Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

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Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

Post by BertieB » Mon Apr 22, 2024 9:47 pm

Thanks. I’d assumed it would be mono — but then some of it was obviously better in colour, so…

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Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

Post by Preseli Chris » Wed Jun 12, 2024 1:00 pm

Some lovely work going on there in 3' 11" gauge . Great Stuff . Is there going to be a Bulleid Q1 ugly duckling joining your fleet ?
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Post by BertieB » Thu Jun 13, 2024 2:20 pm

They’re not ugly! But thank you.

It’s been on the to-do list for years. My big issue is the wheels. Sticking, say, resin-cast or 3D print (not that I can do that) Bulleid-style ‘wheel-trims’ over the wheels of a long-ish Bachman motorblock could end up with fairly dodgy wheel widths… But I might try it.

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Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

Post by BertieB » Thu Oct 10, 2024 11:24 am

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A Substantial Locomotive With Smoke Deflectors

This is loosely based on the pre-war Southern, Maunsell S15, 4-6-0 goods engine. Dimensions are guessed at and detail is simplified, or ignored if too hard — but you get the general idea, I hope. The style of smoke deflectors, for example, has been altered in the light of my prejudices…

Quite a few items (cab interior, steps, safety valves) will need to be added after painting. It’s on a Bachmann chassis, though now with larger Slaters, leading truck wheels. Battery pack and Micron R/C still to come.

It’ll eventually be painted black, though I quite like it in bright yellow!

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Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

Post by ge_rik » Thu Oct 10, 2024 12:19 pm

That looks an absolute beauty already.
What's the chassis - yours or a mod from elsewhere?

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Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

Post by Peter Butler » Thu Oct 10, 2024 2:24 pm

I love it, another superb loco for the fleet, although even I would prefer to see it less yellow!
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Post by Phil.P » Fri Oct 11, 2024 5:00 pm

Less yellow?
Would that be Stephensons improved Rocket Yellow, perchance?
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Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

Post by Peter Butler » Fri Oct 11, 2024 5:50 pm

Phil.P wrote: Fri Oct 11, 2024 5:00 pm Less yellow?
Would that be Stephensons improved Rocket Yellow, perchance?
:shock: :dontknow:

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Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

Post by LNR » Fri Oct 11, 2024 11:51 pm

As a Victorian I like locos with smoke deflectors as most of our locos ended up with them in later years. Whilst I don't suppose I would run a loco painted yellow, there is something about your model in that colour.
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Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

Post by Old Man Aaron » Sat Oct 12, 2024 12:08 am

*Your collection

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Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

Post by Lonsdaler » Wed Oct 16, 2024 10:23 am

I'm constantly amazed by your ability to make standard gauge look right for narrow gauge. Looking forward to seeing it in its final livery (not yellow😂).
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Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

Post by BertieB » Thu Oct 31, 2024 8:41 am

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There’s a fair bit still to do and it’ll take a while — but it’s not yellow anymore.

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Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

Post by Peter Butler » Thu Oct 31, 2024 10:26 am

Another wonderful model and superb colour choice and finish.
Perhaps the next one could be yellow.... or perhaps not!
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Post by ge_rik » Thu Oct 31, 2024 12:24 pm

Excellent!!! If ever I rejig Beeston Market and include some standard gauge track, I could be tempted - though it would probably have to be a small tank loco.

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Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

Post by BertieB » Thu Oct 31, 2024 12:43 pm

That’s very kind, thank you. It’s ’weathered black’. When I’ve plucked up courage, I’m going to have a go at doing it ‘dirty’, which I’ve not really attempted before. Fingers crossed…

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Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

Post by LNR » Thu Oct 31, 2024 10:15 pm

BertieB wrote: Thu Oct 31, 2024 12:43 pm I’m going to have a go at doing it ‘dirty’,
:thumbup: Be watching with interest, remember less is often more.
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