buffalo Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Looking good, Stefan, but don't forget the polished brass ring between smokebox and boiler (as seen on Jazz' latest masterpiece). ...They could backdate their lovely panniers too... Never mind those modern things, what about some proper saddle tanks? Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Thanks Nick! Polished brass ring it will be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Never mind those modern things, what about some proper saddle tanks? Hi Nick, I agree - a lovely little 1361 class - exactly what we all need! Bachmann could backdate a Hall for old school 4-6-0s and while we are at it, Hornby could trim a little from the cab end of their Castle too!* I do think that, as I have said before, given the longevity of some of the early 20th century GWR designs, there probably is a sound commercial case for their introduction. This is good for those modelling the more 'normal' big 4 / BR steam periods as well as the bonus of serving a new market (for them) in the pre grouping field. Sorry for the thread hijack Stefan - back on topic... All the best, Castle * and put the boiler on a diet - ok, this one isn't as simple as I would like it to be! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 No worries, Castle! All things GWR are welcome! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 Tender bits fit loosely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
01001 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Looking good I hope Hornby reintrodue these with loco drive like the 4F Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 Looking good I hope Hornby reintrodue these with loco drive like the 4F Thanks! Yes, an updated version of the Dean Goods would be nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Thanks! Yes, an updated version of the Dean Goods would be nice. An updated backdated one would be even nicer! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 An updated backdated one would be even nicer! Touché! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted November 2, 2012 Author Share Posted November 2, 2012 Will add number plates and varnish tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Will apply a final coat of satin varnish tomorrow. The loco in the Model Rail article is no. 2442, which, of course, I couldn't find. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scots region Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Very, very nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Very, very nice. Much appreciated, Scots Region! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Good choice of number to go with the livery and boiler. 2441 was one of the last built with an S2 boiler (dome on front ring) but was fitted with an S4 (as in yours) between September 1901 and June 1903. Only one little problem, it looks like you've fitted the later type of lamp irons which weren't introduced until 1903. They should really be square sockets. Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Not sure a tender with modern fenders is quite right for this period. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppercap Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Looking very nice now, but perhaps you could 'adjust' the reversing lever into a position more suited to running chimney first, unless you intend running it tender first? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Not sure a tender with modern fenders is quite right for this period. Good point. I'm not absolutely certain, but I think they were building the Dean 2500 gallon tenders up to 1903 still with coal rails. There is a works grey photo of an early Bulldog, 3419 Evan Llewellyn, in Russell vol 2 in 1903 showing a 3000 gallon tender with side plates, but I don't recall seeing an earlier example. Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Thanks for your input, Gentlemen! I will have to use the modellers license (again) with the lampirons, along with the tender. I find it hard to draw a definate line between the different liveries. There are plenty of pictures on the Internet with this type of tender in this livery, but when were these pictures taken? It always seem to be "around" this and that year. I will move the reversing lever though. Regards, Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Good choice of number to go with the livery and boiler. 2441 was one of the last built with an S2 boiler (dome on front ring) but was fitted with an S4 (as in yours) between September 1901 and June 1903. Only one little problem, it looks like you've fitted the later type of lamp irons which weren't introduced until 1903. They should really be square sockets. Nick The good choice of 2441 is nothing but luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 ..I will have to use the modellers license (again) with the lampirons, along with the tender. I find it hard to draw a definate line between the different liveries. There are plenty of pictures on the Internet with this type of tender in this livery, but when were these pictures taken? It always seem to be "around" this and that year... Hi Stefan, The problem with undated photos from the first decade of the 20th century is that we can only make an educated guess at the date on the basis of features like the lamp irons, tenders, livery, etc. There had been so many minor changes since the 1890s that by the time of the 1906 livery change, and for some years thereafter, it would have been possible to see half a dozen variants together at the same time. Perhaps the best way to apply your modeller's license might be to claim that there was an error in Swindon's records and 2441 emerged from the June 1903 refit with an S4 boiler. This might just allow a new or modified tender and new lamp irons to have been fitted. Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 Thanks Nick! Regards, Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 Done! Thanks for input, views and pushes of the like-button! Regards, Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Hi Stefan, Now that IS a really handsome wee beastie! Well done! All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 Thanks Castle! Will do the Airfix 61xx next. Regards, Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scots region Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Jolly good show, old chum. Mr Dean is most impressed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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