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Title: Catenary Tension Mast Artwork Painting
Post by: Globibahn on September 06, 2021, 01:13:51 PM

I know it is a subject that has been done many many times :D, however I am a fan of catenary masts and want to have a go at painting one.

Reference photo taken in Munich in 2019.

Here's the drawing out stage. It's not easy!!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/113/7020-060921131550.png) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=113535)

Title: Re: Catenary Tension Mast Artwork Painting
Post by: Globibahn on September 08, 2021, 08:28:42 AM

Coming along....

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/113/7020-080921082829.png) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=113615)

Title: Re: Catenary Tension Mast Artwork Painting
Post by: swisstrains on September 08, 2021, 09:50:10 AM

Looking good and destined to become an Old Master.

Title: Re: Catenary Tension Mast Artwork Painting
Post by: Globibahn on September 08, 2021, 03:58:21 PM

Quote from: swisstrains on September 08, 2021, 09:50:10 AM
Looking good and destined to become an Old Master.

Thanks John!! ;D

Bit more lattice work gone in today.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/113/7020-080921155813.png) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=113630)

Title: Re: Catenary Tension Mast Artwork Painting
Post by: Globibahn on September 11, 2021, 05:24:12 PM

It's a very detail based painting, so taking a lot of time to build up!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/113/7020-110921172349.png) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=113744)

Title: Re: Catenary Tension Mast Artwork Painting
Post by: Globibahn on September 13, 2021, 03:51:03 PM

Still creeping along!

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/113/7020-130921155052.png) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=113856)

Title: Re: Catenary Tension Mast Artwork Painting
Post by: Globibahn on September 16, 2021, 10:32:51 AM

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/113/7020-160921103200.png) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=113971)

A friend who saw this pic said it was a shame the BR101 was blocked by a mast. However the painting is of the mast, the IC is incidental! :D

Title: Re: Catenary Tension Mast Artwork Painting
Post by: crewearpley40 on September 16, 2021, 11:27:42 AM

Hi I have used / experimented with https://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-and-body-repair/specialist-and-decorative-paints/halfords-galvanised-effect-spray-paint-300ml-252119.html (https://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-and-body-repair/specialist-and-decorative-paints/halfords-galvanised-effect-spray-paint-300ml-252119.html) and plastikote fde aero aluminium aerosols in a well ventilated space. Looks good. Chris

Title: Re: Catenary Tension Mast Artwork Painting
Post by: daffy on September 16, 2021, 11:53:21 AM

Looks really good Matt. :thumbsup: You have a real talent.

What are the dark marks in the sky to the right of the mast wires? Birds? For me they rather draw the eye and so slightly detract from the overall effect.

And I'm okay with the IC in the background as it will leave the station soon anyway. :D

Title: Re: Catenary Tension Mast Artwork Painting
Post by: Globibahn on September 16, 2021, 10:28:03 PM

Quote from: daffy on September 16, 2021, 11:53:21 AM

What are the dark marks in the sky to the right of the mast wires? Birds?

Thanks Daffy! Yes the train did leave shortly after I took the snap :D

Ahhhhhh, the dark marks - they will make sense when, to use Nick's words, the knitting goes in! ;D

Title: Re: Catenary Tension Mast Artwork Painting
Post by: Globibahn on September 17, 2021, 07:47:11 AM

Quote from: Intercity on September 17, 2021, 12:32:02 AM
Insulators?

Yes! :D

Title: Re: Catenary Tension Mast Artwork Painting
Post by: Globibahn on September 18, 2021, 09:09:25 AM

Knitting installed!

I've used up my image quota, do here is a link!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Y6tHBtdEpWJQZMbL7 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/Y6tHBtdEpWJQZMbL7)

Title: Re: Catenary Tension Mast Artwork Painting
Post by: daffy on September 18, 2021, 05:28:58 PM

Looking good Matt, now that the 'birds' are perfectly perched. :) :thumbsup:

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