Back In The Saddle

[Ste Worthy]

Hi all.

With the exception of some random weathering jobs, I'm just getting myself back into the modelling hobby after an absence of about fifteen years. The hobby has taken great leaps forward during my absence, and I do feel it has probably left me behind a touch.

 

My first project on the workbench, a simple job to start, is a Bachmann split box Class 37, which I intend to re-work as 37039, as it was at the time of this picture.

 

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37039 was a little unusual, in so much as although it had received plated over headcode boxes, it still retained its bufferbeam skirts.

 

I've sourced the headcode panels, they're available from Shawplan, but am having difficulty finding decals for the grey dots the headcode panels feature. I'm sure Fox made them back in the day, but don't seem to be able to find them on their site.

Also, does anyone have any experience of applying the white stripe that Eastfield 37's featured, around their waist. I'd rather use a decal for this, but am wondering about thickness. Fox do a pack (FG1061) but at 1.5mm, I wonder if this'll be a little too thick. The lining packs are a tad expensive for what they are, and I'd rather know, before taking the plunge, and potentially wasting money. 

 

Also, does anyone make the 'Halfords Headlight' that Scottish locos featured in the 1980's, or is it just best to buy a 1;87 scale rally car, and bodge the headlights from that?

 

I also wouldn't mind fitting a decent set of ploughs to the loco, replacing the course Bachmann versions. Does anyone know of a suitable manufacturer?

 

I apologise that my first post on here is nothing but questions, and I'm sure there'll be more, but do hope I'm not being too cheeky in tapping the wealth of knowledge this forum boasts.

 

Many thanks, and best wishes

 

Ste Worthy

Edited August 25, 2020 by Ste Worthy
Incorrect link

[MartynJPearson]

Have you tried Railtec for the transfers? If I've understood "grey dots" correctly, I believe that this may be what you're after... https://www.railtec-models.com/showitem.php?id=1386

They may also be able to help with the white stripe. 

 

Normal disclaimer, no connection, satisfied customer etc, but hope that helps!

 

[Ste Worthy]

Hi Martyn, and thanks.

Those dots are exactly what I'm after. I'll do some more perusing of that site, and see if they can provide the stripes too.

Many thanks.

[Barclay]

A1 models make etched snowploughs for diesels, along with various etched grilles etc. 

[Ste Worthy]

Hi all.

Many thanks for the replies.

37039 is now done and dusted, and while nowhere near the standard of a lot of models on here, I'm quite happy with it.

The white stripe on the real 37039 was 3" thick according to a former Driver whom worked there in the 80's. In the end I used the Bachmann ploughs, but mounted them to the chassis.

The car headlights were difficult to source, but help came from a model shop in Berlin of all places, who was selling small cast ones on eBay. Twenty quid including postage got me enough headlights to complete 267 models! They're nonfunctioning of course, but I'm happy with the effect.

On the number one end I tried to replicate the old black showing through the yellow pain on the Drivers side headcode box, and the patch of rust from a hasty repair to the left of the Drivers side buffer, both visible on photos the real thing from that time.

All the best.

Edited October 8, 2020 by Ste Worthy