brossard Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Looks good George, mind you I've no idea what the backhead should look like. I got a backhead (for a Johnson 1F it must be said) with details from Slaters. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Hello John, l have a nice drawing of the cab details and l have added as much as l can, nobody can see that much anyway when it joined up with the tender anyhow...Hahahahaha... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted June 15, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 15, 2017 Took a while but here are the numbers and withdrawal dates for the L&Y class 24 Rapid Shunters: 51535 - 9/56 51536 - 1/54 51537 - 9/61 51544 - 6/59 51546 - 1/59 51537 was withdrawn in '61 from Bank Hall shed. All the above had round top boilers rather than Belpaire ones from what I can ascertain - Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 Took a while but here are the numbers and withdrawal dates for the L&Y class 24 Rapid Shunters: 51535 - 9/56 51536 - 1/54 51537 - 9/61 51544 - 6/59 51546 - 1/59 51537 was withdrawn in '61 from Bank Hall shed. All the above had round top boilers rather than Belpaire ones from what I can ascertain - Thanks for your help Jason, l did not realize that there was so few of them.. regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 Charlie is looking better with a coat of paint still lots to do yet... 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Charlie is looking better with a coat of paint still lots to do yet... WOW George, that looks amazing, and you put it together so quick. Only wish i had the room. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Really good George. I admire your dedication. You build whole locos faster than I get mine resprayed! Do you have a time machine to fit real life in around your modelling? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Absolutely stunning George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 Thamks Guys for all the likes and nice comments, once l get my teeth into a build theres no stopping me Hahahahaha, really l have so much time on my hands these days now l am retired so l just get on with it and before you know it, its built, there's is still plenty of things to do on 33008 like brake gear, sanding pipes, crew, coal etc etc so hopefully a week or so it will probably be up for sale, who knows Hahahaha... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 WOW George, that looks amazing, and you put it together so quick. Only wish i had the room. You have to make room Ray Hahahahaha you'll never look back ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Charlie looks superb mate, much better than the Cream and Brass I saw it in on Wednesday. BTW thanks again for your hospitality and a great day just chilling out and putting the World to rights. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 Absolutely stunning George Cheers Duncan, l have always loved the Q1s, l really don't know why l built one as its far too big for what l have planned ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 Charlie looks superb mate, much better than the Cream and Brass I saw it in on Wednesday. BTW thanks again for your hospitality and a great day just chilling out and putting the World to rights. l was so happy to see you relaxed for a change with no pressure (Chilled), will bring Charlie down for some filth soon ? Hahahaha 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Any New developments mate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) Hello Andy, Thanks for all the likes guys, well the Q1 is nearly finished just need some real coal for the tender, and then l will be getting back to the J94, got some decorating to do tomorrow but should get an hour or two for some modelling. Edited June 21, 2017 by georgeT 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Looking forward to seeing the Q1 all weathered up George Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 Looking forward to seeing the Q1 all weathered up George Cheers, Bob. Hello Bob, l have seen the preserved Q1 a few times but it looks wrong because its too clean Hahahahaha.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Hello Bob, l have seen the preserved Q1 a few times but it looks wrong because its too clean Hahahahaha.... I agree George - The Q1s really look the bis with full on weathering ... Real or Model Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 Something different tonight, putting transfers on a couple of 7mm routemasters another passion of mine Model buses... 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Something different tonight, putting transfers on a couple of 7mm routemasters another passion of mine Model buses... Far to clean George, inside and out, they need a good covering of daily grime and Chewing Gum on the seats mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 (edited) Something different tonight, putting transfers on a couple of 7mm routemasters another passion of mine Model buses... Now come on George .... You know these ain't Routemasters .... Don't you mean RTs Remind me not to go on a Bus Spotting outing with you .... Hahahaha Cheers, Bob. Edited June 22, 2017 by bobster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 Now come on George .... You know these ain't Routemasters .... Don't you mean RTs Cheers, Bob. You are quite right young Bob, l should have said a couple of RTs and not RMs, (will bash myself on the bonce a few times) Hahahahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 You are quite right young Bob, l should have said a couple of RTs and not RMs, (will bash myself on the bonce a few times) Hahahahaha All good fun George - I know that you know your Buses and Coaches Mate - They are nice models that can be made even better with a bit of detailing - I have an open topped version somewhere. Cheers, Bob. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 Morning Bob, l really dont know why l built a Q1 as l really have nowhere to run it ? l'm tending to lean to the small industrial scene with small Pecketts / Hudwell Clarke locos etc etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted June 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 22, 2017 Morning Bob, l really dont know why l built a Q1 as l really have nowhere to run it ? l'm tending to lean to the small industrial scene with small Pecketts / Hudwell Clarke locos etc etc Sell it - it'll give you more room! Cheers, Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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