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Part 11 - Works Grey
Well, she's getting closer to completion. A few shots of her in Works Grey.
A few more details have been added since the last set of photos - the stays on the front of the spectacle plate, a couple of sand boxes at the front, sandboxes incorporated into the bunkers, handrails and a few more rivets.
There's still a little bit more filling and sanding to be done in places. Close-up photos can be very revealing ....
The safety valve has still not been permanently fitted as it will be easier to paint off the model And then, there's a fair amount of pipework which will have to be added once she's in her final livery.
So, not quite there yet, but well on the way ......
Rik
Well, she's getting closer to completion. A few shots of her in Works Grey.
A few more details have been added since the last set of photos - the stays on the front of the spectacle plate, a couple of sand boxes at the front, sandboxes incorporated into the bunkers, handrails and a few more rivets.
There's still a little bit more filling and sanding to be done in places. Close-up photos can be very revealing ....
The safety valve has still not been permanently fitted as it will be easier to paint off the model And then, there's a fair amount of pipework which will have to be added once she's in her final livery.
So, not quite there yet, but well on the way ......
Rik
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I suppose it's a lot easier to add details to a largely plastic model than it is to a metal model which gets a bit hot. That's one of the reasons why I like modelling in plasticard.tom_tom_go wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2017 3:50 pm If only live steamers had that much detail, brilliant work Rik
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That's a really lovely looking loco Rik. It's absolutely dripping in character. I look froward to seeing her carrying full livery and out at work on your lovely line.
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She looks a stunner Rik, quite a transformation from the original otto, well done
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Love this Rik, can you make me one lol.
ROD
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Life is so easy when I run my trains.
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Wow! what a difference some grey makes. As Andrew said, dripping with character, love the stays on the spectacle plate. Great job Rik. Would look good in a rather faded livery me thinks (hint, hint)
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Thanks chaps. It's the usual case, now I've made one I know how I ought to have done the job. Not sure I'd want to make another, though - part of the fun is figuring out how to solve each problem as it arises.
When she's finished, I'd say my outlay; secondhand Otto, batteries, radio control, materials, paint, glue, solder etc.; will be around £120. A lot cheaper than buying an 'off the shelf' battery loco such as a Roundhouse Little John diesel (£582). And I also have the satisfaction of running something which won't be seen on any other garden railway.
Rik
When she's finished, I'd say my outlay; secondhand Otto, batteries, radio control, materials, paint, glue, solder etc.; will be around £120. A lot cheaper than buying an 'off the shelf' battery loco such as a Roundhouse Little John diesel (£582). And I also have the satisfaction of running something which won't be seen on any other garden railway.
To answer your tongue in cheek question, Rod , if I totted up the hours, and then even only charged £10/hour, it would make the cost of making one for someone else prohibitive - probably about the same as a new live steam loco. I'd be more than happy to guide someone through the build process though.
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Wow Rik that is a great price and yes you are right, it probably would be the same has an R-T-R, but has you say it is unique and it certainly gets my vote for the best kit bashed model of the year.ge_rik wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:52 am Thanks chaps. It's the usual case, now I've made one I know how I ought to have done the job. Not sure I'd want to make another, though - part of the fun is figuring out how to solve each problem as it arises.
When she's finished, I'd say my outlay; secondhand Otto, batteries, radio control, materials, paint, glue, solder etc.; will be around £120. A lot cheaper than buying an 'off the shelf' battery loco such as a Roundhouse Little John diesel (£582). And I also have the satisfaction of running something which won't be seen on any other garden railway.
To answer your tongue in cheek question, Rod , if I totted up the hours, and then even only charged £10/hour, it would make the cost of making one for someone else prohibitive - probably about the same as a new live steam loco. I'd be more than happy to guide someone through the build process though.
Rik
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Thanks for the 'works grey' images Rik, I just knew it would show the model to its best advantage. Sorry not to have replied earlier but I have been separated from my laptop due to a visit to the Great Dorset Steam Fair for the first time...... pictures may follow in another thread.
With even more detailing to come this has to be a top class conversion.
With even more detailing to come this has to be a top class conversion.
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Great pics Rik - love all the detail - the grey does bring it out
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Part 12 - Emerging from the paint shop
Her first outing from the paintshop.
I decided the spectacle plate was too low and so raised it by around 8mm. It was a bit of an effort but I feel happier now that she looks a little more like the original - slightly ungainly and, as someone said, slightly Emett-like.
There is, of course, still plenty to do. The driver doesn't have any knobs to turn, levers to pull or gauges to tap.
..... and then there's a a fine array of copper pipework which needs to be arrayed over the boiler and running plate.
So, a couple more days' tweaking and I think she'll be ready to join the roster.
Mind you, she does look a bit too pristine and shiny for a working loco.................
Rik
Her first outing from the paintshop.
I decided the spectacle plate was too low and so raised it by around 8mm. It was a bit of an effort but I feel happier now that she looks a little more like the original - slightly ungainly and, as someone said, slightly Emett-like.
There is, of course, still plenty to do. The driver doesn't have any knobs to turn, levers to pull or gauges to tap.
..... and then there's a a fine array of copper pipework which needs to be arrayed over the boiler and running plate.
So, a couple more days' tweaking and I think she'll be ready to join the roster.
Mind you, she does look a bit too pristine and shiny for a working loco.................
Rik
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I am not worthy to view your Plastikard skills Rik, great job all the same!
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Great modelling Rik, hope to achieve some modicum of skill such has your’s...
ROD
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
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And so to Green - as others have said, very impressive!
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Thanks folks
I did a quick test run yesterday and I must admit, she does look good chuffing through the foliage.
I've been out all day for a walk in the Peak District (the Roaches) so no chance yet to make a start on the titivations. I'll keep you posted as to developments. I know from past experience that it's a bit like housebuilding - the finishing touches can take as long as the major engineering which preceded it.
Rik
I did a quick test run yesterday and I must admit, she does look good chuffing through the foliage.
I've been out all day for a walk in the Peak District (the Roaches) so no chance yet to make a start on the titivations. I'll keep you posted as to developments. I know from past experience that it's a bit like housebuilding - the finishing touches can take as long as the major engineering which preceded it.
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