jwealleans Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 That is correct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 I agree they should be Oxford Blue BUT if you look at the photos in the original LNER Wagons by Tatlow the photos show the same wagon in totally different colours , sadly both are Black & White. David if you or anyone else has a etched A2 cab or two ?? I would gladly have them !! otherewise I will use modified Hornbys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 Nice work Mick! What is the origin of the pale lettering? Precision Labels to a special order, I have a couple left if you need a pair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2750 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Precision Labels to a special order, I have a couple left if you need a pair. That's very kind of you Mick, but not required for either 1938 or 1950. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Doncaster Green Posted August 17, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2013 I have just come across this brilliant thread - born and bred near the ECML all things LNER/BR(E) are in my blood. However I have an info request. I have a part built PDK (nee Crownline) 60113 and want to finish it the way I saw it when it was shedded at Grantham, but I cannot find anyone who does the crest for the post 1950 nameplate. Anybody any ideas for a supplier or how I could create one? Thanks in anticipation John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2750 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I have just come across this brilliant thread - born and bred near the ECML all things LNER/BR(E) are in my blood. However I have an info request. I have a part built PDK (nee Crownline) 60113 and want to finish it the way I saw it when it was shedded at Grantham, but I cannot find anyone who does the crest for the post 1950 nameplate. Anybody any ideas for a supplier or how I could create one? Thanks in anticipation John Hello, I had the same problem with mine, the only people who do them are Guilplates. They are not in colour but the closest thing you can buy. Don't look half bad at all. Hope that helps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Doncaster Green Posted August 17, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2013 Hello, I had the same problem with mine, the only people who do them are Guilplates. They are not in colour but the closest thing you can buy. Don't look half bad at all. Hope that helps Thanks for that. I will give them a ring as I see they haven't got a site of their own. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 (edited) Bachmann V2 upgraded as far as I could go without chopping the body to bits. This is horrible body as said so many times before.Body rubbed down to remove hideous top seam . Re painted New numbers and Lettering as Bachmann use a wierd pale yellow/gold colour and Loco relined and additional lining added to Cab windows using HMRS decals. Front coupling nem pocket filled in.Wills ChimneyBrassmasters etched Reversing and Ash pan levers. Floor supports and front steps. Hornby A3 provided Dome, Smokebox Door,Oil box, Superheater Covers , Vacumn return pipe, snifting valve, front buffers, screw coupling and vacumn pipes. Hornby A4 safety valves Re glazed , new sandbox fillers, etched cabside sight screens, new lamp irons and front footplate handles. Real coal ,etched fire irons and brake standards to Tender.Looks a bit better even though the Cartazzi truck is derailed in one picture!! Edited September 14, 2013 by micklner 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Quite impressive. The eye is decieved with a new dome. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack P Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Very nice! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I received a Branchlines price list this week and I see they list a replacement chassis and detailing pack for the Bachmann V2. Has anyone used it and is it any good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 (edited) I spoke to them about it at last years Scale forum. The chassis is designed to replace the split chassis V2 - I suspect that the it would fit the current one - though other than for finer scales I wouldn't see the point. The detailing pack, consisted of finer handrail knobs through out, brass turned chimney, and dome. IIRC I felt the detailing pack a little expensive. The Bachmann V2 is ripe for replacement, though as Tim and Mick have shown the old body can be improved. Edited September 25, 2013 by davidw 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Thanks for that, David. I have two of the old split chassis ones and at least one Comet chassis pack for them. Body improvements were what I was especially interested in. Mick has made a nice job of his and TBH, unless you put one next to a really good kit built one I don't personally find it as much of a let down as some. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 I spoke to them about it at last years Scale forum. The chassis is designed to replace the split chassis V2 - I suspect that the it would fit the current one - though other than for finer scales I wouldn't see the point. The detailing pack, consisted of finer handrail knobs through out, brass turned chimney, and dome. IIRC I felt the detailing pack a little expensive. The Bachmann V2 is ripe for replacement, though as Tim and Mick have shown the old body can be improved. As you can see from my above list of replacement parts the Branchline pack doesnt cover half the parts used. I wouldnt personally bother with changing the handrail knobs the Bachmann version are awful "golf balls" which are recessed into the surface of the boiler etc. If you remove them, all of the holes would need filling and redrilling I would think new handrails would be needed too due to thinner wire needed and either narrower or wider shape on the Boiler. A real pain to do and repaint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Some kits build for a change 51L ex NER ABS LNER D&S H&BR etched Brass kit very nice only the second H&BR vehicle I have ever found via ebay 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiedog Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 The ex NER Loco Coal Wagon Dia. Q1 Loco Coal Wagon was the very first kit I did, and that was because, in NER days, it was painted blue. The next one was the NER Dia. C11 Salt Wagon and that was done because it was, again in NER days, painted Indian Red. No logic there, then. Owen Lancaster, Class O of this parish, made the masters for these two kits, and those for the ex NER Perishable Van and two plank Dropsided Wagon, along with many more. I think that in all we - Owen and I - put together a range of 40 or thereabouts, wagon and van kits covering not only the NER but CR, GSWR, LSWR, LYR, MR, NBR. Happy days! They all now vest between David Geen, who has expanded the range, and Andrew at Wizard/51L Models. Owen also produced the masters for the original GWR Wagons kitss, again now in David Geen's range. We must also not forget Owen's superb kits of the LNER J77 and Q5 locos. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Sadly I wasnt modelling Railways in that period and missed them . The Q5 and J77 look good, sadly I have never seen either for sale in recent years. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class O Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 The ex NER Loco Coal Wagon Dia. Q1 Loco Coal Wagon was the very first kit I did, and that was because, in NER days, it was painted blue. The next one was the NER Dia. C11 Salt Wagon and that was done because it was, again in NER days, painted Indian Red. No logic there, then. Owen Lancaster, Class O of this parish, made the masters for these two kits, and those for the ex NER Perishable Van and two plank Dropsided Wagon, along with many more. I think that in all we - Owen and I - put together a range of 40 or thereabouts, wagon and van kits covering not only the NER but CR, GSWR, LSWR, LYR, MR, NBR. Happy days! They all now vest between David Geen, who has expanded the range, and Andrew at Wizard/51L Models. Owen also produced the masters for the original GWR Wagons kitss, again now in David Geen's range. We must also not forget Owen's superb kits of the LNER J77 and Q5 locos. Thank you kind sir ;0) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class O Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Sadly I wasnt modelling Railways in that period and missed them . The Q5 and J77 look good, sadly I have never seen either for sale in recent years. You can get other kits these days, Arthur Kimber produces both and I believe Dave Alexander will be making them as well..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 A couple of Locos re worked/improved W1 which I last showed with the cab veering towards the sky. After adjustments now much better. Dominion Of Canada with a reworked Tender that now has the chrome stripe in a much better postion than Hornby have managed on their versions. A number of other Locos have stalled at the moment waiting for etched detail parts to complete. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
landscapes Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Superb models, superb layout and superb workmanship. No need to say any more. Regards David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Very kind, thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2750 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Hi Mick Further to my comments in the Great Gathering set, regarding this Bare Metal Foil. You mention you shaped it into the curve under the valance so I'm guessing it's got quite a bit of give in it? Looks better than the white Stripe Hornby provide! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 Yes it is wafer thin so as I said on that thread go slowly , I suggest practise on a scrap body first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2750 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Thanks Mick. Would you mind doing some photos of the valancing? I notice there is different types of bare metal foil, is there a particular version you use? Very useful Mick...this going to save me having to buy a Sir Nigel Model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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