Blog- Modelling the 1947 GWR in P4 and OO - Rebranding Hall, King, 72xx and WD pt2

RSS Fetcher · September 10, 2016

Onto the second stage of the renumberinf project, as previously mentioned shifting the original logos was a lot harder than expected. Some varnish and weathering will be needed to finish it off.

With the original logos removed it was time to replace with HMRS transfers for the new logos. At this point I realised I had forgotten to remove the buffer beam numbers (so out with the Microsol again...
While I was at it I also remembered the crest is in a different place on a Great crest Western loco so these also had to be removed.

Once the transfers were all in place on the sides, it was followed by the end numbers. Fortunately the HMRS numbers were very similar to the Hornby printing on the 72xx so the new numbers were nice and easy to fit.

I haven't decided on an identity for the King, so that was left with just a 60 on the buffer beam awaiting the rest once I have some plates. It also still needs all the underside of the footplate painting black to obliterate the rest of the lining

The Hall is now almost finished, the plates (modelmasters) have had the name cut from the base (I wish they would sell them with just the name!). However the numbers had not been painted too well and needed touching up. Can't complain too much given the price in one of their bank holiday sales. The names were glued in place with Evostick (the numbers will be added tomorrow.

Finally the WD, based on advice from Graham Muz I used Southern wagon numbers for the cab side, and LMS small numbers for the buffer beam, which seems to match photos.

In all cases the shininess around the old logos needs a coat of varnish to hide. I have a tin of Phoenix satin in the garage which I am going to test in the morning before spraying. The Hall, 72 and 42 are all ready to go (while the King will have to wait until the lining is removed

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