ellss Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 (edited) Class 318 is cosmetically done. Just running in and dcc chip programming to do, they will have to wait until i get it on the layout. Class 380 sprayed with gloss varnish and first transfers applied. Looks good so far, 7 more sides to do! Still pondering the window problem.... Edited February 24 by ellss 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0rris Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Wow, that really is coming along nicely! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callander - ScotRail OO Gauge Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 On 20/06/2021 at 21:31, ellss said: Class 318 is cosmetically done. Just running in and dcc chip programming to do, they will have to wait until i get it on the layout. Class 380 sprayed with gloss varnish and first transfers applied. Looks good so far, 7 more sides to do! Still pondering the window problem.... Coming along well, still working on my 318, repainted it several times into SPT but somethings not working right. Practice makes perfect though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellss Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 (edited) Class 380 in full transfers. Final details of paint still to do. Then varnish, underframe, windows and couplings. Edited February 24 by ellss 5 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellss Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 (edited) 318 on the layout, DCC chips sorted but needs ballast adding/couplings modifying as the coach being pushed has a strong tendency to jump of the track...... Edited February 24 by ellss restoring photos 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellss Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 (edited) Class 380 is progressing well. Windows painstakingly cut from clear plasticard. Transfers done. Pantograph installed. Couplings added. Underframe added. Jobs still to do - interior, a bit of weight needs to be added but i wont do that until it has been on the layout. Provision for lighting is there (bogies all have pickups) but i will hold off until/if i sort the interior to a satisfactory level. Chassis needs a dcc chip hardwiring in. A bit of detail painting/weathering on the roof. Some electrical gubbins around the pantograph well. All being said i am pleased with how its come out - it looks like a 380! Lots of learning as always, and lots of new techniques for the next build. I shall share some photos when i get it on a layout. Edited February 24 by ellss restore photos 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonC Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 15 hours ago, ellss said: Class 380 is progressing well. Windows painstakingly cut from clear plasticard. Transfers done. Pantograph installed. Couplings added. Underframe added. Jobs still to do - interior, a bit of weight needs to be added but i wont do that until it has been on the layout. Provision for lighting is there (bogies all have pickups) but i will hold off until/if i sort the interior to a satisfactory level. Chassis needs a dcc chip hardwiring in. A bit of detail painting/weathering on the roof. Some electrical gubbins around the pantograph well. All being said i am pleased with how its come out - it looks like a 380! Lots of learning as always, and lots of new techniques for the next build. I shall share some photos when i get it on a layout. That looks fantastic! Well done! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0rris Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Oh wow, that really is excellent, great to see it looking so good! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellss Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 (edited) Class 380 done for now. At some point it will probably gain lighting - the provision is there as all the bogies have pickups, thats a future project though. I think it looks respectable against my other Spotrail multiple units, certainly on par with the 318. Edited February 24 by ellss Restoring photos 4 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
virginhst539 Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 The 380 and 318 are stunning! Always been surprised the 31* and 32* classes have never been picked up by a RTR company 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonC Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 On 20/11/2021 at 23:29, virginhst539 said: The 380 and 318 are stunning! Always been surprised the 31* and 32* classes have never been picked up by a RTR company you'd think they'd have much more sales potential than 2 manufacturers squabbling over something like Class 71s or most of the prototypes or one-offs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackB95 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Just read through this thread after discovering it for the first time. Wow, simply wow. The determination and dedication shows, and the final models you've made look stunning! Never come across (or at least, knowingly!) the Replica chassis. I've got a 175 (CMAC print) and 323 to build, so I think it's time to get the projects under way... Following with great interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellss Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 Its been a wee while. Work has rather got in the way over the last chunk, hopefully back on a more even footing. Ive have working on the first of two of CMACs Class 334 prints. The first unit is 95% done (which may actually mean finished, we shall see). The second one is mid way through painting. I shall have a rummage and see if i can restore some of my previous photos on this page, ive got some of them somewhere i think! I think i have cracked getting the unit to be a good runner. I dont have the skill set or patience to do bogies myself, so buying off the shelf bogies has done my units the world of good in running quality. (in this case Hornby 395 bogies, which are a close enough match for me). 334005 has a replica railways drive unit under the centre carriage, for the second unit i am having a go with a Hornby pendolino motor unit (as he replica units are unobtainable at this time). 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glencoe Model Railway Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Absolutely fantastic to see these units being modelled. Well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackB95 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Wow, wasn't expecting to see that this morning! That's a beautiful creation! Possibly a world first in a 334 model being done? Never seen it before! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellss Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 I’ve had a look to restore some photos that were lost. i dont have most of the in-progress shots alas. but i do have the finished stock - here are some of the Spotrail fleet. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellss Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 Stepping a bit further back in time to the era of SPT 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Fantastic images! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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