millerhillboy Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 And another slightly better one... Good work Roy, haven't seen one in the flesh but I believe this was a Heritage N casting, that possibly was obtained from somewhere else. I remember reading about the history of the model somewhere. I believe they were regarded as quite a rough casting but looks like you've done a decent job with it. Can I ask where you got a decal sheet with the Route Availability number included? I'm in the middle of the finishing touches to an kitbuilt A1 and I just notice your model has the RA9 on the cabside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Good work Roy, haven't seen one in the flesh but I believe this was a Heritage N casting, that possibly was obtained from somewhere else. I remember reading about the history of the model somewhere. I believe they were regarded as quite a rough casting but looks like you've done a decent job with it. Can I ask where you got a decal sheet with the Route Availability number included? I'm in the middle of the finishing touches to an kitbuilt A1 and I just notice your model has the RA9 on the cabside. Hi MHB Thank you. I was a bit disappointed with the photo to be honest, I think it looks somewhat better "In the flesh". Luckily the resin castings I had were reasonable and not too much work to make acceptable apart from the chimney which was only fit for the bin - I made a replacement out of laminated plastikard, a drill and a lot of filing! The decals are all NGS "Modelmaster". Four individual elements make up the cabside lining, each applied seperately, The tender is similar but eight elements each side - the test is to get them all straight and true! The "60532" is a complete decal cut from a sheet Modelmaster (Again NGS) do for ex-LNER large locos. The "RA9" is an individual trasfer (miniscule!) provided with another NGS pack - I cant remember which one now, I will have a look when I am in my modelling room later. !t took a lot of cursing and teasing with a scalpel to get into position! Cheers Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Can I ask where you got a decal sheet with the Route Availability number included? I'm in the middle of the finishing touches to an kitbuilt A1 and I just notice your model has the RA9 on the cabside. HI MHB Just checked, The transfer set containing the Route Availabilities (And Power Classifications) is NGS 2004 (IMMT04) - description - 30 Prs of Cabside numbers for ex-LNER 4-6-2's, V2's W1's and B1's. Cheers Roy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 HI MHB Just checked, The transfer set containing the Route Availabilities (And Power Classifications) is NGS 2004 (IMMT04) - description - 30 Prs of Cabside numbers for ex-LNER 4-6-2's, V2's W1's and B1's. Cheers Roy Thanks Roy, that's useful to know. I never expected to see Route Availability markings in N to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 just wondering if anyones got any J39, j37 or j36 to show off? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I've got this one but it's going to have an identity change to 65331 and have a tender cab applied. I should do this sooner rather than later... Dave. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom F Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Very yummy Dave! I think I'll be spending alot more time in this part of RMweb after our chat earlier Dave........will be coming up to the Waverley this Spring! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Best time to come Tom. It stops raining for a week round about May... Dave. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfisher24 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I've got this one but it's going to have an identity change to 65331 and have a tender cab applied. I should do this sooner rather than later... Dave. you could do 65330 as this loco was also a Hawick based loco for a time like 65331. the j36 that i made up is number 65331 at the moment but will be getting changed to 65330 before the glasgow show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 lovely models, reason i ask is ive got an elderly Bachmann j39 to dust off and detail up a bit for my dad, was looking for a bit on inspiration Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Been seen before but getting pretty close to operational condition and pushing into service. Just really needs the roof toning down and a bit better bodyside weathering (bit too brush streak like at the moment) and that'll be her... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Another project 99% finished but just not quite, however I'll post it here and hopefully next time she'll be seen in my actual layout thread in active service. She's been a long time coming, and was built from a Foxhunter models kit (not the reason for the loco choice). Possibly not a regular on the route, but being Copley Hill I'm using the my layout rule, but maybe someone can advise of her appearance between Carlisle and Edinburgh, the odds must be quite high. The actual loco choice is based on the fact a family friend owns one of the original Foxhunter plates and so it seemed the right thing to do. Ultimate aim is to get a picture of the two together. Only gripe is the cabside number position which had to become a bit squised to fit above the makers plate but below the lining, doesn't look too bad I think but its not right. One smokedefelctor still on workbench as for some reason it reacted to the varnish, nothing else did other than a few bodyside bits here and there but I don't think it looks anything other than weathering. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Well, here's a photo of her at Kingmoor. There are others on Railscot of her at Leeds and Gateshead, and she was a regular in Edinburgh. I can give you a more definitive yes or no later. http://www.railbrit.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete2.php?id=30658 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Well, here's a photo of her at Kingmoor. There are others on Railscot of her at Leeds and Gateshead, and she was a regular in Edinburgh. I can give you a more definitive yes or no later. http://www.railbrit....e2.php?id=30658 Good man 'Chard. On what basis do you say she was an EH regular? I've scanned all the known image locations (flickr, photobucket, google images, railscot) and have quite a few pictures but none north of the border. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Another project 99% finished but just not quite, however I'll post it here and hopefully next time she'll be seen in my actual layout thread in active service. She's been a long time coming, and was built from a Foxhunter models kit (not the reason for the loco choice). Possibly not a regular on the route, but being Copley Hill I'm using the my layout rule, but maybe someone can advise of her appearance between Carlisle and Edinburgh, the odds must be quite high. The actual loco choice is based on the fact a family friend owns one of the original Foxhunter plates and so it seemed the right thing to do. Ultimate aim is to get a picture of the two together. Only gripe is the cabside number position which had to become a bit squised to fit above the makers plate but below the lining, doesn't look too bad I think but its not right. One smokedefelctor still on workbench as for some reason it reacted to the varnish, nothing else did other than a few bodyside bits here and there but I don't think it looks anything other than weathering. Hi MHB A really lovely job you've done there! Regards Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Thanks Roy, very kind you to say. I started this about 18months maybe even 2 years ago, long before there was ever a hint of a Farish A1. The chassis obviously lets the overall characteristic of the model down, as does the chassis on Farish A3/A4s but other than that I'm happy with her. I like the fact I can have a realistic (or what I hope is realistic) coal load unlike the Farish one, that's the only place I'm scoring points!! Did you ever manage to get Blue Peter plates for your '532? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Good man 'Chard. On what basis do you say she was an EH regular? I've scanned all the known image locations (flickr, photobucket, google images, railscot) and have quite a few pictures but none north of the border. It's fair to say she could have reached Edinburgh by two, possibly three routes. She could have deputised for a failed '45 or come up on an ex- Leeds relief via the WR or ECML, most likely through the summer months. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanLister Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 So nice to see a model of Foxhunter; I used to see her regularly, and she features in one of my stories!! And a great job you've made of her too, if I might say so. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Ian. Please excuse my ignorance as I appear to have missed something that's probably obvious to everyone else, but what are these stories you speak of? I would like to know more! Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Good man 'Chard. On what basis do you say she was an EH regular? I've scanned all the known image locations (flickr, photobucket, google images, railscot) and have quite a few pictures but none north of the border. Just confirming, belatedly, that Foxhunter did work over the WR. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanLister Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Ian. Please excuse my ignorance as I appear to have missed something that's probably obvious to everyone else, but what are these stories you speak of? I would like to know more! Dave. You've missed nothing, Dave. I'm a retired English teacher, and I always promised myself when I retired I'd build a model railway and write a collection of autobiographical short stories based on my childhood in the back streets of Leeds. I got the first three and a half written last winter, then the model railway just kind of took over......... , which is fine by me. One of the stories includes a bit where, having found a stray puppy at 4am scratching at the door of the outside toilet, I took it for a walk down to Copley Hill and Foxhunter roared out of Leeds in the almost-dark with an early morning train for the south. Only 9 at the time, and not something you forget........... Ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 A nice memory that, and a little friend to keep you company too! We'll look forward to reading more in due course! Perhaps it was Foxhunter passing by in spirit form to say hello to you on Thursday afternoon! Dave. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanLister Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 A nice memory that, and a little friend to keep you company too! We'll look forward to reading more in due course! Perhaps it was Foxhunter passing by in spirit form to say hello to you on Thursday afternoon! Dave. Maybe so...it certainly rattled the conservatory roof and windows.................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 So nice to see a model of Foxhunter; I used to see her regularly, and she features in one of my stories!! And a great job you've made of her too, if I might say so. Ian Thanks Ian, much appreciated. Just confirming, belatedly, that Foxhunter did work over the WR. jobs a good'un. cheers for the legwork 'Chard. Much appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) Thanks Roy, very kind you to say. I started this about 18months maybe even 2 years ago, long before there was ever a hint of a Farish A1. The chassis obviously lets the overall characteristic of the model down, as does the chassis on Farish A3/A4s but other than that I'm happy with her. I like the fact I can have a realistic (or what I hope is realistic) coal load unlike the Farish one, that's the only place I'm scoring points!! Did you ever manage to get Blue Peter plates for your '532? Hi MHB Still waiting for Blue Peter's plates sadly, but to be fair the gent at Modelmaster did say it could be a few weeks. In the meantime, having acquired a second Farish "Oliver Bury" from "The Signal Box" in a sale for £69.99 plus postage, after an afternoon's work in my modelling room,today there is now (at least) a second convert to 61244 "Strang Steel". Looking back at your lovely model earlier in the thread I noticed you have included electrification "flashes". Have you any info as to when these were added? Looking at the pic below: - http://www.railbrit....c=St%20Boswells There do not appear to be any on the front of the loco as far as I can see, so it looks like must be post 1962? I need to decide wheter to add them and also how much I weather the loco (if I do). Cheers Roy Edited January 14, 2012 by Roy L S Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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