Steph Dale Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 I think you're right, this looks like the same train and there's a window on each side. I've never found any way of distinguishing which side is which though. At the moment mine has a window on one side and a grille on the other. I think we had that discussion already, Mike - you may recall photos taken at Eastbourne: http://railphotoprints.uk/p396694077/h2D536E56#h2d536e56 http://www.davidheyscollection.com/userimages/0001-dh-collection-fell.jpg Steph Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Michael Edge Posted November 12, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 12, 2017 We did but it still drives me round the bend every time I work on it. The window panel is only glued in, I can get it out and replace it with a grille panel but probably not just yet. I've spent about 5 years (off and on of course) on this so far, it's the most difficult kit design I've done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Dale Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 We did but it still drives me round the bend every time I work on it. The window panel is only glued in, I can get it out and replace it with a grille panel but probably not just yet. I've spent about 5 years (off and on of course) on this so far, it's the most difficult kit design I've done. I've had an A1 version and even tried scratchbuilding one when I realised how the A1 version was likely to build up. So I understand your pain... Steph Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Michael Edge Posted November 13, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2017 All finished now (apart from correcting the window), on test on Herculaneum Dock - 10100 is known to have made at least one test run from Manchester to Liverpool Central, Emerging from Dingle tunnel on it's way to Liverpool. View from Herculaneum Bridge, ecs in down goods arrival loop (i.e. parked out of the way to leave a clear road through the fiddle yard) Passing Brunswick signal box. Being turned on Brunswick shed for the return trip. Out under Caryl Street bridge on its return to Manchester. Judging by the angle of the coupling rods there's a bit of a bump in the track just here, it's not easy to get at in this location though. The loco performed well in both directions, should be OK on Chapel en le Frith at Warley 29 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xm607 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Your Fell is looking good, I see you have the body side tumblehome as well, I had to introduce that to the 7mm A1 models Fell, its a very subtle blend of curves and straight bits!!!!!!! Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted November 13, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 13, 2017 Very nice but a bit too clean methinks.... OK, hat, coat, start the tuc tuc... Baz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
decauville1126 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 The Fell looks lovely painted, even though I had the privilege of handling it in the raw state at Scaleforum. Assuming the synch-drive for the middle axles gets sorted, is there any idea of when we might be able to place an order? Roughly, or very roughly will do! And might I respectively ask how the Harland and Wolf shunter is coming along? Currently enjoying building the Ruston 48DS in both 4mm and 7mm scale, the latter using Slater's lowmac wheels drilled for the four holes on a dividing head as a lower cost option than their 'custom' ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) Very, very nice - this'll go straight to the top of the build list, with 11001 to follow. Regards, John Isherwood. Edited November 13, 2017 by cctransuk 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 WOW... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffordshire Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 The Fell looks absolutely stunning, please put me down for one. the last prototype model ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 The Fell looks great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesysmith Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Of course, now you have finished it Heljan will announce one RTR, as it is the only one they haven't done yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Michael Edge Posted November 14, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2017 We are going to try to get this ready sometime next year, after the Horwich OF but there's quite a bit of work still to do. At the moment I'm trying to get the Fowler 3P finished in time to put on show at Manchester, the HW diesel is hampered by the disappearance of my notes from York last Easter - they probably blew off the table if anyone remembers what it was like there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted November 14, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2017 Of course, now you have finished it Heljan will announce one RTR, as it is the only one they haven't done yet. Mention the words "Clayton Class17" and "Heljan" to Mike and you'll see him do a magnificent impression of the Incredible Hulk.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Dale Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 We are going to try to get this ready sometime next year, after the Horwich OF but there's quite a bit of work still to do. At the moment I'm trying to get the Fowler 3P finished in time to put on show at Manchester, the HW diesel is hampered by the disappearance of my notes from York last Easter - they probably blew off the table if anyone remembers what it was like there. I remember shivvering and catching several bits of paper in the ten minutes or so I was visiting your stand. At the very least it must have been a trial. Mention the words "Clayton Class17" and "Heljan" to Mike and you'll see him do a magnificent impression of the Incredible Hulk.... I might try that next time; I'm well known for my sense of adventure. Steph Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted November 14, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 14, 2017 Mention the words "Clayton Class17" and "Heljan" to Mike and you'll see him do a magnificent impression of the Incredible Hulk.... I might try that next time; I'm well known for my sense of adventure. A sraightforward build, and more accurate to boot. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Of course, now you have finished it Heljan will announce one RTR, as it is the only one they haven't done yet. They may well do, but it will never likely equal the amount of effort and detail Mike will have put into it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Coincidentally, this was posted on a Facebook group last week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 So the Fell would have went along my local railway line in Halewood! Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted November 14, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2017 Could be fun to get a sound chip fitted! Plenty of room for a seriously large speaker. Handy to have on Chapel though..... Baz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Could be fun to get a sound chip fitted! Plenty of room for a seriously large speaker. Handy to have on Chapel though..... Baz A sound chip or speaker per engine? ;-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimbus Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Mention the words "Clayton Class17" and "Heljan" to Mike and you'll see him do a magnificent impression of the Incredible Hulk.... Does "Class 15" calm him down any? The Nim. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Michael Edge Posted November 15, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 15, 2017 They made an awful mess of the 15, ours will probably appear one day. We do still sell Clayton kits from time to time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrushVeteran Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Of course, now you have finished it Heljan will announce one RTR, as it is the only one they haven't done yet. I don't think so ........................so you're safe there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_Under Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 A master piece Mike! I have no need for one, but I’m going to get a Fell! (To add to GT3 and all those other experiments) What about a 10800? Seems like you are working brought the Ivatt/Paxman list J Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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