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A little larger than usual... modifying moves to G-scale

James Hilton

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When I started the LGB project a few weeks ago I wasn't sure if it was going to lead here...

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But it has - so this first blog entry charts my first steps in transfering my 4mm detailing, painting and weathering skills to the larger G-scale. For those who aren't familiar with garden railways LGB is approximately 1:20ish, running on 45mm track with mainly European prototypes.

This project is based upon the ubiquitous LGB post van that has been in the range for 30 years. Today I have stripped her down to the component parts, removed the existing markings, removed the horizontal bars in the guards compartment and applied the first coat of primer - and it's looking good so far.

One thing you notice as you strip down a LGB model is how substantial everything is - very well designed with lovely screw and clip construction. Simply remove the roof (it unclips), flip the body over and remove 8 screws and you're pretty much there...

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So here was the state of play prior to the modifications. The model is currently in the kitchen drying off before I start the top coats tomorrow. I'll share some further photos with you then.

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Questions, comments, encouragement (as always!) very welcome. What do you think of my G-scale diversion?

(Don't worry 4mm modellers - I've not abandoned the scale - far from it - as I type this the Class 66 is back on the desk and the 58 is begging to be finished off so I can weather her...)

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Jon020

An interesting diversion James. I'm enjoying the blog and hope to see the next installments on this, and the 66, soon.

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James Hilton

Thanks Jon! :) I'm glad it's worth reading - I do enjoy putting these posts together, almost as much as the modelling sometimes :)

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Allegheny1600

Hi James,

Always interesting to read about other peoples diversions! I think it is a very true addage: A change is as good as a rest! As long as you enjoy it - that's the main thing and come spring/summer, we'll all be jealous of you playing trains outside!

Cheers,

John E.

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Hi James. As mentioned before I enjoy following this project, so please do keep posting on it.

 

I like the features possible with this large stock, eg the opening doors etc. Looking at various LGB websites just now I'm surprised at the size of the range - it's bigger than I thought. But are no British prototypes in the range at all - do you know?

 

 

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James Hilton

Mikkel thanks - it's good 'play' value in this scale, for kids big and small! Since the colapse of old LGB and the Marklin buy out, things have become harder to get hold of and the new range is a little limited, it's still got a certain charm to it, that the US stuff just doesn't have for me...

 

There are no British prototypes in the LGB range, but Accucraft do both live steam and electric versions of there range - which includes Manx and W&L examples plus some freelance British examples - if you've a deep wallet!

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