Lynn Robinson. Showman Scenic Part 2

[lynnr]

Please find the start of my thread as it has been split for some reason. If you want the full build. My build was started in Sept 2010.

Start of thread.

More stickers and paint. It has been a very productive and enjoyable day.





Again waiting for paint to dry.

[Tony King]

Lynn,
Lovely informative posts on your lettering, looks the dogs!!!!!
Regards,
Tony

[showman shane]

Ditto to Tonys post Lynn but can you expand on the significance of the name for those of us down under who don't know.

[lynnr]

H
Hi showman 

The full story.

My engine is named Crystal in honour of my sisters still born back in 2009. 

The company name on the roof. 

D.J. Robinson is my departed brother. Died 1980. He had just qualified as a chief so that gives the twist on CATERERS. In the old days caterers were providers of services. Hence chief - caterer. 

All electric amusements. My brother use to be a disc jockey for a quite successful disco. 

So the company name embeds the essence of my brother.

D.J.Robinson Caterer of the all electric amusements.

So the memory of departed family members will live on.  Oh forgot. The trailers are named after my two dogs.

[lynnr]

Hi All

Last pictures for tonight.

Did some fancy work on the front and back. Going to do a couple more scrolls in the front centre tomorow

[Robfishman]

Far quicker than drawing it, transferring with chalk and sigh-writing the old way.  Looks great as well, a lovely job.  I can see  a queue of Showmans Engines forming on your drive for use of the printer / cutter. Now that would be a road run.

[lynnr]

Hi Rob


Yes indeed. It was a bit of a gamble purchasing the cutter and materials. But boy oh boy it has worked out so well. I do not think I will be doing shadows etc as my hand skill is not good enough at the small scale we are working at. I did do some traditional sign writing back in 91 when I did a picture of the Vulcan bomber on the bonnet of my car.

I did do an experiment using a stencil to "paint" the sizing on a book to try the gold leafing. It also worked very well.
by the way. Road loco's and any other steam vehicle are always welcome on my drive.

[Tony King]

I think Rob's comment on Showman's owners queing up to use your printer is prophetic...... Count me in!!
Regards,
Tony

[lynnr]

You are always welcome Tony.

[Heavyhaul]

Morning Lynn,

Looking good well done Lynn the lettering and scrolls really set off your canopy.
Will you be taking the engine to Pickering rally next year?.

Steve.

[lynnr]

Not sure where I will be going next year. Lost a couple events up in Scotland so technically available for other events but work is up in the air a bit so not sure what I will be doing for work next summer.

[lynnr]

That is the front finished for the fine arty bits. Just thinking of doing a pinstripe along the edges to finish off the roof.

[Tony King]

Thanks for putting up so many pictures of how you lettered your canopy, very informative. It looks like you've achieved perfect sharp edges on all your artwork.........Deffinately the way to go, Well done Lynn!!
Could you not get your computer to talk to the printer to produce some shading stencils?..... Would be the iceing on an already delicious cake!!
Regards,
Tony

[lynnr]

I could do some shadow stencils. It would take a huge amount of time and risks the main artwork. I also very much like the gold effect just as it is.

[Tony King]

Absolutelt right!!
Regards,
Tony

[showman shane]

Very professional Lynn-most impressed.

[lynnr]

Thank you everyone that has comment on my first time go at stencil painting.

I have really enjoyed doing the artwork and appreciate the positive feedback.

What to do next to top this act???

[showman shane]

Lynn,With your talants maybe you should consider giving up your day job and constructing STW engines on commission for STW customers full time with of course an appropriate build thread for each customer. The time involved with these builds is huge and some owners with time constraints and the necessary cash (and lots of it) may wish to enjoy the end result without the responsibility of the build.Just a thought anyway.Shane

[mikero]

Once you have the letters the shadow should be easy to paint in with a small brush, but you would need to find a suitable font first.

Mike

[Robfishman]

Once you have the letters the shadow should be easy to paint in with a small brush, but you would need to find a suitable font first.

Mike

Famous last words there Mike. But in principle a would agree.

[lynnr]

Crystal is feeling more cozy. In her firebox she has

60w heater 1ft long
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00408OB1W/ref=ox_ya_os_product

And under her with thermostats. 

1mtr long pair of 120w heaters

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009HQMCEU/ref=oh_details_o01_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Her cover is on as well to create a little heat tent.

[lynnr]

While the artwork is setting. Thought I would do some more painting of the underside. All clean ready for some more undercoat.

[lynnr]

Some more painting. Needed a fix!




Think I have enough undercoat for another 2 coats.

[tractor mike]

well done lynn, looking good   

[lynnr]

Well!  The Burrell canopy green is definitely green.  

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