RedGemAlchemist Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 (edited) Hey, all. Those of you that know me know that I love kitbashing. But I also love finding surprising items like kitbashes of freelance designs and such online when I'm looking for things. So inspired by the Bargain Hunters thread and my friend Corbs' Pugbash thread, I decided to create this thread with the intention of showcasing and discussing the cool, unusual or just plain odd second-hand creations we RMWebbers have found for sale while surfing the web. I'll start things off with the item that made me think of starting this thread in the first place: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MODIFIED-Hornby-OO-GAUGE-REPAINTED-LNER-BLACK-0-6-0-STEAM-LOCOMOTIVE-4812-T17/131633861634?hash=item1ea5fd5402:g:X0gAAOSwo0JWJ0l3 This interesting LNER themed freelance 0-6-0 goods engine from the Rails of Sheffield eBay listings. Edited March 9, 2020 by RedGemAlchemist 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Annie Posted November 8, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 8, 2019 It has a touch of 'after the train smash' about it, but it's very typical of the kind of Triang bashes we used to do back in the day when nothing else was available. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share Posted November 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, Annie said: It has a touch of 'after the train smash' about it, but it's very typical of the kind of Triang bashes we used to do back in the day when nothing else was available. Yeah, that's a proper old-school kitbash there. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted November 8, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 8, 2019 Not as bad as some of my teenage abominations, the worst of which was a Triang Jinty chassis with an Airfix plastic construction 61xx and some plasticard, the new wonder material, sitting on top of it purporting to be a 56xx. Another offence against the laws of nature was a 42xx; Hornby Dublo Stanier 8F underpinnings with the cab, tanks, bunker, cylinders and motion of another 61xx, a boiler from an Airfix kit City Of Truro, and more plasticard. All of which I learned a great deal from, mostly, not to ever try anything as daft ever again! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share Posted November 8, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, The Johnster said: Not as bad as some of my teenage abominations, the worst of which was a Triang Jinty chassis with an Airfix plastic construction 61xx and some plasticard, the new wonder material, sitting on top of it purporting to be a 56xx. Another offence against the laws of nature was a 42xx; Hornby Dublo Stanier 8F underpinnings with the cab, tanks, bunker, cylinders and motion of another 61xx, a boiler from an Airfix kit City Of Truro, and more plasticard. All of which I learned a great deal from, mostly, not to ever try anything as daft ever again! Good Lord, that sort of stuff you just described sounds startlingly reminiscent of when I was first starting with kitbashing. And I've also seen far worse, though the cab could use some work and the fact that the dome is taller than the chimney drives me nuts. I've seen far worse when combing eBay before which I've shown to Sem34090 when talking to him. If he's reading this he may recall this apocalyptic conversion of a Triang Pannier which had been turned into an ugly-as-sin box tank. Edited November 8, 2019 by RedGemAlchemist 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted November 8, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 8, 2019 6 hours ago, RedGemAlchemist said: freelance 0-6-0 goods engine It seems to have the Triang B12 tender - is it supposed to be a J15 perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share Posted November 8, 2019 25 minutes ago, Flying Pig said: It seems to have the Triang B12 tender - is it supposed to be a J15 perhaps? Possibly. It looks fine, but certainly doesn't look like a J15. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 It seems to be a MR 3F masquerading as a vague approximation of a J40/J41. Number is from a J39. https://www.lner.info/locos/J/j40j41.php It might have sentimental value to whoever built it or their family, but £40! It probably doesn't even have £40 worth of spares in it. Might be worth a fiver at best. Jason 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share Posted November 8, 2019 3 hours ago, Steamport Southport said: It seems to be a MR 3F masquerading as a vague approximation of a J40/J41. Number is from a J39. https://www.lner.info/locos/J/j40j41.php It might have sentimental value to whoever built it or their family, but £40! It probably doesn't even have £40 worth of spares in it. Might be worth a fiver at best. Jason Still I'd say it's worth a chance if someone's willing to spruce it up so if anyone wants it feel free. If you need a nondescript small goods engine it'll really fit in on any layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plaster-of-Paris-Cottage-00-Gauge-Built-Kit/303138637677?hash=item469478876d:g:w9QAAOSwxdtaqrph Just found this too. A small cottage made of plaster of paris... with no door. How odd. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Annie Posted November 9, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 9, 2019 At least the window sills are nice and low for climbing over. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 Also found this as I was logging out: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scratch-Built-Bogie-workmans-coach/184024033007?hash=item2ad8afe6ef:g:Sk4AAOSwafddoMpM This is adorable. Someone put some real time and effort into making this as this looks really neatly done. Odd colour scheme though. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted November 9, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 9, 2019 3 hours ago, RedGemAlchemist said: Odd colour scheme though. That the old test vehicle paint scheme, I have seen one done up like this before as it represents a real vehicle, can't remember which one though! Gary 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 26 minutes ago, BlueLightning said: That the old test vehicle paint scheme, I have seen one done up like this before as it represents a real vehicle, can't remember which one though! Gary Hmm. Didn't know that. Thanks Gary. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted November 9, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 9, 2019 No Problem Red, I only know because a mk3 passed through my ownership in taht livery once upon a time, and someone explained the model to me when I found it 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pannier-Tank-engine-locomotive-train-Hornby-OO-Non-Runner/173880149007?hash=item287c10840f:g:Hh8AAOSw-tlb1hua Sem, the box tank guy is back. This time with a Pannier with a block of wood attached to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickon Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 On 09/11/2019 at 12:50, RedGemAlchemist said: Just found this too. A small cottage made of plaster of paris... with no door. How odd. Perhaps the door is round the back????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Dickon said: Perhaps the door is round the back????? I checked that when I posted the link. The other side looks exactly the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Annie Posted November 18, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 18, 2019 27 minutes ago, RedGemAlchemist said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pannier-Tank-engine-locomotive-train-Hornby-OO-Non-Runner/173880149007?hash=item287c10840f:g:Hh8AAOSw-tlb1hua Sem, the box tank guy is back. This time with a Pannier with a block of wood attached to it. Words fail me......... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Who needs a smoke box door when you can climb down the chimney? 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickon Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 53 minutes ago, RedGemAlchemist said: I checked that when I posted the link. The other side looks exactly the same. I rather thought it might........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Annie said: Words fail me......... I know. The box tank was just as bad. 2 hours ago, Talltim said: Who needs a smoke box door when you can climb down the chimney? My thoughts exactly lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 On 09/11/2019 at 18:46, BlueLightning said: No Problem Red, I only know because a mk3 passed through my ownership in taht livery once upon a time, and someone explained the model to me when I found it https://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/cyclopsresearch shows the prototype. At least the colour scheme's the same..... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 12 minutes ago, Fat Controller said: https://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/cyclopsresearch shows the prototype. At least the colour scheme's the same..... Hmm. Interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 On 08/11/2019 at 19:23, Flying Pig said: It seems to have the Triang B12 tender - is it supposed to be a J15 perhaps? If the Belpaire firebox had been left alone and the B12 cab grafted on, with some further 'Stratfordisation' it would be more convincing for a J17. Seen that done quite well in the long ago. (For the truly adventurous; take the old Triang Hornby 'Jinty' chassis block, drill new axle holes just beyond the existing both ends, then combine with a heavily modified B12 body and the B12 tender, makes into the near 19' wheelbase sort of LNER round top reboilered J20. There was so little stuff available to work with that great crimes were inevitable...) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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