D1030western musketeer Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 yes phill a raffer bowed one in the picture but not like it close up. richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted November 7, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 7, 2012 Yup - photography reveals perspectives not otherwise seen Great layout and locos though - love to see more pictures Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1030western musketeer Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Phil will see what a can do,but running out of ideas especailly since the westerns are on borrowed time. richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted November 9, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 9, 2012 Richard I dont apologise for posting a link to this 1048 photo again - its a large part of the inspiration for Abbotswood! http://www.miac.org....s52.htm#brd1048 The other end of her career - but a great loco till the end... Phil Why does the page name come up as "Class 53 diesels in Worcestershire" when you open the link... Like the photo of D1017 in particular. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted November 9, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 9, 2012 Why does the page name come up as "Class 53 diesels in Worcestershire" when you open the link... Like the photo of D1017 in particular. Wishful thinking by the webmaster perhaps? have already pointed it out! Class 53 did appear in Worcestershire but never seen a picture thereof Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1030western musketeer Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 This weekend sees me busy modifying a railroad class 31 to pr-tops condition. The work involved is a long drawn out saga. removing all moulded detail from the cabs/scratchbuilt valances and drilling and filing out the headcode.And flushglazing the cab windows. I decided on the railroad version as a cheaper way as Hornby dont do a pr-tops blue version. Depending on how she looks i plan to put in cab detail and lights. anyway back to it. richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1030western musketeer Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 So far i am happy to proceed with the class 31 as close up she looks like one. numbers/cab details and lights next. see what you think. The wizzo in the pic is D1011 western thunderer,a favorite of mine. richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted November 10, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 10, 2012 Super! D1011 is a fave of mine too - photo on same web page as D1048 The lack of a non refurb blue 31 is a frustration to us too - yours looks like a good un! Have you left her on the RR chasis - what does that run like? Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1030western musketeer Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Phil yes shes still on the railroad motor and runs ok although sticky at slow speed.I have added extra weight but she will pull 7 Bachmann coaches with ease as she has 2 traction tyes. I have numbered her 5530 as was a frequent WR visiter but my hymeks will not be taken over by class 31 interloopers although a welcome addition to the layout. I am very pleased how shes turned out. richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1030western musketeer Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Just to add on the western front. D1030 western musketeer was my 1st western seen,1973 bedford midland rd,D1011 however i have very mixed memories off her.Seeing her 1st march 1975 old oak common on my 1st visit there,and was seen once more there on a west of england express.Later i saw her many times on the dump at swindon later with weeds coming out of her roof.It is believed she was the longest survivor wene withdrawn and kept at swindon as with 1003/1006 atleast 4 yrs before finally being cut.D1011 also donated some parts to D1015 ie valances after damage was found on hers. Western memories. richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Realy impressive modeling there!! realy enjoyed looking through this thread..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1030western musketeer Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Spent another few hours on the class 31. she now has cab interiors/numbers and lights fitted although runs with them both directions. richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted November 12, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 12, 2012 Certainly looks the part! Have a feeling 5530 was WR property from late 60s rather than a visitor? Kind regards Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1030western musketeer Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Thks phill. It was a choice between 5530 or 5580 but the pics i have of 5580 show her with double emblems and numbers behind the cab doors and taken at old oak. I have also noticed in the photos that i have not got rid of all rivits on the cabs although i did leave them on the body as did,nt want a full repaint.I have also give her sprung buffers but Bachmann ones. My hymeks are not shaking in there boots thou as this is the only class 31 planned. Its a shame thou that Hornby have nether modeled a pre-tops blue version in with the new green one due out. richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1030western musketeer Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Also having decided to take a note from model rail i have decided to remove and relace the roof handrails on the 31. Taken a break from this more photos taken. The shots with the hymeks and the 31 speak out as the hymeks saying your out numbered and your not having are jobs yet. richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted November 12, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 12, 2012 Ha ha! Yep the Meks are saying "I'll crumple my cardans if that overweight underpowered object can take 12 bogies up Campden Bank unassisted!" Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1030western musketeer Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 I believe the hymeks were sadly missed by WR staff and altleast could handle the paddington-herefords with ease. The 31s brought in to replace them were deemed under powered. Sadly i nether got to see a hymek turn a wheel on BR metals but did see 16 of the class all around and withdrawn at old oak common on my 1st visit. A very pleasing looking loco for its size and like all hydraulics hung in my memories but sadly missed. They were for shaw smokey/noisy good looking and differant and the Heljan version is one of there if not only there best model which needs very little work on it. richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1030western musketeer Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Next project and one i have been meaning to do before the 31 came along is to get warship D821 greyhound into the correct livery. Having already the black plates she is green,the wrong livery for my era as being repainted maroon 1966 so will have to repaint her to the correct period. I made a start on her 2nite all though run out of time and proper light.She is however taking more than one coat. richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1030western musketeer Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 As mentioned i planned to repaint warship D821 greyhound out of green into maroon. At the second attempt due to not placing the numbers in the correct position i also had problems with the paint.I decided to weather her as to hide some of these mistakes. A few more photos added. Pls note yes in maroon D1062 is kepted in ex works condition. richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted November 17, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2012 Cheers Richard More excellent stuff! When we get our phase 2 done we'll send you some hymeks and Warships up on the Londons. When 31s were tried on the Worcester line they needed a pilot to Moreton In Marsh on at least 2 occasions on the heavy up morning train - a 25 and a 37 apparently! Interesting workings for us to run - as is D6336 on a down train in the opposite direction Kind regards Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Some more nice modeling!! You done good job on the numbers on your blue class 31... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1030western musketeer Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 Cheers guys. yes quite pleased with how the 31 has turned out. What iam not happy with is the backscenes behind her in the photo earlier in the forum.These need redoing as they are from my nse days with the eurotunnel depot still in situ and need changing to just a common scene with bushes/trees.A bit of a thorn thou as not easily reached to do. The layout also needs a bit of a clean as got bits and bobs all over it. Then a cple of up to date videos can be done. richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted November 18, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2012 Cheers Richard Have used gaugemaster backscenes on Abbotswood - have attracted lots of favourable comments Kind regards Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1030western musketeer Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Thanks phil. I have been pondering about these backscenes but hard to get a combination of fields ie a common infront of a built up area. richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted November 21, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2012 Ah yes - perhaps you need a Wormwood Scrubs backscene? Mind you there isnt much showing above your buildings - if the skyline is low then its really only the sky and treetops that show Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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