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Everything posted by atom3624
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I've not seen any mention of 'all wheel pickups', which would be necessary for such a short WB locomotive. Is it just the drivers, or all wheels? Al.
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Same era or same size? Size could mean ..... THE CLASS 40 !! Al.
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Black 5 - only Hornby with several versions - and the old Keyser kit. S15/N15 - only Hornby, but both are pretty decent models from my experience. Hall - both Hornby and Bachmann - Hornby's runs nicer, Bachmann's looks nicer (paint finish). B1 - both Hornby and Bachmann. Bachmann's is old but looks quite good, Hornby's is newer. 5MT - only Bachmann, and it's quite old. Those are typical GP 4-6-0 'steamies' as I know them. Al.
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It appears there may be room for a modern detail, Accurascale-style, reliable Black 5 to go with the 8F request. This is everybody's favourite as a 'general purpose' locomotive. If not wanting to go there, then even British Standard 4MT / 5MT tender models would be interesting - the present ones are 'good / average' and definitely in need of a serious upgrade. Al.
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There appears a slight GWR bias in the steam locomotives - apart from the industrials of course. How about 'Heritage Specials' - preserved locomotives still steaming on the rails? OK, these are reasonably well covered by others. 2 I'd love to see to a high standard are the recently re-introduced / on trials 60532 Blue Peter Peppercorn A2 (Bachmann's looks very decent I admit and goes quite well - mine does anyway) and 71k DoG BR 8P - an average-good model produced by Hornby which can surely be easily bettered. I stay with my original 'requests' of course: Parallel Royal Scot. Jubilee - several guises available. 8F - game for a 'powerful, quality' model. Class 40. Ones not done - fascinating to some, relevant perhaps to others, probably not to many. Bressingham's own 'Thundersley' atlantic tank is a nice one for consideration. If you stay on the GWR front, then 4-6-0 Halls and Counties are worthy. Hornby make a good stab at the Castles and Kings, even if they're a little over-geared! Al.
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I'm far from an expert / veteran on weathering / fatiguing models, and I only use 'rattle cans'. I have to psyche myself up each time a 'new gem' arrives to if/as/when/how much the weathering happens ... know the story. My CavAlex took 4 days before a 'light dusting' appeared where seemed correct on the roof - hardly notice but just slightly dulls the sheen / shine - looks great. I also masked up 'everywhere not required' and with the 'see through vents' and etched grilles tried spraying out - great idea but wasn't effective. Back on track, Evening Star should be with me soon so really can't wait to get her rolling. So many options with the '66', was difficult to decide which to plumb for - all look superb, of course. 775g I believe is pretty much the same weight as my AS 55 was when I received that +/- so a real heavyweight. I bet Pete Waterman was impressed!! Al.
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With decent power and traction please!! Hornby one can't pull the skin off a rice pudding!! Mine has added weight as well. Al.
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Is that Parallel boilered Scot any closer as well - would be a superb option? Al.
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Does that include the Class 40 then .... just asking? 😊 Al.