A Nod To Brent - a friendly thread, filled with frivolity, cream teas and pasties. Longing for the happy days in the South Hams 1947.

[Trains&armour]

Doesn't look too bad Robin, in fact it doesn't look bad at all!

[gwrrob]

Doesn't look too bad Robin, in fact it doesn't look bad at all!

Considering these coaches first appeared when I was still at school then yes and the correct livery was its selling point.I had a couple of Airfix ones but I used those for Comet sides conversions.

[Mikkel]

Rob loved your most recent photos particularly the low down close ups of the panniers.

 

Me too. And that P4 track looks pretty good.

 

[gwrrob]

A sneak preview of something for the weekend chaps.

 

[Andrew P]

We now need an; I want more and I want it NOW button please Andy.

[bgman]

A sneak preview of something for the weekend chaps.

 

There's bound to be some stiff competition then !

I'll just nip down the barbers !!!

[colin penfold]

A sneak preview of something for the weekend chaps.

 

There's bound to be some stiff competition then !

I'll just nip down the barbers !!!

 

That comment goes so well with your avatar. Can really imagine Eddie coming out with that.

[Captain Kernow]

CTMK and I went for a stroll around the district of Lower Dean this afternoon.

 

In this image, we see the course of the former Deancombe branch running along the edge of this pretty, secluded valley:

 

Here's a rather nice view from the gate to the field:

 

This is the local village hall in Lower Dean. We use it quite a bit. You literally have to keep feeding the electricity meter with £1 coins. I've never seen mock Tudor beams on a building of this nature before, though. I think it might make an interesting subject for one of Stubby's models:

 

 

 

[Captain Kernow]

Oh, and just to add that on the way home, we drove past Robin's backscene.

[gwrrob]

My Hornby Colletts have arrived back in the South Hams and await their duties.Glenn has made a superb job of the rooves and weathering.

 

 

 

 

[gwrrob]

Kadee number 19's work well with these to provide a close coupling.

 

 

[Mallard60022]

They are damn fine coaches Mr S. Look at those detailed bogies.

Phil

[vulcanbomber]

Interested in having mine weathered, but loath to do it myself. How much does Glenn charge?

[Mallard60022]

Interested in having mine weathered, but loath to do it myself. How much does Glenn charge?

You could PM him?

P

[gwrrob]

They are damn fine coaches Mr S. Look at those detailed bogies.

Phil

I wonder if they'll be available as spares, they are exquisite.

[Mallard60022]

I wonder if they'll be available as spares, they are exquisite.

That's a very good point Rob. They would go nicely (if suitable) under some Comet kits if they can be 'adapted'.

Phil

[Edwardian]

What about E128 Comet Brake composite sides on one of these Hornby coaches?

[gwrrob]

What about E128 Comet Brake composite sides on one of these Hornby coaches?

Where's Coachmann when you need him, me, I'm not brave enough yet.

[colin penfold]

It's a leap of faith to butcher a £40 coach rather than something you get off ebay for a tenner.

[Coach bogie]

What about E128 Comet Brake composite sides on one of these Hornby coaches?

  Also D94 3 compartment and D122 artic rebuild on my workbench using the Hornby Brake 3rd Body.

 

Mike Wiltshire

[colin penfold]

What's a good project/donor for a full brake then chaps?

[M.I.B]

It's a leap of faith to butcher a £40 coach rather than something you get off ebay for a tenner.

 

Just don't try adding brass sides with Araldite like I did.........use Evostik

[M.I.B]

What's a good project/donor for a full brake then chaps?

 

Is this what you require?

 

K22 - use Hornby or Mainline 57' RTR - Worsely Works sides

K38 - use Hornby or Mainline 57' RTR - Comet sides

K40 - use B Set (Airfix/Hornby) - Comet Sides

K42 - use Hornby or Mainline 57' RTR - Comet sides

K19 - use Hornby or Mainline 57' RTR - Dart Castings sides

K36 - use Hornby or Mainline 57' RTR - Dart Castings sides

 

Handles, buffers and battery boxes available from Comet (and possibly one or two other suppliers too)

 

My blog/thread ( link below)  lists the trials, tribulations, successes and failures of this method of construction, with accompanying photos.  2 out of the first 7 were completed incl paint. The other 5 will be taken apart and re-done with Evostick.

Edited April 21, 2016 by M.I.B

[Mallard60022]

Is this what you require?

 

K22 - use Hornby or Mainline 57' RTR - Worsely Works sides

K38 - use Hornby or Mainline 57' RTR - Comet sides

K40 - use B Set (Airfix/Hornby) - Comet Sides

K42 - use Hornby or Mainline 57' RTR - Comet sides

K19 - use Hornby or Mainline 57' RTR - Dart Castings sides

K36 - use Hornby or Mainline 57' RTR - Dart Castings sides

 

Handles, buffers and battery boxes available from Comet (and possibly one or two other suppliers too)

 

My blog/thread ( link below)  lists the trials, tribulations, successes and failures of this method of construction, with accompanying photos.  2 out of the first 7 were completed incl paint. The other 5 will be taken apart and re-done with Evostick.

Brilliant list. I have used Worselys for a GWR part build just once and they are tidy etches and not often mentioned on here. That Company provide a venue for a weekend workshop every year. I nearly made it to theirs last November (Derby) but I had one of my 'funny episodes' so couldn't go. (Didn't cost me as you only pay for the Hotel AFAICR). Worth looking at those if you need some support to get started on coach building/conversion.

Yes, agreed ..... Evostick every time.

Phil

[gwrrob]

Is this what you require?

 

K22 - use Hornby or Mainline 57' RTR - Worsely Works sides

K38 - use Hornby or Mainline 57' RTR - Comet sides

K40 - use B Set (Airfix/Hornby) - Comet Sides

K42 - use Hornby or Mainline 57' RTR - Comet sides

K19 - use Hornby or Mainline 57' RTR - Dart Castings sides

K36 - use Hornby or Mainline 57' RTR - Dart Castings sides

 

Handles, buffers and battery boxes available from Comet (and possibly one or two other suppliers too)

 

My blog/thread ( link below)  lists the trials, tribulations, successes and failures of this method of construction, with accompanying photos.  2 out of the first 7 were completed incl paint. The other 5 will be taken apart and re-done with Evostick.

 

What exactly is the donor vehicle listed as 57' Hornby/Mainline please.