there is not a very large "Garden Train" thing here in the states. But have you ever seen anyone do one in replica of a WWI/WWII armored battle train? I'd like to do something like that.
that would make an interesting project .......
A beadblaster of sufficient size can be used the stress relive small parts by steel shot peening.
It always surprises me to see cast iron when it is polished silver-bright. Because the only cast iron I see in my daily life is manhole covers and sewer drains, I keep thinking brown is its natural color.
Ah thanks Keith, what a lovely video to wake up to, morning so!
Only two comments about the sand/beadblaster: It's also a great excuse to get a big compressor as they use a /lot/ of air. Typically the compressor costs more than the actual cabinet.
And look into 'walnut shell' blasting medium if your looking at it for removing paint. It'll remove /only/ paint and never damage glass or metal, even soft metals.
Good advice - thanks for that {:-)))
Really good point about the compressor! Also, if you do go for a big compressor, check it's noise level. I didn't and have to wait until the neighbours are out before I dare use it!
Great videos - keep it up
Dave of York
Yes I know, they are far too loud, I think a hydrovane is a better option. One of my Corporate Video customers has some, I am going to ask him to sell me one }:-)))
Hi Keith, I saw the first images of this Chub on SW facebook page. What a mess, but a great opportunity to resore. I too, have a Chub in similar state of neglect. Very timly for me to learn from your experience which I will apply to my loco.
Beware sand blasting, the grit will hide and then come out after you are finished and bugger up the sliding parts. Clean, Clean, Clean!
I will be wary of sand blasters - however, tis is not a sand l=blaster - it is a bead blaster and they are somewhat different ....... {:-)))
Great videos, Thanks Keith
Looks like your having fun. Fun stuff. congrad's on the job!!!
You have to take care cleaning up after using a bead blaster, the grit gets into hidden places and only comes out when there are lubricated parts or painting in progress. I like using dilute muriatic acid and a stainless wire brush to clean rust - it cleans right down to the bottom of the rust pits. But it is dangerous in stronger concentrations and it eats some metals much faster than it eats steel. Sanding over rust pits has its advantages since you do not have to fill them, OTOH there may be paint remover hiding in the rusty pits. US body shops use a product called metal prep which contains phosphoric acid and leaves a nice phosphate coating on steel that adheres to paint well. Strong acid must be rinsed or neutralized.
That original paint was so nice though... (The lettering, that is)
Waterslide Transfers ......
Nice. Thanks,
Yay! bead blasting, now ya talkin....!
I would recommend a product called evaporust, it does a great job at removing rust.
The patience probably comes in handy with comments too! (I know I've asked some dumb questions)
i built a cabinet outta wood like that and got a hand blaster n piped it in with a window n fan and light it works great i love help out a bunch and a hole lot cheaper lol
You gonna take it for a spin around your garden when you're done Keith?
My Garden railway is 7 1/4 inch gauge - this is smaller at 5 inch gauge unfortunately ......
Keith., may I recommend the bead blaster from Chester hobby store.
Thanks, I will look at that {:-)))
To make sure I'm understanding you, and I might just be quoting you like a fool, you're able to turn between centers on a 3-jaw chuck because the crank pin engages against the chuck-jaw, acting like a lathe-dog? I hope I've got that right, that's an interesting idea that i haven't seen before.
Correct {:-)))
Much obliged, thank you!
What kind of stage lighting? I'd potentially be interested
All LED - the system includes all stands and lightweight gantry - including a 24/12 lighting desk, (plus a larger free one if required) Hazer (Smoke machine) . . . . please Email me on: keith@academystudio.co.uk and I will send you the list of the lights & the prices..... I will not split the lighting up, it all has to go in one bargain sale - with or without flight cases {:-)))
do you accept bitcoin for donations? i appreciate your videos
Many Thanks, I don't use bitcoin, but normally receive donations via Paypal www.paypal.me/keithappleton or patreon.com/keithappleton
Did you cover the windows before you blasted it
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