rob D2 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Class 60 is super. I'd like to do that one at some point - I've had the fox transfers and nameplates since 2001 ! Reason being it was the first loco I saw at the legendary Toton open day in 1998 , not part of the display but on an engineers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) Thanks Rob,Since 2001! I thought the 5 years that passed since I intended to model 059 was long! Some more portraits of my other finished Brush Type 5s... 60039 EWS 60071 Ribblehead Viaduct 60054 Charles Babbage Finally a couple of 66207 complete for some time but not included in previous updates The PH Designs 3D printed wind mirrors, superb renderings that are single piece items, simply spray and fix with a dab of loctite. Thats all for now, Lewis Edited March 23, 2016 by Arpleymodeller 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne 37901 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Hi Lewis, Some nice work on here. In particular I like the job you've done on the HEAs, some were quite even in my timescale of the early 90s. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Luv those mirrors on your EWS 66s.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 One more wagon being worked on at the moment, my old Hornby TTA which despite being very basic and very inaccurate (wrong springs, ladders, buffers) is being detailed to some extent so that it can be shunted on Dallam TMD to represent deliveries to the fuel point. Some super detailed Bachmann TTAs with S-Kits details will be added shortly but for the time being this one will have to do. The original spindle buffers have been replaced with some nicely moulded Oleos recovered from a spare Bachmann VDA body (£1.60 from Petersspares, cheaper than a pack of 4 whitemetal oleos!) and Smiths instanters and Hornby air brake pipes added. The original wheels have been reset to EM gauge and apart from some extra weathering is done. ESSO No.56085 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted April 8, 2016 Author Share Posted April 8, 2016 (edited) As promised I've uploaded a short video of 08879 which has been converted to 'EM' using the original Hornby wheels pulled out on their axles. The wheels were glued to the plastic insulating bushes and then the bushes set just under 1mm further apart along the axle than originally. The cranks were quartered and the side rods were reinstated. Very pleased with the end result, its saved buying a possibly expensive set of replacement wheels. Also a photo illustrating the adjusted pick ups to enable them accommodate the wider gauge. Thanks for looking, Lewis Edited April 8, 2016 by Arpleymodeller 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 (edited) Bachmann 66050 is the latest of my fleet to be converted to EM and detailed. I've uploaded a few photos illustrating the conversion. 1- Remove bogie frame via the clip at the rear of the frame. A small vice, a pair of large pliers (a small pair is also useful for holding the axles), a centre punch and a back to back gauge is needed for this conversion. 2 - Remove one of the wheelsets and using the pliers twist off one of the wheels. 3 - Using the centre punch and a small hammer lightly tap the end of the axle so that it is positioned half way through the wheel rather than flush with the wheel face. 4 - Reinstate the wheel and set to gauge. 5- Repeat the process for the other 5 wheel sets, the two on the left have been converted to EM, the difference is clearly visible. 6- Adjust the pick ups using a pair of small flat heat screwdrivers so that they touch the back of the wheels. The pick up on the left has been altered while the one on the right isn't. 7- Test that the loco works smoothly and further adjust pick ups if necessary, then reinstate the bogie frames and the job is done. Took me 20 minutes to complete, another EM gauge loco without buying new wheel sets! Edited April 9, 2016 by Arpleymodeller 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 A short video of 66050 during initial testing before bogie frames were reinstated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) 66050 is progressing well and is now nearly ready for weathering; Sand pipes added made from 0.6mm brass wire Nameplates, mirrors, air brake hoses and combination coupling added. This coupling uses a Bachmann EZ Mate Kadee copy removed from a HTA. Although it is shorter it still works and looks better than using a Kadee #147 No.1 end No.2 end, note that two of the four lugs have been removed to enable the coupling tool to be fitted. Edited April 18, 2016 by Arpleymodeller 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_crisp Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Hi Lewis Ive just had a very enjoyable read of your thread. Some excellent projects and I really like your 60s. Great stuff Cheers Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 More nice skils here... cheers neil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 Hello again, A quick update on the MGR Project, all 18 wagons are now running on Gibson 'EM' wheels and most have had instanters fitted. Just 3 left to work on fitting new couplings and filling in the moulded indents on the hopper interiors, then off to the spray booth for weathering and final detailing and decals. Some which will only be lightly weathered as per the prototype photos already have their numbers applied. Most have the stencil type numbers which were applied as standard in their last years. Most had their frame sides painted EWS maroon which I have replicated. A few still remained in faded Railfreight red while many were still in Coal sector yellow (with logos painted out). Would like to get the rake up to 24-27 wagons although supplies of R6606 are almost non-existent at the moment, I'm keeping a look out for these. All 18 wagons lined up on the kitchen work top, the longest straight run in the house until Monks Sidings baseboards are reassembled. That's all for now, Lewis 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tomlinson Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 An impressive rake and I'd love to know if you find a simple and effective way to fill in the moulding indents inside. I'm doing a rake myself in an on/off fashion but in OO. A little while ago Pennine Models of Haworth had a good stock of the R6606 three pack, and if you haven't tried him it might be worth a call - IIRC £16 a pack. John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted May 24, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2016 An impressive rake and I'd love to know if you find a simple and effective way to fill in the moulding indents inside. I'm doing a rake myself in an on/off fashion but in OO. A little while ago Pennine Models of Haworth had a good stock of the R6606 three pack, and if you haven't tried him it might be worth a call - IIRC £16 a pack. John. Definitely worth a call, I bought quite a few sets and some cheap OTA's as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 Hello John, Thanks, after attempts at using filler I now use 1mm plastic card cut to fill the shape of the indents and fixed in place with Loctite. After being left overnight to dry the plastic is filed down to match the angle of the hopper slope. A quick touch up using Humbrol 11 silver and job done, after weathering all is blended in. I recently bought 4 boxes from Pennine Models for £15 each. They have sold out now but I'm still looking for other suppliers - Hornby should really have the old tooling HAA as a permanent fixture of the Railroad range like Smokey Joe. By this weekend all 12 wagons being worked on should be finished,photos to follow shortly. Lewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 24, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2016 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tsAYlO3QOys/hqdefault.jpg Sorry to be late to the party, but are you bothered about the original Hornby tubs not having the chamfered ends as above. The new upgraded model has them, but obviously somewhat more expensive. Tis but a minutes job to amend. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Hello Mike, Im not bothered about the shape of the ends of the tubs, the old tooling HAA is full of errors but in a rake they look convincing enough for me. Im sure the tubs could be modified but I could not be bothered as if I did one I would have to do all the others - same reason why I left the original buffers. Lewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tomlinson Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Hi Lewis, A snip at that price, I had 4 boxes from him also, and obviously Tony as well helped clean him out! Having followed another thread on this subject elsewhere on RM web, I'm not at all convinced that the moulded buffers are wrong in any case. Painting the shaft (if that's the right word) silver, and fitting the instanter couplings works wonders for the credibility of the whole thing. I've recently done something similar to a rake of Bachhy TEA's, add a bit of weathering and the appearance is transformed. John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 25, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 25, 2016 Hello Mike, Im not bothered about the shape of the ends of the tubs, the old tooling HAA is full of errors but in a rake they look convincing enough for me. Im sure the tubs could be modified but I could not be bothered as if I did one I would have to do all the others - same reason why I left the original buffers. Lewis As you quite rightly say the whole model could do with a good coat of looking at to bring it up to a decent standard, I suppose it's each to their own, the underframe shortcomings I can live with in a rake hammering past on a layout, but my eye is drawn to the bit I can see. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 Hello again, Well im back modelling again after a long break through the summer and autumn and now half of winter! Been working on progressing with the MGR rake, another 4 wagons finished today with another 4 currently on the bench. This batch includes another 2 modified brake HMA examples. First up, EWS patch painted No.353763. Second, a battered Railfreight red liveried example, survivor No.355459. Third, another patch painted EWS HAA, No.354601, notice the remnants of Railfreight red. Finally, a former Trainload coal yellow liveried HMA No.351316 patch painted in EWS maroon, note the painted out black diamonds logo. All wagons were modelled from photographs of the prototype and were still in service during 2006-07 as per all the other wagons in my MGR rake are. More scruffy MGR hoppers to come, and the first of my battered ballast train box wagons too! More updates coming soon, Lewis 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium James Makin Posted December 31, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 31, 2016 Looking good Lewis! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 I'm back! Thanks James!, sorry haven't been on for a while just seen your post. Some more wagon progress has been made with more MGR wagons done bringing the total up to 17 completed hoppers as well as some other types being worked on. Started on my ballast train which will include MFA, MHA and MTA wagons. First up a model (possibly unique?) of one of the ex-MAA coal box wagons converted by BR from HAAs in the late 80s. Cut down to MHAs in the 90s for carrying ballast, I chose to model No.394406 which is still in service today with DB. Using the original Hornby body, inaccurate for standard MHAs but surprisingly similar for one of the ex MAAs, I have added detail to the lip to create the triangular effect as well as adding number panels, new scale cast oleo buffers to replace the awful Hornby mouldings, as well as EM Gibson wheels and a heavy faded weathered finish. Tried to create the 'two tone' effect with the upper half of the body in better shape thanks to a repaint when it was converted with the bottom half retaining its original paint. One you will love I'm sure James! Next up a standard MHA with replacement buffers and wheels. Renumbered to represent 394190 in standard EWS maroon. A couple of scruffy MFA wagons with painted out EWS logos... A MTA wagon No.395118 featuring correct Brunninghaus suspension springs (Cambrian mouldings from C40) Another EWS HEA this time No.361833 one of the few remaining in existence. Finally my first VKA van wagon. Converted to EM using the Cambrian C40 W irons and roller bearing axleboxes and brass alan Gibson bearings. The standard Bachmann 2007 released 'GI' model No.210579 featuring realistic weathering though. Close up of new axleboxes. Much improved compared to the factory mouldings. More to come, just need to photograph them! Lewis 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Great stuff, Did you spray the brown muck on the side of the VKA ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Hi Rob, thanks! Yeah its about 3 layers of railmatch frame dirt/sleeper grime and a coat of Humbrol matt varnish to tone it all down. Wanted to create the really weathered effect the surviving VKA/VGA vans have, doubt they have been cleaned in 30 odd years! Lewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium James Makin Posted February 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 18, 2018 Superb stuff Lewis, loving the wagons and can’t wait to see more of your creations! The MAA is great, there were several of these (I don’t know, 10?!) but pics are illusive online! 394407/8/9/10 can also be found on Flickr by searching the running number, and each of them looks pretty modellable! I put by some of the dodgy Hornby MHAs for this but as usual they sit in the large pile of base donor models gradually gathering dust!! Cheers, James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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