I think this ex GWR wagon is from Ratio, again with Bill Bedford springing and MJT BR plate axle boxes. Please don`t tell the Scalefour Inquistion but the axle boxes are upside down..........fffffancy that!!!!!
Studying the many books available on S&D in the 1950`s I needed a selection of representative brakevans.
Parkside LMS Brakevan with my preferred method of w-iron suspension and a upgrade of white metal axle boxes and springs from MJT and Kenline parts. I think
Continuing with my 1960`s Airfix kit theme, here are two mineral wagons complete with working drop doors that will provide a coal scene in Cole goods yard.....eventually!! Underframes are as mentioned before...........
Now this is an ex LSWR van in BR livery which was used as a tool van in Southampton. I`ve used modellers licence as I`m sure it MIGHT have travelled down the S&D and stopped off at COLE on a pickup freight !!!!!!
Now the body of this van is from the 1970
It`s surprising how accurate these kits were in their time. First thing was to open up and separate parts not needed.
I`m making two kits and plan to use Bill Bedford sprung W irons, brakegear and MJT replacement axle boxes and buffers.
Bill`s W irons are now my preferred suspension system. Previously used the MJT three point suspension method, but I found them a bit fiddly to get a level height.
Once fitted squarely it`s just a matter of adding
