number6 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 BW picture here on Facebook of MSO 62142 and some chatter from blokes who drove them. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10209124199094967&set=g.803130006433612&type=1&theater 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 BW picture here on Facebook of MSO 62142 and some chatter from blokes who drove them. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10209124199094967&set=g.803130006433612&type=1&theater Thanks number6, its fascinating the things I've learned about these remarkable units. The way the BR Southern tried to re-use and recycle the stock it had available to it, such as passenger units, de-icers and service vehicles is just incredible. It was truly an age of intercompatibility! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
number6 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I liked the nugget of info on there about hearing the wheelslip. But it's only one more coach away from driving a CIG or VEP and they could be quite slippy.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 It seems only natural now that the 6REP is finished that work begins on the successor, 5WES. I built it back in 2006 with very limited skills, time and resources so I've wanted to go back and revisit it for some time now. Working on one vehicle at a time, I'm stripping each coach back to the basics and replacing some components, rebuilding some elements and repainting to a higher standard. First up is the Driving Trailer First The original Hurst cab has been completely replaced with a 3D printed one from eBay. After some minor modifications to the Jumper Cable boxes and lighting panels, it's come out to look pretty much like the real thing. Using the Lima Mk3s as a base, the bodyshell has been adapted with plug doors, roof corrections and a fair amount of filling work to ensure its a true representation. With the paintjob now done, I'm moving onto lighting and interiors before I restore the laser glazing. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 Lighting coming along. Mini LEDs from Express Models are fantastic need to secure them and eradicate the bleeding Fiddly but effective. The Mk3 underframes are fantastic for hiding all the electronics. Internal lighting next once the interiors are complete 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Looking very good. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted March 16, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 16, 2017 Loving the WES, great work! I'd kill for your "very limited skills" judging by the paint job! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 After waiting a fair while, a project I've wanted to do for 2 years now was build a class 319/1. Bratchell Models have been undergoing some manufacturing changes so having received my kit after some delay, I'm building it "undecorated" instead. Last night I put together the bodyshells for 3 of the 4 vehicles. I already have the motor, bogies and pantograph which all fit well. The cab is clear plastic and as i want working headlights, I have had to cut out the original fitting and insert solid precut light fittings to prevent bleeding. They seem to work a treat. I'll also need to cut out part of the skirt to fit in the coupling. The unit is brilliantly produced so I'm really pleased to finally be building it although I am having to complete my 5WES upgrade alongside it due to poor timing but it's all good fun. 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 The first car is now on wheels Started with the DTF and height tested it alongside an old friend Completed the undercarriage and bogies with 3rd rail pick-ups 1 down, 3 more to go. Couplings to fit and then ready for priming. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 Built the PMS last night... Wasn't overly happy with the supplied undercarriage components so I scratched my own following the diagrams supplied and a few pics from SEMG Online website. The bogies were adapted from Hornby Sprinter bogies to provide lighting inside and interior is prepp'd for seating The Pantograph will need additional parts added too Cab detailing continues with the coupling housing & skirt opened to accommodate the kadee buckeye 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 Coach 3 of 4 now built - ATS Toilet will be out of order due to the Hornby motor being housed there Bogies to be corrected next and couplings added Aiming to complete running tests next week and add required weights followed by priming wiring up the lighting 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 Coach 3 of 4 now built - ATS Toilet will be out of order due to the Hornby motor being housed there Bogies to be corrected next and couplings added Aiming to complete running tests next week and add required weights followed by priming wiring up the lighting 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Multi-directional headlights kit from Express Models fitted The kit is designed for a Lima Class 156 but fits perfectly using the white plasticard headlight surrounds which will prevent light bleeding Just the interior lighting to install but I'll do that once the unit is painted Next stop, priming! It's going to be 319186 in this weathered state. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Focusing on getting this one finished this week, while the 319 goes into the paintshop. Lighting to complete on the interior followed by some tweaking on the vestibule door (the door backing is too high) and restoring all the glazing. Started painting the cabs on 319 with the first coat going on last week to be followed by the NSE stripes next week. And for the first time, it is actually starting to resemble the real thing!!! 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Red Fox Posted May 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 4, 2017 Excellent work. What will you use for the curved windscreen glazing on the 442? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 A good week of progress on the WES and 319. Interiors added to the DTF including seating, headrests and Edward Pond Murals followed by Shawplan laserglazing and full lighting via Express Models throughout Headlights, windscreens and wipers have also been added. This coach is almost complete, just need to seal the roof and add mild weathering. 319 had running tests at NSE Latchmere and runs really well on it's Hornby motor completing all inclines and crossovers smoothly. Paint job has begun with cabs and NSE blue in progress. Even managed to give the Eurostar test train a run although I haven't yet built the 6TC in Departmental/NSE livery (it's next on my to do list with all components ready and sat in a box and nagging me to get started on regularly, lol). 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Paintshop on 319 progresses with white coat down now. Red stripes will follow next and first class yellow strip on the DTC Silver grey will complete the paintjob followed by roof grey and weathering to cab fronts Can't wait to get started on decals and the detailing... 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcyg Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Very jealous of your Wessex. I had to use vinyl overlays for the livery as at the time I couldn't paint NSE livery. Think I need to revisit the thing 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted May 23, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 23, 2017 Yes, the Wessie is stunning. Great job on the Eddie Pond murals. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 Very jealous of your Wessex. I had to use vinyl overlays for the livery as at the time I couldn't paint NSE livery. Think I need to revisit the thing It's a slow process that takes a lot of tweaking so I'm working on it around all my other projects. That said, I'm starting on upgrading the other driving trailer (current look below) very soon so updates on that to follow Yes, the Wessie is stunning. Great job on the Eddie Pond murals. Thanks, it great to be able to actually see them now 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
number6 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Did you paint your own rendition of those Eddie Ponds or use a photo? Weren't they signed Edward Pond on some of the posher routes?! You never said how you formed the windscreens... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 Did you paint your own rendition of those Eddie Ponds or use a photo? Weren't they signed Edward Pond on some of the posher routes?! You never said how you formed the windscreens... I printed them from versions i found on the internet. There's not that many but enough to do one unit. Each unit I believe was fairly bespoke in that regards but I have found enough so each coach has it's own. I literally printed them off in colour and "wallpapered" them in. The windscreens were a proper Blue Peter job as the acetate i used on the original was too thin and crumpled and the thicker stuff when folded for the curve, went pale white so i cut up a Tonic Water bottle and used that. It is the perfect thickness so i was able to fold over a 2mm section and get the curve perfectly. Then i just applied a rim around the edge to blend it to the unit and hide the glued edges. It looks way better than the original and with wipers, looks pretty authentic. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
number6 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Brilliant: Not seen all of those designs before. And top marks for the windscreens looks very good. One less plastic bottle ending up in the ocean! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted May 24, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 24, 2017 Did you paint your own rendition of those Eddie Ponds or use a photo? Weren't they signed Edward Pond on some of the posher routes?! You never said how you formed the windscreens... I believe it depended on the age of the mural - they started with "Edward Pond Associates", then gradually morphed into "Eddie Pond" 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdanny Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 319/1 Progress update... Paint job coming along well now with one side on all four coaches completed and the other side almost done. Roofs and inner ends yet to paint Still have some paint job tweaking to complete followed by decals and varnishing. Then it's glazing, interiors, lighting and all the detailing to do which is the bit i enjoy the most. The weathering will be fun as I'm basing it on 319186, the unit below... 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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