Crisis Rail Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Anyone having a do at a scratchbuilding this ugly burger? - A free pack of Twiglets goes for the first half decent attempt.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 I only had to read the Topic Title and I thought "yeah, that fits...!!" I think you may have just come up with the nickname that'll stick, there, C.R., unless it's already in use and I didn't know.?!?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
llamafish Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I've heard numerous names for the class... Predator Alien Ugly [fruit] monster cyclops amongst others! I might see what the Bachmann model will look like though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I've heard numerous names for the class... Predator Alien Ugly [fruit] monster cyclops amongst others! Cylon (the 1978 version). Cheers David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edinburgh Junction Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 The 'Orvil' is the name I call them (light clusters = cheeks).... Similarities? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60maniac Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hi I call them either betty's or powerhaul I think betty is beat I'm waiting on bachmanns attempt and see how that somes up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakydoke Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Anyone having a do at a scratchbuilding this ugly burger? - A free pack of Twiglets goes for the first half decent attempt The first scratch built model appeared 15 months ago.... http://paulbigland.fotopic.net/p53789415.html Bachmanns new model 70 is on the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hi, I've heard people saying that they sound like the 'TIE' fighters from Star Wars, so perhas that could be their nickname. Or, contiuning with the Star Wars theme, what about 'Vaders' because they did look abit like Dath Vader (well that's what I think!) Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
admiles Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Around here (Ipswich) the two that have visited so far have been almost universally tagged with the name "Bettys". And please Mr Bachmann may we have an N gauge version under the the Farish banner please?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hi, I've heard people saying that they sound like the 'TIE' fighters from Star Wars, so perhas that could be their nickname. Simon LOL I thought I was the only one who'd mentioned that. Well, say it enough times, I guess.... And please Mr Bachmann may we have an N gauge version under the the Farish banner please?? Oh but they are ???PowerHaul??™ models will be included in the 2010 Branchline and Graham Farish ranges. cheers jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 ...contiuning with the Star Wars theme, what about 'Vaders' because they did look abit like Dath Vader (well that's what I think!) Simon The Gatwick units (460s?) are already known as Vaders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon br blue Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hi, does anyone know if there are any drawings available to use showing end, side and roof profiles? ewsjo where did you get the drawing in your signature? and have you got a roof drawing to go with it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 I only had to read the Topic Title and I thought "yeah, that fits...!!" I think you may have just come up with the nickname that'll stick, there, C.R., unless it's already in use and I didn't know.?!?! "Predator" was first mentioned in Rail Express Modeller - I thought it was an excellent description.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 Bit off topic but continuing with the Sci-fi theme - was there any truth that the roof of the Virgin Pendolino was modelled on the bonce of the ALIEN? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 The 'Orvil' is the name I call them (light clusters = cheeks).... Similarities? Good shout! - Right colour - just needs a FREIGHTLINER logo on the forehead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike50001 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 just noticed on that pic aswell, its only got a twin axle bogie under it, another scratch building option Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D605Eagle Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I think Bettys is an amusing a clever name for them, but thanks to various mags calling them predator, I expect that name will stick. Shame really.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frobisher Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I think Bettys is an amusing a clever name for them, but thanks to various mags calling them predator, I expect that name will stick. Shame really.. The Predator one is funnier to my mind, if you get the reference (and no, it doesn't look like a Predator...). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 ewsjo where did you get the drawing in your signature? and have you got a roof drawing to go with it? No roof shot I'm afraid - I did the drawing myself, lack of detailed roof shots at the moment. The one here is just a general arrangement to show the stickk-out bits. I did try to get snaps, but it was too dull to get sharp clear shots as 70003 raced under me. I must add a line here to say there is a chance of some innacuracies, due to the lack of official Freightliner or GE documentation http://josforumpiccies.fotopic.net/p62506667.html cheers jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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