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The Postman Cometh

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So the much hinted at etched valve chest covers from Pete Harvey of PH Designs arrived on Saturday, I've folded one up as a test and rested it on top of the Golden Arrow resin version for comparison.

 

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Looks like Pete got them spot on, there's even a half etched lip at the rear of the lower edge to allow the cover to sit on the top of the cylinder body to give a slight overhang as the prototype :)

 

Big thanks to Pete for offering to do these without me asking, a real credit to Pete and the power of the forum for bringing us modellers together to produce such a collaborative effort yet again :sungum:

 

I'll get the files out later this week to shape the resin behind to represent the valve chests and re-locate the operating rods etc to more realistic angles.

 

The deflectors are all soldered up and adjusted to fit. I will temporarily glue them in place for a final photo shoot before the paint goes on.

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They look great Ian. I made up my own valve chest covers out of thin plasticard - definitely a good addition to the resin castings but yours are way better.

 

I'm going to do another one of these at some point so maybe Pete can be persuaded to do some more?

 

One suggestion is to get some 9F spectacle surrounds for the front windows from Classic Train Motor and Bus. Same shape as on Brits and the Duke. They lift the look of the cab enormously, and are relatively easy to glaze as well.......at least they would be for you.....my early attempt does have glue marks on so that's another reason for another attempt.

 

Thanks for sharing as always.

 

Iain

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