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GER M15/M15R/G69, LNER/BR Class F4/5/6: Part 2e

Entry posted by EHertsGER September 10, 2016

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Once again a perfunctory entry due to 'life, etc' but at least I can claim that all the forward boiler 'gubbins' is done, with the obvious exception of the handrail and lamp bracket at the top of the smokebox.

The smokebox door in the kit is the early GER 'dished' pattern, while I am modelling 106 as she appeared in 1927 with the post 1913/1915 (?) 'domed' pattern smokebox door. Currently it is fitted (fitted? 'Bunged in for effect' is more accurate) with a J15 'domed' door, bit it doesn't look right. With a bit of luck Dave at SE Finecast will be sending me a NuCast smokebox from their old kit...

So in the meantime I shall be stepping back into the cab to sort out the insides. If anyone has a picture of a screw reverser as fitted in the F4/5/6 I will be profoundly grateful...

The chassis, meantime is now together and running nicely.

Best,
Marcus