All four of the current batch of TTAs are now at the ex works stage. Now that the chassis and brake layouts have been changed, and all of the decals have been applied, no two are exactly the same! I was surprised just how different the placement of the various notices was, especially as the prototype tanks seem to have repainted at roughly the same time. Perhaps they were done at different locations? I don't know, but it makes for some interesting modelling.
I'm happy with the appearance of the S Kits walkways, they make a big difference to the appearance of the model, and look great once weathered (but more of that later).
Of the models pictured below, they are essentially of two different types built by Met Cam (PR58247 and PR58252) and Pickering (PR58261 and PR58265). Both of the Met Cam have been fitted with the pipework for steam heating coils, made from wire and plastic rod.
I must add a big thanks to Paul Bartlett at this point, if it were not for the availability of his excellent photos these models would not be anywhere near as accurate. They're not rivet counting accurate, life's too short for that, but they've been modified enough to resemble the prototype in my eyes.
The next step for these is weathering, which has been started but there's a fair bit to do yet. I have started weathering the Total bogie tank, however, which is going to be quite subtly done. This is progress so far:
More as and when it happens
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