RSS Fetcher Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Over the last few months I had been collecting various bits of rolling stock to add to my collection for the layout. Some would be of a specific make while others are made from scratch using photographic evidence. Annie and Clarabel are one of these examples. At first their model were made from cut down Tri-ang coaches but these had trouble navigating around the bends so some new models were needed. Looking at various research and photos I found that the original models were made from plywood and the chassis was of a bogie bolster wagon. At the time I didn't have any plywood so thick card from file blocks was the alternative. From what I can remember from the build, I spent the most time cutting out the windows and getting blisters on my hand whist trying to cut each window out. The end result for these models was okay but not what I hoped. When the time came to make a new Ffarquhar exhibit layout, I decided to rebuild these models again. To assist me with the build I arranged for a private photo shoot of the original models with thanks to the Talyllyn Railway's secretary, David Broadbent. Once all the photos were taken, I dismantled my card models and began planning out their new bodies. I painted the models in their late 60's livery, Brown sides- black ends, but I'm thinking of repainting them again someday where they were just brown all over but for the moment they are fine. The roof vents I got from a pack on eBay for £2 and the custom decals were made for me for free by a friend at a miniature railway club. There is still the addition features such as door handles to be added but they can be sourced out when the time comes. Annie and Clarabel have been such perfect runners on the Ffarquhar branch replica and certainly look the part behind Thomas while running on the layout. View the full article Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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