SRman Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 That really looks the part Michael. Magnificent job! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davet Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Can't wait to see it running now Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Looks really good Mike. XF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 thanks, its still got a bit to do, paint the roof, paint the details such as door handles,door bars and seats, number transfers and glazing. will try and get a video of it going on Tuesday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 best to do this job when no one is about, its raining anyway.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Are you sure that those pegs are 4mm Mike? XF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Reid Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 When she finds out she'll have you pegged! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Maybe Mike's next layout will be called "The Washing Line" XF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 The class 501 is looking good Mike - I've always liked these units and have been looking to build one myself. I've gone down the route of using the Bachmann EPB to save on all that door furniture and bodyside detail, plus the glazing looks good. Looking forward to seeing your model progress further.... shame you're not keeping it for yourself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Are those clothes pegs? I thought they were Mike's new door handles! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 The class 501 is looking good Mike - I've always liked these units and have been looking to build one myself. I've gone down the route of using the Bachmann EPB to save on all that door furniture and bodyside detail, plus the glazing looks good. Looking forward to seeing your model progress further.... shame you're not keeping it for yourself. The Bachmann suburban + Replica cabs is another route no need to shorten the coaches XF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 There are quite a few different methods of creating this characteristic unit, and not wanting to go off topic from Mike's DC Kits version, none of them are what I would call quick and easy. The Bachmann suburban coaches are very useful, but (at present) they lack the fine detail and flush glazing as represented on the EPB. Extreme Etchings do a flush-glaze pack, but this isn't a five minute job, especially with the variable sizes of the windows. There is of course the Replica suburban coaches with nice flush glazing, but they are 64ft versions, expensive, and the glazing (available as spares) isn't a direct fit into the Bachmann 57ft subs. You can get all the bits you need from Replica to produce this model, but it isn't a cheap option... and neither is the EPB route. DC Kits offer excellent VFM, but there's a lot of work to be done (as shown by Mike in this thread). If anyone else is considering building this unit, then the options are varied, and other aspects should be taken into account such as the final cost, expertise to hand, information, and what detail of finish you want at the end of the day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 cheers guys,quick photo of where im up to at the minute. need to get hold of some decals now, I think modelmaster do 501 coach numbers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Hornby Dublo model, anyone?? Mike, that really is looking good now, all jokes aside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Hornby Dublo model, anyone?? Mike, that really is looking good now, all jokes aside. In addition to my 6 straight Class 501's I have a Hornby Dublo unit in near mint condition however it cannot run on code 75 track and is not DCC fitted. Maybe I should take some staged photos of it on the layout as a bit of a tribute to what was a fairly accurate model all those years ago! XF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Reid Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Fine looking set Mike. Out of interest whose paint did you use for the roof? It looks a fair match for some of the Bachmann stock and I fancy giving it a try. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Hi Bob, I mixed it myself, just modelcolor acrylic, orange and black. took a while to do as the first try in the club it wouldnt stick, roof was either greasy/overspray of blue enamel or too smooth. so wiped it off then the next day gave it a few coats of primer whilst rubbing it down with a scouring pad to give it a key then painted it,. however then it wouldnt dry matt, so mixed in some talc and its matt now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Reid Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Thanks Mike - it turned out well for your efforts! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 it looks darker in real life. still cant get a shot of the blue looking how it does in real life, looks more aqua. the day they took our 501's away lost a lot of interest after this... Sandhills Junction by Kerry Parker (KP), on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Can't wait to see it running now Mike. bit of footage of it running tonight on the Liverpool model railway societies test track, first pulling then pushing. runs well apart from a squeeky axle on one of the bogies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Not stopping at Caledonian Road then!- Is it powered by a Black Beetle? What's next? XF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 yes just a single black beetle. not sure whats next, finish off a few of my own things possibly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cg501 Posted November 19, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 19, 2012 Many thanks for the comments. Most of the detail came from the ‘bits box’ and various bits of plasticard , brass etc. The lights are actually an axle shim spacers etch - spacers are still on etch tabs! As usual once I had finished some better information and pictures became available!?! There was a unit stored at near Coventry Airport close to the Midlands Air Museum, Rowley Road, it may still be there - it can still be seen on Google Earth. There is also a good view of unit on – http://en.wikipedia....yrail_73901.jpg There are 2 class 501 vehicles at Coventry. 75186 a DT in Marchwood Miltary Railway Green and 61183(977349) in Merseyrail Yellow both vehicles are undergoing restoration. Andrew Humphries Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 bit of footage of it running tonight on the Liverpool model railway societies test track, first pulling then pushing. runs well apart from a squeeky axle on one of the bogies. http://youtu.be/4Zr6L6wsla0 Ah - memories of Queen's Park 26/10/73 en route to Willesden Jn during first big London depot / terminii trip, 83003 rushing past on the mains, jumpers for goalposts.................. Was intrigued by the double buffer arrgt between intermediate coaches - I thought at the time that these would have a single buffer like my locall SR EMU's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Here is a link to my website which details some of the differences between the Class 501's and the SR EPB units http://www.croxleywiggenhallroaddepot.co.uk/myblog/?page_id=73 I did omit to add details about the internal buffers I will add that in at some point XF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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