George Hudson Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I couldn't resist starting something else as a diversion from "Harwich House". This is an Elro kit which I am using because I think it's good and I am too lazy to do my own drawings of a signal box. I have printed various copies of it to build up depth as shown and the first print was onto an A4 lable fixed to perspex to enable the windows to be cut out. For those who have not come across this kit I am showing my work in progress to illustrate what can be done with it. Does anyone know what colour this would have been painted in 1956? Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Planking scribed and a light cream wash over the walls to tone down appearance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campaman Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Looking good, never heard of Elro kits, is there a website? I have searched but not found anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 I bought it some time ago on an ebay shop. It appeared to be a husband and wife team henry@hillsidefilms.fsnet.co.uk They may not be in business any more. Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Izzy Posted February 18, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 18, 2014 From the search I did the name of Robert Hendry came up along with a Manx railway connection. The UK modelshops webring produced an address and links to lists of card kits. With regard to the query over the signalbox colour I would suggest you visit the stationcolours website. Lots of info there. Basically most LNER boxes in the ex-GER area remained in the LNER green and cream colours it would seem. The sky blue and cream is the later NE area colours. Izzy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Excellent thanks for the ref, Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Moving on......toned down colour, sharpened off corners.....plastic roof... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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