Making a Hornby 0-4-0 into a Victorian style 0-4-2

[tubs01]

So in January, after not doing anything model train wise for about 3 years, I bought the Hornby Cornish Carrier set, which came with a little 0-4-0. Over the months i did many things to it, but recently i decided to make it an 0-4-2 or possibly a 2-4-2 as the cab sagged a bit, due to me cutting the end of the chassis off. The first image is from hattons of the 0-4-0 from the set. the second is what it looked like after the repaint, and the third is what it looked like before

[tubs01]

I have included some pictures of what it looks like at the moment (however it recently fell off the shelf, which means I'll have to glue some things back on) The buffers are from a Hornby railroad 7 plank wagon, the coupling hook is from tornado, and the axleboxes and wheels are from a Hornby boxvan. I'll elaborate on what my plans for it are later.

[tubs01]

Forgot to add, the coupling is also from the boxvan.

[Londontram]

Hmm interesting look forward to seeing the progress.

[tubs01]

so i found some pictures of what it used to look like, and i quite like the colour scheme, especially the bufferbeam. I'm wondering wether i should repaint the bufferbeam back into the wasp stripes, as I've got the yellow and black paint. if you think its a good idea please tell me.

[Mountain Goat]

Not easy to tell colour in the picture. Wasp stripes are difficult to get right. Yellow is easier. 

[TonyMay]

To me the back end doesn't look substantial enough to merit trailing wheels.  You could however extend the frames backwards, and build a more substantial bunker at the back.  Possibly you could use a bunker from a Hornby pannier tank.

[tubs01]

1 hour ago, Mountain Goat said:

Not easy to tell colour in the picture. Wasp stripes are difficult to get right. Yellow is easier. 

is this better?

[tubs01]

42 minutes ago, TonyMay said:

To me the back end doesn't look substantial enough to merit trailing wheels.  You could however extend the frames backwards, and build a more substantial bunker at the back.  Possibly you could use a bunker from a Hornby pannier tank.

while yes the back end is a bit short, i think it looks quite nice as a little tank engine, though in the future i might try something like you've suggested 

[LNWR18901910]

10 hours ago, tubs01 said:

so i found some pictures of what it used to look like, and i quite like the colour scheme, especially the bufferbeam. I'm wondering wether i should repaint the bufferbeam back into the wasp stripes, as I've got the yellow and black paint. if you think its a good idea please tell me.

They didn't have yellow buffer-beams back then until decades later. They would have red buffer-beams though the buffer-shanks were black and decorated until the 1923 Grouping Act and well into nationalisation in 1948. Just thought I'd give you some input and accuracy if you're going to achieve that authentic Victorian look.

[tubs01]

43 minutes ago, LNWR18901910 said:

They didn't have yellow buffer-beams back then until decades later. They would have red buffer-beams though the buffer-shanks were black and decorated until the 1923 Grouping Act and well into nationalisation in 1948. Just thought I'd give you some input and accuracy if you're going to achieve that authentic Victorian look.

that is something i considered. though its intended to be a loco that has passed down through various owners, having a very long working life but I'll probably keep it red with the black buffer shanks, as it does look nice, and i can always do another 0-4-0 up like that.

[tubs01]

I've included some pictures of the body, chassis and other bits, before i glue the buffers and back axle back on after its fall from the shelf. I plan to sand the front bufferbeam flat just so its easie to put detail on.

[LNWR18901910]

1 hour ago, tubs01 said:

that is something i considered. though its intended to be a loco that has passed down through various owners, having a very long working life but I'll probably keep it red with the black buffer shanks, as it does look nice, and i can always do another 0-4-0 up like that.

Really? Sounds interesting. Looking at photographs of tank engines can serve as inspiration as well as artist impressions mostly from children's books.

[LNWR18901910]

1 hour ago, tubs01 said:

I've included some pictures of the body, chassis and other bits, before i glue the buffers and back axle back on after its fall from the shelf. I plan to sand the front bufferbeam flat just so its easie to put detail on.

What about the motor? It's probably not gonna run without it.

[tubs01]

1 hour ago, LNWR18901910 said:

What about the motor? It's probably not gonna run without it.

i intend to use it as a stationary loco, and also a loco that can be coupled onto a train to make it look like a double header or stuff like that.

[tubs01]

So, bit of an update. Earlier, i finished gluing everything back on, however it had another fall from the shelf. i found the buffer that broke off, and one axlebox is still missing, I've looked for it but can't find it. I'll have another look tomorrow.

[tubs01]

So the search for the missing axlebox is still ongoing. Sorry for the slow updates, I will make a post when i finally find it, if i do. As for now, it's been reverted back to an 0-4-0.

[tubs01]

[LNWR18901910]

11 hours ago, tubs01 said:

Oh no! It's gonna fall into the river! Somebody stop it quick!

[tubs01]

Well this project is back in motion. 

[tubs01]

Or not then.