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paulprice

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Well as part of the preparation for the Wigan exhibition at the weekend, I thought I better get some prep done one some of the locomotives I might run.

I thought rather than concentrate on the more elegant locomotives in the fleet, I would start on the tank engine fleet, so I started some of the larger tanks first (I know this is sensible, I don't know how it happened but I thought I would give it a try).

The first to get some attention was my attempts to represent a Fowler and Fairburn 2-6-4Ts, thankfully the Fairburn did not require any lining, there is something to be said about plain black.
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I think I need to work on the trailing bogie on the Fowler, but that can wait until after the weekend, I have also been harbouring thoughts about a second Fowler but in crimson, but that would mean more lining :(

As I was on a bit of a roll I thought my Stanier 2 cylinder hatchet job would be next, again the trailing bogie needs to be replaced, but fingers crossed she runs well so I may not mess around with her just yet. I know both her and the Fowler are a little too clean and could do with a little weathering, if only to hide the dodgy lining.
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The next to get a little attention, where the crimson section of the tank fleet, they really need a little weathering I think, but the lining took that long to finish to a reasonable standard I'm a bit afraid to get the grot out (it wont be long before I do thought). The Flatiron is a bit of a strange looking beast but I kind of like them, and I could not resist finishing her in crimson. The Johnson 1P is incredibly lightweight but I have run out of places to add anymore, so her haulage capacity is not brilliant.
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My little pet though is my attempt at a Fowler half cab, I know the purists will hate her, as she is in a fictitious livery, but its my trainset so there, and she runs as sweet as she looks
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I will say though that, I will not be lining anymore locomotives for a long while, plain black is the way to go for me (that is unless I find any bargain at the Wigan show, waiting to be rescued from horrible BR liveries). So there it is, until the next time Happy Modelling :)

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Guest Midland Mole

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You really need to stop being so hard on yourself about the lining, I've said it before but I find it very impressive! I would not be brave enough to attempt it in OO let alone N. :D

Lots of lovely LMS locos, always my cup of tea. The MR Flatiron only ever looks right in crimson, it really shows off it's unique design. The 1F half cab is adorable, and I have always preferred them to a Jinty. ;)

I wish I could get along to the Wigan show but it is a bit far for me sadly. :(

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MikeOxon

I agree with Mole, the lining is amazing. I keep forgetting that these models are N-gauge.  If you want to do a little weathering, those lamps look unnaturally clean :)

 

I hope the show goes well - my original home town but too far away, now

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paulprice

You really need to stop being so hard on yourself about the lining, I've said it before but I find it very impressive! I would not be brave enough to attempt it in OO let alone N. :D

Lots of lovely LMS locos, always my cup of tea. The MR Flatiron only ever looks right in crimson, it really shows off it's unique design. The 1F half cab is adorable, and I have always preferred them to a Jinty. ;)

I wish I could get along to the Wigan show but it is a bit far for me sadly. :(

Hey if I can do it anyone can, thanks for the kind comments though, even if it made me blush
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paulprice

I agree with Mole, the lining is amazing. I keep forgetting that these models are N-gauge.  If you want to do a little weathering, those lamps look unnaturally clean :)

 

I hope the show goes well - my original home town but too far away, now

I think you right bout the lamps, I have some black ones in stock and on a few loco's but they are very hard to spot.

 

I think if the show starts to go a little wrong I can always hide under the layout, I tried it in York and it seemed to work :)

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Guest Midland Mole

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I'm sure the show will go great, but if you do feel the need to hide make sure to keep some essentials under the layout....food, drinks, books, a portable TV, mini-fridge, armchair, footstool, etc. ;)

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paulprice

I'm sure the show will go great, but if you do feel the need to hide make sure to keep some essentials under the layout....food, drinks, books, a portable TV, mini-fridge, armchair, footstool, etc. ;)

Top idea, I never thought of that, fancy being my Exhibition co-ordinator for me?

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