47606odin Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Looking at that, I might need to include some on my next layout? Or at least photo plank 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 32 minutes ago, 47606odin said: Looking at that, I might need to include some on my next layout? Or at least photo plank Thanks lan, as l love the class 73 (when they appear) l thought it would need to add some sort of power, the dummy third rail is not 100% correct but it looks the part ? 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Could you scratch build a 71 meantime? Paul R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 28 minutes ago, pwr said: Could you scratch build a 71 meantime? Paul R Now theres a thought Paul, but not that clever, Hahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, georgeT said: Now theres a thought Paul, but not that clever, Hahaha If I could crack the bogies I would give a 74 a shot. That was my problem with my APT-E project but I now have a full set of 3D printed 7mm bogies for it so I am making a start after 30 years since I first contemplated it. Paul R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 1 hour ago, pwr said: If I could crack the bogies I would give a 74 a shot. That was my problem with my APT-E project but I now have a full set of 3D printed 7mm bogies for it so I am making a start after 30 years since I first contemplated it. Paul R Well you can't rush these things, Hahaha 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 The 4f tender is now complete as 90% was already built by lan, all l had to do was remove the coal bars from around the tender as the loco l am building didn't have any, make some repairs to the steps, then give the tender a real good wash / scrub and prime in red, l prefer red to grey as the black seems to have a better finish with the red ?. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Are you building it as Right or Left hand drive George? The numbering depends on it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Andrew P said: Are you building it as Right or Left hand drive George? The numbering depends on it. Left hand Andy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Thanks for the tip on the primer. I've always used grey but logically you are right. Paul R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 l only found that out a while back through talking to one of the painting experts, as l used grey on everything... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 I used it on my last two wagons instead of bauxite from the established model paint suppliers. Once weathered and varnished I can't tell the difference. Paul R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 Gave the 4f a good run yesterday afternoon at Marks garden railway and she performed very well, hopefully painting her BR Black today, before a trip to Preston club tonight... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 LMS Crimson Lake? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian@60 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 5 hours ago, Andrew P said: LMS Crimson Lake? Nah BR Black with a yellow stripe through the number, then a good dollop off weathering. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) Spot on lan, Good old BR weathered Black, after spending most of the day painting yesterday l took 44409 to Preston last night for her maiden voyage, not 100% happy so shes in the workshop today for some major adjustments, the heavy weathering will have to wait... Edited July 20, 2021 by georgeT 6 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 13 hours ago, georgeT said: Spot on lan, Good old BR weathered Black, after spending most of the day painting yesterday l took 44409 to Preston last night for her maiden voyage, not 100% happy so shes in the workshop today for some major adjustments, the heavy weathering will have to wait... Looks bloody gorgeous mate, well done. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Major Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 George, I agree with Andrew. It looks superb. Ian. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 Thanks Andy / lan, l will have to replace the motor as the one fitted is very noisy, l have done everything l know, oil etc etc but no good ? ... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 7 hours ago, georgeT said: Thanks Andy / lan, l will have to replace the motor as the one fitted is very noisy, l have done everything l know, oil etc etc but no good ? ... Thats a pain as you'll need to dismantle it again! Whats it got in it an 1833? Paul R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 Hi Paul, Yes it is 1833 as l was taking apart l noticed that the motor securing screws were vere loose, so l put that right, it now runs so muck better now, l am round Marks today so will give her another good run, l hope to keep the motor in as l will hopefully get away with a OO sound chip ? ? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Good move - much cheaper option! Its the cost of the sound chips that puts me off going DCC - I have too many locos although I was impressed with the way that Hornby Magazine piggy backed a Hornby TTS sound chip in parallel with a Zimo chip in a Heljan 40. Paul R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Any more updates Birthday Boy? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold jcarta Posted July 22, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 22, 2021 Happy Birthday George 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Great piece of locomotive modelling there George. Oh and a very happy Birthday too George. Best 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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