mozzer models Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) Today I working on a L.T Battery Electric Loco by The Model Shop now Radley Models heres what you get in the kit 001 by Mozzer models, on Flickr Edited January 7, 2013 by mozzer models Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted January 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2013 Looks heavy! Will follow with interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stadman Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Built a resin version when it was Harrow models. Probably easier, less soldering than white metal. Chassis was white metal. I did carve the handrails off and fit wire as well as flush glazing to the large windows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) The name is Radley Models and it appears that you have the Harrow Models kit which is whitemetal and heavy. I would also consider fiiting it with 2 motor bogies due the weight of this model; the new Radley Models bodies are made of resin and a lot lighter. I look forward to seeing the finished model. XF Edited January 7, 2013 by Xerces Fobe2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L49 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 That's definitely the old Harrow kit. I've built a few of them. They go together really nicely, but they are pretty heavy. One spud will do the trick if you get the weight directly over it, and fit some pickups to the trailing bogie. If you are running them in pairs, then it will work fine, just keep the wagons light between them! Also get hold of some photos of the loco you want to build, as the Harrow tooling is generic, and not quite right for any prototype. Unfortunately I only found that out after building three, by which time I had gone in for card anyway! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TravisM Posted January 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2013 Looks good as i'm thinking about building several of these later. Will follow this topic with interest. Julian Sprott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hi Lads heres the Box 002 by Mozzer models, on Flickr This build is not for Me & I have been asked to build It as pre the kit & No 35 In yellow So fat today the build is going well the chassie/main frame is now built I still have the doors & center panel on the sides to fit plus the work on the bogies I need to nip out & get the paint for the loco as i do not have any yellow in stock 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Well got on well with the soldering Notting has been glued the model is built & has had a wash & is drying So tomorrow i will make a start painting it so here are some pic of how the body, bogies & chassie were before it had a wash 007 by Mozzer models, on Flickr 006 by Mozzer models, on Flickr 005 by Mozzer models, on Flickr 004 by Mozzer models, on Flickr 003 by Mozzer models, on Flickr 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingUnderground Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) Phil has both the white metal and resin bodied versions available on his web site. He also has the 1985 Battery locos as resin bodied versions only, These are from an Arun Sharma design. Edited January 7, 2013 by GoingUnderground Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) By pure co-incidence today I received a late Christmas present - A Radley Models London Transport GP Wagon kit which would go well with a Battery Loco or LT pannier.; just got to build it now! XF Edited January 14, 2013 by Xerces Fobe2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Just for info: Phil Radley was the original designer of the Harrow Models kits. He set off on his own when Harrow Models folded. So, essentially, the Radley white metal one will be the same kit as the Harrow Models one.. It's looking good, Mozzer ... are you not tempted to keep it?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 It's looking good, Mozzer ... are you not tempted to keep it?? yes but i need to put food on the table for the wife & 2 kids & its a-bit on the moden side for me just give me Met steam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord of Narnia Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I'm looking to build a pair of these. Probably do one powered - double spud with metal body and one non-powered with a resin body. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Here are some photos of the chassie in black & body in primmer 001 by Mozzer models, on Flickr 002 by Mozzer models, on Flickr 003 by Mozzer models, on Flickr since the pics were taken the body has had a coat of yellow paint Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_Skateboard Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Hi Guys. Mozzer, lovely job you've done on the build, it looks great in those painted pictures. Soldering whitemetal is not something I would be confident at! What is the quality of the Radley Models kit like? By that I mean how crisp are fine details such as rivets/bolts and the louvres etc on the body side? Is there a much cleaning up of the castings/moldings required? I ask because whitemetal and resin kits have a reputation for being a bit 'clunky' compared to their etched brass or molded plastic rivals. Could you perhaps post some close up shots of the model? I am interested in building a 7mm battery loco, but at £175 it would have to be high quality. I might get myself a 4mm GP wagon kit first to 'test the water', I'm sure it will make a nice model to go with my Bachmann Pannier. I'll look forward to seeing your battery loco progress. Cheers, Rick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LU_fan Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 First time i see this thread, and i am impressed. Lovely model for sure, and it looks like a great kit. Although, if i were to build one, i think i'd prefer the resin version. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Hi Guys. Mozzer, lovely job you've done on the build, it looks great in those painted pictures. Soldering whitemetal is not something I would be confident at! What is the quality of the Radley Models kit like? By that I mean how crisp are fine details such as rivets/bolts and the louvres etc on the body side? Is there a much cleaning up of the castings/moldings required? I ask because whitemetal and resin kits have a reputation for being a bit 'clunky' compared to their etched brass or molded plastic rivals. Could you perhaps post some close up shots of the model? I am interested in building a 7mm battery loco, but at £175 it would have to be high quality. I might get myself a 4mm GP wagon kit first to 'test the water', I'm sure it will make a nice model to go with my Bachmann Pannier. I'll look forward to seeing your battery loco progress. Cheers, heres a close up of the rivits on the roof & side grils 008_edited-1 by Mozzer models, on Flickr Rick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Heres a up date with the body & roof painted sorry about the lighting 007_edited-1 by Mozzer models, on Flickr 006 by Mozzer models, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Well the LT battery loco is now finished here are some pics 001 by Mozzer models, on Flickr 002 by Mozzer models, on Flickr 003 by Mozzer models, on Flickr 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhall Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Hi Guys. Mozzer, lovely job you've done on the build, it looks great in those painted pictures. Soldering whitemetal is not something I would be confident at! What is the quality of the Radley Models kit like? By that I mean how crisp are fine details such as rivets/bolts and the louvres etc on the body side? Is there a much cleaning up of the castings/moldings required? I ask because whitemetal and resin kits have a reputation for being a bit 'clunky' compared to their etched brass or molded plastic rivals. Could you perhaps post some close up shots of the model? I am interested in building a 7mm battery loco, but at £175 it would have to be high quality. I might get myself a 4mm GP wagon kit first to 'test the water', I'm sure it will make a nice model to go with my Bachmann Pannier. I'll look forward to seeing your battery loco progress. Cheers, Rick Rick the pattern making on the 4mm and 7mm Batteries were done in VERY different ways (and probably the best part of 3 decades apart) so what a 4mm one looks like won't be much of a guide to the 7mm. That said, I *believe* that the 4mm GP and the 7mm battery are from the same designer/process. Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord of Narnia Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Looking good. Can't wait to get mine! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_Skateboard Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Rick the pattern making on the 4mm and 7mm Batteries were done in VERY different ways (and probably the best part of 3 decades apart) so what a 4mm one looks like won't be much of a guide to the 7mm. That said, I *believe* that the 4mm GP and the 7mm battery are from the same designer/process. Jon Cheers for that Jon. I like to try and see things before I buy them, so I might try out the GP wagon first and try to get to an exhibition Radley are attending. Rick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Rick: some white metal kits can be a little on the chunky (I know you said 'clunky") side but since many of the earlier LT stock and the battery locos are rather chunky anyway they well suit the material (IMHO). Mozzer: that looks really good. Very nice indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LU_fan Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Looks very nice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord of Narnia Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I understand that Radley Models are doing a new improved kit for the GP wagon. The original one was not great (I have one!) but the new is much improved from what I've been told. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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