RMweb Gold 97406 Posted August 18, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 18, 2021 (edited) On 10/08/2021 at 12:42, Porcy Mane said: Not too sure about that. I'll let others decide. Vi at left, Shawplan centre and latest Bachmann body at right. Well, I have been experimenting with a set of Shawplan screens with the backplate, and the Bachmann 37 screens are noticably shallower than the retooled 40. The outer windows of the retooled 40 are ever-so-slightly wide of the mark too, but not by much. The 40 to the right in the pic is a Frankenstein’s monster, mainly Lima, but with Bachmann 37 cabs, and the screens are definitely shallower. It will be getting the Shawplan screens with the backing plate (currently on order from Brian). Using a spare body and a set that I had in, I found the best way for me is to cut the lower part of the backing plate off and solder the screens to said plate and sit the whole assembly on the top of the bonnet (the existing moulded bars will be removed and the aperture widened). I’ll glue and fill using Superglue and activator a la Barrowmore’s class 40s. Will post a pic when done, and there’s a chance that the Bachmann retools may get done too. Edited August 18, 2021 by 97406 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium E100 Posted August 18, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 18, 2021 The fan module approach I think is the way to go. It's a massive bonus if this comes to fruition. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarryscapes Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Will roadkill be featured in the detailing pack for the Network Rail versions? 97304 & 97303 on the Cambrian Coast Express 20-8-21 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesysmith Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Remember EE cooling fans were driven off the free end of the engine by drive shafts and gearboxes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesysmith Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Question. I have found a photo of 37003 in blue, skirts and dominos working a passenger train in the 70s in Sheffield. Would the version being made be suitable for renumbering? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted August 23, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 23, 2021 The proof is in the pudding, so to speak. It is looking like the Shawplan screens will get rolled out to the rest of my 37 and 40 fleet, now. At least my existing fleet will look good by my new Accurascale acquisitions. https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/163953-shawplan-extreme-etch-class-3740-windscreen-advice/&do=findComment&comment=4549668 Anyhow enough of my thread hijack now! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted August 23, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 23, 2021 3 hours ago, cheesysmith said: Question. I have found a photo of 37003 in blue, skirts and dominos working a passenger train in the 70s in Sheffield. Would the version being made be suitable for renumbering? 37001 should be the one …. It has the correct basic configuration But check your photo to ensure details are correct eg boiler, handrails on nose 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted August 23, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 23, 2021 9 hours ago, cheesysmith said: Question. I have found a photo of 37003 in blue, skirts and dominos working a passenger train in the 70s in Sheffield. Would the version being made be suitable for renumbering? Hi @cheesysmith, It's a bit difficult to tell without seeing your picture, but 37001 should be good up until 1975 or thereabouts, after which they started losing their water filler doors and steps in the bodysides. Cheers! Fran 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted August 24, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 24, 2021 It sure if this has been announced anywhere on here yet. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 So. How much do we have to bribe donate to Accurascale for a DIRFT DRS 37/7? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRC Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Hilux5972 said: It sure if this has been announced anywhere on here yet. I like the fact that the nameplates are a separate entity. It lets you model this locomotive as it was when it was converted in late 1988, rather then restricting it to its preserved identity. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Hilux5972 said: It sure if this has been announced anywhere on here yet. Well that has made my decision as to which ones to go for a bit more difficult! I currently have 423, 425 and 608 on order but was considering another/swapping 423 for something else and I expect this could be it! Link here too: https://www.heavytractorgroup.org/product-page/limited-edition-37-714-accurascale-oo-gauge-model Edited August 24, 2021 by TomScrut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroplane Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Could 37714 be renumbered to any other 37/5 or 37/7? Would be quite easy if 714 doesn't come with fitted with the nameplate and depot plaque. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 One from a non-RMweb friend who is putting in a pre-order as we speak. Is the model of 37714 due in 2022 or 2023? There seems to be conflicting information between the Hornby Magazine press release (https://www.keymodelworld.com/article/htg-launches-exclusive-oo-class-377) saying 2022 and the Heavy Tractor Group page for pre-order (https://www.heavytractorgroup.org/product-page/limited-edition-37-714-accurascale-oo-gauge-model) saying both 2022 and 2023 (page 23 but image 22). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium James Makin Posted August 24, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 24, 2021 32 minutes ago, motorcat said: Could 37714 be renumbered to any other 37/5 or 37/7? Would be quite easy if 714 doesn't come with fitted with the nameplate and depot plaque. There'll be other identities that are candidates for direct renumbering or a little bit of work added (bare in mind the plated side window restricts) - with my cheapy old Bachmann ones I've been rebuilding the roof detail to get certain combinations so it all depends on how much fiddling you want to do! Plus also you never know if there's more general-release 37 'Heavyweights' coming alongside this Ltd Edition too to save you a renumber! Knowing my luck all the rebuild jobs I've done on the Bachmann ones will be coming RTR Cheers, James 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 A very nice announcement - I think a 37/7 is too tempting to resist! Look forward to seeing the sample of the /7 and some /5s in the future 52 minutes ago, motorcat said: Could 37714 be renumbered to any other 37/5 or 37/7? Would be quite easy if 714 doesn't come with fitted with the nameplate and depot plaque. 37/5s won’t be possible from any 37/7 as the bodyside steps/windows were plated over. One for Fran to confirm but I think all 37/7s would be ok as they all have riveted roofs? Nose grilles may vary though depending on era - see pic below from Flickr compared with 714’s nose grilles: Kind regards, Will 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRC Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Do we reckon this is the first instalment of batch 2?!? Looking forward to Fran’s take on it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted August 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2021 Hi everyone, We were happy to help the HTG group with this commission after they helped us out as part of our extensive surveying and sound recording. This will arrive in late 2022, early 2023 and will not be part of our first batch of Class 37s to be delivered. So, make of that what you will.... Cheers! Fran 11 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRC Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: Hi everyone, We were happy to help the HTG group with this commission after they helped us out as part of our extensive surveying and sound recording. This will arrive in late 2022, early 2023 and will not be part of our first batch of Class 37s to be delivered. So, make of that what you will.... Cheers! Fran Ooohhhhh......intriguing! Batch 2 then! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Hi Fran, The 37/7 is nice to see being done and im sure there will be plenty to tempt in the 2nd batch. There’s enough in the first lot of course! thanks Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted August 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2021 Hi everyone, Our tame Class 37 expert/project manager has provided the following info which you may find useful... Quote No. 37714 was built as D6724 by EE at Vulcan Foundry so has standard cantrail grilles and the early double-riveted roof. On conversion to a Class 37/7 'heavyweight' it lost its headcode boxes and received plated nose doors (although it had these anyway), plated bodyside windows and steps, replacement welded long-range fuel tanks and replacement single-piece nose grilles at each corner. Just three other locomotives share this exact configuration of details, Nos. 37709, 37715 and 37719 Cheers! Fran 3 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRC Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Now that we’ve seen that the tooling is there for a heavyweight version of this, surely it is an easy jump to produce the Trainload coal and petroleum versions of the 37/7? Just saying.... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel_H Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 On 09/08/2021 at 09:06, PaulRhB said: It looked good and was in fine fettle in the early 2000’s despite a weathered exterior Reading Andover A regular in 2002-4 on test trains Salisbury Still my favourite loco. Lovely set of [nostalgic] pictures. The first one (worm's eye view), is very handy as it nicely shows the way the skirt and nose taper and transition their shape to the main bodyside. A tricky area to accurately recreate. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TravisM Posted August 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2021 If Accurascale do 37716 in current DRS livery within a possible second batch, I’d bite their hands off. 1 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegleg90 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 12 hours ago, jools1959 said: If Accurascale do 37716 in current DRS livery within a possible second batch, I’d bite their hands off. tbh, any 37 in the latest DRS 'swoosh' (?) livery would be a big seller I think - know I'd get at least one even if its not in service any longer! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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