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16 hours ago, Swifty11 said:

Looks superb! Liking the Fragonset 47 too. Interested to see the 175, is that the CAD kit do you know? Interested to know how it’s powered etc. 

Hi, I’m not sure whose kit the 175 is as it’s a project I have inherited- it’s going to have  a Bachmann 158 chassis fitted so will have to see how that goes!!! Cheers Jerry

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It is my Hornby 2 Hap that was such a sod (!) and now it's back home I am delighted with the skill and care undertaken to complete my commission.  It has far exceeded my expectations.

 

Mr Squirrel is a pleasure to deal with and I cannot recommend his work highly enough.

 

Gerry

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3 hours ago, gelboy45 said:

It is my Hornby 2 Hap that was such a sod (!) and now it's back home I am delighted with the skill and care undertaken to complete my commission.  It has far exceeded my expectations.

 

Mr Squirrel is a pleasure to deal with and I cannot recommend his work highly enough.

 

Gerry

My pleasure, glad you liked it cheers Jerry

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4 minutes ago, rob D2 said:

Fantastic !

Are the class 37/97 nameplates the 3D version ? Look great 

Hi Rob, yep Steve’s @railtec-models 3D prints, best ones yet so deserved a pic! Btw the rest of the decal sheet has all the other bits too such as sand boxes lifting points etc. Steve, please feel free to send the cheque:D cheers Jerry

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Back from a few days in Scotland so catching up on prep whilst waiting for some decals and other bits. Not very exciting but here goes! The 175 has some funny perforations round the doors, don’t know if it’s part of the printing process but need to resolve them,

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Didnt want to fill them so instead I have cut through them and used some plasticard infills:

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And then cut and sanded them back,

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I will prime a couple tomorrow to see what they look like. At the same time I’ve started getting this lot ready,…66 going from large logo to retro rail freight 3 tone grey, Mainline 170 to go into TFW, A 60 to go into GBRF rebranded Colas and hiding at the back another 150 for Owen!!! 

 

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16 hours ago, Squirrel Rail said:

Back from a few days in Scotland so catching up on prep whilst waiting for some decals and other bits. Not very exciting but here goes! The 175 has some funny perforations round the doors, don’t know if it’s part of the printing process but need to resolve them,

229EA0CD-DBE2-4D35-9771-1F0651179A7C.jpeg.93d6c3c0b87845d55656d2ea53b0a302.jpeg

Didnt want to fill them so instead I have cut through them and used some plasticard infills:

E851A11D-87A4-4EAA-AFE4-CCF263F1461E.jpeg.7bc19a297746eeab511cd5f2bf1d74fe.jpeg

And then cut and sanded them back,

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I will prime a couple tomorrow to see what they look like. At the same time I’ve started getting this lot ready,…66 going from large logo to retro rail freight 3 tone grey, Mainline 170 to go into TFW, A 60 to go into GBRF rebranded Colas and hiding at the back another 150 for Owen!!! 

 

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Great work as always. With talk of a 175 and 150, you've got me tempted with a TfW one... Maybe in the future!

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Few odds and ends over the past few days with the resin coupler and deflector having a test fit on the 450

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60021 has been finished losing its Colas branding and having its Bustler nameplates added. No detail packs or weathering so it can be on its way home

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and from the other side

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Roof painting next on the 175 and 150/1 

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then a couple of days later the silver grey doors on the 150

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Last up TFW 170 getting it’s Anglia grey bottom

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and then with the masking off

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Hopefully get the red doors on in a few days so will update as and when!

 

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20 hours ago, Squirrel Rail said:

Few odds and ends over the past few days with the resin coupler and deflector having a test fit on the 450

4289A663-6CB9-41E2-AFE8-5362412719A5.jpeg.98b5f72f59463454813d717ca8ff6f05.jpeg

60021 has been finished losing its Colas branding and having its Bustler nameplates added. No detail packs or weathering so it can be on its way home

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and from the other side

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Roof painting next on the 175 and 150/1 

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then a couple of days later the silver grey doors on the 150

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Last up TFW 170 getting it’s Anglia grey bottom

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and then with the masking off

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Hopefully get the red doors on in a few days so will update as and when!

 

Hi Jerry,

Where did you get the coupling and deflector on the 450 from? I've just bought 2 350s and neither have any!

Thanks.

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15 hours ago, Owens Model Railways said:

Hi Jerry,

Where did you get the coupling and deflector on the 450 from? I've just bought 2 350s and neither have any!

Thanks.

 

Might be worth giving Bachmann Sales a ring/email. They've been superb with me, and indeed others, about various spares over the years. And their new website is currently being updated by the day, so you may find 350/450 stuff there soon.

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On 27/11/2021 at 10:22, JackB95 said:

 

Might be worth giving Bachmann Sales a ring/email. They've been superb with me, and indeed others, about various spares over the years. And their new website is currently being updated by the day, so you may find 350/450 stuff there soon.

Hi Jack, I had a quick look on the website but nothing listed. I have a few other bits to order for other projects so will give them a ring- as you say they’re always really helpful, cheers Jerry

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11 hours ago, JackB95 said:

I'm not biased towards a fleet of Welsh trains, but that 175 looks fantastic! As do the other stuff, but the 175 especially :lol:

It’s been a bit of a job and I’ve still got to sort the windows - that will be fun- but it will definitely be worth it when finished!

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9 hours ago, Swifty11 said:

Looks absolutely superb as always! I must get round to getting some stock booked in with you

Still working through the backlog which I hoped to have cleared by Christmas but struggling. Will be taking on stuff in the new year but unfortunately will be limited for a while whilst we sort the oldies!

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