Jamie

Hi Mark

I do like the Clans.  I reckon they're a touch more elegant than the Brits thanks to that smaller boiler.  Nevertheless I'm restraining myself from your Kernow tip despite a forthcoming birthday.

Some information on the tablet catcher - or the mounting for same, not sure they were fitted often, if ever - thanks to Chas of the Alloa crew: 

Some comments on nameplate colours around the same point in the thread, plus or minus a page or two.  Have to say I don't recall seeing light blue nor green.

I didn't get hung up on the colour as mine disappeared under a layer of Kingmoor grime.  As forewarning, I find the (fairly bright) lining on the running plate really highlights any wear and tear to the weathering caused by handling the loco.  In retrospect I'd have been better removing it.

Keep up the good work

J.

3 hours ago, Silver Sidelines said:

 

Hello Jamie, you get the prize - I hadn't spotted the different detail on the front buffer beam.  I did check some of the cab sides to see if any of those were without rivets (welded) to match the tender.

 

Thanks  Ray

Have to admit, I only noticed after one of mine started to part company from the main body shell!

Another variation included by Hornby is in the front buffer beams, some are flush, some have (protruding) rivets depicted.

Interested in the tender variations, particularly to learn (or re-learn if I ever did know) more about the part-welded version.  I must have a look at your alterations to the tender chassis Ray - mine certainly 'drag' a lot more than I would like.

For all Hornby's Black Five is starting to show its age against more modern models, I can forgive my fleet many sins given how easily I've converted them to EM, and how smooth the running qualities are.  In addition to weight, I believe one thing which can affect traction is the sprung rear driving axle, which can lift the centre axle slightly.  Not that it was ever much of a problem with the lightweight loads my locos hauled when the layout was up and running.

Given we know it's a Corkerhill loco, pic 2 has something of the Nith Valley about it. 

Nice work as always Mark.

10 minutes ago, 46444 said:

I thought it was still lined so a good informative shot. ...

 

I remember you did an unlined black version with Darlington 'Skinny Chimney'

You can always cast a blind eye to it if, like me you prefer the mixed traffic livery.

Yes, I did 46479 from the same base model as you have here, it needs a makeover and that might be a good project for these times.

Hope you make it up to Appin in the end, the midges will be in need of a good feed ;-)

Hi Mark

You must have a few of these little beauties by now?  

Here's my vote for it's ID:

https://www.transporttreasury.com/p814816928/hbce61ac6#hbce61ac6

https://www.transporttreasury.com/p814816928/hbce14aad#hbce14aad

Hi Mark

1mm x 1mm brass angle from Eileen's is my choice for tie bars.  

Can't remember who put me onto it but it is a bit more robust than flat strip, and hard to see the difference if you put the horizontal leg pointing inwards, at the bottom.

Fascinating, and evidently bl**dy hard work as well!

Backscene looks quite good for Ayr/Ayrshire I think - and I live in the town :-)

Have fun, if I wasn't modelling the early '60s I'd be doing this same era as you here.  Lotta love for the railfreight grey days.

Standard 2 as the next challenge Mark, or is that blasphemy?

Think different, break the mould: go GNoS, GSW (for the brave) or even the NB.

Indeed, trees to die for there! Look also to have a decent height about them too?

I think you're a wee bit harsh in your opening self-assessment Simon, but as that's not the thrust of your post I won't risk diverting it. Suffice to say, failures show you're pushing your own boundaries, and that you learn things (the hard way) from your mistakes.

Hi Mark, good to see some signs of life ;-)

"It's been ages since I last posted and truth be known my modelling motivation isn't brilliant at the moment."

I think we all get these cycles of inactivity. It's worst when in theory you want to model x, y or z, but when push comes to shove... there's something else and non-model related which seems more appealing to do. Bide time and it'll be back.

Absolutely gorgeous. I need to get back on to my coach kits.

... after a fashion

 

...(hence the word "crude" used in the blog post).

 

... Is it good looking? No not particularly,

 

... It's not perfect, I never claimed so,

 

...when I have the skills.

Simon, more self confidence sir. This is a big old cut and shut project, the kind that would have me thinking twice (actually, I'd totally shy away from it). I don't think there's any need to apologise for taking your particular route through a given aspect of the job. Its your compromise, on your model, for you to find and accept. Not to load with disclaimers.

One would trust that Tim points out these comments as pointers you might wish to take on board either this time or next - after all, this one will lead to skills acquired and lessons learnt that you will put to use on the next project. The tone reads a bit harsh maybe, Tim old boy, bit destructive rather than constructive.

Hi Tom, by coincidence I stopped by your wordpress blog the other day to see how you were getting on. Answer - coming on nicely.

Cheers,

J.

Might seem like being contrary Pete, but I prefer the original photo unmolested. The others - to my perception - look like duff printouts.

(probably the wrong answer, sorry!)

That's a belter Eddie, top work.

I'm unsure about the hole in the sky to avoid shadows. How about setting the backscene a few centimetres further back beyond the edge of the layout proper, and inserting an uplighter along the bottom, below scenery level, angled up at the backscene?

No wonder the fireman(?)'s out the window - watching for the bridge cracking!

Beautiful model, really captures the bulk of the 9F.

Wasn't there bufferbeam fairings on these or something too? (reaches for O'Hara book & pic of one at, IIRC, Crieff)

Mmm, know the issues.

I've found exhibiting gives modelling a purpose, rather than aimlessly fidgeting around with whatever hairbrain scheme pops into my mind at the workbench.

But on the flip side, it dictates what you need to do by a given date - in so doing sucking some enjoyment out of the workbench evenings, making things a chore occasionally.

As a non- or loosely- affiliated club member nowadays, I've found it much easier to avoid the politics. I'm just not interested, and the kind folk who regularly help me out don't seem to be either.

So yeah, on balance I'd go for it.

But only on your terms.

APA boxes, loads a fortnight ago. Right hand side just before the tills... ;-)

I think you've made the internets blush Pugsley.

But you're right though. It has been vital (in the true sense of the word) to my modelling both for tutorial and research. The traditional printed publishing remains fundamental in the latter, but the internet opens up a world of "substandard" images that would never make a book, yet yield priceless factual information despite possibly ropey technical quality or obscure subject matter.