george stein Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Recently bought a number of the OO scale P-D GWR Mink D vans. While the instructions give suggestions for running numbers, there is no information provided for the "lower right" Tons & Tare. Haven't found a clear photo on the web. So, please advise: (1) Ton & Tare info for the Mink D; (2) were running numbers applied the the van ends; and (3) decal (transfer) suggestion to source these missing data. Thanks. George North Carolina Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Modelmaster http://www.modelmasterdecals.com/ may have the transfers you need George. I know they've been expanding their range into pre nationalisation. They also seem to be in cahoots with PD, and you can usually order transfers from PD.. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted July 18, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) The Modelmaster Transfers section of Parkside's website lists pack M8131 for the Mink D wagon in GWR livery. None are listed for the BR era as these wagons received modifications (different ends and, in some cases, doors) not covered in the kit by then. www.parksidedundas.co.uk John Edited July 18, 2016 by Dunsignalling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Recently bought a number of the OO scale P-D GWR Mink D vans. While the instructions give suggestions for running numbers, there is no information provided for the "lower right" Tons & Tare. Haven't found a clear photo on the web. So, please advise: (1) Ton & Tare info for the Mink D; (2) were running numbers applied the the van ends; and (3) decal (transfer) suggestion to source these missing data. Thanks. George North Carolina It all depends on the period you are modelling. I'll try to dig out an image or two depending on your answer. You can also get the V9 diagram out of the parkside V11 if you are prepared to adjust the wheelbase - a relatively straight forward job using the existing spring/axle box moulding in front of replacement drop in etched w irons (the mjt ones from dart castings are very good).Drduncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) As regards transfers: hmrs 'press fix' give lots of tons & Tare transfers plus italic numbers to make any variation needed. Drduncan Edited July 18, 2016 by drduncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted July 18, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2016 The wagon bible has the V9 & V11 as 10 tons.tare 9-10. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted July 20, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 20, 2016 Recently bought a number of the OO scale P-D GWR Mink D vans. While the instructions give suggestions for running numbers, there is no information provided for the "lower right" Tons & Tare. Haven't found a clear photo on the web. So, please advise: (1) Ton & Tare info for the Mink D; (2) were running numbers applied the the van ends; and (3) decal (transfer) suggestion to source these missing data. Thanks. 1) The Mink D vans were rated at 10 tons all their lives according to Atkins et al. Tare 9-10. 2) Yes, if you use the 25" letter 1904 livery. Numbers were dropped from the end for the post 1923 livery with 16" letters however. 3) I've used the HMRS "GWR goods vehicle insignia" pack for all my kits. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
george stein Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thank you. Very helpful comments. George North Carolina Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NCB Posted July 27, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 27, 2016 The Modelmaster Transfers section of Parkside's website lists pack M8131 for the Mink D wagon in GWR livery. None are listed for the BR era as these wagons received modifications (different ends and, in some cases, doors) not covered in the kit by then. www.parksidedundas.co.uk John Pack M8131 is the one you want. Will contain virtually everything you need. However, I believe Old Time Workshop now produce this pack. You can obtain it either through the Old Time Workshop transfers section of Parkside's site, at: http://www.parksidedundas.co.uk/acatalog/Minipacks.html or Old Time Workshop themselves, at: http://www.oldtimeworkshop.co.uk/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted October 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2016 Did you finish it? Just making one now.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
george stein Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 Back again. The "Old Time Workshop" transfers for the Parkside-Dundas GWR Mink D contain WHITE lettering, while the kit is molded in deep brown plastic. So, are these transfers, in fact, for a GWR GREY livery version or was white lettering used on brown wagons? BTW, the lettering for the GWR "Python" is yellow. Couldn't find colour pics on the web. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Back again. The "Old Time Workshop" transfers for the Parkside-Dundas GWR Mink D contain WHITE lettering, while the kit is molded in deep brown plastic. So, are these transfers, in fact, for a GWR GREY livery version or was white lettering used on brown wagons? BTW, the lettering for the GWR "Python" is yellow. Couldn't find colour pics on the web. Thanks. I think yellow lettering was reserved for 'Brown Stock' such as the Python, Siphons etc. Whilst the kit of the Mink D might have been moulded in brown, it is not a 'Brown' vehicle. I suspect it should be finished in grey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted November 18, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2016 It's a GW Grey wagon.. With white lettering.. My Mink D, is actually a Mink G! I sat down to put the transfers on and realised I had an extra panel! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted November 18, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2016 This is a G. The D just has one less panel. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
george stein Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 thank you. Should have looked at Didcot site. GWR grey it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted November 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 9, 2017 I found on goggle FACT or FICTION ???? http://www.trainz-carriage-wagon-works.com/tc3wagons/GWR_30ft_Mink_Van_TC3.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall5 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Definitely fiction! Ray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted November 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 9, 2017 Definitely fiction! Ray. It's something I found after typing in LNER 12 ton Van, just making sure it's something I've not missed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 The GWR bogie goods vans were the MINKS F, but there were not many of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty1966 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 The GWR bogie goods vans were the MINKS F, but there were not many of them. Six of them (I have six models <ahem>) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted November 20, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2017 Six of them (I have six models <ahem>) Photo please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted November 20, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2017 They have been going on fleebay for crazy amounts of cash, have bid on about 4 and broke out of the bidding after £25. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty1966 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 The last two I made were shortened to the correct length by butchering a third model. Only downside was you can no longer fit the HMRS Siphon.F decal in the panel. Underfame detail is a not 100% accurate, some better than others. I keep threatening to go back and rejiggle them. A coupla bonus pix of a Siphon.C using an 'F' kit and Ratio underframe. Apologies to anyone who tuned in late expecting to see Mink D's. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty1966 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 To steer thread back on track some Mink D's (one still waiting to be finished). I think I have about 8 Mink D's. The last two I got (pictured) are early Ian Kirk kits with the later Bonnet style ends. and a Mink C thrown in for good measure! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted November 20, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) The GWR bogie goods vans were the MINKS F, but there were not many of them. The last two I made were shortened to the correct length by butchering a third model. Only downside was you can no longer fit the HMRS Siphon.F decal in the panel. Underfame detail is a not 100% accurate, some better than others. I keep threatening to go back and rejiggle them. A coupla bonus pix of a Siphon.C using an 'F' kit and Ratio underframe. Apologies to anyone who tuned in late expecting to see Mink D's. Oops Edited November 20, 2017 by 81C Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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