Hello everyone,
Here is my build log for my recently acquired OO Gauge Sydnope Scale Models LNER Coronation kit.
The kit is mixed media, brass and white metal castings, and aluminium roof sections. It will build up into a full rake of 9 coaches, including the beavertail observation car for summer running.
I believe the kit is a limited run, and looking at it, I estimate it to be 20 years + old, and I cannot find much reference to it on the net at all, therefore, I believe this is the first build log of this particular kit.
I'm the first to admit that I'm not overly experienced in building coach kits, in fact, its my first go! However, I am an experienced model aircraft builder, and I intend to use some of the techniques from that part of my modelling on this kit.
To whet your appetite, this is what I'm aiming for:
http://lowres-picturecabinet.com.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/43/main/48/127362.jpg
Now a few pictures to get started:
Most of the parts laid out, except the wheel bearings and the nuts and bolts. Most of the tyres have been removed from the wheel sets for easy painting.
Very nice raised etch detail. Of course, all this will need to be in nickel silver. I have a cunning plan for this...
Beavertail castings. I think the coronation letting on the rear is not in nickel silver... is anyone able to shed light on this?
Beavertail brass etch.
Reference material plus Insiglass drawings.
New bit of kit, 50 quid off ebay!
Thats all for now, I hope to provide an update soon, work permitting.
TTFN,
Tom