27 minutes ago, Miss Prism said:

Very imposing!

It is quite a beast, it dwarfs my poor little 517!

35 minutes ago, Western Star said:

This is a very nice model, very appealing to the eye.

Thanks Graham!

35 minutes ago, Western Star said:

If you are thinking about your next carriage, how about the double-end slip from CRT?

 

regards, Graham

Thanks for that information, I’ve just had a look at the CRT website.  I had no idea that they did such a range of GWR coaches, that slip is particularly nice!  Once I’ve painted the pair of six wheelers I’m hoping to build a saloon coach from a different company along with a suitable horse box. I like the idea of an affluent family chartering a coach for a visit to Sherton Abbas and I’ve had enough of painting chocolate and cream for a while!

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Dave

Fab! Having two different passenger rakes will add a lot of variety to the operating.

6 minutes ago, Barry Ten said:

Fab! Having two different passenger rakes will add a lot of variety to the operating.

Thanks Al, yes it should help keep us out of mischief at next weekend’s show!😀

Beautiful Dave! A proper start to retirement 🙂

I like the roof weathering, just right. (cue Dave rolling his eyes after enduring endless pain to get lining and panels so exquisite).

54 minutes ago, Mikkel said:

Beautiful Dave! A proper start to retirement 🙂

Thanks Mikkel!

56 minutes ago, Mikkel said:

I like the roof weathering, just right. (cue Dave rolling his eyes after enduring endless pain to get lining and panels so exquisite).

Glad you like the roof weathering and think I’ve got it right🙂  Once I’d painted the roof a pale grey I sprinkled talc onto the surface to give it some texture, before lots of dilute washes of blacks and browns to give some tonal variation. 
 

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Dave

49 minutes ago, drduncan said:

Dave, 

 

Very nice. Does this mean the River class is inching closer to the workbench?

 

Duncan

Thanks Duncan!

The River build is indeed getting closer! Once I’ve painted my pair of six wheel coaches it’s next on the list, we’ll it is unless I get distracted by the couple of wagon kits that are lurking in the background😁

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Dave

A magnificent pair of vehicles. I shall look forward, though, to seeing the painted and lined 6-wheelers at the Fareham exhibition! (If I'm fit to go...)

Just now, Compound2632 said:

A magnificent pair of vehicles. I shall look forward, though, to seeing the painted and lined 6-wheelers at the Fareham exhibition! (If I'm fit to go...)

I love an optimist! 😂

3 minutes ago, Barry Ten said:

I love an optimist! 😂

I love to tease!

Actually, I think the Slater's E37 composite becomes a pressing need, to provide first and second class accommodation for the clerestory rake.

1 hour ago, Compound2632 said:

A magnificent pair of vehicles. 

Thanks Stephen!

1 hour ago, Compound2632 said:

I shall look forward, though, to seeing the painted and lined 6-wheelers at the Fareham exhibition! (If I'm fit to go...)

I can’t foresee a problem, there are still four days before the show, I’ll get the can of primer out😆

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Dave

1 hour ago, Barry Ten said:

 

I love an optimist! 😂

Me too!

2 hours ago, Compound2632 said:

 

I love to tease!

Indeed you do!🙂

2 hours ago, Compound2632 said:

Actually, I think the Slater's E37 composite becomes a pressing need, to provide first and second class accommodation for the clerestory rake.

One is on the “to do list” As I think you mentioned before my 6 wheel 1st and 2nd class composite is probably a little too elderly to mix with these “modern”clerestories!
 

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Dave

1 hour ago, Ian Smith said:

Exquisite!!

Thanks Ian, I’m delighted you think so!

1 hour ago, Ian Smith said:

You know you really need a Steam Railmotor now 😂

I’d love one! I’m sure you could knock me up one in a couple of weeks, judging by your fabulous 2mm version!

1 hour ago, Ian Smith said:

I’ll get my coat …

Ian

I’d rather you got your soldering iron!🤣

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Dave

11 minutes ago, MikeOxon said:

I agree that carriages, especially when panelled with clerestory roofs, are a serious modelling challenge.  And after the build, there is the painting, too!  Your D14 looks wonderful and stands up to photographic scrutiny with flying colours.  Excellent modelling!

Thanks Mike! Yes “challenge” is exactly how I view them, I’m very happy to see it finished!

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Dave

On 03/10/2022 at 13:41, wenlock said:

IAs I think you mentioned before my 6 wheel 1st and 2nd class composite is probably a little too elderly to mix with these “modern”clerestories!

Eating words:

Lustleigh, c. 1912.

On 12/11/2022 at 16:06, Compound2632 said:

Eating words

"Adjusting our assessment based on slight shifts in the evolving evidence base".