G64 Troublesome Truck Conversion
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jameshilton
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Mel - an interesting choice? Did you not consider a GW Toad being more suitable?
I think it looks great - although the end platforms looks a little long - I think you could get away with shortening those if you chose to lengthen the main body section.
Mel - an interesting choice? Did you not consider a GW Toad being more suitable?
I think it looks great - although the end platforms looks a little long - I think you could get away with shortening those if you chose to lengthen the main body section.
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I did consider building a Toad, but I thought it was a bit obvious (I like being obtuse) and I've always preferred the LNER/BR one anyway. The other thing is that it would look even more wrong on the Annie chassis as the Toad's wheels are much closer to the ends of the chassis (a longer wheelbase in other words).
Yes, the end platforms do look a bit long and they could be shortened allowing a longer cabin, but on the prototype the verandas finish pretty much in line with the wheels. I have extended them slightly, but once again it would also look wrong if I went any further. All part of the compromise when using an unsuitable chassis really.
Of course, the big advantage is that most G3 kits of this brake van would be somewhere around the £120 - £150 mark ............ and this one has cost me about a tenner up to now (mostly thanks to Ian) ............ plus I've got the coach body in service too.
You've hit the nail on the head James.jameshilton said:
I did consider building a Toad, but I thought it was a bit obvious (I like being obtuse) and I've always preferred the LNER/BR one anyway. The other thing is that it would look even more wrong on the Annie chassis as the Toad's wheels are much closer to the ends of the chassis (a longer wheelbase in other words).
Yes, the end platforms do look a bit long and they could be shortened allowing a longer cabin, but on the prototype the verandas finish pretty much in line with the wheels. I have extended them slightly, but once again it would also look wrong if I went any further. All part of the compromise when using an unsuitable chassis really.
Of course, the big advantage is that most G3 kits of this brake van would be somewhere around the £120 - £150 mark ............ and this one has cost me about a tenner up to now (mostly thanks to Ian) ............ plus I've got the coach body in service too.
Rhinochugger
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I s'pose you said 'Oh ducket' a few times
yb281 said:
I s'pose you said 'Oh ducket' a few times
Re:G64 back to back
You're absolutely right Paul, the standard gauge siding is now completely full up. There again, the WGLR would be if I put all of my stock out, but it doesn't stop me planning to get more ............ just don't tell Alison.
John, I think a SR bogie brake would be pushing it on the Cambrian - even for me! Plus, Ive not got as far as gauge 3 bogies yet.
Anyhoo, we had a ride out to Back2Bay6 today and I got some handrail wire so that I could start all the paraphernalia on the brake van's bodywork. I also got a few odd bits like torpedo vents, lamp irons and some brilliant little label clips from the Llanfair show.
Now all of this stuff is going on, it's starting to grow on me. I think it'll be OK to my eyes by the time I've got everything in place and it's been painted properly ................. and weathered of course.
You're absolutely right Paul, the standard gauge siding is now completely full up. There again, the WGLR would be if I put all of my stock out, but it doesn't stop me planning to get more ............ just don't tell Alison.
John, I think a SR bogie brake would be pushing it on the Cambrian - even for me!
Plus, Ive not got as far as gauge 3 bogies yet. Anyhoo, we had a ride out to Back2Bay6 today and I got some handrail wire so that I could start all the paraphernalia on the brake van's bodywork. I also got a few odd bits like torpedo vents, lamp irons and some brilliant little label clips from the Llanfair show.
Now all of this stuff is going on, it's starting to grow on me. I think it'll be OK to my eyes by the time I've got everything in place and it's been painted properly ................. and weathered of course.
jameshilton
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Mel - full agreement from me - I think it'll be fine when finished - it's not too scale but it's definitely got the character of the original, a bit like a caricature of the original
Mel - full agreement from me - I think it'll be fine when finished - it's not too scale but it's definitely got the character of the original, a bit like a caricature of the original
New Haven Neil 2
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Can I make a teeny observation.....the end platforms are actually concrete, and all the ones I recall were always a mucky blacky/mossy/gungy cloour, not bauxite. All part of the weatering plan?
Oh, forgot the positive bit - I think it looks great!
NHN
Can I make a teeny observation.....the end platforms are actually concrete, and all the ones I recall were always a mucky blacky/mossy/gungy cloour, not bauxite. All part of the weatering plan?
Oh, forgot the positive bit - I think it looks great!
NHN
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Pretty much all done now. First stage of the weathering was to apply very thin washes of dirty black (about 90% thinners), allowing it to run down the scribed lines to put some depth to the planking. A few individual planks were also picked out with a slightly thicker mix (ie the sludge left at the bottom of the thinners). Then it was out with the airbrush for a waft with my holy trinity of weathering paints - NATO black, dark grey, and my own mix of browns to make a brake dusty/mucky colour (all Tamiya acrylics).
Behind my pannier tank. I happen to know that a certain person on this forum has got a thing about the "light engine with brakevan" scenario. Of course, I can't divulge his name ............
............ but feel free to copy this pic Peter.
D'OH!!!!!!!!!! :wits::wits:
You have a one track mind Doctor ......................... biscuits too?owlpool said:
Pretty much all done now. First stage of the weathering was to apply very thin washes of dirty black (about 90% thinners), allowing it to run down the scribed lines to put some depth to the planking. A few individual planks were also picked out with a slightly thicker mix (ie the sludge left at the bottom of the thinners). Then it was out with the airbrush for a waft with my holy trinity of weathering paints - NATO black, dark grey, and my own mix of browns to make a brake dusty/mucky colour (all Tamiya acrylics).
Behind my pannier tank. I happen to know that a certain person on this forum has got a thing about the "light engine with brakevan" scenario. Of course, I can't divulge his name ............
............ but feel free to copy this pic Peter.
D'OH!!!!!!!!!! :wits::wits:
brianthesnail96
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Stop corrupting my childhood!
Henry and the Flying Kipper?
yb281 said:What IS the chap with his back to the camera showing the other two????????owlpool said:ideas for interior layout from the good Reverend
Stop corrupting my childhood!
Henry and the Flying Kipper?