Satan's Goldfish Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Very nice. I don't pay much attention to LNER/BR steam but the streamlined p2 is one that's always stood out to me too. You've got something good there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Plans coming together for a repainted Duke class. Question is; NER Darlington green or BR Express Passenger Blue? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 David, I like the idea of the express blue, but the LNER green could be interesting too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPH 603 Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Now consigned to my display cabinet but a few years ago I read somewhere (I think it was one of Kevin Roberstons 'Leader' books) that there was a plan to outshop some new build West Country/Battle of Britain Pacifics from Brighton Works in BR mixed traffic lined black so I bagged a cheap Hornby model and set about it with the paint: 34086a.jpg 34086b.jpg I wasn't exactly sure about final decals so it carries the BR emblem one side and the earlier BRITISH RAILWAYS lettering on the other. I've done the same thing with a Britannia before, but I never finished it... Here we are, as promised. Not the photos I was looking for, but they'll do for now. From what I understand, it is a Ks kit built by a friend of Dave's who sadly passed away, and he acquired it from them as is. I've heard many horror stories about Ks kits, but this one runs like silk-a credit to the original owner. I do apologise for the layer of dust-this was her first outing in quite a while, and I only noticed the dust after taking the photos-typical. The Peckett belongs to a mate, but is bog standard Hornby basically. The third photo is one taken by Dave which I've borrowed, and shows the model on Tetleys Mills 3.5-this photo in the mail section of MR143 was the first time I'd seen a P2 model (I was still new to the hobby at this stage), and I fell in love. While I do now own it, I really wish it had not come about with Dave's passing and the sale of his stock (though for a very great cause that was). Apart from a small service and tidy-up, there really isn't much to be done on her. I've seen that model before somewhere.... 20991501_1750116581953304_1950402971_o.jpg 20993168_1750116578619971_104777842_o.jpg post-372-0-06087200-1332528614.jpg Having only just discovered this thread, I quite like some of the imaginary designs here. But what about when RTR manufacturers do 'lazy models'? One example is the Lima 'XPT'. Actually it's a HST in XPT colours. I own one of these models in the original 'InterCity XPT' colours, and after some restoration work a couple of years ago it's a very nice model to run, even with that Lima motor still in place. Problem is that on the brake coach one of the bogies are missing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JDW Posted December 24, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 24, 2017 I've done the same thing with a Britannia before, but I never finished it... Having only just discovered this thread, I quite like some of the imaginary designs here. But what about when RTR manufacturers do 'lazy models'? One example is the Lima 'XPT'. Actually it's a HST in XPT colours. I own one of these models in the original 'InterCity XPT' colours, and after some restoration work a couple of years ago it's a very nice model to run, even with that Lima motor still in place. Problem is that on the brake coach one of the bogies are missing! Easy enough to sort though - as you say, its a standard Lima Mk3 model, so finding replacement bogies (or a cheap coach to take one from) is quite easy, rather than trying to buy a part for some rare model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Did they do mk3s in some kind of shiny colour scheme to imitate the budd cars, then? I suppose from about half a mile away you might get away with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 David, I like the idea of the express blue, but the LNER green could be interesting too. Wont be LNER Green, but NER Darlington green which is darker and if you ask me a much nicer shade - but I would say that! Still cant make my mind up... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted December 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 25, 2017 Tin hat at the ready; in my view any green, even slime or baby barf, is better than the awful gaudy fairground shade that disfigures LNER locomotives. But especially Brunswick... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted December 26, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 26, 2017 Not exactly a fictitious livery but one that I suspect was never seen on a regular service train - 1361 in photographic grey. I have never seen one photograph outside the works yard where they had been built. Heljan's example - 'a limited edition' possibly because I have also not seen a full-blown locomotive manufacturing works modelled - can be seen here https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1920&bih=949&ei=h6pCWo_mD4uWkwXppb2oDQ&q=Heljan+1361&oq=Heljan+1361&gs_l=img.12..0j0i24k1.1507.22557.0.25299.17.11.3.3.4.0.73.666.11.11.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..0.14.674...0i30k1j0i8i30k1.0.6j00sIWSqAI#imgrc=iwuAw49LXITZBM: 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Tin hat at the ready; in my view any green, even slime or baby barf, is better than the awful gaudy fairground shade that disfigures LNER locomotives. But especially Brunswick... Dont need your hat. No one can figure what on earth your on about? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted December 27, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 27, 2017 Dont need your hat. No one can figure what on earth your on about? Probably just as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNWR18901910 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 (edited) What if the Midland Railway Yankee Moguls survived into LMS service until 1939? Edited January 11, 2018 by LNWR18901910 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturminster_Newton Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Anyone know an affordable refinisher of OO models? I hanker after a class 43 in lined Brunswick Green with the passenger stock in GWR Coffee and Cream. I also mused over a 43 with a four sleeper cars, two buffet/restaurant cars and a TSO in the consist with the 'loco' in lined Apple Green and the coaches in 'teak'. A 43 would also 'work' in Coronation Scot streamliner livery. Being an acknowledged classic design the 43 makes an ideal base for fictional liveries even the Scarlet of London Transport with it's minimal gold lining is a feasible. Now that the BIG Yellow Head is being phased out perhaps we might see more adventurous old school liveries re-appearing. Whilst we heretics wish for liveries from the old pre-grouping companies and would love to see them applied to modern stock... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragtag Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Here's the beginnings of a Res Class 37/4 for a what-if parcels service along the West Highland Line. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Here's the beginnings of a Res Class 37/4 for a what-if parcels service along the West Highland Line. 20180802_074143.jpg Never thought of a RES37.... that looks good! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragtag Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Thanks - I did a few paper livery trials to try and decide what to do with the bonnet tops (red, grey or black) and as you can see ultimately decided that black looked best and also fit the livery application on other locos best. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharris Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 ... Can anything look good on a 70? A paper bag? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverRowley Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Hi everyone Love the work and really am a fan of the skills on display. I've set up a Facebook group dedicated to this sort of thing so would love it if some of you joined it https://www.facebook.com/groups/222162351973090/ Thanks Oliver Oliver Rowley Hi everyone just search in https://www.facebook.com/groups/222162351973090/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 How's this for a sneak peek... Something old, something new, something painted, something blue. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Coming soon: "Marquis of Londonderry / Fighting Charlie" (can let you guess what it could be!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted September 14, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 14, 2018 oh my... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Co-tr-Paul Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Still not an SDJR 9f.... ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john new Posted September 14, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 14, 2018 Coming soon: "Marquis of Londonderry / Fighting Charlie" (can let you guess what it could be!) P2 style BR standard 2-8-2 follow up to the Duke of Gloucester 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 P2 style BR standard 2-8-2 follow up to the Duke of Gloucester Quite a good guess - but not quite. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Meanwhile... back on shed. Charlie is coming along nicely, but on the spare shed road sits this... 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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