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GWR Toad pt1

The Fatadder

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Going to need to model a couple of break vans for Cheddar, a topic on which I havent much research yet.

 

To start with I have an old Bachmann 20t model

 

The first thing to go were the moulded on hand rails, a pig of a job carefully carving with a new scalple then finishing off with a square ended blade. At the same time I removed the moulded on lamp irons, and the break shoes.

 

The planed work:

  • New sprung W Irons (just need to confirm which type)
  • New hand rails, still debating which method to use, draw it up as a flat etch (and hence avoid the issue of fabricating the shape) or to solder up from brass wire. Either way the distinctive mounting brackets will be included on my next etch
  • New break gear
  • New lamp irons,
  • New chimney (from brass tube)
  • Shawplan glazing
  • A few other details on the end
  • I am debating about modelling the door open and including more internal detail. Its my assumption at on a hot summer's day, the guard will be wanting to try and get it as cool as possible in the van, so the window hatch and door would be open.

Going to try and work out which other break van diagrams can be used on Cheddar. Hopefully I can justify a few more different versions....

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scanman

I'll follow this with interest - I was just about to cover the same vehicle (using the 'Ratio' kit) on my blog! I've used 'MJT' bearings (in 'EM') & very happy with them. I did consider taking the handrails off, but the thought of making the brackets.....!

 

Regs

 

Ian

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Took about an hour in front of the TV to remove the original handrails, and I've probably spent about the same so far on trying to clean up the mess thats left behind, and still not quite happy with it.

Going to add the missing corner pieces on the verandah and then at some point (hopefully sooner rather than later) add a coat of primer to show up exactly where more work is needed.

 

Certainly some rivet detail has been damaged in removing the handrails, so will need to replace with Archers transfers.

 

Fingers crossed after all this Bachmann announces a new one in their new years plans....

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dave k

I did not know that Shawplan did glazing for the Bachmann 'Toad' or is it a special?

 

By the way wen't you going to re-glaze an Airfix 'B' set?

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Its in their laser glazing range.

 

As for the B Set, Once I decide how I am going to do it I will think about getting the glazing done (assuming Shawplan dont get it done first). I am still debating whether or not I will just make replacement sides to get the door handles correct.

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Took about an hour in front of the TV to remove the original handrails, and I've probably spent about the same so far on trying to clean up the mess thats left behind, and still not quite happy with it.Going to add the missing corner pieces on the verandah and then at some point (hopefully sooner rather than later) add a coat of primer to show up exactly where more work is needed.Certainly some rivet detail has been damaged in removing the handrails, so will need to replace with Archers transfers.Fingers crossed after all this Bachmann announces a new one in their new years plans....

 

 

Having just purchased Tourrets 'GW wagons (2)' which has a couple of good images fo 'Toads', I'm going to 'bite the bullet' & remove the handrails. If it goes south, I can reclaim the suspension units!

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