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6000 - King George V


The Fatadder

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Background

The first of 3 Kings in the fleet (and my favourite of them), King George V was re-branded from the latest generation Hornby model in Great Western livery using my usual Microsol method.  In the process of renumbering all of the lining has been removed from below the footplate, partly with Microsol and partly sanding / repainting.   It has been renamed/renumbered using Modelmasters nameplates, modified to cut the name away from the mounting bracket in order to be directly overlaid on the model without having to paint and line the splasher.  Extra details unique to 6000 include the brass bell on the front (PDK) and the two plaques above the number plate (Modelmasters).  Fortunately Hornby's omission of the red route indicators at least meant that I didnt need to remove them!   Finally the loco was given a coat of Simons acrylic lacquer, which makes a big improvement to the Hornby green.   It has been fitted with a Lenz Gold decoder in the tender.

 

Work Remaining

The loco is intended to be in a clean condition, but will still need to have some light weathering added to tone it down.  It also needs lamps and a crew along with the tender coaling.

 

Usage

Unsurprisingly it is going to be used on the main expresses along with the TPO, running along with an assistance engine as it clears Dainton bank.

 

 

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