Arpleymodeller Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Hi James! thanks a lot well I've got a lot of HAA/HMAs nearly finished so some more pics coming soon! and more ballast wagons too. Yeah there was 10 originally according to Martyns Smugmug website - https://ukrailwaypics.smugmug.com/UKRailRollingstock/M-Tops-codes/MHA-Coalfish-wagons/MHA-394401-394408-Coalfish-ex/ It appears Nos.394406-10 remain although haven't seen a photo of the rest so maybe their stored somewhere? Although DB has started making serious inroads with dozens of MHAs and MTAs sent for scrap recently according to Rail Express, hopefully these 5 wagons will survive the cull! Ah good well looking forward to seeing your model when you make one! Lewis 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Another 3 HAAs rolled off the workbench today all being ex coal sector yellow examples. First up No.354227 Second is No.354306 particularly grimy even by MGR standards! And finally No.350145, a low numbered wagon featuring ex 'BARRY' WRD logos and patch painted frame where 'Mainline' logos would have once been. Framework very faded too. That brings the number of completed HAAs to 17! Lewis 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
llamafish Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 It appears Nos.394406-10 remain although haven't seen a photo of the rest so maybe their stored somewhere? Although DB has started making serious inroads with dozens of MHAs and MTAs sent for scrap recently according to Rail Express, hopefully these 5 wagons will survive the cull! 394409 and 410 went some time ago I'm afraid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_crisp Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Some cracking HAAs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Departmental203 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 I am currently modelling an MHA "Coalfish" (different to the Hornby model) using a scrachbuilt body and the chassis from a cheap (new tooling) Hornby HAA. I'll be modelling 394589 and a photo can be found here. https://ukrailwaypics.smugmug.com/UKRailRollingstock/M-Tops-codes/MHA-Coalfish-wagons/MHA-394500-394999-and-396000/i-TBDVGnP/A Notice these wagons have less ribs than the earlier build MHA (the Hornby model). Hopefully photos can follow soon! Jules Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium James Makin Posted June 3, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 3, 2018 I am currently modelling an MHA "Coalfish" (different to the Hornby model) using a scrachbuilt body and the chassis from a cheap (new tooling) Hornby HAA. I'll be modelling 394589 and a photo can be found here. https://ukrailwaypics.smugmug.com/UKRailRollingstock/M-Tops-codes/MHA-Coalfish-wagons/MHA-394500-394999-and-396000/i-TBDVGnP/A Notice these wagons have less ribs than the earlier build MHA (the Hornby model). Hopefully photos can follow soon! Jules Hi Jules! As it happens, S-Kits produce the revised body as a resin kit, I've tackled a few for my ballast rakes - MHAs by James Makin by jamesmakin2002, on Flickr MHAs by James Makin by jamesmakin2002, on Flickr Loftus Road by Worthing MRC by jamesmakin2002, on Flickr MHA wagons by James Makin by jamesmakin2002, on Flickr MHA wagons by James Makin by jamesmakin2002, on Flickr It's amazing how much variety there is amongst the MHA fleet, from livery through to underframe & pipework differences, a fun project and a really underrated vehicle! Cheers, James 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Departmental203 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Cheers for that James, although these S-Kits bodies will be hard to get. I used 60 thou plasticard to build the body and floor but I'm awaiting to get some Evergreen styrene srip for the ribs. I have three other MHA's (Hornby) but I'll ned to renumber them as they are numbered 394587,394589 and 394590! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 Hello everyone! Long overdue an update! Been busy with more MHA wagons got 2 of the early bodied versions nearing completion No.394123 and No.394228. Also the first of a pair of the S-Kits later bodied versions is taking shape. Lanarkshire 13" Oleos have been used to replace the hideous Hornby sprung buffers. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 (edited) Also got an OAA wagon on the workbench....a classic BR speedlink wagon. Been meaning to model one for ages. This is the latest project and will make use of the ancient Hornby model. The body is quite good and can be easily detailed further but the chassis is terrible and very "trainset" so was binned! First up a new floor was made from 60 thou styrene and then Cambrian solebars added. I am also going to fit Cambrian C40 w irons, springs and axlebox covers with scratchbuilt brake levers and cylinders. Lanarkshire 18" Oleos will be fitted in the correct position too. Interior has had some detailing to represent the plywood ends and the hinges. Will be finished as 100031 in RF red/EWS combo! As per photos from 2005. That's all for now! Got plenty more on the bench more updates soon! Cheers Lewis Edited February 6, 2019 by Arpleymodeller 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Nice work Lewis - following with interest! 2005 is a nice era to be modelling! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium richierich Posted February 8, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 8, 2019 Just looking through your thread. Interesting about re-gauging the Bachmann 66, without changing the wheelsets. Does this approach work to run on EM gauge P/Way? I’m wondering as much prefer the scale appearance of EM & P4. But the cost of re-wheeling stock puts me off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Departmental203 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 On 06/02/2019 at 22:41, Arpleymodeller said: Also got an OAA wagon on the workbench....a classic BR speedlink wagon. Been meaning to model one for ages. This is the latest project and will make use of the ancient Hornby model. The body is quite good and can be easily detailed further but the chassis is terrible and very "trainset" so was binned! First up a new floor was made from 60 thou styrene and then Cambrian solebars added. I am also going to fit Cambrian C40 w irons, springs and axlebox covers with scratchbuilt brake levers and cylinders. Lanarkshire 18" Oleos will be fitted in the correct position too. Interior has had some detailing to represent the plywood ends and the hinges. Will be finished as 100031 in RF red/EWS combo! As per photos from 2005. That's all for now! Got plenty more on the bench more updates soon! Cheers Lewis Oh yes please, Lewis! I've also have a Hornby OAA (if you have a look at my workbench, she's there) to make it into a (quite) clean 100033, click here I've been pondering on getting the brake levers, as the Colin Craig etch has quietly faded away... Keep up with the good work, love wagon enthusiasts Jules 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 8 hours ago, richierich said: Just looking through your thread. Interesting about re-gauging the Bachmann 66, without changing the wheelsets. Does this approach work to run on EM gauge P/Way? I’m wondering as much prefer the scale appearance of EM & P4. But the cost of re-wheeling stock puts me off. Hiya Rich Well it's an often discussed topic whether you can reuse existing RTR wheels on EM gauge track. Plenty of pros and cons from both the regular modeller and the purists. However.....short answer is yes you can. In most cases I've come across it is perfectly possible to regauge the wheels to EM and refit them with only a few drops of loctite and some pickup adjustments needed. About 80% of my locos and wagons use their original RTR wheels and run fine on C&L Bullhead track and Exactoscale Flat-bottomed track. Also I have code 82 FB turnouts and they can run through that too although in some cases like the Hornby 67 the wheels are too coarse with thick flanges so replacements have been sought. EM gauge is a great compromise between looks of track and not having to replace everything and have much higher costs like P4. Id recommend you try it out on a couple of wagons or a loco see what you think. Hope this helps Lewis 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 3 hours ago, Departmental203 said: Oh yes please, Lewis! I've also have a Hornby OAA (if you have a look at my workbench, she's there) to make it into a (quite) clean 100033, click here I've been pondering on getting the brake levers, as the Colin Craig etch has quietly faded away... Keep up with the good work, love wagon enthusiasts Jules Hiya mate thanks much appreciated! I'm modelling 100033 too! Was a typo don't know why I put 100031! Crazy that we will have models of the same wagon! Yeah the Colin Craig etches were never fully available to the public I don't think...best route now is to either use the Stenson models VDA levers or like I am and just scratchbuilt some out of 20 thou plasticard. I'll include some photos and step by step guide Cheers Lewis 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 10 hours ago, Southwich said: Nice work Lewis - following with interest! 2005 is a nice era to be modelling! Thanks mate well definetly got alot of models on the bench got about 15 becoming "ex works" ! SPA,MEA, BDA, and of course more MGRs! And some 08 gronks too... Yes it is a good time to model nice nostalgic memories early 2000s has for me! I model the era 1999-2014 generally speaking nice and varied! Cheers Lewis 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 On 08/02/2019 at 09:47, Southwich said: Bit more progress on the OAA the Lanarkshire 18" oleo buffers have been fitted and the wagon given some coats of white primer. Also the S KITS MHA has been given some primer. Couple of my latest trio of HEAs I'm working on in the background too! More updates soon ! Lewis 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Nice work! Will look good behind a 60 for sure! Kind regards, Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Cheers Will! Yes like the 60 hauled Redcar-Scunthorpe coke trains of yesteryear! Your dad had the longest rake of HEAs I've ever known has he still got them? Think he had 50 or something like that! So far I have 15 Cheers Lewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Liking the OAA 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Thanks! It's been painted today some photos coming tomorrow! Meanwhile, I thought I'd share some of my latest loco and wagon projects I've been working on that are on my Flickr site . First up Romanian Grid 56003 in classic Loadhaul livery in 1999 condition (wish it was those days!) The loco has been fitted with DC kits 14mm disc wheels. Very fine compared to the original over scale Hornby ones. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Also 'Shed' No.66019 has been completed in 2011 condition. The model used the excellent Modelmaster decals set with microsol. Silencer weathered with powders and Matt black acrylic from Lifecolor. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Finally, I've finished my model of DB branded HTA No.310339 as it was in 2014, thanks to John at Precision Decals I was able to recreate the 30 x DB Schenker branding logos! Love how this wagon has turned out! Also fitted scratchbuilt air pipes from 0.6mm brass wire. 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 All looking great with the hta it looks like DB were a bit over enthusiastic to stamp there branding on the wagon David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 That HTA is superb! The grid is a fantastic model as well - sound chip Surely?! Keep up the good work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_crisp Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Your HTAs are ace! Also liking your Romanian Grid.... I'm just waiting on a few shawplan bits and then I'm going to have a go at one 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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