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The logo question - some time after the picture posted which was taken 5/3/60, the logo had disappeared, and it gained the "concrete" front buffers. Here is a shot which I took at Kidlington on 12/3/66. So when did it happen? Maybe this will be a weathering and detailing challenge? I hope that this will be useful for those of you who want to detail your pristine model of "Westminster" (including the dents in the dome?). Note the BTC commission plate and somebody has nicked the Peckett works plate. By the way the Barclay was working that day.

I have received my "Westminster" and it really is very nice. Only really let down by the dome - firstly by the joint line down the side and compared to Hattons brass dome on their SECR class "P" the effect is very poor. Has anyone got plans for nameplates and worksplates in the pipeline? I didn't get a "Dodo", so I don't know what the dome was like on that. Am I being picky? Test running planned for tomorrow. Has RT done the dome in brass yet, presumably for "Dodo" ,but would it fit "Westminster". I remember "Westminster" working at Kidlington, often visible in the 1960's from a passing train. Not convinced I remember the logo on the cabside at that time, though!

Hi - thanks for all of the detail of how to get over the problems with this kit. I have just bought one on eBay which seems to be complete, but has no instructions. Looking at them, jamieb, they don't look very useful but the picture showing "what goes where" could be a help as I can't quite see where some of the riveted strips go. Is there any chance someone could do a scan of the picture and post it on this string, please. I'll let you all know how I get on - thanks again. Mike C