RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted December 3, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 3, 2019 5 hours ago, KNP said: Ladies and Gentlemen.... Honoured guests and followers of this thread I give you 5934 Kneller Hall Though not totally finished as I am still trying to track down the Hornby Hall cylinder and gear spare part, 5934 was seen resting in the bay platform with her new Modelu crew waiting for the Dullcote and coal to thoroughly dry before handling anymore. Though Tony kindly gave me this loco for free as it was destined to go to his version of Barry Island (or whatever they have in the Southern region) I took on the challenge of seeing if I could update it to a background prop. I have spent less than £25 on materials renovating it and only cut my finger once in the process! All in all a fun little project to do. That looks great Kevin, hard to think it is the same loco! 4 hours ago, Wellyboots said: Neal, could you be thinking of the Monty Wells conversion featured in Model Railway Journal issues 5 & 6? Thanks. I doubt it as I have hardly taken any of the MRJ - particularly those early ones. I must have been dreaming! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 12 hours ago, KNP said: Ladies and Gentlemen.... Honoured guests and followers of this thread I give you 5934 Kneller Hall Though not totally finished as I am still trying to track down the Hornby Hall cylinder and gear spare part, 5934 was seen resting in the bay platform with her new Modelu crew waiting for the Dullcote and coal to thoroughly dry before handling anymore. Though Tony kindly gave me this loco for free as it was destined to go to his version of Barry Island (or whatever they have in the Southern region) I took on the challenge of seeing if I could update it to a background prop. I have spent less than £25 on materials renovating it and only cut my finger once in the process! All in all a fun little project to do. Well worth the wait, superb young Kevin. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony Teague Posted December 4, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 4, 2019 21 hours ago, KNP said: 5934 Kneller Hall Though Tony kindly gave me this loco for free as it was destined to go to his version of Barry Island (or whatever they have in the Southern region) I took on the challenge of seeing if I could update it to a background prop. I have spent less than £25 on materials renovating it and only cut my finger once in the process! Kevin I'm amazed by what you have done - she now looks great, plus, I have saved myself the effort of lifting my lump hammer out of its drawer An excellent job, and if I find anything else GWR lurking in the scrap line I shall let you know! Tony 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Tony Teague said: Kevin I'm amazed by what you have done - she now looks great, plus, I have saved myself the effort of lifting my lump hammer out of its drawer An excellent job, and if I find anything else GWR lurking in the scrap line I shall let you know! Tony It was an enjoyable project and thanks for letting me have the loco. Just need to track down replacement Hornby part X6640/1 cylinder and gear then I will be really happy. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 Caught from the upstairs window of an adjoining shop next to the station 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 When Ken became aware of 5934 leaving the station he set himself up by the crossing to Middle Farm and managed to get these two shots off. 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted December 4, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 4, 2019 24 minutes ago, KNP said: Caught from the upstairs window of an adjoining shop next to the station I don't recall any shops being that close! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 some cracking work gone into that Hall Kevin very impressive indeed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 1 hour ago, gismorail said: some cracking work gone into that Hall Kevin very impressive indeed Many thanks....task sort of grew a bit!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 Now.....you know who?....is up and about 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 Flying free as a bird!!! 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 Soaring this way and that...……….forever after that picture 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 Peering through the clouds...... 10 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 3 hours ago, Mick Bonwick said: I don't recall any shops being that close! Red arrow marks possible location of camera shot from adjoining shop next to station building. 12 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted December 4, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 4, 2019 1 hour ago, KNP said: Red arrow marks possible location of camera shot from adjoining shop next to station building. Oh! That one. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrovich Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 4 hours ago, KNP said: Red arrow marks possible location of camera shot from adjoining shop next to station building. Good evening Kevin, your layout is a real inspiration, absolutely stunning modelling. Thank you for sharing. Regards Peter 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted December 4, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 4, 2019 6 hours ago, KNP said: Red arrow marks possible location of camera shot from adjoining shop next to station building. The Squadron Leader's in the Red Arrows??? 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 (edited) 22 hours ago, St Enodoc said: The Squadron Leader's in the Red Arrows??? Yes. But he is in the Red Arrow a single plane formation group flying 'so low' moves in unison with his shadow! Edited December 5, 2019 by KNP 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 (edited) Another very old model that I got off the bay.. A Lima Express Dairies milk tank wagon that normally hides under cover in the Creamery yard. A lot of weathering went into this using washes, dry brushing and powders. One thing though, never quite worked out how the brakes on this worked - lateral movement I believe!!! Edited December 5, 2019 by KNP 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted December 5, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 5, 2019 One of the problems with 00 RTR of that vintage. The brake blocks are not far off the correct position, but the 16mm wheels are not! Do you mount the brakes incorrectly to line up with the wheels (yes, in my view), or build to P4 standards? The easy way is the compromise shown here, as getting the brakes in line means another piece to produce. Airfix construction kits got this right nearly 60 years ago. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Bogie Posted December 6, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 6, 2019 On 04/12/2019 at 23:00, KNP said: Soaring this way and that...……….forever after that picture I note those workmen (assuming they do some work from time to time) cannot even be bothered to look up when the Squadron Leader flies over. Must be some interesting conversation they are having. That, or they all put their necks out lifting the box onto the truck! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockets Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 12 hours ago, KNP said: Another very old model that I got off the bay.. A Lima Express Dairies milk tank wagon that normally hides under cover in the Creamery yard. A lot of weathering went into this using washes, dry brushing and powders. One thing though, never quite worked out how the brakes on this worked - lateral movement I believe!!! That is some top class weathering. Amazing job Kevin. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted December 6, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 6, 2019 26 minutes ago, Bogie said: I note those workmen (assuming they do some work from time to time) cannot even be bothered to look up when the Squadron Leader flies over. Must be some interesting conversation they are having. That, or they all put their necks out lifting the box onto the truck! I think they have been frozen in aspic.... they've been talking about that crate for ages :-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Two of my largest loco's meet during a days work.... 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 (edited) Is it me but are both Jimmy and engine driver staring at the King? Edited December 6, 2019 by KNP 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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