knobhead Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Thanks Ed! Regards, Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) Just revisited your thread after seeing it launch all those months ago, and what an inspirational build you have had. Again, not my natural sort of prototype, but in a way that's better because I can look at your techniques without getting wrapped up emotionally in the detail, really learn and take away some good transferable ideas for my forthcoming baptism of fire and steam in the shape of J39 rehab and PlMPlNG D49s. This is wonderful, yet again RMWeb at its best. Cheers Stefan EDIT: to change the spelling of PlMPlNG so it could be read Edited January 12, 2013 by 'CHARD 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Thanks CHARD! It feels good that you find my modelling inspirational and I'm in total agreement; the variety (and quality) is what makes RMWeb great! I look forward to your treatment of the J39 and D49. Regards, Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Stefan Whats your next project ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Here it is: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/66066-backdating-the-lima-small-prairie/ After the small prairie, I'll take a stab at 4-4-2 No. 40 North Star with an Airfix Castle as starting point. Regards, Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aberdare Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Hi Stefan I look forward to your next project as I still have my Saint to Atlantic to complete some time in the future, so I will be interested to see what you do to get the wheel arrangement as I have not given it any thought yet. My other problem will be replacing a full taper boiler with a half taper which I don;t think you have to do (I've not checked so will look later). I think by the end of the year you will have all the locos I would like to have once I get the mods done, I wonder when that will be!! I think I have said it before and if I have I'll say it again, I love this Dean Single conversion. Cheers Jim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Thanks Jim! I will have to replace the boiler too, everything above the foot plate on the Castle will have to go. Regards, Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 This little masterpiece deserves more than my pitiful submission,Stefan. All I can come up with is "Gobsmacked!!!!!" Jonte 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Thanks Jonte! I think I'm blushing again. Regards, Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bob Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 This a fantastic conversion, Stefan. I have been away from this website for too long! I grew up with Triang in the '60's and was always very happy with the running and haulage powers of that motor. ! also remember that either Humbrol or Airfix's own paint range included an "Indian" red that looked very good to me - a good red/brown - not too pink and not too brown! Airfix paints are no longer available and Humbrol dropped a lot of model railway related colours over the years. Bad mistake now, I think, now that Hornby own them! Perhaps we should all lobby Hornby/Humbrol to reintroduce them. Admittedly, they have re-introduced some colours but the renge is hardly extensive! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Thanks Jim Bob! I agree. New/re-introduced colours would be most welcome! Regards, Stefan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bob Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thanks Stefan, I admit that your 'builds have really inspired me to get going again! As far as paints are concerned; I know that more recent ranges have be introduced but they are sooo expensive, compared to good old home grown Humbrol and now they are back to being made in the UK, after Hornby bought them! (Sorry! - that didn't mean to sound anti-continental! Just, hopefully, more control). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 I agree again! Humbrol works the best for me after having tried most available brands. The modest price doesn't hurt either! Regards, Stefan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hancockshire Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I've been reading this thread with great enthusiasm (even though I'm not into pre-grouping locos, these threads may have converted me) & I was tempted to make my own but the prices for a Tri-ang lord of the isles is too high for me. Is there any way of obtaining spares for the modern version? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Please come back soon, Stephan. We're all missing your good humour and excellent modelling skills. Hope you're well, Jonte Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian777999 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 (edited) How was the lining done on this loco ? Did you use a bow pen, lining pen or transfers ? How did you remove the molded handrails ? Did you just cut them off with a scalpel ? Edited December 5, 2013 by brian777999 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roythebus Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Humbrol used to do a Canadian Pacific Indian Red that was about right for the GWR locos. But they discontinued it back in the early 1960's... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian777999 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Who makes suitable leaf springs for this loco ? Most of the old LOTI's are missing their leaf springs and they are not available as spares. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) I've been reading this thread with great enthusiasm (even though I'm not into pre-grouping locos, these threads may have converted me) & I was tempted to make my own but the prices for a Tri-ang lord of the isles is too high for me. Is there any way of obtaining spares for the modern version? I've been reading this thread with great enthusiasm (even though I'm not into pre-grouping locos, these threads may have converted me) & I was tempted to make my own but the prices for a Tri-ang lord of the isles is too high for me. Is there any way of obtaining spares for the modern version? Thanks! I also like to spend as little money as possible and Ebay would be your best bet for parts. Most things turn up, sooner or later. Regards, Stefan Edited December 30, 2013 by knobhead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) How was the lining done on this loco ? Did you use a bow pen, lining pen or transfers ? How did you remove the molded handrails ? Did you just cut them off with a scalpel ? How was the lining done on this loco ? Did you use a bow pen, lining pen or transfers ? How did you remove the molded handrails ? Did you just cut them off with a scalpel ? Hi Brian, I used Modelmaster waterslide transfers for the lining. Yes a scalpel was used (carefully) Regards, Stefan Why does the quote show up twice? I didn't push the multi quote button and when I try to edit and remove one quote it doesn't work............ Edited December 30, 2013 by knobhead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 Who makes suitable leaf springs for this loco ? Most of the old LOTI's are missing their leaf springs and they are not available as spares. I cheated and used the leaf springs from the Dapol City of Truro kit. It looks fine if you're not to picky (like me) Regards, Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith George Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I have only just found this topic, but have now read it all the way through. I am in awe of your modeling skill's, very well done. Regards, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian777999 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) I cheated and used the leaf springs from the Dapol City of Truro kit. It looks fine if you're not to picky (like me) Regards, Stefan I see that Dart Castings do a 9 leaf wagon spring #2284. I was thinking that they might suffice. Any opinions on this ? http://www.dartcastings.co.uk/mjt/2284.php Edited December 30, 2013 by brian777999 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 The springs I used are slightly too narrow but the MJT wagon springs look even narrower (I could be wrong though) Give it a go to make sure one way or another. Regards, Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty1966 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Good to have you back Mr Knobhead ! Missed your awesome builds !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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