43xx part 5 - loco finished
Following some time off for good behaviour, walking the 192 mile coast to coast trail (which was absolutely fab I have to say), I've returned to the modelling bench this week and just about got 5311 to the finished stage.
The chassis has been motorised and pick ups added and all works. The body has been painted and last bits added. It's surprising how long to takes to put all the finishing touches together and add all the various fittings etc. The back head isn't as detailed as some might like, but it's good enough for me and most will be hidden by the loco crew (presently in the paint shop).
I've filled the centre section of the boiler with lead shot and the plan is for the tender to rest on the drag beam on the back which should even things out a little. I've plenty of space around the motor in the firebox or under the cab floor if need be. I've beefed up the CSB spring wire to 13 thou and it runs very nicely on the test track. Just the crew and spectacle plates to add.
Paint is etched primer and satin black from Halfords rattle cans and it will have a light weathering touch eventually. This loco is scheduled for the early 07.44 Trowbridge to Bristol train, which usually had 4 coaches (typically two B sets), hence the lamp code. Incidentally I've three Hornby Collett coaches to convert and I may just add a siphon at the back - but that's for another day.
I'm really pleased with how this is turning out.
Right, time to turn my attention to the tender.
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