After a very long gap in building a Smallbrook Studio's Rowland Emmett loco, I caught the bug again after a weekend spent riding the Welsh Highland and Ffestiniog railways in July.

A few weeks' work has therefore brought my 'Hector' close to completion. I decided not to go for the full whimsical treatment the kit allows but rather for a closer to 'scale' (hahahahahaha) appearance. This meant the more outlandish parts were left off and the loco given a more sober paint scheme.

Originally this was going to be influenced by the pre-1906 Great Western livery, but then I decided to go for a deep red. I think this was a good decision, the loco seems to wear it so much better.

Anyway; some photos.

There are a few little bits and pieces I still want to add, then the real fun begins- either finding or building a decent glass case for it.