Looks fantastic.

The sight of No. 4 in in this livery is bringing back so many wonderful memories. Off to look at some of your other work now.

~ Matloughe

Tell you what Gavin, I still think this, with Fury of course, ranks as some of your best work. Really looks the part and certainly matches the TIOS description as Awdry wrote it. Smashing!

With all this mad Awdry-style loco modelling breaking out, I wonder what these would all fetch on eBay once you're done? After all, they seem far more faithful in looks to the original book illustrations than the licensed Hornby models themselves!

Just a thought.

Will you not be doing Edward (no.2) and Percy (no.6) whilst you're in the mood?

And what about "the Twins", Donald and Douglas?

I may need to wear a bib if I'm to look at more of your work, fantastic.

With all this mad Awdry-style loco modelling breaking out, I wonder what these would all fetch on eBay once you're done? After all, they seem far more faithful in looks to the original book illustrations than the licensed Hornby models themselves!

 

Just a thought.

 

Will you not be doing Edward (no.2) and Percy (no.6) whilst you're in the mood?

 

And what about "the Twins", Donald and Douglas?

Hey, Well, I plan on doing all the classic characters in due time. To date I have

Gordon MK1 & II,

Henry 1 & II (might upgrade them both, MK 1 needs new chassis also:( ),

James,

Diesel (might upgrade)

Duck

BoCo (Silverfox commision)

Errm...think that's it thus far.

I was going to do an accurate bash of a Furness K2 for Edward, possibly with removable boiler etc for 2 versions chronologically but the kit maker has postponed it another year so it'll have to wait.

2 versions of Thomas are planned and also Donald and Dougles, just straight kit builds of suitable Caledonian 812 combinations.

I want to do Percy but awaiting some research to mull over, but might go ahead and do my own version. Undecided. Same as another bash of Henry 1, BUT, either way I still need a new chassis before I film my next episode so it actually works. james needs a new one also but for the time being it works good enough for filming.

After my next episode the layout is coming down in favour of new ones designed in a crating system, I am undecided on the gauge however.

Code 75 peco points with SMP track 00 or.....P4??????? I'm seriously considering P4, knowing I'll have to build points and place the chair brackets and re wheel everything I do wander weather I am turning into a deranged monkey.

Something else I forgot to mension. The lack of accuracy from Hornby and Bachmann is one of the main things that got me into RWS modelling, enough was enough. ALso I tried to get Henry and Gordon built by a professional but they / he didn't take me seriously so I thought I'd do it myself. His loss. Could have made quite a bit I'm sure. Don't think I ever will sell these on ebay to be honest authough my first version of Gordon MK II (not posted) may be one day.

Thanks for the other comments also. I think James and Fury were the hardest things i have done.

Also I'd go the pound shop, I'm sure you can get a set of el cheapo 3 or 5 bibs for £1.

I must say, that these would have to be the most accurate model of Gordon to date.  I'm curious though, how exactly did you do the lining, as it looks very crisp and neat.

Thanks!

Thanks! I thought no one else would post on these.

The straights are 1mm transfers. The curves and boiler bands are hand lined with a brush. I can't always do it in one hit though sadly, have to go over it a few times but I get there in the end.