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As I'm back modelling in 4mm I thought I'd share some of my progress with you all and hopefully some of you might be able to provide assistance.

First up is a Bachmann class 85, usual detail pack supplied added plus bogie triangular steps and lamp brackets.

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MK3 Pullman arrived today, the first of three. post-5983-0-01673000-1439914813_thumb.jpg

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I've cut the tension lock couplings off & I will replace the wheels & add disc brake inserts from Pete Harvey, some MK3 bogies had anti slip gear but il have to research this s bit more.

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On to the body, I managed to get the roof off which was a Pig!! Good job I'm getting laser glaze as I broke two windows. The Pullman transfers were slightly rubbed off so I gently scratched them off & these will be replaced, the silver window frames were also chipped quite a bit so a light sanding sorted them and il reapply with a fine brush. I've also taken the opportunity to respray the yellow 1st class band as this was slightly chipped. Pictures to follow.

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Etched steps going on the MK3's using an etched ladder from

eckon Berko. post-5983-0-72786400-1440253725_thumb.jpg

I'm on with the laser glaze & the new transfers have arrived for Sir Stanley Matthews.

I've ordered some tiny magnets & im going to try some wires like James Makin's cracking HST

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I'm not sure, the wheels should be here tomorrow so il have a look what needs doing. With the Replica bogies I just popped the Bachman wheels straight in & they work fine.

I've given the three coach roofs a blast of black from a spray can to freshen them up. I can't decide whether to bother with curtains as I don't know if they would be visible enough ? Especially as the layout will be for watching trains go by at speed.

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From what I can gather there was 3 Pullmans with a restaurant either side and a Brake First Open then 4 or 5 TSO.

Class 87 or 90 haulage with a MK1 full brake then later a DVT.

On my layout thread the Sparks effect I found a link with a few variations of formations

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Just found this on another forum

 

Varied quite a lot depending on the service covered , The Manchester set usually having more Pullman accommodation than the Liverpool service :

 

Loco + Mk1 BG (NEA , NEX or NHA) + MK3 PFO +MK3 PFO + MK3 PFO + MK3 RUB + 5 x Mk3 SO

 

Loco + Mk1 BG + Mk3 PFO + Mk1 RKB + MK3 PFO +MK3 PFO + Mk3 RUB + 4x Mk3 SO

 

Loco + Mk3 PFO + Mk3 RFM + MK3 PFO +MK3 PFO + Mk3 RFM + 4x Mk3 SO + Mk2 BSO

 

DVT + Mk3 BFO + Mk3 RFM + MK3 PFO +MK3 PFO + Mk3 PFO + Mk3 RFM + 5x Mk3 SO + Loco

 

PFO Pullman First open (same as First class open except for Pullman branding with some named)

BFO Brake First Open (3 built)

BG Gangwayed brake (NHA passed for 110mph running for use with Mk3 stock)

RUB Restaurant unclassified buffet (later converted to RFM)

RFM Restaurant First Modular

RKB Restaurant kitchen buffet (no seating facilities)

SO Standard open

BSO Brake standard open

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Some nice overhead warning flashes arrived today from Steve Railtec. Firstly the MK3 ends and then to replace the later yellow version on the Super BG's, A blast of dull cote to seal them. I did think about changing the data panels & C3 on the MK3's but the ends got quite dirty so a blast of dirt will cover most of it, that and the trains will be passing at speed.

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Mk3 Pullmans nearing completion. They now have flush glazing, the yellow band resprayed, new Pullman crests and Sir Stanley Matthews has name & number transfer.

Next job is Kadee coupling and pipes that will connect with tiny magnets.

I'm still unsure on the wheels, these are still the Lima ones, I'm waiting for the disc inserts to arrive and see how they fit.

I think they look so much better with no tension lock couplings sticking out beyond the bogies.

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