Jump to content
 

Steam loco detailing


Recommended Posts

Detailing a steam loco for the first time (taking a break from D&E), and was wondering who the go-to suppliers are for the best representations of loco vacuum brake pipes and loco steam pipes?

I am detailing a Bachmann Fairburn and the supplied pipework looks a bit puny compared to prototype pics.

 

Ta

 

Pete

Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks for the responses. I have been dealing with these suppliers for many years and aware of them. What I am looking for is opinions on who makes the most realistic steam and vacuum pipes for locos and coaches.

 

Ta

Link to post
Share on other sites

  • RMweb Gold
22 hours ago, PeteScR said:

Thanks for the responses. I have been dealing with these suppliers for many years and aware of them. What I am looking for is opinions on who makes the most realistic steam and vacuum pipes for locos and coaches.

Try these - http://www.lanarkshiremodels.com/lanarkshiremodelsandsupplieswebsite_019.htm

 

I think they are excellent.

 

  • Like 1
  • Agree 1
Link to post
Share on other sites

  • RMweb Gold

The Bachmann Fairburn will also benefit visually with the addition of front footsteps; this one has home made footsteps and SR smokebox lamp irons. (Will get round to replacing those glued on plastic route discs for removable etched brass ones eventually).

 

IMG_3276.jpeg.8d8f629ce32e5f5bbebbdc10a798f507.jpeg

  • Like 4
Link to post
Share on other sites

A piece of thickish copper wire, say from twin & earth, can be stretched to make it stiff. That makes the hose, then wind some thin wire round it to simulate the ribbing; solder the 2 together, cut to length and bend. Vary the wire thicknesses as required.

  • Like 2
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share

×
×
  • Create New...