Guest Tom F Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Oh my word Tim....simply....oh my word That last shot.....that is a 1960 photo surely! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemeg Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Lovely, just lovely. You have absolutely caught the 'essence' of these locomotives and the photographs taken under the winter sun really do them justice. People talk about them being ungainly, even ugly but how far would we travel to see 60515 or 60523 if either, or both, were still around and still working? Cheers Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A.C Martin Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Second pair.... This was actually the first shot taken to get a feel of the richness of the green. I couldn't resist a nice side on shot - the light was just right! Now to go and fit that pesky AWS conduit to the LHS running plate valance..... :roll: How ANYONE can say these machines wouldn't sell in RTR us beyond me when they can look just so damn handsome with a decent amount of weathering, and a talented painter. Well done Tim - absolutely real there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
landscapes Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hi Tim Brilliant that's all I can say regarding the new set of photos taken in natural sunlight. May I ask how did you weather along the top of Sun Castle's boiler, was it using weathering powders or by airbrush and if weathering powders did you seal it at all as it looks very realistic indeed. Regards David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted January 13, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 13, 2012 Best bit of loco modification I've seen in a long while. These loco's sure look the part mate. I think Mr Wright will swoon when he sees these. P @ 36E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Colour? Check. Weathering? Check Appearance? Check. Yep, these are the guys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon020 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Tim, you don't need me to add anything here - it's already been said. Very, very nice. Now, whilst your doing Thompson Pacifics, how about an A2/2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timara Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Lovely, just lovely. You have absolutely caught the 'essence' of these locomotives and the photographs taken under the winter sun really do them justice. People talk about them being ungainly, even ugly but how far would we travel to see 60515 or 60523 if either, or both, were still around and still working? That's a very good point you know. I've often wondered myself, but it might have softened the opinions a bit, had one been saved. May I ask how did you weather along the top of Sun Castle's boiler, was it using weathering powders or by airbrush and if weathering powders did you seal it at all as it looks very realistic indeed. Yes of course - I used Humbrol Metalcote Gunmetal, thinned, in the airbrush and merely gave it a waft across the top after the Klear had dried. Before adding the Klear, I'd already given it a little bit of dirt using the same stuff, though with a hint of matt leather and black added to the gunky mix. Tim, you don't need me to add anything here - it's already been said. Very, very nice. Now, whilst your doing Thompson Pacifics, how about an A2/2 Depends if I'm asked!! Oh and depends on what livery too.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Magnificent Tim! And I thought your Stanier Pacific's standard could'nt be matched-I was wrong!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Nice work Tim well done. I have just started on Chamossaire which will be in LNER Green. I have already done a couple of A2/2 on my workbench thread they are a lot more work than the A2/3 as you need to create a new Cab and Tender as well as the mods done by Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwales Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hi Tim Fantastic models, looking forward to seeing photos of them on Gilbert's layout whilst your doing Thompson Pacifics, how about an A2/2 or even the A1/1 Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon020 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Nice work Tim well done. I have just started on Chamossaire which will be in LNER Green. I have already done a couple of A2/2 on my workbench thread they are a lot more work than the A2/3 as you need to create a new Cab and Tender as well as the mods done by Tim Thanks for the link... just been there. All I'll say is Wow . Superb. Hmmm. Maybe I should give up now..., no, I'll take the posts as insprational. Crikey, the east coast had some splendid machines didn't they! J Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portchullin Tatty Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Grand stuff Tim!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timara Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Magnificent Tim! And I thought your Stanier Pacific's standard could'nt be matched-I was wrong!! Oh I dunno about that... There's always 'City of Nottingham' for me to finish off when I get the time . It's awaiting black, having already done the red...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanLister Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I used to watch the A2s passing Copley Hill sheds while entering and leaving Leeds Central between 1958 and 1963. I loved them then and still do. Disgusting? You should have been there....... And Tim, I really like what you're doing - your modelling brings back memories of the real thing very vividly. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted January 13, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 13, 2012 Don't think much more can be said really Tim, except that I now want to build one... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timara Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Don't think much more can be said really Tim, except that I now want to build one... Go on Paul, you know it makes sense!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted January 13, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 13, 2012 Three days lecturing in Cardiff, and a long drive back this evening, and I come home to this. I realised very early on that these locos were going to be good, and not long after it became clear that they were going to be very good. Those daylight photos however take the whole thing to a new level. It really is superb Tim, both in build quality and in looks, and the subtle weathering just captures the feel of a well cleaned but in service locomotive. Coachmann sums it up - best A2/3 yet, and I shall be very fortunate to own her. And two of them just spoils me something rotten. Roll on Wednesday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 How ANYONE can say these machines wouldn't sell in RTR us beyond me when they can look just so damn handsome with a decent amount of weathering, and a talented painter. Well done Tim - absolutely real there! To my GW-trained eyes the prototype is compellingly ugly to the extent that it makes the Flying Pig look good. It's not just the paint job and weathering that makes Tim's model look as it does - it is the sourcing of the correct parts and the careful work involved in putting them together. As with his Stanier Mogul - which visitors to St Albans this weekend will be able to see, I'm told - he has MADE A MODEL. Sadly to some this is an unfamiliar concept. Opening boxes is easy - with the possible exception of some Hornby or Bachmann boxes, too easy. A loco like this is not so easy but, surely, so much more satisfying. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 True, Chris. I personally find that taking a bit of RTR and re-forging it into something different is hugely satisfying. I'm intending to do at least one of these conversions in the near future and have some considerable mischief planned for a Hornby D49 also! Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timara Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 True, Chris. I personally find that taking a bit of RTR and re-forging it into something different is hugely satisfying. I'm intending to do at least one of these conversions in the near future and have some considerable mischief planned for a Hornby D49 also! Dave. Spot on there Dave! The comments at St Albans show this weekend were rather interesting regarding 60523 (it's had a play/brief leg-stretch on WVY) and these conversions are certainly having an effect. Couldn't obtain a set of V2 valve gear as Geoff had run out yesterday, all down to others having a go (and damn good thing too!). I wonder how long it'll be before I can call "house" for all 15...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 True, Chris. I personally find that taking a bit of RTR and re-forging it into something different is hugely satisfying. I'm intending to do at least one of these conversions in the near future and have some considerable mischief planned for a Hornby D49 also! If only I could get hold of the D49s as raw material! Now Larry's made it explicit in his thread on the breed that 49/1s have the shortbread factor, I'm planning to be a nuisance to a couple of these, thus resetting the start of my WR epoch back at 1961. It's these couple of threads that have reminded me about the delights of RTR surgery. Never before embarked on any pre-diesel subjects, but now the clock's ticking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 What's WVY Tim? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 What's WVY Tim? Widnes Vine Yard, I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwales Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Widnes Vine Yard, I reckon. Hi I Thought Widnes VY was P4 and the A2/3's are for Gilberts OO Peterborough, unless I missed something? Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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