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bcnPete

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Evening all,

 

Hopefully a productive modelling bank holiday has been had this weekend.

 

Just a quick update to share that my Heljan class 37 arrived last week and it’s been well worth the wait :yes: Whilst in reality the loco would never been seen at Wenford it will only make an appearance at home or maybe the last 15 minutes at a show - Rule No.1 :D

 

A big thanks to Lee Edmondson of Lee’s locos who not only managed to source the 37 late last year (when everywhere else it seemed sold out) but has also numbered it, detailed it, weathered it and installed the sound. The sound is LegomanBiffo and it certainly captures what I remember from these beasts!

 

Lee has done an awesome job working from photos that I sent him and he was a real pleasure to deal with - really helpful too.

 

So the back story is, that it’s actually 37412 primarily for my future 7mm Kyle layout however a few Large Logo class 37’s were transferred down to the West Country 37412 and 37175 being two of them. Hence the interloper…

 

Much fun has been had shuffling the odd wagon around the sidings with it…no complaints from the neighbours yet…but blimey it’s loud :O

 

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Photo - Lee Edmondson

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Photo - Lee Edmondson

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Unfortunately I can’t load the other photos I took as they keep coming in upside down :rolleyes:

 

Here’s a link to a short video of the start up…hopefully this works!

 

https://youtu.be/3sg3pjg4v1E

 

Cheers,

 

Pete
 

 

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Pete,

 

I think I'm about to have a sudden attack of envy. Very naughty of you to post these enticing photos!

 

David

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The Heljan I grew up with were not capable of this kind of model. Times have changed. Even so, Lee's work seems to have improved it further.

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Cracking stuff Pete... :D

 

Lee has done a fantastic job all round and it looks suitably at home on Wenford.. ;)

 

Roll on 7mm Kylie I say... :good_mini:

 

Cheers, 

 

Mark 

 

 

 

 

 

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I always edit / crop my photos prior to uploading on here (now using an iPhone, which I think is what you have) and no-one has complained to me about neck strain yet. 

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I have tried to access the start up video - youtube requires me to "sign in" to confirm that I am approved to see the video....  why?

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29 minutes ago, Western Star said:

I have tried to access the start up video - youtube requires me to "sign in" to confirm that I am approved to see the video....  why?

 

Crikey!

Think about what and how you write to not be quite so aggressive sounding ffs!

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18 hours ago, Kylestrome said:

Pete,

 

I think I'm about to have a sudden attack of envy. Very naughty of you to post these enticing photos!

 

David


Sorry David :D

 

18 hours ago, Mikkel said:

The Heljan I grew up with were not capable of this kind of model. Times have changed. Even so, Lee's work seems to have improved it further.

 

Thanks Mikkel - yes already a good model but even better now…

 

17 hours ago, LBRJ said:

Truly a Tractorlicious Treat!!

 

Couldn’t agree with you more…not sure my wife agrees ;) 

 

16 hours ago, 46444 said:

Cracking stuff Pete... :D

 

Lee has done a fantastic job all round and it looks suitably at home on Wenford.. ;)

 

Roll on 7mm Kylie I say... :good_mini:

 

Cheers, 

 

Mark 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks Mark - preparations are under way… ;) 

15 hours ago, richbrummitt said:

I always edit / crop my photos prior to uploading on here (now using an iPhone, which I think is what you have) and no-one has complained to me about neck strain yet. 

 

Thanks Rich - will have another go later…

14 hours ago, Western Star said:

I have tried to access the start up video - youtube requires me to "sign in" to confirm that I am approved to see the video....  why?

 

14 hours ago, LBRJ said:

 

Crikey!

Think about what and how you write to not be quite so aggressive sounding ffs!

 

I have changed the permissions now on YouTube so hopefully you can now access it…let me know if not…

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Thank you for changing the You Tube permissions, I have accessed the link.

 

An excellent video, a great advert for a 7mm Cl.37/4 model, sounds very nice indeed.

 

How can anyone stop at just one example?

 

regards, Graham

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That 37 is making me want to give my BR Blue one an airing - I haven't started detailing & weathering it yet.
Great to hear you're still inspired. That 37 will add more impetus to your modelling mojo :)
Looking great matey!

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On 04/05/2021 at 14:34, Western Star said:

Thank you for changing the You Tube permissions, I have accessed the link.

 

An excellent video, a great advert for a 7mm Cl.37/4 model, sounds very nice indeed.

 

How can anyone stop at just one example?

 

regards, Graham


Thanks Graham.

 

Yes this 7mm stuff is very tempting…

 

On 10/05/2021 at 09:17, marc smith said:

That 37 is making me want to give my BR Blue one an airing - I haven't started detailing & weathering it yet.
Great to hear you're still inspired. That 37 will add more impetus to your modelling mojo :)
Looking great matey!

 

Thanks Marc - go to it I say - about time we were treated to another stunning layout from yourself Sir… :yes:

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16 hours ago, bcnPete said:

.....Thanks Marc - go to it I say - about time we were treated to another stunning layout from yourself Sir… :yes:

Ah, now if only I had some spare time..... ("spare time" - what the heck is that? lol)

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On 28/06/2021 at 08:56, marc smith said:

Ah, now if only I had some spare time..... ("spare time" - what the heck is that? lol)

Early retirement!?:D

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22 hours ago, Kaolin2FS said:

Just seen this entry, Pete… the 37 looks superb and great choice of running number :good:


Many thanks Graham - all credit to Lee for his work on it :good:

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