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On 04/03/2022 at 04:46, Mikkel said:

Interesting projects. I like the kit-bashed open, neat modelling and it looks quite convincing. Combining LBSC and LNWR parts is wonderfully profane! Is there a particular prototype or is it freelance?

Thank you.

I'm not sure what the wagon is supposed to be now! Was going to be turned out in G&SWR grey but now when I look at the axleboxes, they remind me more of the earlier LB&SCR open wagons. 

It certainly is profane... and definitely not for the purist. However I am likely to drape a tarpaulin over the top, hiding most of the body and only showing the underframe and some straps/ironwork detail...

On 28/01/2022 at 13:31, Mookie said:

Love the shackles idea, what wire have you used?

kind regards,

Mookie

Many thanks.

Admittedly, I did not form them myself (although I should do next time) - they are jackstay eyebolts by a company called Amati Models (code 4703). I bought my pack from Squires Model & Craft Tools in Bognor Regis (my local model shop) but unsure where else in the UK sells them. I believe they are brass but the copper/rose gold tint could suggest otherwise. I've checked one with my calliper and it is about 20 thou (0.5mm), about the same as the brass wire Slaters supply which could be used to shape the same way.

Hope this helps. 

That is beautiful!!! The effort put into the lining really shows!

 

Don't suppose you fancy doing my SECR one?! LOL

 

Gary

Many thanks for your comment Gary! The lining was a painful process but worth all the effort

Which livery is your SECR one going to be in? Fully lined green or grey?

Alex

Looks good so far. I built 735 with pull push gear in 7mm it's in my blog might be of interest to you.

Many thanks for your feedback... I've seen your lovely model of 735 before and was hugely inspired by it! I will probably model 735 with complete push-pull gear for my next terrier project. I would have done so with this one, but I just couldn't find the correct components at the time.

I'd love to see some photos of the other Terriers in your collection, please.

I'll create an entry showing my terrier collection sometime soon. Many thanks.

Very Nice!