RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted February 13, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13, 2016 She's becoming more like a real loco by the minute In years to come people will be asking how much of the original survives 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gwinnett Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) She's becoming more like a real loco by the minute In years to come people will be asking how much of the original survives She is a real loco Just a very tiny one... Edited February 13, 2016 by Jon Gwinnett 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted February 13, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 13, 2016 She's becoming more like a real loco by the minute In years to come people will be asking how much of the original survives The nameplates are original... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Very Nice Dave, I will catch up with this thread as soon as I can and have added to favourites for some NG inspiration. I have not been able to do anything to mine yet unfortunately, will try soon though. Keep up the good work All the bestChris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted February 15, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2016 (edited) A bit more progress with detailing, new smokebox dart and handrails. Cheers, Dave. Edited September 8, 2022 by DLT 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted February 18, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) Well I think we've got there, most of the the repairs and additions have been previously described. I've also added beading around the tank and bunker top, rounded off the front corners of the tanks to make them look more Hunslet, and repainted and relined this side. Theres still more that needs to be done, cab roof is looking a bit dodgy, and now the other side needs repainting. I keep seeing areas where an extra smear of paint is needed, and of course some weathering. But she looks a bit more presentable now. Edited September 8, 2022 by DLT 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 That's really splendid Dave and, dare I say it, a dramatic improvement in its 'Hunslet-ness'. All the key Hunslet styling elements are present (though the shape of the cab cut out and the chimney were there already, if course). I'm looking forward to seeing it, and the layout, next week. Adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gwinnett Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 That's really splendid Dave and, dare I say it, a dramatic improvement in its 'Hunslet-ness'. All the key Hunslet styling elements are present (though the shape of the cab cut out and the chimney were there already, if course). I'm looking forward to seeing it, and the layout, next week. Adam All true, and yet, perhaps more importantly, it is also instantly, recognisably, Boadicea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted February 18, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 18, 2016 That's really splendid Dave and, dare I say it, a dramatic improvement in its 'Hunslet-ness'. All the key Hunslet styling elements are present (though the shape of the cab cut out and the chimney were there already, if course). I'm looking forward to seeing it, and the layout, next week. Adam Thanks very much Adam, please come and say hello. Cheers, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted February 18, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 18, 2016 Looks lovely Dave I'll try and escape to watch her in action next week Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted February 18, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 18, 2016 Looks lovely Dave I'll try and escape to watch her in action next week I'll show you mine, if you show me yours.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 That has turned out very well, lovely looking loco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted February 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2016 I'll show you mine, if you show me yours.... Oh if I only had your focus Lulworth still a work in progress really amongst other projects as a result of my scattergun interests. Must fit the point rodding!!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted February 19, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) Just for comparison, this is what it used to look like: Hmmm, not that different really... I want to carry on and do more to it now, but that will have to wait until after Eurotrack next weekend. Cheers, Dave. Edited September 8, 2022 by DLT 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted March 31, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 31, 2016 Boadicea is back in the works. The patch repair on the bufferbeams hasn't held, so she is being fitted with a completely new pair, back and front. Also a new set of name, number and worksplates have arrived from Narrow Planet, and will be fitted at the same time. Photos will follow, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted April 1, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) Boadicea with her new front end, and the exquisite set of custom plates recently delivered from Narrow Planet. That's all for now, Dave. Edited September 8, 2022 by DLT 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted April 1, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) Boadicea shows off her new set of plates from Narrow Planet, outside the shed at Charmouth. Not quite sure about the positioning yet, but certainly the new smaller nameplates are an improvement. The over-large originals came from Peter Thatcher Nameplates many years ago, from his "Freelance" set; and I think they might have been nearer 16mm scale. Cheers, Dave. Edited September 8, 2022 by DLT 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted April 1, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) Another vehicle that's been through the shops for a bit of TLC and tidying up recently is the MVR's bogie brake-composite. Originally built from the Roxey Mouldings etched brass kit for the Manx Northern Railway's "Foxdale" coach, its paintwork had suffered from poor preparation. So its had a good clean up and a partial repaint, plus a new set of footboards so it actually clears the platform at Charmouth. Blimey, these close-up photos don't arf show the dust.... Edited September 8, 2022 by DLT 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted April 2, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 2, 2016 Blimey, these close-up photos don't arf show the dust.... Other people would call in 'Weathering' and pay a lot of money for someone else to do it . . . ! . 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 ....But she looks a bit more presentable now.... Clever use of old Airfix GMR couplings. Who'd have thought, back in the 1970s, that the NEM couplings of the 21st century would be all but identical to these? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted April 2, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) And here'e the "other side" of the same coach, in later wartime livery. Edited September 8, 2022 by DLT 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohmisterporter Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Correct me if I'm wrong Dave, but your coaches are in different liveries on each side are they? Double the amount of stock you have without buying any more coaches. Simples. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted April 2, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 2, 2016 Correct me if I'm wrong Dave, but your coaches are in different liveries on each side are they? Double the amount of stock you have without buying any more coaches. Simples. Quite so! simple way of doubling the stock, and giving you different periods. Cheers, Dave. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted April 8, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 8, 2016 (edited) I've re-arranged the Narrow-Planet plates on Boadicea, in a much better way. Narrow Planet (now Light Railway Stores) can be found at: https://www.lightrailwaystores.co.uk/ Cheers, Dave. Edited September 8, 2022 by DLT 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted April 9, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9, 2016 They look better Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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