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N Scale PRA Part 2

Rods_of_Revolution

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Bit of an update on the PRA; Gave it a clean up and a bit of paint, just need to add the decals on some "cleaner patches" I will paint on and it will more or less be finished. The other PRAs are currently in primer, as is the Polybulk.

 

Also in the photograph is 50149 which is currently undergoing weathering; Call it an act of Defiance (Get it?!) but I won't be attempting any cab rebuilding because I would probably struggle to make it any better. I also think the black window surrounds of the RfG livery help hide the errors with the windows, In addition to the weathering I have run a seam of slightly lighter yellow across the top of the nose to make it appear bigger than it is. Does it help? You tell me!

 

50149pra001.jpg

 

I apologise for the poorer quality photographs; When I finish the models I will take them outside on my Machen diorama and take some quailty pictures (if I ever see the sun again....).

 

Kindest Regards,

 

Jack

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Will J

Looking good, and yes, from this angle, the yellow highlight works well!

 

I keep wondering about designing a 3D printed 'nose' for the Farish 50, as I could use a couple of them and they are, mostly, a well proportioned model!

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DavidLong
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Hi Jack,

 

Are the PRAs likely to appear in your Shapeways shop?

 

I have been looking at the BR Ferry Van and having a search around the net for suitable transfers but haven't come across any yet. Do you know of any suppliers?

 

Nice modelling.

 

David

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Rods_of_Revolution

Hi guys, thanks for the complements!

 

A 3D Printed class 50 cab is something I have thought of, it's helpful that Farish have made the cab a seperate item. In fact I am suprised Farish themselves haven't made an updated cab unit to fit the old body. A new cab, with the new chassis and old body would make a half decent model. I will keep you posted if I make a cab print.

 

I Shall add the PRAs to my Shapeways shop in the New Year, they will probably go into the Rail 3D Prints shop as this where most of my British N Scale stuff is going from now on.

 

As for Ferry Van decals I am having some produced soon for the BR Bauxite ones and the Railfreight ones, so if you purchase any Ferry Vans drop me a PM here or at Shapeways and I am sure I can sort you out with some. Here is the sample artwork:

 

ferryvansample.jpg

 

Kindest Regards,

 

Jack

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DavidLong
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Thanks for that, Jack. I have your Rail 3D Shop saved in my favourites and I'll contact you about the decals for the ferry van when I get to the ordering.

 

Regards

 

David

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westie7

Just received a couple of PRA's from the Shapeways shops.

Pretty cool, just a bit afraid to even touch them as they look so fragile. one actually arrived either misformed or broken, I'll have to see what I can do about it.

Looking forward to working on them and thinking about a Farish TTA chassis for a base. Possibly see if any of my bits and bobs of etched Ladders and platforms will add to it.

 

Rgds

Mark

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Rods_of_Revolution

Hi Mark,

 

I used the Peco TTA chassis on mine, the ladders are fragile, but are a little more solid once they are glued to the underframe.

 

Kindest Regards,

 

Jack

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