Simond Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 And a brake van... jus’ sayin’ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 On 31/05/2020 at 07:37, Mikkel said: Hi Matt, that looks fantastic. Perseverance always pays off, doesn't it. Congratulations on getting it done, sounds like it's one of those situations where finishing a model is like having a ball and chain removed from your ankles PS: Are you aware that 7mm display case models have a legal right to at least one accompanying wagon? Thank you and yes it is certainly a weight lifted. Is this what you mean? 3 planker just for you. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted June 2, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 2, 2020 Ha ha That's cheating! It looks like you have turned the stored lamps inwards? I have noticed the same thing done in earlier periods, I suppose to prevent the lens/glass from breaking. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 7 hours ago, No46 said: 3 planker There's no need for that kind of language here ! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 Interesting comment Mikkel about the lens and that would make a lot of sense. This one sadly no I have no sense and it is merely a trick of the light and camera but something to consider as certainly would be a detailing talking point should I ever have an interested visitor. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 Restarted work this week after a very long time. Saw this little number on a list and could not resist! As you can see yesterday was spent cleaning flash and opening up buffer and coupling hook holes. Good to be back at work 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 Transfer day tomorrow Plenty of cider tonight once the new kit is put together 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Well I failed twice. Not enough cider to face up to transfers also being distracted with the painting of the (nearly) made up wagon. OOOOps 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 Here's a question for the brave ones out there; "Gold or yellow?". This has been bothering me all weekend. Of course I am pondering the co!our of lettering for an early 20s tank engine. Research suggests go!d lettering up to about 1927 and yellow after. Having asked the same question on another thread there is no further development on that. Now i have pictures of said locomotive one of grey factory livery which suggests gold and on 1907 suggesting it is yellow, unfortunately both in black and white. Further to this I have a Dean's Good fully lined but with yellow letter, this tank was a conversion of the Dean's Goods so by default suggests the tank would also be yellow but I also have a 1934+ 2-8-0 tank unlined with gold lettering!!!! The only thing I can say for sure is there is a garter between the word Great Western. Any takers? Go on be brave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 I am considering applying rule 1:1, it may not be prototypically accurate to the specific locomotive but is somewhat akin to the class and period and pleases the modeller's eye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted June 10, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 10, 2020 (edited) Hi Matt, this is out of my period but in Great Western Way (1978 edition) Slinn says lettering gold pre-WW1, then in 1922 yellow (gradual easing of austerity measures I assume), then in 1923 lettering back to gold. The after that in 1934 the monogram of course. Edit: I am aware that many models appear with what seems to be yellow, including on the gwr.org.uk livery page for the period. Perhaps @Miss Prism has an opinion on the matter? Edited June 10, 2020 by Mikkel 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 Thanks Mikkel appreciate your help. I has only decided to along the gold colour this morning before logging on, as it seems to for better with lined locos. You have gained Legendary status with me, much respect Sir. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 I will get to it when I am more focused and less stressed, hopefully later today we'll see. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Not sure I can help much on this matter. The ever-troublesome GWW Edition 1 says gold up to 1922, yellow from 1922, gold from 1923, but doesn't say when yellow was reverted to (I assume post-1927). Ian Rathbone isn't specfic about the lettering colour. Maybe GWW Edition 2 says something less ambiguous. I think we have had this debate on RMweb before, but it will take a while before it can be located. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 9 hours ago, Miss Prism said: Not sure I can help much on this matter. The ever-troublesome GWW Edition 1 says gold up to 1922, yellow from 1922, gold from 1923, but doesn't say when yellow was reverted to (I assume post-1927). Ian Rathbone isn't specfic about the lettering colour. Maybe GWW Edition 2 says something less ambiguous. I think we have had this debate on RMweb before, but it will take a while before it can be located. Thank you appreciate your knowledgeable input. I have decided on the Gold - 1922, Yellow 1923, gold -1927/8, yellow 1928+. This sits well with me. The debate on RMWeb that I have read through very quickly meanders to other livery types but that is not to say there are not many more here! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted June 11, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2020 (edited) Was it this thread? Including K14's post and as he says, Haresnape's discussion (I had forgotten the Haresnape book, I have a photocopy of the GWR chapter somewhere - but where!). Edited June 11, 2020 by Mikkel 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 Morning, I think it is. Got it in one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 Well thank you to one and all here is the result of your help; Not completely finished as I need to glaze the windows and fix the roof not to mention the couplings, lamps and rear sand pipes. Oh look a little red thing as well that'll need couplings as well! Rather lazily I just took the livery appearance and number straight from the historical guidance in the instruction booklet but it goes nicely with the other two. 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted June 12, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2020 GWR glory! That early prairie is rare to see on layouts. I can't remember what the aperture in the tanks was for, access to something but what? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Some would say "the key" but as I come from a line of servants of the GWR I would not dream of it. Chris 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 (edited) Lubrication of, and access to, the rocker shafts and associated links that transfer the movement of the inside motion to the outside valves. atb Simon Edited June 12, 2020 by Simond 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Simond said: Lubrication of, and access to, the rocker shafts and associated links that transfer the movement of the inside motion to the outside valves. atb Simon That's the one, converted from a Dean Goods. Edited June 12, 2020 by Bluemonkey presents.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Mikkel said: GWR glory! That early prairie is rare to see on layouts. I can't remember what the aperture in the tanks was for, access to something but what? Thank you. It has come out a lot better than I thought/hoped. Even the episode with the paint distorting has almost vanished. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Gough Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Is the prairie a kit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Nick Gough said: Is the prairie a kit? Hi Nick, Yes it is an old Jackson-Evans brass/whitemetal kit. It is a 39xx Prairie converted from the Dean Goods of the day I believe. Edited June 12, 2020 by Bluemonkey presents.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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