Revitalised wagons
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Inspired by Mark's (46444) blog re his wagons from old Airfix bodies, here are my takes on the same subjects.
First up the D1927 ex LMS 3 plank. The body started life as a Bachmann one. I made mine up in early BR livery. It is a fitted version. I was inspired by a 3mm model in MRJ some years ago. It was made while on holiday in France and I've never got round to fitting buffers! The chassis is Parkside, as is the container load. Livery is unpainted wood, with body Ironwork painted BR bauxite. The paints used were Humbrol acrylics, but I'm not sure of the mixes now.
Next are two ex GW 5 plank wagons, using the Airfix body. The fitted one started out as an LMS one, and now has a Ratio 10'WB fitted chassis. It has a load of bricks, made from strip styrene. The unfitted one started out as an ICI one, and has individual axleguards (ERG I think) and ABS Dean-Churchward brake gear. The tarpaulin is from Smiths, and can be used (though not in this case) to disguise damage to the body sides themselves. Inspiration was from a 7mm model by Martyn Welch, again in MRJ.
Finally, an LMS van. This one wasn't actually the Golden Syrup liveried one, but the body mouldings are the same, and I've got a Golden Syrup one awaiting the same treatment. It's the Airfix body, on a Ratio chassis. Roof vents were relaced by MJT castings.
That's all for now. I'm off to cycle round SE Cornwall before it rains again.
Alex
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