Andy7

So 67027 is now weathered (as I was taking pics I realised I had not added the loco numbers on the ends, now done). I did it as per some pics I got from the net. The Freightliner 70 is also weathered and looks super with some grime on it. I also did a couple of VGA vans to a fairly well used condition. Finally I got a couple of pics of the red 67's together. They will look great on a test train together. Anyway some pics.

Thanks Mick. In hardness I would say this sits not much below a 70 (plenty of little details). I'm glad I started with a bargain of a red one to make it a bit easier. Andy

So 67027 is complete bar weathering. Fairly pleased with it, has slight silvering on the side transfers even with gloss applied then transfers followed by Matt coats. Looks pretty good though. As I mentioned before a full repaint would be very hard to get right with all the correct details on it. Tomorrow brings weathering for this and my new 70. Hope you enjoy the pics.

So I have bought a new loco, Bachmann Freightliner 70004. A lovely very detailed model, can't believe I have not bought one until now. Anyway bought at the same time as it's train! At the minute it's 4x Bachmann metalair PCA tanks and 9x Hornby PCA tanks. Really happy and makes a reasonable length train. Both lovely representations with lots of detail. I have started to modify them slightly, the Bachmann items I have added modern style warning flashes and painted the oleos silver (one of the best very simple mods on any model). The Hornby ones still need the oleos doing and then they all need plenty of weathering applying. Anyway a few pics as they are currently. Also 67027 is almost complete. Not the easiest job in the world this one. I'm glad I started with 67018 as I have only had to do a partial re-paint, a full re-paint to the exact standard would have been tricky to a good standard. Pics soon.

I'm still plugging away at my fleet of locos and wagons. Another 47760 WCRC completed along with a fictional DCR 47319. Done it to the same style as 31452/601, it's looks great. Both were weathered last night along with my NR coach, my Colas 37421 and another TTA tank, 5 of 8 done now. Below are some pics of the work. After looking at the pics I have just noticed some more details to pic out on the tanks and DCR 47. Next on the work bench is 67027 in DB Schenker. Also have a 20/3 in DRS, a 37 in DRS revised and another Colas 56, along with 7 log wagons and endless weathering of wagons and coaches. One final note is that me and my brother have started to build the baseboards for the new layout! Going to be awhile yet but at least we have started.

Also 9 for myself need doing! Looking great can't wait for a 56 on the front of a loaded timber train. Andy

I'm pretty sure 670 was bought by DRS a good while ago (many months) now from EMR Kingsbury. Been over at Derby awaiting its turn for overhaul.

So not much has happened recently, but I have sold on my rake of regional railways mk1 coaches and replaced them with WR chocolate and cream ones. Only have 6 at the moment but another 2 are actively being sort. Really happy with them they look fantastic. A few pics of 47843 with some new VGA's and my WR coaches. Vulcan is now lightly weathered along with 47810 and 47760. Next on the work bench is another Colas 37 and some weathering.

Vulcan is happy where she is but can be replicated without much hassle. Andy.

47843 is finished. I like the simplicity of the colour scheme and the name is fantastic. I am going to fit a sound chip to it but as far as 47 sounds go I'm not 100% happy with any of them! Most bar the Howes one don't seem to acknowledge that the loco has a rather large turbo! Any opinions would be much appreciated, (I have Howes and Legomanbiffo already). Tonight 843 will be lightly weathered along with 47810. Going to smash out another log wagon as well.

47's this last week. 47810 in revised DRS (finally the transfers are available) is 90% done now. Just waiting on rad covers coming and a light weathering. Lots of details to pic out on this loco. Also on the go but not pictured is WCRC 47760, body now in maroon and tomorrow night will do the yellow ends and black roof. Finally pictured is the beginnings of 47843 in Riviera colours. I have the transfers, name plates and cat badges all waiting. Really looking forward to having this one done. Anyway hope the pics go down well.

So I have been doing things but not much painting. I have weathered 4 of my 8 TTA tanks which I will get some pics of when they are all complete. DCC chipped a Bachmann 220 and been slowly acquiring an Arrive XC HST rake. I am still waiting out on the R3 sprays revised DRS decals for a 37.47 and 57. The 47 is all done bar the DRS decals, seal, weather and rebuild. I did manage to weather a couple of locos on Friday night, pics are below. 37609 is finally finished and weathered. 67018 has also been weathered, managed to get a nice effect on the roof. Really pleased with them. Both have legomanbiffo sounds fitted. Hope you like the pics.

Got a Hornby super detailed 67018 for £53.20 delivered. Un-used, good box, detail parts present and a chip fitted! Well pleased to say the least.

Don't worry Mick I know. Only positioned to show off all the yellow stuff I have (bar 57, for now)! I have DB 67018 which will haul this train. Andy

So I'm still waiting for the revised DRS decals to be released, I'm sure it won't be long now. Anyway I have completed my first NR mk2 coach, added a lot of details and removed a lot of under frame. Still not an exact copy of the prototype but good enough as a representation. I'm really happy with it and the NR rake is coming along nicely. I have another two mk2's to do. I have also completed 37421 in colas colours but no pictures yet. Hope you enjoy the pics.

Thanks Mick. Sorry Phil all sold out with very little prospect of anymore. Should we ever knock out anymore I will pm you. Cheers Andy

Thanks Mick. I'm sure they will be most useful.

I have already got the 47 sourced, I'm going to do 810 as the only one currently done. Quite a lot of detail differences to take into account with it, had to buy a whole new loco.

Yes indeed. After liaising with them they are currently being printed. Keep checking website.

I'm buying the transfer off the shelf! Nice and easy.

My current DRS collection. 37409, 37609, 37610 and 47501. 37409 is the Limited edition Model Rail one and the others are all re sprays of mine. 37609 is not yet finished and the body is plonked on. All with functioning lights and sound, 37's have Legomanbiffo and the 47 has Howes. I will be doing another 37 and 47 in the future with the new DRS livery and also have a 20 to do at some point. Any comments more than welcome.

Yes but not many people will notice or be that bothered. Didn't even try to find the correct body, few and far between.

A few pics of the recently completed Colas 37's. Both now moved on but the next one is for me to keep. Also WCRC 57601, weathered to a nicely run in condition.

Little update. 2 pairs of brothers tonight. I painted one of each and the others were pro re sprays. All my pics are from an iPad so not the best. Hope you enjoys.

On my experience then yes. Im on 3 in about 2 months. Ironically never on railway related items, almost always car parts. It would appear there are a lot of idiots on at the minute.