Signaller69 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Hi Darius, nice work. The Triang Mk.1's are ideal for cut & shut jobs and dirt cheap to boot. Here's a couple I did using some BSK/CK's to produce a BFK and BSO for variety: Both have had the bogie centres corrected, new roof vents and a repaint etc. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestTom Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 The rule for normal viewing distances can apply here: if you cannot read the numbers at normal viewing distance then does it really matter if they are 'wrong' or even duplicated on different coaches? I used to stress about this sort of thing, but I came to a similar conclusion. On my home-painted BR wagons, they don't even have numbers - just vaguely number-shaped blobs of paint under a coat of weathering. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted September 21, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 21, 2018 (edited) SK completed. Cheers Darius Edited February 26, 2023 by Darius43 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted September 22, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 22, 2018 (edited) RMB. Cheers Darius Edited February 26, 2023 by Darius43 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 BSK is Brake Second Korridor surely? I make that SK? Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo675 Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 BSK is Brake Second Korridor surely? I make that SK? Stewart Hi Stewart, As Monty Python might say, "This is an ex BSK !" Granted its a part pair of as will be the BG that is on its way. Gibbo. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted September 22, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 22, 2018 (edited) BSK is Brake Second Korridor surely? I make that SK? Stewart Oops, my bad. A BSK is indeed on the way. BG may follow. Cheers Darius Edited September 22, 2018 by Darius43 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted September 22, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 22, 2018 I have a fully detailed RMB on Replica Commonwealths and glazing, my own resin gas boxes and MJT vents Working on a NEA BG now with Replica B4s but the windows are slightly large for Replica glazing so shrunk them with small amount of plastic card. Doing first TSO and BSK as well for my GWR150 rake Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted September 22, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 22, 2018 RMBs Triang vs Bachmann The Bachmann one has early window frame sides and older style vacuum kit, also costs a lot My Triang rebuild. I had the vehicle, bogies off a Replica BG which needed B4s (went to a ER aircon set on NE SW duties) Glazing bought previously on spec, trussing was plastic section, knocked up some air brake cylinders, I reckon 6 to 8 hours of work on the RMB, and costs of around £5 since I had the Commonwealths as spares. I always have Precision blue and grey in stock and also various HMRS and Modelmasters lining and lettering. Bachmann RMB, cost me over £20 second hand, took a couple of hours to sort brakes and numbers. Still have to paint roof to match the rest of its (Bachmann) set. The Triang BG and RMB will be in a MR early mark 2 set using detailed Limas, I am surprised no one has tried an updated 2B or 2C. In general the old Triang Mark 1s were quite decent for the day and still hold up with detailing. I think the RMB holds up well with underframe detailing and decent vents. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted September 23, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 23, 2018 (edited) BG in preparation. Cheers Darius Edited February 26, 2023 by Darius43 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo675 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 BG in preparation 52CB6DB4-B00A-4557-8D8B-FCB3EBEE2AFB.jpeg Cheers Darius Hi Darius, What I did with the extra guards window is to file the drop light bar out and the all the corners square. I then used an off cut such as the bit you have there and by scribing through the hole cut out a piece that fits both exactly and with little requirement for filler except for the bottom of the door. Top-Tip; Make sure you have left and right hand variants and also that the guards doors are in the correct position regarding the dynamo I cocked up somewhat when making a batch of four and discovered that I had built up two of the BG's with the guards doors on opposite sides of the centre line which meant a bit of hasty prising apart before the glue set hard. Gibbo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted September 24, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) BG completed. Cheers Darius PS. Apart from the steps. Edited February 26, 2023 by Darius43 7 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted September 29, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 29, 2018 (edited) Finished rake of coaches on the layout today. Cheers Darius Edited February 26, 2023 by Darius43 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted September 29, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 29, 2018 They look fine for a layout train. The better lining lifts them. Lot cheaper than Bachmans! The BG and SK fit in nicely as well. Good use for the Mark 1s Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted October 3, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) FK completed. Cheers Darius Edited February 26, 2023 by Darius43 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Nice work Darius, you are turning these out at a cracking pace, always great to see some "upcycling" going on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted October 3, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2018 Nice work Darius, you are turning these out at a cracking pace, always great to see some "upcycling" going on! Thanks Martyn, I am really enjoying this project. Now working on a Triang SR Utility Van and some “London Brick” wagons. The latter will be modified into ex LNER livery with some ModelMaster decals and have a scratch built brick load. Cheers Darius Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestTom Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 I look forward to both those projects. I have an old Triang brick wagon, and I've often wondered if anything could be done to elevate it in the detail stakes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted October 4, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 4, 2018 I look forward to both those projects. I have an old Triang brick wagon, and I've often wondered if anything could be done to elevate it in the detail stakes. I have taken my inspiration from Promethus - post #28 on this thread:- http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/93750-tri-ang-bogie-brick-wagon/page-2 Cheers Darius 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwich station Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 I have taken my inspiration from Promethus - post #28 on this thread:- http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/93750-tri-ang-bogie-brick-wagon/page-2 Cheers Darius Just goes to show how good the moulding was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted October 4, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 4, 2018 Bogie brick wagon completed Cheers Darius 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted October 5, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2018 And then there were two... Cheers Darius 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted October 6, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 6, 2018 (edited) Triang luggage van with some modifications Cheers Darius Edited October 6, 2018 by Darius43 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted October 11, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 11, 2018 A couple more brick wagons refurbished Cheers Darius 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkeeboy56 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Once a modeller....always a modeller! Nice to see you on here Darius....and some cracking work on them Mk1's. I'm upgrading a rake of Hornby Railroad Mk1's which is fun..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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