georgeT Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 Cheers guys, Even with the slightly over scaled hand rails she don't look that bad now painted, should look better with some subtle weathering ? 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 Been busy on building an early MOK Q1 0-6-0 from 2006, which should be finished soon... 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 Once the Q1 one has gone l have two early David Andrews kits, one will be a West Country and the other will be a Battle of Britain, they have been stored since 2006 and the resin body will need forming back to shape, should be fun... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Major Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 George, that tender is looking very good. When you come to do the Charlie loco boiler construction it will be just like going back to making model gliders with ribs and stringers (though no tissue paper covering!) Great fun. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Ian Major said: George, that tender is looking very good. When you come to do the Charlie loco boiler construction it will be just like going back to making model gliders with ribs and stringers (though no tissue paper covering!) Great fun. Ian. Thanks lan, The loco body is finished, but as you say just like building planes in the old days this Q1 was one of the first batch and a bit of a challenge to build, l hope they have improved since 2006 ?.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Good to see you back building locos etc. I'm sure it is this that give you more satisfaction than building layouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 32 minutes ago, N15class said: Good to see you back building locos etc. I'm sure it is this that give you more satisfaction than building layouts. Hello Peter, You are spot on mate, in all the years l have been modelling l have never had a layout for very long as l find they fiilup my space and after a while after a while l get bored with it, so yes its all in the building for me, I think a nice steam shed diorama next, just to run and photograph my locos on would be a better option, we'll see... PS what are you up to these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 A picture of the building of the Q1... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 And a few more... 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastdax Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 3 hours ago, georgeT said: And a few more... Great stuff George! I really want to build an MOK Q1. Following your pictures with interest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 Hello Duncan, When l was asked to build a MOK Q1 l jumped at it thinking that they were the best kits around to build, then l saw the plans that were printed in 2006, thirteen years ago, not so good? They are very vague at best, and not very clear on fitting most parts, lucky l had scratch built a Q1 a few years ago and still had the drawings to refer to, should be a bumpy ride but lm sure l will get there in the end (all fingers crossed that is) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Hi George, Thanks for a great day, and your Q1's and T9 are looking really good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack374 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Excellent craftsmanship in all of your projects George...especially liking the shark van! It was nice to (briefly) see you and Andy today at Hazel Grove, you were like men on a mission. Keep up the excellent work! Jack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doilum Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 13 hours ago, georgeT said: And a few more... This would be the way to build a proper spamcan! Skinned in super thin panels to give a truly authentic appearance. One day....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Andrew P said: Hi George, Thanks for a great day, and your Q1's and T9 are looking really good. Thanks Buddy, lt was great to see you jeff and john as well really made my day, thanks again... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Jack374 said: Excellent craftsmanship in all of your projects George...especially liking the shark van! It was nice to (briefly) see you and Andy today at Hazel Grove, you were like men on a mission. Keep up the excellent work! Jack. Thanks. It was great to see you to Jack, busy as usual keeping the trains running on Mikes excellent layout... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 Had a cracking day out yesterday with these guys yesterday (Last of the summer wine) or what Hahahaha... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 The Q1 is now ready for a couple of coats of primer... 6 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastdax Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 I was at Hazel Grove yesterday and I kept an eye out for you, Mister Peters etc. but didn't spot you. At least I bought a nice book about Q1s. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Don't know who that Guy on the left is, but he seems a happy old sole. haha. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 51 minutes ago, Fastdax said: I was at Hazel Grove yesterday and I kept an eye out for you, Mister Peters etc. but didn't spot you. At least I bought a nice book about Q1s. We were loitering with intent from about 10'30 till 1 -30 when it was time to head out for a coffee at the Garden Centre and a look in at the Model Shop there, even though Dave the Owner had his stand at the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted October 28, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2019 The Q1 is one of my favourite locos and this is looking great. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Adrian Stevenson said: The Q1 is one of my favourite locos and this is looking great. We used to go to waterloo most Saturdays during the summer holidays in the early 60s, and we would often get off the train at Guildford on the way up for an hour or so, you would see plenty of Q1s on shed, great days...(wish l could have afforded a camara in those days 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 (edited) Have done a lot more work on the Q1, and will fix wiper pick-ups to the front two axles on the loco, and the last two axles on the tender and will permanently fix the tender to the loco... Edited October 31, 2019 by georgeT 9 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolmrhine Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Looking really good George! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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