87023Velocity Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 1 hour ago, DavidMcKenzie said: That is already starting to really take shape! Looking brilliant so far. Thanks David, already got the next one planned, got a suitable donor, just need to get another PH detailing kit. This is what I am thinking of, found on Flickr. Cheers Simon 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMcKenzie Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 1 hour ago, 87023Velocity said: Thanks David, already got the next one planned, got a suitable donor, just need to get another PH detailing kit. This is what I am thinking of, found on Flickr. Cheers Simon Great choice! I think that one wasn't just on freight but also parcels in 2001 so gives a nice mix of possible running combinations. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 And push pull. Cheers Simon 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMcKenzie Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Ah perfect . Great choice! All the best, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stuart A Posted April 6, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 6, 2020 On 02/04/2020 at 20:46, MrSimon said: Hi Stuey, do you know if BHE sell online? I can only find a really out of date website - was hoping to see them at Ally Pally last month Cheers Simon I've ordered via email. They sent me an order form - I'll DM you the details Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Almost there with 90029. Transfers all on, these are Fox for the DB logos and numbers, Railtec for the overhead warning flashes. Transfers were sealed in with Johnsons Klear then a coat of Matt Varnish applied. One glazing unit fitted, will get the other done tomorrow along with the glazing for the headlights and handrails. Looking at the pictures from 2001/02 the roof is certainly not red with all the dirt build up. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 if it helps i have these two pics' taken on Bank Quay station. Keep up the great work. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 87023Velocity Posted April 7, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 7, 2020 Bit more progress today on 90029, handrails on, glazing in both ends including lights. Handrails are from guitar wire. The buffer beam unit has been glued on, this has had the ETS socket and cable added, brake and main res pipes, dummy screw coupling. The buffer heads have been trimmed down to represent the freight versions. Still work on the roof to do, nameplates, depot plaques to add then weather. May look at making so steps for the bogies. 17 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Absolutely stunning work. The 90 looks superb Simon. Looking forward for your next update fella Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Great work Simon. Reckon you should do the French SNCF version next! Best regards and stay safe. Jeremy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Thanks for the comments guys. I may look at 90130 in the future as I have all the transfers, unfortunately it got repainted into EWS in 2000, but rule 1 etc. Could do 90022 in the later RfD livery as that was still named Freightconnection and saw quite a bit of use on West Coast push pull diagrams. Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 87023Velocity Posted April 8, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2020 Another project completed except for weathering is 47785 Fiona Castle in EWS livery. I had this running at Blackburn in November but half the glazing had not been refitted, it had the wrong buffers, the buffer beam detailing had not been done, it was a last minute addition to the roster for the weekend, it is my first 47 for Dallam aswell. The freight buffers have been done by filing to shape N Brass oval buffers. The pipework is standard Farish, screw coupling Dapol, ETS fittings scratch from plastic and wire. Also the ride height has been lowered. Thanks to Mr Sutton for help with the RCH/TDM jumpers. Now ready for weathering. 18 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 47 looks good.I do find that making the freight buffers works better filing down the round oleo buffers as once the tops have been filed back the 'square' sides of the freight buffers simply appear from the shape of the round buffer. You can't really do that with oval buffers without reducing the size of the buffer head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 1 hour ago, RBE said: 47 looks good.I do find that making the freight buffers works better filing down the round oleo buffers as once the tops have been filed back the 'square' sides of the freight buffers simply appear from the shape of the round buffer. You can't really do that with oval buffers without reducing the size of the buffer head. Thanks Cav, I used a Farish class 60 as a guide and although not perfect once painted and on the layout they look passable. The Oleos were a consideration as got quite a few in stock but whilst the head would look right you would lose the bulkiness of the shank and also an oleo is longer. When doing the 90's the original Farish moulding was trimmed and filed down as the overall length of buffer seemed ok to represent freight buffers and due to the finess of the moulding (or lack off) the bulk seemed ok. I have put an order in for some BHE class 59 buffers to see what they are like. Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Fair points. I actually have a load of 3D printed plastic ones that I did for some TEA tank wagons that I was scratchbuilding a while back. I used those on one end of my class 47 that's currently on my workbench. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 87023Velocity Posted April 10, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2020 Got some detailing and weathering done over the past few days. 47785 has been weathered, 57003 has had detail added to one end, etched nameplates added, body lowered and finally weathered. 37710 has been lowered, compare with Mainline 37216, detail added and weathered. 37216 will be next in line for lowering. 15 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) The 2 Farish Freightliner FGAs are now complete following the addition of transfers from Railtec and weathering. I have got some FFA/FGA etches from Worsley Works so will have a go at soldering them together in the near future. Cheers Simon Edited April 12, 2020 by 87023Velocity 12 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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87023Velocity Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 Easter weekend and the Liverpool to Euston services are being diverted via Huyton and Earlestown. Recently finished 47785 drags the Lime Street to Euston passed Dallam, 87019 pan down on the rear. Cheers Simon 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Great modelling that's bringing back memories for me of my Sunday morning visits to Bank Quay Station. Hope you don't mind the pic' 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 31 minutes ago, Owd Bob said: Great modelling that's bringing back memories for me of my Sunday morning visits to Bank Quay Station. Hope you don't mind the pic' Hi Bob, thanks for the comment and the pics great. Not sure if local to you but Dallam will be at the Wigan Exhibition this October, all being well considering the current situation. Cheers Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Simon, a good friend of mine is in the Warrington club and helps out at the Wigan show, he's always telling me to go visit it, i really do hope to be there all being well! I take my hat off to you and all 'N' gauge modellers, you must have eyes like 'Outhouse Rats' and fingers you could platt fog with. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 Made a start on the Worsley Works FGA/FFA etched kits. Went together with not many problems, got additional detail to add which is not included in the kit - air reservoir handbrake wheels etc. The one completed so far will be a FFA inner, the next 2 will be FGA outers. Cheers Simon 13 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimly Feendish Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 1 hour ago, 87023Velocity said: Made a start on the Worsley Works FGA/FFA etched kits. Went together with not many problems, got additional detail to add which is not included in the kit - air reservoir handbrake wheels etc. The one completed so far will be a FFA inner, the next 2 will be FGA outers. Cheers Simon Looks great! What are you using for the bogies? Thanks, John. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 11 minutes ago, Grimly Feendish said: Looks great! What are you using for the bogies? Thanks, John. Thanks John, bogies are from the N Gauge Society, wheels need ordering separately. https://www.ngsjoin.com/ride-control-bogies-ngsb0013-8433-p.asp Cheers Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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