knobhead Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 No rest for the wicked. I want the loco to look like this model by Lee Marsh: http://www.modelmaker.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/gallery/1888b.jpg Of course, it won't, but I'll try. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxinghobby Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Hi I took one of these back a stage further and converted it to a saddle tank, I'll see if I can dig it out I have not seen it for ages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Hi I took one of these back a stage further and converted it to a saddle tank, I'll see if I can dig it out I have not seen it for ages. Please do! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Hi Stefan, I didn't think you would be able to resist that poor, undetailed, non Edwardian little GWR pannier tank for very long! At your current rate of progress that will be this one and another by Christmas... I look forward to seeing her done! All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Hi Stefan, I didn't think you would be able to resist that poor, undetailed, non Edwardian little GWR pannier tank for very long! At your current rate of progress that will be this one and another by Christmas... I look forward to seeing her done! All the best, Castle Thanks Castle! I feel like you're getting to know me pretty well, it's almost spooky! I bought another loco to butcher yesterday! Regards, Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Hi Stefan, Well, that other loco was sitting looking all alone on the shelf without a home and a future and you happened to be passing - if it was a puppy it would have followed you home anyway so what was the point in fighting it? It was almost an act of charity! You can see I am good at these type of 'excuses' can't you... All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Almost, I bought it on eBay because no one needed and loved it more than me. Regards, Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Interesting. What's the Hornby chassis like for converting to EM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Interesting. What's the Hornby chassis like for converting to EM? I know nothing about EM-conversions, however, there seems to be plenty of room. My chassis is of the older type that drives the front axle. I like it better than the newer one with the disturbing flangeless middle wheel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Well, I've said it before 'n' I'll say it again...............you certainly don't hang about, Stefan. Hope it's an easier one so mere mortals like me can have a bash!!! Good luck! Jonte Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Thanks Jonte! I don't think that anything I do is very difficult, it may take a bit of patience, though. The biggest lesson I've learned is to let things take a proper amount of time to minimize the misstakes. Regards, Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Finished the Pannier yet, Stefan? Jonte Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 It's coming along, not quite finished though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 The buffer beams cracked when I removed the buffers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 The Master converter has made his mark already I see. Definitely a 'knobhead' the informed amongst us will say! Coming along nicely, Stefan. Regards, Jonte. P.S. I've no wish to interrupt your creation of yet another masterpiece, Stefan, however if you would cast your mind back to the Lord of the Isles build, would you mind letting me know what the final concoction was for the 'Indian Red' please? I think you mentioned 75% Rail Match and 25% Humbrol 133 initially, but then you went on to darken/deepen the colour somehow and I'd just like to know what the missing ingredient was and it what quantities it was added. Only when you've time, of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Thanks for the swift PM, Stefan. Very kind. Jonte Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aberdare Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Hi Stefan Iv'e not been on much lately and I must say i'm impressed by your progress since Lord of the Isles, which I have managed to purchase cheaply for a conversion when I have the time and the nerve to cut into it. My wife said that's a really nice engine and your going to do what! I also have an old Farish loco part way through conversion to a 31xx so you beat me to that as well, just as well I'm not doing a Pannier - too late a model for me. Great work again though and it is tempting me to get the tools out but I must complete my other bits first. I look forward to seeing yet another completed project of yours. Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 Thanks Jim! Sounds like the bug has bitten you as well! Will keep an eye on your layout-thread! Regards, Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 Some interior decoration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Hi Stefan I have to agree with 81C: you are rather good at this. Looks fab. Jonte Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 Thanks Gentlemen! Regards, Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 A few bits in place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Blending nicely so far, Stefan. Certainly looks the part. Can't wait to see it finished. Best wishes, Jonte Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Thanks Jonte! Regards, Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 All the details in place, except chimney cap, buffer heads and couplings. Painting can begin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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