KNP Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 (edited) Now I have to say that the new brush applied Humbrol paint applied to the Hall, as suggested by the staff at Marcway, is a very close match to that of the King. I know the Hall has had a Roof Dirt wash applied to all surfaces to dirtify!! whereas the King is the original Hornby colour but I think they look almost the same. This does highlight that I need to work on the King a bit more like new cab handrail, fit the brass plates I have. As this layout is now based around 1938 not sure if the writing needs changing on the side of the Kings tender? Edited December 6, 2019 by KNP 12 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richbrummitt Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 The lettering and crest on the kings tender are, I believe, an anachronism. Either a roundel or great (garter) western would be what I'd expect. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted December 6, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 6, 2019 2 hours ago, richbrummitt said: The lettering and crest on the kings tender are, I believe, an anachronism. Either a roundel or great (garter) western would be what I'd expect. The garter went with the 1927 livery change and was substituted by the crest, the next change (can't remember the date, but I thinkit was early mid 30's) was the roundel. Either could be applicable, depending on the build or rebuild at around 7 year intervals. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 The GWR roundel came in 1934 with the coat of arms being phased out. I expect to be correct I should remove the wording/garter and replace with just a roundel. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 A Hall speeding past heading for the west, passing the curving branch line for Little Muddle 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted December 6, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 6, 2019 Hall in the countryside.... 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted December 6, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 6, 2019 It's Hall too much for me! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 They are staring at something..... Yep, most definitely.....I wonder Could it be the thundering approach of a King has caught their attention? 16 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 Brave place to stand Jimmy especially as this express isn't stopping! 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted December 7, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 7, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, KNP said: The GWR roundel came in 1934 with the coat of arms being phased out. I expect to be correct I should remove the wording/garter and replace with just a roundel. If the tender had,had an overhaul in '33 it would have remained in that condition for at least 7 years and possibly more due to the war. Locos were paired with an available tender of the correct type, not by it's paint scheme. So the king is perfectly acceptable as is and does give a little variation. Edited December 7, 2019 by Siberian Snooper something wierd happened, whilst posting 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 Though I do have a more fundamental problem with King Stephen! It was renamed King Edward V111 in May 1936 and my layout is set in 1938? Oh dear. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted December 7, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 7, 2019 16 minutes ago, KNP said: Though I do have a more fundamental problem with King Stephen! It was renamed King Edward V111 in May 1936 and my layout is set in 1938? Oh dear. Rule 1 applies - I think you will find the King abdicated late in 1938 according to all sources at Little Muddle :-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, Neal Ball said: Rule 1 applies - I think you will find the King abdicated late in 1938 according to all sources at Little Muddle :-) Rule 1 can certainly apply for the moment!!!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel newling Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Have you considered https://www.scalelink.co.uk/acatalog/1_76_scale_Loco_Fittings___Lever_Control_Systems-p1.html G.W.R. 2 Cylinder valve gear set Ref: WPY44 as a source for your Hall cylinders and crossheads? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 23 minutes ago, nigel newling said: Have you considered https://www.scalelink.co.uk/acatalog/1_76_scale_Loco_Fittings___Lever_Control_Systems-p1.html G.W.R. 2 Cylinder valve gear set Ref: WPY44 as a source for your Hall cylinders and crossheads? Very useful information I will certainly give it some thought. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted December 7, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 7, 2019 This picture seemed to suit monochrome better Original for the record 22 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, KNP said: This picture seemed to suit monochrome better Original for the record Yes, the second pic looks like it's from a Preserved Line to me Kevin, apart from the empty Platform of course. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benbow Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 22 hours ago, KNP said: This picture seemed to suit monochrome better Or my last photo before I die!!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Well, if it’s not a terminus, it’s a brave place to set up your tripod! atb Simon 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted December 9, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2019 Especially if you are not using a cable release for the shutter... Actually, I'd call it a pretty brave place even if it was a terminus. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted December 9, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 9, 2019 On 07/12/2019 at 16:59, KNP said: This picture seemed to suit monochrome better Original for the record When did yellow lines (as in keep behind the) start appearing on platform edges? Presumably it's just an effect of the light. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 9, 2019 Author Share Posted December 9, 2019 2 hours ago, brushman47544 said: When did yellow lines (as in keep behind the) start appearing on platform edges? Presumably it's just an effect of the light. No....that’s the side of the coach!!!! I do believe it’s a shadow from the canopy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted December 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 10, 2019 Yellow lines on platform edges are relatively recent, 1980s I think but happy to be corrected. Yellow lines set back from the edge to stand behind while fast traffic is passing through appeared about a decade earlier, but IIRC (again happy to be corrected) predated HSTs. For as long as I can remember platform edges were painted white, and this may have been a relic of wartime blackout practice. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 10, 2019 Author Share Posted December 10, 2019 When I first constructed the platform at Encombe Town I used Scalescenes print out which had a white edge. I soon realised this was a wartime addition used during the blackout so repainted each slab to remove it...…! Here is a picture of the station in Dec 2014 when under construction clearly showing the platform edge. Platform edge now 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted December 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 10, 2019 First we get nudged canopies, now we get naked platforms. I can't deal with this, it's too stressful. I'm going to go and lie down in a darkened room. 1 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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