Popular Post 81A Oldoak Posted February 28, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2016 I have opened up this forum as a place for anyone who is interested to post photos of their Minerva Pecketts. Yesterday, I visited the annual Eurotrack show at its new location on the outskirts of Southampton. There were four 7mm scale layouts of which three were standard gauge; the narrow gauge layout was David Taylor's superlative Bridport Town. I managed to secure running rights for one of our demo Pecketts on the small Wood's Wharf layout of the South Hants Model Railway Group. The photos are hopefully self-explanatory. The layout is operated using DC and includes a hand-built, inset tandem three-way point. All of the locos that I saw in operation were 0-4-0s and the running quality was first class. All of them ran quietly and smoothly with no stalling or hesitation and I believe the Sentinel and 02 had rigid chassis relying on weight for reliable running. The track layout was simple, but included a small run-round loop with points at each end which wherever space allows is, I think, essential for the fun factor. I was also impressed with the use of brick papers on some of the buildings. All in all, this was a very impressive little layout with a visible scenic area of 8' x 2' and a traveser of 3' length. The Peckett ran well, but she needs attention in the weathering and detail department. However, my priority is to finish my lined green version for Cwm Bach colliery. Regards, Chris 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 81A Oldoak Posted March 2, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 2, 2016 I have been weathering one of my Pecketts today. I polished the superstructure with T-Cut before weathering with a wash, dry-brushing and powders. she will be on parade at Kettering on Saturday. No airbrushes were harmed during this task. The shunter's pole is courtesy of Simon D of this parish. Chris 24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted March 2, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 2, 2016 I have been weathering one of my Pecketts today. I polished the superstructure with T-Cut before weathering with a wash, dry-brushing and powders. she will be on parade at Kettering on Saturday. No airbrushes were harmed during this task. The shunter's pole is courtesy of Simon D of this parish. Chris Lovely weathering Chris, There's a nice lived in sheen to this model and really goes to show an airbrush isn't necessary for great weathering effects. Cheers. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 Lovely weathering Chris, There's a nice lived in sheen to this model and really goes to show an airbrush isn't necessary for great weathering effects. Cheers. Mark Thanks for the compliment Mark. I worked hard to get the sheen with T-Cut trying to simulate dirt over the polished paintwork. There other owners who are also polishing their Pecketts before weathering. Giles Flavell of "End of the Line" and "Denton Brook" fame is the master of the technique. Regards, Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruston Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Royd Hall No.1 on shed. I have painted the wheels and tank front with Railmatch Doncaster Green. it seems to be a good match. I also painted the rods. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 Royd Hall No.1 on shed. I have painted the wheels and tank front with Railmatch Doncaster Green. it seems to be a good match. I also painted the rods. Very nice. I like the standpipe on the depot. More pictures please. Chris 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted August 6, 2016 Author Share Posted August 6, 2016 Ian Dunn recently sent us a couple of photos of his Minerva black Peckett decked out as BR 1143. The superb weathering is done with Tamiya Weathering Master set B, Rust, Soot and Snow. We particularly like the small pile of ash under the smokebox door. The injectors are Warren Shepherd GWR Pannier and the lamp brackets are Laurie Griffin rather than the etched brass ones included with the model. The loco is fitted with DCC sound by Nigel Smith. Please feel free to post photos of your Minerva Pecketts on this forum. Regards, Chris K and Chris B 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted September 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2016 Well I took the plunge, with a Kerr Stuart on order for later in the year, I acquired its stablemate last week from NG Trains, a DCC Sound equipped Peckett. Full marks to Minerva the model is superb and to Paul at NG Trains, the DCC sound is some of the best i've heard for steam - yes I can pick holes if i really really wanted to - but it really is superb and very realistic. Also very controllable, more so than anything else i've come across so 9.9 out of 10 to both! Thought i'd post a pic of the new arrival sat in my part-built shed this evening. It was simmering away, but the photo doesn't quite convey that! Looking forward to its stablemate appearing alongside! 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 Well I took the plunge, with a Kerr Stuart on order for later in the year, I acquired its stablemate last week from NG Trains, a DCC Sound equipped Peckett. Full marks to Minerva the model is superb and to Paul at NG Trains, the DCC sound is some of the best i've heard for steam - yes I can pick holes if i really really wanted to - but it really is superb and very realistic. Also very controllable, more so than anything else i've come across so 9.9 out of 10 to both! Thought i'd post a pic of the new arrival sat in my part-built shed this evening. It was simmering away, but the photo doesn't quite convey that! Looking forward to its stablemate appearing alongside! Thank you for the compliments. The wet floor of the shed is very convincing. Regards, Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruston Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Since I posted the previous photo I felt there was something not quite right with my E class Peckett. It was that the cab steps and the valance under the running plate really ought to be green and not black. I have rectified that and have added more dirt to the frames, wheels and rods. It also has another oil can on the running plate, plus a wrench and a shovel for cleaning out the smokebox. Tamiya NATO green is also a pretty good match for the main colour. Hauling "dirt cans" on my Royd Hall Drift layout. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Since I posted the previous photo I felt there was something not quite right with my E class Peckett. It was that the cab steps and the valance under the running plate really ought to be green and not black. I have rectified that and have added more dirt to the frames, wheels and rods. It also has another oil can on the running plate, plus a wrench and a shovel for cleaning out the smokebox. Tamiya NATO green is also a pretty good match for the main colour. Hauling "dirt cans" on my Royd Hall Drift layout. Very nice job Dave. The cauldron wagons are also very nice. Regards, Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Don Mason recently wrote to us describing the rapid deterioration in the external condition of his Minerva Peckett shortly after it arrived in the post. Perhaps we should include scaled-down cotton waste with our locos. Regards, Chris B and Chris K 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
orford Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) Oh - It will get worse than that with time. Here is the prototype loco which I used as inspiration for it. - Don Edited November 15, 2016 by orford 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthesnail96 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 That's ace! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Isambarduk Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I have started to do something very similar and equally drastic (but not quite so drastic as with my Ixion Hudswell Clarke!) but well done on beating me to it I also used that photo (along with others) for inspiration. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
orford Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Well David - Remember if you do that one, you have to cut the chimney down in height. And since it's turned brass, it is a bit challenging! - Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Isambarduk Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 "And since it's turned brass, it is a bit challenging!" Hah! I do know what you mean but I am up for challenges! Did you see the 'challenges' that I created for myself when I reworked the excellent Ixion Hudswell Clarke into a close(ish) resemblance of GCR, former contractors' loco, Humber?Here is my replacement turned chimney: and the rods, for example: David Captions pictures on how I did it at:www.davidlosmith.co.uk/GCR_Humber.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
orford Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Hi David. Yes - That one is REALLY excellent. Fabulous detailing and paint job. Mine is little more than just a repaint and rather more work-worn. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal cooper Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 My work in progress, just awaiting final weathering and crew. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthesnail96 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Copied over from my layout thread- BT&S' heavy shunter! About the biggest loco that will fit... 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 Copied over from my layout thread- BT&S' heavy shunter! About the biggest loco that will fit... Superb. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 May be of interest to someone HATTONS have a Light Green Peckett on their pre used list digital & Sound on board 'like new' £400. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 I have started weathering another Minerva Peckett, this time BR 1143. The first stage is the polishing of the superstructure with T-Cut and cotton buds. Already this is starting to create a more convincing appearance. I have included a Charles Atlas "before" photo for comparison. Next task is to muck up the chassis and running gear and that will be followed by a heavily thinned wash of Humbrol Enamel Matt 32 grey on the superstructure followed by more polishing. I also intend to remount the smokebox numberplate with small brackets to keep it perpendicular. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Dunn Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Minerva black Peckett modified by Ian Dunn to represent former Powlesland & Mason loco in early BR days as No. 1152. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I like the open-back cab. I might try this myself once I get a Peckett! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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