A4 parabolic curve.

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A4 parabolic curve.

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Where can i get a template for the parabolic curve when i spray my loco.
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Try using a works drawing, there's a few scattered on google. Just as a note, 'A4' as a topic heading isn't too good. Perhaps 'A4 parabolic lining template question' or something along those lines would be more appropriate
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There is also a works drawing (reduced in size) showing the livery details for the Coronation A4s in Part 2 of Yeadon. No A4 modeller whould be without it!
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Just to complicate things, some variation in the exact curve has also been noted on different locos.
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Ah, I researched this. 60010, 60008 and 4464 have the same arrangement of parabolic curve which matches LNER photos of A4's. 4468 is in the process of a repaint but will have the correct shape, whilst 60009's is quite different to the norm and 60007's deviates slightly. So, for the best current representation, try to get a close up look at Bittern :)
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Just to add it will be for Silver Fox for the silver jubilee train.
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I'd recommend taking a gander at the small scale model of Silver Link at the NRM then
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Blackout60800 wrote:I'd recommend taking a gander at the small scale model of Silver Link at the NRM then
That doesnt realy help in getting a template as iam not in york and can not get there.Ill just have to play with a peice of cardborad
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Ive added the valences to a HD Silver King and used one coat of precision recommended paints.Ive reasembled the tender temperaraly as i have to add some streamlineing to the tender sides.
Looking at the model at the NRM the paint from pecision looks darker for the valences than on the model.
Iam still not sure weather iam up to doing airbrushing and dont want to waist money buying a kit ect .Would much prefer to have someone paint it for me or at least find some rattle cans that are similar shades
Anyone know if any of the humbrol greys are similar nto the silver grey needed.

ps The pics have come out a bit dark anyway but atm my pc is not reconiseing my camcorder :cry:
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2512silverfox wrote:There is also a works drawing (reduced in size) showing the livery details for the Coronation A4s in Part 2 of Yeadon. No A4 modeller whould be without it!
:oops: ive not got it.
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Thanks Blackout 60800
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on a different note,were the SJ coach roofs painted white.
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Hornby Dublo wrote:Thanks Blackout 60800
No problem at all :)
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Hornby Dublo wrote:on a different note,were the SJ coach roofs painted white.
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mick b wrote:
Hornby Dublo wrote:on a different note,were the SJ coach roofs painted white.
Aluminium
:roll: Dull or Polished
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