jamessolomon Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Bought another Mk1 Buffet car to use as a donor for a project. It all started when outside was the coach from CVR coach shed in primer that gave me the inspiration to finally get back into modelling and actually starting somnething instead of on paper. Buffet 1805 will become whatever livery I find out there painting the coach into then will grab the remainder of the train to create as and when. Will post pics of the coach im copying tomorrow when downloaded from the camera Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessolomon Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 The Hornby buffet car I'm assuming I'd need to change a few details like trucks and such but it's the donor Here is the coach I am going to use the donor to recreate even though is still under restoration and missing bits it's worth a go I have a fair idea what livery it will carry but will need to double check when I'm next volunteering or ask someone I know for info Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Nice little project, I've been looking forward to seeing it when they finish it but I fear it might be the coach that's gone up in flames last weekend. I couldn't see it in the platform siding this evening when I came past. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessolomon Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 Nice little project, I've been looking forward to seeing it when they finish it but I fear it might be the coach that's gone up in flames last weekend. I couldn't see it in the platform siding this evening when I came past. Was there sunday morning volunteering when the fire brigade returned so I know things about the fire but all CVR staff and volunteers are to keep quiet about it but if I rememer they do have one of these on the Moorlander dining train I think in the same config not sure. Im trying to breakup my stock being all BR Blue overkill on my preserved model railway so seeing this outside inspired me to try and replicate one of Churnet Valley's rake Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessolomon Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 Been doing some research into the project and have identified which coach it is in the CVR fleet BR RMB no. E1878 "J.R. Burgess". Found more info here http://www.cs.vintagecarriagestrust.org/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=2703 which helps. It suggests commonwealth bogies which I'm not great at identifying this so does the donor already have these. The site also list the others to help in acquiring them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessolomon Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 Set is BR 80030 MK1 RK http://www.cs.vintagecarriagestrust.org/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=2078 BR 4779 MK1 SO http://www.cs.vintagecarriagestrust.org/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=1431 - Would I be able to get a dining car inerior to fit in this since its converted to oneish BR 1817 MK1 RMB http://www.cs.vintagecarriagestrust.org/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=2703 I am concidering another 2 vehices to add to the rake to make it a 5 car consist but am open to suggestions for what to add Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessolomon Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share Posted October 23, 2016 Friday we went up to Froghall and spent a few hours pulling bits and pieces off the other permaquip machines down there and took some pics of the sorry state there in plus the ballast hoppers are located down there. If anyone know what the ballast wagons are and if anyone makes them i might add them in They also had sets of bogies stored down there which can anyone tell me what they are we had a quick walk sofar down the track and i found my next project to add to the consist - BR MK1 GUV http://www.cs.vintagecarriagestrust.org/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=3971 The Buffet car project is on hold for a while till progress is made on the one I am modeling it after 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaddeus Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 (edited) If anyone know what the ballast wagons are and if anyone makes them i might add them in They also had sets of bogies stored down there which can anyone tell me what they are The ballast wagons appear to be Catfish and a Dogfish or derivatives. The Catfish wagons have a single drop door while the Dogfish has the triple doors and corresponding amount of wheels. Cambrian make kits for both wagons and Heljan make/made an RTR Dogfish. The bogies seem to be mostly DMU units - note the single mechanical drive box in blue, the other two are Class 25 units. Edited October 23, 2016 by thaddeus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessolomon Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Been a while but have been detailing the Bachmann Pullman car need to pick a better blue for the other bits but might get onto the other coaches for a bit of detail as i find pics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessolomon Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) How would you improve the Hornby mk3 or mk1/mk2 with a bit of detailing well the older ones Edited February 3, 2019 by jamessolomon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessolomon Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 So on my to do list will post pics up tonight on progress BR MK1 - Interior, paint springs red and the blue thing plus the wheel caps yellow BR MK2 - Interior, paint springs red and the blue thing plus the wheel caps yellow MK3 - Interior, yellow springs Pullman - Pick a lighter blue all will be toned down with weathering in the future 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessolomon Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 Some progress 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 I like to paint the springs and bearings on my coaches too 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessolomon Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 Away to the depot open day at Crewe this weekend and thought id resurrect my CVR project. I have also decided to sort of make a semi realistic rake with BR RK 80030 http://www.cs.rhrp.org.uk/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=2078 (need) Pullman car 348 (more detailing to do) RMB 1878 http://www.cs.rhrp.org.uk/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=2703 (need to paint) SO 4779 http://www.cs.rhrp.org.uk/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=1431 (may swap interior to dining spec to semi match)(Need) What would be the best match for the maroon they are using and the cream on the SO. Will be collecting items for it to have a bash in August when the events calendar is emptyish also how would one identify a Mk1 RK when looking for one to acquire for the project 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Nice work here and those pictures of the dogfish hoppers... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessolomon Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 I have sort of started work on creating paper templates for the sides of the RK 80030 to match the layout before deciding to purchase a mk1 maybe 2 to cut and shut around to match once I am happy with the templates. Grey primer will be purchased then once the models are acquired i will commence the project but in the meantime I have been researching the interior layout to start with whilst i wait. August will see new plates ordered for the LNER V2 loco and the purchase of the extra coaches for the task alongside other things to progress this along for a change. The RMB will be stripped ready for paint removal and application of primer but on a side note recommendations on name plates or removal of paint from Hornby coaches Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessolomon Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 Found these 2 images surfing the net looking for better angles to complete the template interesting there in a sort of SR green. May need to rejig the template looking at these but if i copy items from other carriages to place over the top of the side template might just give me the enthusiasm to crack on and complete it before ordering any donor vehicles. If i can get the template looking right i can then look at making a start on dismantling the RMB, looking at glazing and paint then ebay hunting for a suitable donor and hopefully finish the project 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessolomon Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 Has anyone ever tried motorizing the Amercom 1/76 trains Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessolomon Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 Got some Flushglazing ordered to add into the F7A/B set should be here next week to start need to also order kadees on the weekend to fix some coaching stock and add to the Thrall all door boxcars to get them running Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Any new updates on your projects?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessolomon Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 Been adding details to this Athearn CSX GP40-2 I acquired at the start of the month looks like its getting there slowly. Looking to possibly add the wire on the plough and hoses to finish it off unless iv missed anything might add the rest of the truck details at a later date Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessolomon Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 Ordering up a detailing kit and wipers for the SD40-2 to finish the model off from Cal-Scale courtesy of Model Junction once this project is complete back to some British modeling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessolomon Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 Found some Kadees to get these long term residents running on the layout finally. There Thrall all door boxcars and a 3rd one needs completing when i find where I put the other half of it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessolomon Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 I wonder if contacting someone like Chris' Code 3s on facebook to do some transfers for the sides of the Churnet Valley Kitchen Car for a MK1 Hornby coach then scan them print out a copy cut it out and use it as a template to mask things off or cut things out. Then I could use the vinyl decal on a future project perhaps if i find this is too messy and complicated. Can you also get blank coach sides somewhere as a starting point rather than spend time filling and chopping. Might reboot this project over Xmas alongside other layout related projects Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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