A quick update to the Fruit D. I didn't like the thickness of the six plasticard steps so I've replaced them with some strip brass. A very fiddly job in this scale, but I think it makes a big difference.

I was also planning to put some electrical fittings on the end, but after a mock up with some wire I decided that as the relief of the ironwork on the ends of the van is way out of scale that this would only draw attention to that fact so I ditched the idea. The only thing I would like to add are the 6 individual rainstrips on the roof, probably out of thin wire but I can see getting a uniform appearance would be tricky, so I'll think about how to get them consistent.

Whilst I'm pondering that one, I've a Mink C from the NGS next in line.

The kit is very straightforward and went together really well. The only thing I'm uncertain about is the rather chunky handles, but I've no confidence I could scratch build them to a better scale so I guess they'll stay. Btw, the roof is not fixed as I've yet to add some lead weight in it.