pdanny

Thanks mate. I always remember not being able to model my own region as the Manufacturers focused on steam or the other 3 regions. The southern is dominated by units and until very recently most were only ever available in kit form. So I built them and even now I still do because all the ones I want are still only available in kit form not that I'm complaining, I'm loving building them.

Hey, been a while. Hope all is well with you and the team. Thanks, glad you like. It's been a tough build but learning a lot from this one and loving the results. Want to get the glazing done so I can get cracking onto the interior. That'll be the bit that makes the difference. How's things? Is TWY on tour right now? Loving the paint job you guys did on the portakabin. LSE never looked so good

Transfers added and my 313 is actually looking like the real thing now. Star buy was definately the Railtec Transfers door open button which are 3D so totally look the business. Next job is to varnish and complete the detailing so glazing and undercarriage can begin. I'm really pleased with it.

Thanks. Rubyrocco76 on eBay produced them. I just did the build and paintwork but they are spot on aren't they.

Hey, NSE Latchmere is a an old friend of mine and told me about these in the production stages. I bought mine from you the day you launched. They're awesome and will be used on both my 313 and 319. Thanks very much they're incredible and work on pretty much any Mk3 unit.

After pretty much taking the summer off I've now got my butt in gear and got back on a mission completing the paint job and PPD Ltd window frames on the 313. The pantograph coach has been fully painted, window frames added and is ready for some detailing plus undercarriage and the DMS is also painted now, with window frames added and ready for lighting to be fitted and detailing. The first job will be to complete all 3 with decals and a couple of coats of varnish followed by finer detailing, building the undercarriage for the last two builds and fitting in the glazing for all 3.

Took 313 to NSE Latchmere a few weeks ago to give it some running trials and ensure all the lighting, circuits and motor work ok. I had to build the remaining 3rd car the DMS to complete the tests and unbeknown to myself, the first coach I built was the DMBS. The tests proved successful and the unit runs well and all lighting works successfully. I even got to run it alongside the 2EPB units they replaced, lol

Completed the paint job on DMSO1. The overhead catenary warning line over the cab had to be painted by hand as it's too challenging to mask or line with transfers. Additionally painted all the undercarriage, detailing parts and corrected minor lining errors. Glad it's done, ready to get on with the other two coaches and commence transfers, varnish and glaze this one now.

So after a long wait, I'm finally back on the 313. Before I start building the 2nd DMSO, I've made a start on the undercarriage for the 1st one. I've had to build the components from converting parts from other kits and scratchbuilding what I can't obtain. The PEP units had some very bespoke parts. I've also built the drumswitch box under the drivers side of the cab. Additionally I've finally sourced and obtained the correct pantograph although it doesn't fit the premoulded lodgings so again these were removed and the pantograph fixed in its own isolators. Had to build the additional elements to complete it. Just a few detailing tweaks left to do on DMSO1 with decals and varnish to complete. Focus will now move onto DMSO2 and the centre car. Running trials have already gone well and I'm pleased with motor. Still have some wiring work to do to get all the lighting to work together.

So after a long wait, I'm finally back on the 313. Before I start building the 2nd DMSO, I've made a start on the undercarriage for the 1st one. I've had to build the components from converting parts from other kits and scratchbuilding what I can't obtain. The PEP units had some very bespoke parts. I've also built the drumswitch box under the drivers side of the cab. Additionally I've finally sourced and obtained the correct pantograph although it doesn't fit the premoulded lodgings so again these were removed and the pantograph fixed in its own isolators. Had to build the additional elements to complete it. Just a few detailing tweaks left to do on DMSO1 with decals and varnish to complete. Focus will now move onto DMSO2 and the centre car. Running trials have already gone well and I'm pleased with motor. Still have some wiring work to do to get all the lighting to work together.

Wow, did you ever do anything with this?

Etched window frames from PPD Ltd now painted and looking like they were part of the original build. Really pleased with the finish and they've got a thin recess on the inside to snugly fit and secure the glazing up against so they're a perfect fit.

Etched window frames from PPD Ltd, fitted and ready for painting...

It's simply a case of staying motivated and actually finishing a unit. I have a couple of slam door units that are still u finished because I've never gone beyond the paint phase.

Commenced working on the pantograph centre coach and adding the detail to the DMSO already built. Internal lighting, destination blinds and headlights all fitted. Etched Hopper Window Frames arrived and ready for fitting, then glazing to follow. Motor housing installed and ready for wiring up. Pantograph to be sourced and second DMSO to build next.

Back on it again following some time out and paint job going well. With most of the paint job done on the first DMSO, going to start building the remaining other coaches and get working on the finer detailing. I'm really pleased with the progress so far and can't wait to get it running. Lights, undercarraige, window frames and interiors all set to follow.

Primer stage complete. DMSO1 ready to be painted. Undercarraige to be commenced once the drawings of the equipment are completed from the pics I've taken.

So it's been a busy day but I've managed to achieve quite a bit. First up, I've built the bogies for the two DMSOs using Lima Class 156 bogies and adapting them to suit. Using Hornby Class 466 shoebeams and Hornby Class 153 Speedometer, they look pretty good. I've built an underframes from plasticard which will hide all the wiring for lighting and enable me to install the interior. It's had filling and sanding so my apologies, it's looking a little stressed. I've mounted the first DMSO onto the underframe and set up the bogies too so it's now ready for running tests. Here it is alongside it's North London Line predecessor just to check the heights and gauging. Cracking on with DMSO2 while I prepare it for priming and undercarriage components.

See you at Horsham!

Thanks mate. Tbh, I've painted a few things into it now so I'm a bit more polished I guess. You should see the shoebox of cast offs from my earlier attempts haha...

Wow you have some major projects going on there. I'm not so good at progressing too many things at once. I have the 313 at present alongside the 5WES upgrade and that's it for now. I also have the 6TC in departmental livery to do afterwards but that keeps getting pushed back. That will probably be my lot for 2018 unless my workload changes. I know what you mean though, it's all subject to finances, lol!!!

See member Kelly's link above. The seller is Rubyrocco76 and all components are listed separately.

YASSS!!! That I cannot wait to see on your layout!

Working on the bodyshell for the first DMSO. It's a case of just filling, sanding, cleaning and repeat.