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43xx part 5 - loco finished

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Following some time off for good behaviour, walking the 192 mile coast to coast trail (which was absolutely fab I have to say), I've returned to the modelling bench this week and just about got 5311 to the finished stage.
The chassis has been motorised and pick ups added and all works. The body has been painted and last bits added. It's surprising how long to takes to put all the finishing touches together and add all the various fittings etc. The back head isn't as detailed as some might like, but it's good enough for me and most will be hidden by the loco crew (presently in the paint shop).
I've filled the centre section of the boiler with lead shot and the plan is for the tender to rest on the drag beam on the back which should even things out a little. I've plenty of space around the motor in the firebox or under the cab floor if need be. I've beefed up the CSB spring wire to 13 thou and it runs very nicely on the test track. Just the crew and spectacle plates to add.
Paint is etched primer and satin black from Halfords rattle cans and it will have a light weathering touch eventually. This loco is scheduled for the early 07.44 Trowbridge to Bristol train, which usually had 4 coaches (typically two B sets), hence the lamp code. Incidentally I've three Hornby Collett coaches to convert and I may just add a siphon at the back - but that's for another day.
I'm really pleased with how this is turning out.
Right, time to turn my attention to the tender.

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Superb modelling. Captures the prototype form nicely... ;)

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

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Very nice Andrew. Will you be bringing it along to your demo table at Scaleforum?

 

Well done on completing the Coast to Coast. It was in 2011 that took on the challenge with my two children. On walking down into Robin Hoods Bay I didn't want the experience to stop. A wonderful time was had by all.

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Superb modelling. Captures the prototype form nicely... ;) Cheers, Mark

Thanks Mark

 

Very nice Andrew. Will you be bringing it along to your demo table at Scaleforum?

 

Well done on completing the Coast to Coast. It was in 2011 that took on the challenge with my two children. On walking down into Robin Hoods Bay I didn't want the experience to stop. A wonderful time was had by all.

Hi Ian

I'm not doing a demo at S4um this year (as far as I know anyway) but I will be there to see Tredethy Wharf!

Coast to Coast was a blast. Met so many interesting people and really enjoyed the challenge. Glad I've not been doing it last/this week though. Too hot!!

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