Accucraft live steam 7/8ths Quarry Hunslet

[funandtrains]

I would buy a lined one even if it added 10% to the price. I would just choose the style I liked best of those available like I did with my Caladonia not being very concerned about time period, etc. I about they re-think after the first batch and make some fully finished ones for next batch and that should also have all the bugs worked out of design too.

 

[daveyb]

thanks for the measurements and comparison pics,,

soooooooooooo tempting,,,

 

[steamtom1]

A professional lining job can really spruce up a locomotive, as seen here with two Roundhouse Katies...

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[Elmtree Line]

Thanks John for the measurements.... the thing to remember is these are small loco's in 7/8ths.... see this post http://www.7-8ths.info/index.php?topic=16683278.msg60700#msg60700 < Link To http://www.7-8ths.info/in...3278.msg60700#msg60700 for a pic of a large type 7/8ths Hunslet compared with a similar sized loco in 16mm..............

Steph'

wow, yea its tiny isn't it! :brokeheart:

 

[GlenF]

It's amazing how much difference the lining makes after seeing those two Katies.

I'm so tempted by the Accucraft Hunslet, might be time to go through the collection and see what I can sell to raise funds!

 

[steamtom1]

Glen,
How true. These magnificent little narrow gauge locomotives are just begging for a professional lining job. There are a number of people who can do it for you. http://www.lightline16mm.com/ < Link To Lightlines did my blue Roundhouse Katie, above, as well as a Roundhouse Stanley...

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[size=16pt]And http://www.rhoshelyg.me.uk/ < Link To Rhos Helyg Locomotive Works did my Shaw/Roundhouse Jack...

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[GlenF]

My own Jack is plain unlined blue but after seeing your green one I might have to seriously think about lining. Looks superb, what a huge difference it makes.

Glen

 

[steamtom1]

Glen,
It's not particularly inexpensive, but some things in life are just worth whatever they cost. Lining locomotives is one of those things. If my wife knew what I paid, she would have my head.
I have a friend who is a retired art professor from the University of Michigan. He really knows art and beauty as only a professional would. He was blown away when he saw my locomotives.
Be sure to post pictures of Jack when he returns with lining.