hammy Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 argh the more I look at it the more it grows on me make it stop please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted December 15, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2013 There is already somone on another forum asking which route the colas 70s will take out of the docks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted December 15, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 15, 2013 Just to show that the 70's on flatbeds are small compared to some US trains.... Cheers, Mick 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lochnagar Posted December 16, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 16, 2013 Slightly off topic, but. . thought some of you might like to see this 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted December 16, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 16, 2013 nice! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Accord Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Makes it look like a 58 on steroids! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted December 16, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 16, 2013 to those who have done or are planning on repainting a colas 70, when they arrive i'll get the rest of the dimensions for the decals measured up and send them to precision decals to complete the set the reason they are not in the current decal pack is when i went to measure up 70801 a few months back all the decals were in turkish! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted December 16, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 16, 2013 Slightly off topic, but. . thought some of you might like to see this IMG_1786.JPG Very nice - but (apologies for being picky mode) the little triangular extension below the cab side should be black....... Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochnagar Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Yes that'd be good, I'll add those later as and when! Surprised 803/5 have appeared first, but hey ho. The extra air/cooling intake will no doubt appear from Shawplan in due course, as it's an essential for repaints unless you scratch build a pair. Also, for those looking to repaint a 70 . . theres a very high chance the windscreen will shatter or crack on removal. Out of 5 models I stripped down, only two screens came out intact no matter what I did, glue remover and much faffing about etc. So I gave Brian @ Shawplan a spare cab and he's now made some lazerglaze windscreens for those of us who encounter this problem. They fit spot on and look better than the originals. Simply push fit from the outside, no glue required. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochnagar Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Very nice - but (apologies for being picky mode) the little triangular extension below the cab side should be black....... Cheers, Mick Yes it should, not noticed that! Would appear these have been painted after the information I had. The branding position has altered very slightly to the left too by one letter, presumably to remove the distortion from the letter G over the main panel gaps. The H being better suited to the irregular surface. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Surprised 803/5 have appeared first, but hey ho. Perhaps 802 and 804 were dropped! Geoff Endacott 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted December 16, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 16, 2013 Also, for those looking to repaint a 70 . . theres a very high chance the windscreen will shatter or crack on removal. Out of 5 models I stripped down, only two screens came out intact no matter what I did, glue remover and much faffing about etc. So I gave Brian @ Shawplan a spare cab and he's now made some lazerglaze windscreens for those of us who encounter this problem. They fit spot on and look better than the originals. Simply push fit from the outside, no glue required. After trying to remove mine, I gave up and used masking tape and maskol....... Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochnagar Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Funnily enough the two windows that came out intact were the last two removed, after I'd had the replacements commissioned by Brian. So I was really rough with them and gave them a good careless shove through with the idea of breaking them. they just popped out! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted December 16, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 16, 2013 Also, for those looking to repaint a 70 . . theres a very high chance the windscreen will shatter or crack on removal. Out of 5 models I stripped down, only two screens came out intact no matter what I did, glue remover and much faffing about etc. So I gave Brian @ Shawplan a spare cab and he's now made some lazerglaze windscreens for those of us who encounter this problem. They fit spot on and look better than the originals. Simply push fit from the outside, no glue required. brilliant news must admit the first thing that struck me looking at the model was the windscreen rather than the repaint, it looked different (and 100% better) but i couldn't put my finger on why! i'll give brian a ring for a set later on i'd not noticed the black triange either, got to get the paint out to do under the windows anyway i'll measure up the cooling fan when i get my mitts on the real thing too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gary H Posted December 16, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 16, 2013 (edited) Just to show that the 70's on flatbeds are small compared to some US trains.... Cheers, Mick I think that was always the problem with us being "first" with railways. Maybe our rail pioneers thought it would be big enough....... Brunel aside! Edited December 16, 2013 by Gary H 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cairnsroadworks Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Slightly off topic, but. . thought some of you might like to see this IMG_1786.JPG Hi Alex, 70801 looks stunning! Did you scratchbuild the extra grille or is it a shawplan special? Cheers, Andi. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochnagar Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Hi Andi, No I made it up from plasticard and etched mesh. Not 100% correct but it looks alright. I imagine Brian might make one though. Thanks for the comment! I think so too! Alex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gary H Posted December 17, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 17, 2013 I did have a laugh at the comments under this shot of these whatsit's-- http://www.railpictures.net/photo/462432 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvdlcs Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Notice no sign of buckeye couplings on the Colas 70's - screw only? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted December 18, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 18, 2013 (edited) none of the class 70s (fl or colas) are buckeye fitted, not much point as the wagons are not fitted either! Edited December 18, 2013 by big jim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 thats was strange....I clicked on the link and took me to the OP back in 2009. Unknown to me I thought hmm im sure FL 70003 was already in the UK not Ohio. And now Colas 70's? Im a little behind on modern traction i take it. Jack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvdlcs Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 none of the class 70s (fl or colas) are buckeye fitted, not much point as the wagons are not fitted either! Thanks for the response. That would explain it, although I would have thought that most new stock would be buckeye fitted - unless that is just a DB thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Don't worry everyone, I'm sure if this lot catch fire that Jim'll Fix It! (Hat, coat, plane ticket, gone!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Thanks for the response. That would explain it, although I would have thought that most new stock would be buckeye fitted - unless that is just a DB thing. EWS were the only operator to specify buckeyes on the 66s (and 67s), enabling them to work with buckeye only coal hoppers (HTA). The BYA steel carriers have swinghead buckeyes, and the MBA/MCA monster boxes have a combination of both. I guess it was the US influence of the owning company at the time they were ordered? As for the Colas 70, the livery has grown on me. I prefer it to the swoopy curvey lines Freightliner mess and I'm looking forward to seeing the "citrus" 70s in the flesh. The black upper body also helps make the black light surround look more natural on the design jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gary H Posted December 20, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 20, 2013 Slightly for a moment but on a General Electric theme, Ive seen a fair few fire damaged GE machines over the years, but it looks like this one http://www.railpictures.net/photo/462852 was a real big fire! This particular 4400HP loco was 3 years old in March 2013. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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