bmthtrains' N gauge projects

Hi David

 

Looks great! Captures the look of the Desiro very well and an ingenious way of producing one.

 

cheers,

 

Tom.

Hi David

 

Fantastic job. And yes - really captures the dramatic lines of the unit and distinctive livery.

 

Have you thought about adding a little fine detailing in the pantograph well (insulators, cable runs) to add value? It also occurs to me that some computer printed panels might help to enhance the air conditioner units on the roofs - which are particularly visible in N.

 

Also, I love your perspex base - what a stylish way to display the model!

 

cheers

 

Ben A.

Thanks guys!

 

I'd like to add some decals for the air con units, but have found it hard to get decent pictures of them, as soon as I stumble across some, I'll give it a go - same with the pantograph well details. Rather than imagine something, I'll wait until I get good images of them. Ive used the MRI issue on the Desiros for a lot of reference, but that sadly focuses on the 3rd rail version more, so not many images of the roof.

David

 

The train is great - I agree with Ben that some additional roof detailing would be worthwhile, but I take your point that it can be added at a later stage.

 

The base, though, is just insanely cool. I've never seen anything like that and it is brilliant.

 

Jim

Well Ive managed to track down some better photos of the air con units, and have produced some decals that have added some more definition to the roof, but still nothing on the pantograh well. Its evidently a rarely photographed angle!

 

David