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Foster Street - Ivatt Class 4 Part 5 - Turning a Flying Pig into a Pigs Ear

paulprice

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Well my attempt to create a passable impression of an Ivatt Class 4 (a very vague impression :(), sort of ground to a halt, it was not because I lost interest, it was just that I found lots of other things more interesting.

 

However I was spurred into action because of Ebay, the acquisition of a old Minitrix Ivatt Class 2 in a horrible condition (mint but with a British Railways number and emblem, of the inhumanity)meant I had to get some transfers to get the old girl in a decent livery.

 

So I thought to myself (I often talk to myself but that leads to arguments) if I am going to number 1 loco I might as well number 2, so I corrected a couple of areas that had a painted finish I did not quite like and the transfers were soon on both Ivatts.

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As you can see from the photographs there is still lots to do, I need to fit the glazing, paint some of the more visible engine parts black, and of course more pipework, and then a bit or a lot of weathering. It hides a multitude of sins and in this case I think I need it, I may apply it with a trowel.

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Still it looks like I might have another addition to the Foster Street fleet, the problem is there are so many little projects on the go that just take all you valuable modelling time, well that's my excuse anyway.... :)

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Can you tell what it is yet, because I have not got a clue.......until next time as ever Happy Modelling :)

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MikeOxon

I know exactly what you mean about 'grinding to a halt'.  I find that it's best not to push these things but just to get on with enjoying something else.  My GWR  No.182 is stuck, awaiting a few little things, such as a tender, motor, and gearbox but I think it will have to wait until the longer evenings, next Winter.  In the meantime, it look pretty sitting in a siding.

 

I think I might recognise your strange 0-6-0 - just add a few more wheels and it'll be fine :)

 

Mike

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paulprice

I know exactly what you mean about 'grinding to a halt'.  I find that it's best not to push these things but just to get on with enjoying something else.  My GWR  No.182 is stuck, awaiting a few little things, such as a tender, motor, and gearbox but I think it will have to wait until the longer evenings, next Winter.  In the meantime, it look pretty sitting in a siding.

 

I think I might recognise your strange 0-6-0 - just add a few more wheels and it'll be fine :)

 

Mike

I'm working on the leading bogie for the strange 0-6-0, the question is does it look like what you think it might be?

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MikeOxon

I'm working on the leading bogie for the strange 0-6-0, the question is does it look like what you think it might be?

With all the filler you're slapping on, I'm thinking 'Fury' ?

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paulprice

With all the filler you're slapping on, I'm thinking 'Fury' ?

I'm not using that much filler, and most of it will go..... but no its not "Fury"

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paulprice

I love mucky ducks. When i was working in nN I always wanted to have a go at one. You've done very well.

There is still a lot to do on it before it is anywhere near complete I just have to knuckle down and finish it

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Black5

Although not an N gauge modeller i find  that when i visit the forum i always have to have a look at the progess on Foster Street. Some of your comments and frustations make me laugh, i think we`ve all been there at some point. You`ve certainly done a lot so far . Keep it going.

Jim.

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paulprice

Although not an N gauge modeller i find  that when i visit the forum i always have to have a look at the progess on Foster Street. Some of your comments and frustations make me laugh, i think we`ve all been there at some point. You`ve certainly done a lot so far . Keep it going.

Jim.

Jim

 

I must admit sometimes I really begin to question why I model in N gauge, but usually after a successful new purchase smuggling trip past the evil forces of the Domestic Overlord, it all becomes clear.

 

Paul

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