RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted July 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 6, 2018 Still not done a Blue A4 without valances, so my wallet is safe at least. Hopefully one day they will do it, as I really dont fancy masking and lining that curve to the front if I had to respray one... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted July 6, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 6, 2018 Still not done a Blue A4 without valances, so my wallet is safe at least. Hopefully one day they will do it, as I really dont fancy masking and lining that curve to the front if I had to respray one... Wouldn’t it be easier to get a blue one and cut off the valences? Rather than repaint a green one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Wouldn’t it be easier to get a blue one and cut off the valences? Rather than repaint a green one. Much easier repainting one. Then at least you've got the cut outs correct and you know all the rods and levers are present. There is a BR Blue one currently available and plenty on the second hand market. Lining is reasonably easy as transfers are available. Definitely from Fox and I think Modelmaster make them as well. https://fox-transfers.co.uk/transfers?model_product=1181&p=2&scale=2235&transfer_model_type=2158&transfer_period=2173&transfer_transfer_type=2164 Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted July 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 6, 2018 Wouldn’t it be easier to get a blue one and cut off the valences? Rather than repaint a green one. I can’t decide, so just keep putting it off hoping that Hornby do the job for me. The 1948 loco exchanges aren’t exactly critical for Brent, just nice to have Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) The seventeenth joins the fleet Originally 60020 Guillemot excuse spelling. Single chimney replaced and crest changed Edited July 20, 2018 by davidw 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingleycustom Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Having just taken delivery of Hornby's LNER 4493 Woodcock, I was looking for a review of the loco but came across this thread. For my forthcoming (if Iive that long!) SR/S&DJR layout, naturally I require lots of LNER pacifics ... somehow I have acquired fourteen A4s, one in BR green and the rest in pre-war LNER condition with skirts - of course they regularly hauled the Pines Express; that should have the purists screaming!!! Glenn 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Much easier repainting one. Then at least you've got the cut outs correct and you know all the rods and levers are present. There is a BR Blue one currently available and plenty on the second hand market. Lining is reasonably easy as transfers are available. Definitely from Fox and I think Modelmaster make them as well. https://fox-transfers.co.uk/transfers?model_product=1181&p=2&scale=2235&transfer_model_type=2158&transfer_period=2173&transfer_transfer_type=2164 Jason It is not hard to remove the valances on a A4 , mark out the curved shape either side of the cylinders , the rest is simple just follow the footplate edge . You can buy the Brassmasters A4 detail set which will supply the reversing rod and ashpan lever and the front frames. Fox do the LNER parabolic curve, Modelmaster the white/black/white version . The Modelmaster version can be used for Apple Green A4's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy2305 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Speaking of LNER green A4s, picked this up today... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOTTODDY Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 The seventeenth joins the fleet20180720_213339.jpg Originally 60020 Guillemot excuse spelling. Single chimney replaced and crest changed Please PM me if you still have the single chimney that can be reused. I have a n A4 waiting conversion from the double version. Thanks Tod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieR4489 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 3- All Hornby and all in garter blue with full valences R2339 Mallard R3095 Commonwealth of Australia Ltd edition (75th anniversary of The Coronation) R3252 Dominion of Canada Ltd edition (Great Goodbye) But this is no way near as many as I'd like to have! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHour Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 My first post,and it is a reply to one of my favourite Hornby Locomotives.Using Ramsey Guide as a benchmark to what Hornby has produced, I have one example of every model A4 produced by Hornby. Only need the two latest to be produced The Ltd. Ed. Gold Mallard and Woodcock.Any ideas how many that is? Answer tomorrow. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckinneyc Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I have two A4s again. Thinking I need another in garter blue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyRailMan Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 At minute I only have 7 A4s ,but like I said at the minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going2theDogs Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 In response to the title of this topic 'how many Hornby A4's do you have?' I can confirm currently I have never had an A4 as being a 'modern image' modeller (what does this really mean? Where would Tornado fit?) this is outside my modelling time line as the period I am looking to replicate in model form is 1986 - 96. However, applying Rule 1 - It is my model railway I run what I like, & having so far managed to resist the many temptations that have been provided over the years, this is about to change........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going2theDogs Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 (edited) So here it is, my very first A4 - the Mallard 80th limited edition anniversary pack (R3612). The locomotive has gold plated running gear & also included in the pack is a wooden plinth to display this fine A4 as well as a reproduction plaque confirming the 126mph world speed record. I have always been a sucker for a 'bit of bling' but this is part of our history & heritage, after all, we gave railways to the world. I am not sure I will run this but the the whole pack has been put together well & looks absolutely stunning. In my humble opinion 10/10 (& that's from a Diesel & electric fan!). Go check it out..... Edited August 26, 2018 by CB Rail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwich station Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 (edited) So here it is, my very first A4 - the Mallard 80th limited edition anniversary pack (R3612). The locomotive has gold plated running gear & also included in the pack is a wooden plinth to display this fine A4 as well as a reproduction plaque confirming the 126mph world speed record. I have always been a sucker for a 'bit of bling' but this is part of our history & heritage, after all, we gave railways to the world. I am not sure I will run this but the the whole pack has been put toegether well & looks absolutely stunning. In my humble opinion 10/10 (& that's from a Diesel & electric fan!). Go check it out..... I looked at this in Branchlines yesterday. Although nice, I decided against buying it. Edited August 26, 2018 by sandwich station 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going2theDogs Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 I looked at this in Branchlines yesterday. Although nice, I but decided against buying it. Don't mind me asking, but why did you decide not to buy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Gold plated motion = no thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwich station Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Don't mind me asking, but why did you decide not to buy? It doesn't have Duchess, City or Princess in front of it's name. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Gold plated motion = no thanks.Touche!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo675 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 None ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieR4489 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 None ! Sir's office now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted August 28, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 28, 2018 Nice to just sit in a display box but running would wear off the gold wouldn’t it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckinneyc Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 I'm up to 3 A4s. One in each of their 1930s liveries. Happy bunny! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwich station Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Just bought my second. It's a Kays Catalogue Limited Edition Mallard from back in the 80's I think, cost me £35 which is about 1/2 of what it cost new back then. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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