David_Belcher Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 So...I did manage to get hold of those bogie ore wagons in the end, with a view to a freelance wagon a bit like the Summers/ICI Tunstead ones. First example before painting, with metal buffers, Ratio plate frame bogies and Dapol metal wheels fitted. Needs ladders, chequer-plate platforms plus vac cylinder/pipes before a coat of dark blue and ICI decals go on. The novelty door gear is isolated but could be made workable again. I'll probably drop in a dummy stone load. David 12 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypherman Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Hi all, I have about 20 American Pennsylvania bogie coal wagons suitably altered that I used to have pulled by one of my 9F's when I have my layout up and running Looked very effective and were very free running. These ore wagons should look great being pulled by a suitable locomotive. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Belcher Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 4 hours ago, cypherman said: Hi all, I have about 20 American Pennsylvania bogie coal wagons suitably altered that I used to have pulled by one of my 9F's when I have my layout up and running Looked very effective and were very free running. These ore wagons should look great being pulled by a suitable locomotive. I have an early Rovex 9F (the rarer black 92166) and a Dublo 8F that should look the part. 25s were common in later years so a green Hornby one might have to be bought secondhand... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Belcher Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 Update...ladders and chequer-plate added, brake cylinders cobbled together from plastic nuts and bolts going surplus at work, domed tops (Milliput) still to be done. Ditto dummy coupling hooks and vac pipes before the paint goes on. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwich station Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Thank you for this thread David, very interesting. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Belcher Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 I caved in and bought a Hornby 25 which needs detailing and flush-glazing. Seen here on my bookcase with 3 modified ore wagons, paint done but still got to finish the decals, varnish them and add dummy loads. The Retrodecals ICI logos are actually a more recent type (Dublo & Mainline wagons in 60s livery have a different typeface and more wavy lines) but look the part all the same. Paint is WRX navy acrylic spray, very good it is too. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymw Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 I had one of them, maybe 60 years ago. (the hopper wagon, that is.) Used to use the hopper mech. Surprised they are still around, and plastic not warped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Belcher Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, raymw said: I had one of them, maybe 60 years ago. (the hopper wagon, that is.) Used to use the hopper mech. Surprised they are still around, and plastic not warped. They can get brittle as the years go on but warping not an issue with these, unlike earlier Triang they're styrene not cellulose acetate. I kept the working door mechanism so it's still there if needed although I don't have the appropriate unloading facility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binky Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Good job there. I have a couple of the tanker wagons which I'd bought second hand and had been repainted in matt black. I've never been sure what to do with them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Belcher Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 Playing about with weathering ideas - Ocaldo acrylic paint and a slightly damp brush, plus dabbing with a cloth. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypherman Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 it's looking good. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Belcher Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 4 hours ago, cypherman said: it's looking good. Only the other 4 left to do. And the dummy loads. And the Airfix brake van. And the repaint/detail on the Derby Type 2 to haul them. You get the idea... David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Belcher Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 Weathered, just the dummy loads to go. Brake van (early Airfix, standing the test of time well) is coming along. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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