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Warley 2009

The Fatadder

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Had a very busy day at Warley today,

 

First up the shopping list that seems to be a prerequisite of a post Warley forum posting...

 

As mentioned elsewhere I've been very good this year, with all but ??16 of my spending coming from the cash I brought with me, and the sales of some etches. Those who know me will probably be amazed :P

 

First up was the all important rail for my 2010 challenge layout, 2 packs of Exactoscale FB steel rail. I'd like to thank Exactoscale for the exceptional service I got to day, truly it was above and beyond what was expected!

 

Next up, and keeping with the P4 theme is a set of Gibson wheels for Clan Line, another one of those jobs thats been on the todo pile for far too long! This will be a straight rewheel of the Hornby model to begin with, with the intention to then go and do some extra work increasing the width of the main chassis and some significant work on the tender to get it to preserved condition. Looking forward to hopefully getting it finished before I next go to DRAG so I can give it a proper test run...

 

After chatting with a mate early on in the day who had just got a Vi 47 at the bargain price of ??50 I couldnt resist, and then followed a wild goose chase around the hall trying to find said trader. Having finally found them (MB Models if anyones interested), I then handed over the notes for 47401. This is now going to get detailed up, and will be resprayed into Large Logo grey later in the year (unless of course Vi bring out a large logo grey machine in the mean time, in which case either Blue Pullman (if I havent sold the rake by then) or Fraggonset would seem likely alternatives.

 

My final item was a set of Shawplan's new Class 47 roof grills. These have now been fitted to what will become 47813, a lot of care was needed with this as Vi Trains have got the roof grill too big, so the frame needs to be completely removed and there is only just enough materiel left for the new mesh to sit on. Also included with it is a multi part etched brass fan comprising of about 7 different parts, this was glued up and fitted to the Vi Trains mounts. Will be getting some photos of this uploaded this evening (right now I need a rest after being on the feet practically the whole day!) While the etch dosnt come cheap, I'd go as far as saying that its probably Brian's finest grill work yet and does include a fair few more bits than the existing 37 & 20 or the new 56 grills.

 

<Photo to come>

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dave_long

We must have very similar interests Rich. The original plan for my Vi 401 was going to be large logo grey, but I'm quite taken with 401, so mine will get a heavy dosage of weathering before I decide on repainting this one and anyway I like the Vi 47s more P4 friendly. Plus I'll be getting a few more 401s to repaint when they crop up at decent prices. I suppose the MB price was a show special?

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Not sure, it seemed to be only on the old releases he had (the newest Virgin release was still on at ??65)

that said, there were only 2 of the early releases in stock both were quickly sold (a mate with the first and me with the 2nd.) Only reason I managed to get one is that it was missing a light lens (and hence was behind the back of the stand!) Still, promising that they are coming down in cost so much now, thinking I am going to have to get another now as I really quite fancy doing a Fraggonset one for my 98 stuff.....

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Hi Rich

If your still on the look out for Vi stock, then ontracks.co.uk are having a pre Christmas sale of Vi goodies, new 47s RES and 401 new at ??46.95 and a couple of sector 37s at ??35.

 

Dave

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Dont you just hate it when you go and buy a loco at a 'bargain' price at a show, then find it cheaper online.....

Think another 401 will be coming this way soon (and half tempted with a res one...)

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