James Hilton Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) As a model maker with over 30 years experience I'm happy to offer my unique combination of skills in scratch and kit building locomotive and rolling stock, painting and weathering, construction of scenic buildings and structures through to complete layouts. I particularly specialise in assembly and finishing of kits of my own design, and micro layout design and construction. I offer a bespoke and personal service, working with you to understand your requirements, your chosen prototype and share my ideas and thoughts before we agree an approach, price and approximate timescales.Typical prices are given on the website as a guide or estimate, however every commission is different and I will prepare a specific proposal based upon each individuals request.Contact me to discuss your requirements today: https://paxton-road.blogspot.co.uk/p/modelmaking-commissions.html Edited February 6, 2018 by James Hilton 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share Posted February 6, 2018 I also have a page on Facebook, and other forums - you can contact me by email using the form on my website. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted February 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2018 Best of luck with this venture, James. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share Posted February 6, 2018 Thank you! It's a logical fit alongside my design and illustration business, as well as the design and manufacture of kits in a variety of scales now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 I'm always proud when I manage to get one of my models into the mainstream modelling magazines, the proudest moment being the Faur L45H I had on the cover of Continental Modeller a few years ago... The micro layout, Kisten Torfwerk I built a few years ago features in this months Continental Modeller. Andrew and the team in Beer have done a great job on my photos, they didn't look that great when I took them, and its a wonderful show case for what can be done in 009... not a bad advert for EuroNG kits either! I'm happy to accept commissions for micro layout builds to your requirements... drop me a note on the website. More soon... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Here is Winifred, built from a Brian Madge 'scratch-aid' kit, a touch more involved than his usual kits, she was a fun and challenging build and I'm happy with the finished result... The model is based upon photos of her last days at the quarry, so I have removed the rivets from the smokebox and water tank castings. I have also added as much of the pipework and levers that I could from studying photos - a real labour of love, but well worth it now on the completed model. The couplings are from my Narrow Planet 'Barclayfication' kit designed for the Minitrains Bohler. They are closer to the style fitted to Winifred than the usual RT Models Penryhn couplings. The name and works plates are lovely, and are just 'standard issue' Narrow Planet ordered straight from the website. The lining was done using the new Fox N-gauge BR Mixed traffic lining, which although is grey/red rather than blue, is a good match from most distances. The grey and red are now separated so there is fine black line visible, a lovely finesse to these, and they're relatively easy to apply with patience, starting by adding the corners first and then measuring and fitting the straight lines between a few days later once they've dried. If you'd like to commission your own model from me, get in touch on here or through my website. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 I've been lucky enough to work on this lovely model of a Royal Arsenal workshop tool wagon in 7/8ths scale for a friend and customer of 'James Hilton Custom Model Railways' in the past few weeks... To see the model before I started check out the last photo... the above shows the finished wagon outside on my Dyfrdwy Tramway before heading back to it's owner. The model is scratchbuilt largely in wood, using various metal fixings and details (some from Talisman castings) and custom turned wheels. The axle boxes and wheel inserts were laser cut in layers and glued together. Truly lovely model making. It came to be pristine, and I wanted to preserve a little of the finish and quality of the build whilst breathing some life into it... I started by using a craft knife to carve away at the sides and inside ends of the wagon body to give the impression they had been rounded smooth though wear and life. Once this was done I smoothed with very fine wet and dry before painting started. The first step was a wash of Humbrol oil paint, kept quite thin, and rubbed off on the deck and edges. Once dry, I used a dirty black to pick out the metalwork. The wagon was then given a dirty brown wash, rubbed off quickly to leave a build up around bolt heads in in some of the grain. The lettering was added using a Uni-ball POSCA paint pen, and a knife used to 'cut' the rounded ends of the letters back, before being toned down a touch with a light oil based wash. The load was also detailed, the gear has grease within the teeth, a mix of gunmetal, leather and gloss varnish. The shaft end shows signs of wear, picked out with a greasy wash. The Brasso tin has the typical spillage (gone yellow) around the rim and down the side. I chained it all back up and sealed with dull-cote. Looking forward now to seeing it re-united with it's sister (more on that later) and hopefully visit my line again in the near future. Final shot here shows a before and after... if you're interested in commissioning your own model, please get in touch using the contact form on this website. More soon... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 Some years ago I built a model of the Vale of Rheidol's Baguley Drewry diesel, this was early days in 009 for me, and I had enjoyed building the Isle of Man 'Schoema' diesel, so it was a logical next step. It turned out into a nice engine, but was too big for my layout so I sold it on... A customer whilst browsing my site saw the 'For Sale' advert (now a few years old) and enquired - and we came to an agreement about building a second one. This new version uses the custom etched parts I designed at the time (grill, and handrail knobs/slots) as well as improving on some of the detail with more finesse in the cab and chassis areas... The model uses a Grafar 08 chassis, without modification - just the buffers removed. The side frames are carefully painted red, leaving the springs black like the prototype. The body is painted in a satin green with the handrails, window surrounds and roof picked out in relevant colours. This has now been sealed and slightly weathered awaiting windows and number / works plates. If you're interested in your own custom build, please do get in touch - there is a contact form in the menu of my blog, or through a personal message on Facebook or one of the forums. More soon... 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 I recently shared photos of an Royal Arsenal 'tool wagon' that I had been commissioned to paint and weather, here is the companion vehicle, completed a few months ago (as evidenced by the lack of a gate, and the green grass!) that somehow missed the blog... It is a 'what if' vehicle, a man-rider using the RAR chassis conjured up in the imagination of it's builder. A lovely piece of work in unpainted wood, and painted acrylic, however it needed bringing to life. I worked with the owner to determine a red/brown colour for the chassis, unpainted weathered wood for the planking and black bodywork. This was also weathered to bring the edges to live and show a hard working but well looked after vehicle. A real pleasure to work on such fine craftsmanship, and the way it was designed to be assembled and dis-assembled was ingenious - wonderful. Here you can see the finished man rider next to the unfinished tool wagon, both were originally in the unpainted wood finish, so you can see how the subtle washes and dry brushing have greyed the wood nicely on the man-rider. The same approach was later used on the deck of the tool wagon. Get in touch using the contact form on my blog, or the messenger services on Facebook or the various forums if you're interested in commissioning your own model, be that a complete scratch build or just a painting and weathering job. More soon... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 A valued customer got in touch earlier in the year asking for me to design and build a set of four locomotives. These are actually all supposed to be the same machine, the driver faces forwards in a pair, backwards in the other pair... and pairs so that they can be rotated in use on an exhibition layout... As I had to construct four near identical models it made sense to design it as a kit of parts, so the body is a 3D printed core, with etched overlay parts to provide crisp rivet detail and an air of finesse not possible by relying on the 3D print alone, especially around the buffer beams and cab windows. A prototype was built to prove the concept, built around the Bachmann Plymouth N gauge chassis. This was successful so the parts were ordered for the batch of four, and then put together. They were painted and weathered as a batch, applying the finish one stage at time to each one in turn. This meant they looked the same. The driver figures are from the Dapol workmans set, suitable cut down to fit and painted in my usual Games Workshop acrylics for speed, and consistency of finish achievable, blue overalls, white shirt and a black hat. The weathering consisted of washes, dry brushing and airbrushing to tie it all together... These photos are not all of the same model, they are not identical but as close as so that no one could really tell when these machines go into service on my customers exhibition layout early next year. In the meantime, the kit will be available through Narrow Planet in Q4. If you'd like me to design and build you a model, then get in touch using the contact form on my blog, Messenger on Facebook or the messaging services on the various forums. More soon... 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 I've had quite a busy month with various projects and commissions coming to a close, I thought I'd share a few on here... First up the 6point5 Hunslet Jenbach 'Jubilee' has proven to be a popular kit in my 6point5 range. I had a request from a 09 scale modeller to look into a re-scale. When you increase the size of 3D and 2D artwork it's not just a simple photocopy enlargement. The print needs wall thickness reducing, improving the fidelity of some parts. The etches parts need adjusting for material thickness, and checking for fit. The finished model will look great, the customer just requiring a kit. Get in touch using the contact form on my website, or a message on Facebook or one of the forums for your own commission. Secondly I've started structures for a 009 layout using the Peco setrack range. It's been done before but here is a modified Wills 'tin chapel' with some of the Ratio signal boxes let in to opened out windows. I've also centred the 'extension' on the back (the old front) to make the chimney in the middle of the building. The layout will be about 3' x 2' and feature a sand quarry, a nice industrial setting for a narrow gauge layout. If you'd like me to build you a layout, or just a building, please do get in touch for your own commission. Finally, this one has been in the works for a while. It's Colin Peake's lovely model of Flower of the Forest. I have re-painted it and added custom designed transfers to the side and around the smokebox door, as well as a custom etched dedication plate. This used my old favourite Humbrol 131 and a lot of careful masking of Colin's wonderful scratch built model. If you have an old model you'd like me to breathe new life into get in touch. More soon... 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 I've been working on this model of Molln in H0e for a few months now. It's based upon the most recent release of the Liliput U-tank, as the chassis allows for the tanks to be shortened without modification... The model is substantially altered, a raised cab with different front and back sides, new longer boiler and extended chassis at the front. Then a generous sprinkling of wire and other fittings for the various pipework and conduits. Where possible parts have been re-used from the Liliput model, which I hope will allow it to hit comfortably alongside the customers other models. The name and number plates are ordered from Narrow Planet, I have designed these based on photographs of the original. A coat of primer will be next, so tie the modifications together, and show where further filling and smoothing may be required. Contact me using the form on the blog, or a messaging system on Facebook or the forums, for your own personalised proposal and price. More soon... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 It's always nice to work on my own kits as commission projects, though this time it's a little different... I have modified the generic Narrow Planet 'Barclayfication' kit to represent an Irish 3ft example by designing a wider cab, and combining this with the standard parts plus some scratch built items to create a much beefier example. The wider cab uses the standard cab foot steps and etched window frames, but a 20thou styrene roof and 40 thou rear buffer beam. The clack valves are from the kit, but the routing is altered as per the prototype, in 0.7mm brass wire to below the cab. The cab has triangular strengthening parts fabricated in 40 thou styrene. The boiler handrails are removed, as are the lubricators (to reveal some nice spring mouldings) and an actuator added to the steam feed valve on the front of the dome. The lamp is modified by cutting the top off, and a new frame extension created in 40 thou styrene. Couplings are from the kit. It's a well proportioned model, somehow more purposeful than the standard offering (see below) but perhaps too wide for many model. The next stage is to add a few more details, repair the broken steam feed pipe and then paint in a lined green livery. I'm always happy to undertake these sorts of commissions so please get in touch if you'd like me to assemble your Narrow Planet kit, or if you'd like me to put together something different, I'm happy to give you a fully custom model. Drop me a line through Facebook, the forums or the contact form on the blog. More soon... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 I've recently finished the Irish Peat Barclay 0-4-0wt for a customer in Ireland. This is a re-work of the Narrow Planet Barclayfication kit I designed, but with some important changes... The Irish locos were 3ft gauge and sported a wide cab. I've modified the original artwork to represent this and had a custom cab printed. The wider cab is supported with triangular fillets under the cab and a wider rear buffer beam. At the front, the frames have been extended and some small adjustments made to details on the frames, removing the lubricators and one of the water fill pipes. The clack valves and window etches are from the kit, as is the chimney. The model was finished in a mix of satin dark green and gloss brunswick green, then Fox 0.35mm lining transfers applied before being sealed with dull-cote. The finished model really does have the character of the prototype, so much so that I may look to do the same with my own Barclayfication model, the narrow cab of the kit suits a quarry environment but the wide cab has the feel of some of the examples used in the UK on reservoir and road construction. If you're interested in your own custom model, or just an existing kit being built, painted, finished or weathered, get in touch using Facebook, one of the forums or the contact form on the website. More soon... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 Recently finished on my workbench is this model of a plate frame Simplex based at Statfold Barn... The model is build from a Shapeways 3D print that has been lightly modified and detailed, and fitted to a Kato Centram chassis that has been cut down and fitted with a resistor. The finished model is tiny, but relatively controllable in operation. I've crammed as much weight under the bonnet and each end of the chassis as possible, and even included a white-metal driver, but it's still very light so haulage capacity might be limited. On test it hauled 5 Minitrains skip wagons with ease... The customer asked for it to be finished in the style of 'Charley' from Statfold barn so I created some custom transfers for the sides of the bonnet. Here, below, you can see the Centram mechanism and how the liquid gravity has been filled in pockets I created at the front and back of the chassis, in addition to the lead under the bonnet. Get in touch via my contact page on the website, Facebook page or messenger services on the various forums if you'd like me to put together a proposal to create your own custom model. More soon... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 I've always had a soft spot for 'Alpha' - not just the shape but also the livery I think, the red lined green with black edging, combined with the bold yellow shaded black lettering is very distinctive... I was very happy to be commissioned to build an 'Alpha' approximation using the Minitrains Decauville chassis. The customer wanted me to scratchbuild a model in styrene, to my own design ideals and similar in style to my previous scratch built models - and accepted the limitations of using the Minitrains chassis, both with overall length (slightly reduced) and the incorrect inside frames (the prototype is outside framed). The Minitrains donor model is an exceptional performer, but stripping the body is a little more involved these days than just unscrewing the chimney. The scratch built body only uses two parts from the bits box, the chimney which is left over from a Narrow Planet Hudswell Clarke kit, fitted to a white metal base, and the sand box, which I believe may be from a GEM loco parts pack. The rest of the model is scratch built in styrene, the dome's flared base formed by squeezing a styrene tube over a heated bar of the correct diameter. The model is lined using Fox transfers, and the 'Alpha' name I designed and had printed to finish off the model. Finally a crew of Airfix (now Dapol) workmen man the footplate. Only very light weathering as the model is supposed to represent a preserved locomotive. Contact me via the page on the website, Facebook or one of the messaging services on the various forums for a proposal to create your own custom model. More soon... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 As well as locomotives in all scales, I also take on layout building commissions... pictured here are the final shots of a layout built to match one of the plans I produced in the Peco 009 Setrack plans book... The sand quarry is supposed to represent an industrial narrow gauge concern, and the layout is built in the style of a beginner using largely kit built structures and K&M trees. However I've strived for a quality finish and finesse'd weathering to the buildings, and included some details around the yard and shed that provide the opportunity for cameo or close up photographs. The otherwise of the layout features a long straight with plate layers hut and a small overbridge which has very limited clearance, evoking the feel of many industrial tramways in the UK. The quarry loader is a modified Ratio coaling tower kit reduced in height, and I've not included much details as the layout is intended to represent what a newcomer could achieve in the hobby. The details include pallets, sacks, barrels and some concrete pipe sections from the Peco Model-scene range... ...and would the the perfect home for these pair - a Narrow Planet Hudson-Hunslet and Mosskito WDLR protected Simplex! The HH is finally, after many years, nearing completion - both need a good weathering. If you'd like me to produce you a layout, to your design, to a plan, or to develop a whole concept myself, then get in touch via the form on the website, Facebook or one of the forums. More soon... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 A few months ago I began work on rebuilding and scratch building elements of a Austrian 'Krauss' built 0-6-2, the forerunner of the widely built U-class, so synonymous with Austrian narrow gauge... I hope enthusiasts will excuse my limited knowledge of the prototype history, any how this model started out as a late model Liliput U-class, with the separate weight on the chassis, and small flywheel on the motor. I removed the body, and weight, and cut down the side tanks, and removed the boiler and smokebox. The cab was removed, rebuilt and replaced, with different upper side panels. A new boiler and smokebox, as well as extended front frame was scratch built in styrene. The shortened side tanks were made good, and a running board added, before a chimney (modified from a white metal one in the bits box), dome (scratch built in styrene) and sand box (cut from the Liliput moulding) were added. At this stage I could then begin to add the myriad of pipework and operating levers. The finished model was primed and painted black, a mix of satin and matt black, before the roof and smokebox were finished in a sooty matt black. I drew up the artwork for the etched name and number plates, and combined them with Narrow Planet Krauss works plates. These arrived a week or so ago, so they were painted and fitted, the works plates being curved around the handle of a file to match the dome profile. The glazing was re-used and the lights on the cab rear re-fitted with their lenses. The model is now complete, and I'm looking forward to starting the next project. I can build kits or scratch build your dream model in styrene, brass or multi-media. Not only locomotives, but coaching stock, buildings, even complete layouts, in a myriad of scales. Please contact me for a price via Facebook, a forum message or the contact form on my blog. More soon... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 It's been a highly enjoyable build, but it has come to an end... my Motor Rail Simplex 60S, built for a customer is finished... The model has been painted in mid-bronze green, a typically Motor-Rail shade, and weathered to reflect a well loved, but used machine. The paint is chipped away in places, and some rust stains show up below hinges and bolt holes. The remains of sand around the sand box bases, and the polished paintwork from foot traffic in the cab as well as some worn metal edges where hands or foliage may keep the exposed metal bright. The model features a mix of 3D printed parts designed by myself (axle boxes and air filter), resin parts (couplers, battery, radiator and sand boxes) and scratch built bodywork around a custom PDF models chassis. It is fitted with Micron RC radio control and a Strikalite battery pack. There are a number of touches I like and am quite proud of... the battery wiring, the radiator fan and grill and the sliding glazed windows (these actually slide). Smaller touches like the holes in frames where panels or bolts have been removed on the cab and bonnet are also quite lovely to spot and observe. One particularly happy accident is the variation in sheen of the finish, achieved quite by mistake by using some clear gloss laquer over the satin paint finish for applying the decals, before finishing with Dull-cote. Unfortunately I can't run it on the Dyfrdwy Tramway as it is 45mm gauge, and it will be going to its new home soon. If you're interested in commissioning your own large scale model, please get in touch either by the enquiry form on my website/blog, my Facebook page using Messenger, or a personal message on any of the forums you find me on... More soon... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 When Bachmann announced their Baldwin I was struggling to see how I could use the model in my various layout schemes, but the book on the Snailbeach Light Railway by Twelveheads Press gave me all the inspiration I needed... As previously on the blog, this model is based upon the 'pristine' Bachmann 590. It has had various alterations to match photos in the Snailbeach book and has been fitted with custom works plates and the relevant number on the buffer beam from custom designed transfers. The model was finished with washes and airbrushed dirt which has brought the dull black livery to life, a mix of matt and satin surfaces that reflect the light differently with dirt, road dirt, soot etch deposited in the right places. I have put this model on eBay if you're interested in owning it, as I'm trying to concentrate my modelling in a smaller sphere - and if you've got a Bachmann Baldwin I'd be happy to undertake commissions to modify, fit plates, weather or what have you. Get in touch for a price and proposal. More soon... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 I've recently completed a pair of 'DYMCO' H0 scale Davenport diesels for a customer in the US... These diminutive shunting engines use a Busch feldbahn Deutz chassis and combine a 3D printed body shell with etched overlays. The customer requested a worn orange finish and simple numbering 7 and 8. The models are tiny, much smaller than my usual 006.5 models - as these are 3.5mm to the foot, rather than 4mm to the foot. The kit is available as a custom order direct from myself with around a 4 week lead time, alternately I can construct your very own custom model, and source a chassis. Get in touch via message, email or the website contact form for your own price and proposal. These pair were painted in Humbrol gloss orange before transfers were applied, sealed with dull-cote and weathering applied in my usual manner, washes and airbrushing, to give the appearance of two worn but well loved industrial shunters. I look forward to sharing photos of them on their home layout later this year. More soon... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 One of the largest items I've completed, this model of the Groudle Glen 'Polar Bear' BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) was assembled from the Yatton Engineering kit for a customer... It's been a bit of a labour of love to seal, fill and smooth the wood grain to get this finish - but I'm pleased with how it's come out. It has been painted in Humbrol enamels and sealed with dull-cote. The cream and black were airbrushed, and the maroon was hand painted over a hand painted red-oxide undercoat. The model, now it's finished, is growing on me as a prototype. It's certainly colourful. This is a battery model, and is fitted with a simple centre off direction switch in the cab. The lights at each end work in the direction of travel, and the batteries are housed in the 'Bear' end under the handrails which hold the panel in place. I've still to fit couplings, but my plan is to do these when the coaches are ready, so I can get a consistent height. If you'd like you're own model of Polar Bear in any scale, or any other model for that matter, get in touch using email, a message on the forum or via my Facebook page. More soon... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 Last August I started talking about producing a model of the diminutive 20hp Hudson Hunslet diesel in 7/8ths scale, pondering if I should offer it as a limited run of hand assembled models... Well I've shared a few shots of the prototype artwork on my Instagram and Facebook pages but until now I'd not put the prototype parts together in a meaningful way to test out the model. The radiator, engine, buffers and spring/axleboxes are 3D printed. I may also include a 3D printed flywheel cover and the column in the cab. The rest of the parts in this prototype (bar the wheels) are laser cut acrylic (for the inner chassis, buffer beams and floor) and styrene for the outer side frames and bodywork. Generally all as planned - a few small modifications to the inner frames, along with some design changes to allow it to be more readily removed if ever required. I'm really pleased with the detail on the 3D printed parts though, the engine and radiator especially. The model will be hand assembled and finished with pipes, cables, actuator, bolt and rivet heads etc etc all added by myself - and I'm offering a choice of cabs too, including the Hare Cragg example, the one plinthed at Blanau Ffestinog and open as shown here... If you would like to add your name to the order there is still time. The model will be £1070 including batteries, drive and radio control receiver and transmitter. Contact me on Facebook, Messenger, forum private messages or via the contact form on the blog. More soon... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 This 7/8ths scale (1:13.7) Ruston LAT has been assembled from a PDF Models kit. It's actually quite a small cute locomotive and has been finished in Ruston green, black chassis, with wear but looked after... The model is fitted with radio control and sound, along with on board rechargeable NiMH batteries. It has been a labour of love to achieve a smooth finish on the 3D printed body and I've added a lot of extra scratch built detail including all the levers in the cab, bolt and rivet heads on the body, panel lines, the bonnet top plate and the brake shoes. These photos were taken before the windows were fitted, and show the model which is finished in mid-bronze green over a black chassis, weathered and finished. It's a 45mm gauge model which is why it is perched awkwardly on my 32mm track! The chassis bears witness to scrapes on the frame as well as rain washed dirt and brake dust. The buffer blocks are a little rusty and worn. The bodywork generally in good condition, a few rust spots and some oil leaking along with the odd patch where it's faded, but Ruston were not cheap locomotives and they would have been well looked after. The cab includes a HGLW gearbox cover, fitted with a Model Earth tractor seat. The rest is scratch built in styrene and MENG bolt head details, knobs from beads, all based on photos of the prototype. On the front the headlight has been plated over, and the Narrow Planet works plates finish the whole model off nicely. It's got a decent weight, sounds neat and should give years of service on it's new owners line. If you'd like me to build your dream model, in any material, scale and gauge, get in touch via the form on my website, Facebook or one of the forums. More soon... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 My workbench has been busy over the past few weeks with projects in both large and small scales, as well as standard and narrow gauge. Rather than document it all here, I thought I'd share a photo and link of some here: GWR Pannier in OO Dolgoch in 009 14xx in OO Beyer Peacock in 009 As ever, if you're interested in me creating you a model, be that a repaint and weathering through to a full scratch build, then get in touch using the forum messenger, my Facebook page or the contact form on my website. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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