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Be Specific, an A4 Pacific....


toboldlygo

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As another Battle of Britain is the paintshop.

 

I started work repairing the slight beat up A4 Golden Plover I'd acquired off ebay. It needed bits replacing namely the tender chassis and front bogie, plus various parts sticking back on. Didn't take me to long to fix, fortunately she's a smooth runner so I did't have to start dismantling too much. After a few hours work she looks more like an A4, I've also taken the opportunity to fit etched plates which really bring it to life.

 

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Next stop paintshop :)

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James,

 

You're absolutely right about etched nameplates, they really do make all the difference.

In addition I would blacken the wheel rims and the buffer heads and do something about the bright reversing lever and motion too, a little dark brown mixed with a satin varnish applied thinly usually does the trick.

 

I do love an A4, but much prefer them in LNER blue with skirts. BR green is tolerable, but the electrification warning flashes are another excrescence I can live without.

 

Glenn

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