Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
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
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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Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
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.
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.
Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
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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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
That looks an absolute beauty already.
What's the chassis - yours or a mod from elsewhere?
Rik
Edit: Sorry, just spotted you've already told us ....
What's the chassis - yours or a mod from elsewhere?
Rik
Edit: Sorry, just spotted you've already told us ....
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I love it, another superb loco for the fleet, although even I would prefer to see it less yellow!
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Less yellow?
Would that be Stephensons improved Rocket Yellow, perchance?
Phil.P
Would that be Stephensons improved Rocket Yellow, perchance?
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Perhaps it's because I'm surrounded by yellow I feel that way?
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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
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
There’s a fair bit still to do and it’ll take a while — but it’s not yellow anymore.
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Another wonderful model and superb colour choice and finish.
Perhaps the next one could be yellow.... or perhaps not!
Perhaps the next one could be yellow.... or perhaps not!
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Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
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.
Rik
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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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