Well I've finished a number of the Bachmann/Airfix mated Toads I've been working on. Here's 56541 which represents an AA15 Diagram allocated to Taunton.

As a comparison of the chassis here's a shot of the standard AA19/20 Bachmann model next to the Airfix chassis equiped AA15. The 'J' Springs show up nicely in comparison:

As I mentioned previously the GWR grey was Tamiya German Grey applied over preshading. Decals are by HMRS and are sealed with Valejo satin varnish.

To finish I've used a mixture of Tamiya and Valejo colours to highlight detail and add worn patina to the brake van. A Monty's figure acts as a guard looking at his watch. For those with keen eyes I've even added some chalk marks using my fine tip Edding type pen:

All in all not a bad project and once more it goes to show what delights can be conjured up from the spares box. Also it offers the GWR modeller something different to the standard Bachmann or Ratio Toad.

More soon on Kirby Hall and 7427!