SRman Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 3 hours ago, Jeff Smith said: The 1938 Tube Stock book by Piers Connor has a picture of two cabs side by side in tube red and bus red. There's only a few shades difference. That's true when the paint was fresh, but the train red tended to weather differently. In model form, the train red appears quite a lot darker than bus red, but in reality it seemed to lighten a bit over time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 (edited) On 09/08/2020 at 20:20, d00m said: As they have 'London Transport' and not the White roundel/bullseye they should be in tube red. Still not sure if the efe models are the correct colour but I plan eventually to get around to weathering mine - that'll cover a multitude! On my first EFE '38 set, I painted out the cream window pillars using the (edited) Cherry Paints LT Train Red. It was a perfect match. Note that I also painted the bauxite coloured roofs to a sort of tunnel grey. P_20190109_101107_vHDR_On by Jeffrey Lynn, on Flickr Edited August 19, 2020 by SRman Corrected paint reference 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d00m Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 4 hours ago, SRman said: That's true when the paint was fresh, but the train red tended to weather differently. In model form, the train red appears quite a lot darker than bus red, but in reality it seemed to lighten a bit over time. Totally agree. Bus red seems to go a shade of orange. Tube red has more of a maroon hue. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 This is an interesting announcement, just out of interest what size wheels does the prototype have? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d00m Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 28 minutes ago, PenrithBeacon said: This is an interesting announcement, just out of interest what size wheels does the prototype have? 2 foot 6 - 2 foot 7 inches approx. 1:76 models tend to use 10 mm diameter wheels 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d00m Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 I know we will have to wait and see, but re-reading the press release, it states that they are all wheel pickups on the driving motors. It doesn't mention the ndm or trailer so I presume they will have electrical coupling for the lighting. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord of Narnia Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 17 hours ago, Broadway Clive said: Not moulded, just sheets. Thanks Clive I’ve got one myself to make up. The kit will come with glazing as I made a full sheet for it! I understand that there are delays to the glazing due to COVID. Perhaps ask in a week or two and see if it’s arrived. attached is the glazing template. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 52 minutes ago, d00m said: 2 foot 6 - 2 foot 7 inches approx. 1:76 models tend to use 10 mm diameter wheels So AGW 4007 Lowmac wheels is the best fit. Cheers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Talking of wheels I wonder at the possibility of fitting P4 wheels. It was relatively easy on my white metal standard stock from Radley/Harrow Model Shop. Lowmac wheels for the trailer and non-powered DMC bogies. Tender/bogie wheels for the Tenshodos. All spoked as per the prototype. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted August 20, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 20, 2020 4 hours ago, Jeff Smith said: Talking of wheels I wonder at the possibility of fitting P4 wheels. It was relatively easy on my white metal standard stock from Radley/Harrow Model Shop. Lowmac wheels for the trailer and non-powered DMC bogies. Tender/bogie wheels for the Tenshodos. All spoked as per the prototype. I have a 4 car unit motorised with a couple of Tenshodo's, the biggest problem is because the bogies are partially within the body sides they can only turn a small ammount and therefore can only go round the shallowest of curves. At least if you set the outside conductor rail the correct scale distance from the running rail you won't have the collector shoe dangling in mid air. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 35 minutes ago, PhilJ W said: I have a 4 car unit motorised with a couple of Tenshodo's, the biggest problem is because the bogies are partially within the body sides they can only turn a small ammount and therefore can only go round the shallowest of curves. At least if you set the outside conductor rail the correct scale distance from the running rail you won't have the collector shoe dangling in mid air. Yes, the sides are wafer thin to get as much movement as possible. They do however go through my points which I believe are B6s. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman7 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 19/08/2020 at 01:43, SRman said: That's true when the paint was fresh, but the train red tended to weather differently. In model form, the train red appears quite a lot darker than bus red, but in reality it seemed to lighten a bit over time. I know that photographs can't provide an impartial impression of colour due to inks, fading, exposure etc but this snap of mine chimes with my recollection of the bus red finish to Bakerloo Line '38 stick in the 1980s. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord of Narnia Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Slightly off topic but I have just been given the ok to refresh the 1931 standard stock trailer with new chassis and seats in the same why as the 1926/27 trailer. The body will also be amended to be closer to the prototype. The current version is here and will look very different when I’ve finished with it! 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Is there any way that the material can be moulded thinner around the windows. I made one of the resin Dreadnought coaches and the window frames were thin enough that they looked fine with flat glazing behind them. Admittedly I have not built any resin Underground stock, only the white metal and they require individual inserts for each window. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
letterspider Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Received this update today from The Model Centre "We have just heard from Bachmann that due to problems with lorry driver shortages and customs clearance the tube stock will now not arrive until mid January." So as usual it looks like no tube trains running over Christmas! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee-H Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 On 15/12/2021 at 09:38, letterspider said: Received this update today from The Model Centre "We have just heard from Bachmann that due to problems with lorry driver shortages and customs clearance the tube stock will now not arrive until mid January." So as usual it looks like no tube trains running over Christmas! Ah, but which January…? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d00m Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 Being posted now! 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord of Narnia Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Yes I’ve heard the first ones are being delivered….. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Does anybody know the minimum radius these sets require? I can't see any reference on the Bachmann site to. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arun Sharma Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 On 19/08/2020 at 06:45, d00m said: Totally agree. Bus red seems to go a shade of orange. Tube red has more of a maroon hue. As far as the 1938TS goes, the units that survived long enough to be given EHO [extra-heavy overhaul] for use on the Bakerloo Line were repainted in the lighter 'Bus Red' with white roundels [rather than the gold London Transport fleetname] on their driving cars. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 On 07/08/2020 at 00:03, Erixtar1992 said: My london underground layout is gaining a decent following Don't be shy, tell us where to find it! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Has anyone ordered a set via the London Transport Museum Shop? Quote THIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER PURCHASE TO BE DESPATCHED LATE AUTUMN 2021 Consisting of four cars, our first release represents a Northern line train from the 1960s. The two end cars with cabs both have electric motors. Functions are operated from two DCC “PLuX22” decoders (available separately). • OO gauge • Interior lighting included. • Coreless motor in both driving cars (A & D) driving both bogies in both cars. • PluX22 DCC decoder sockets in both driving cars (A & D). • Provision for a ‘sugar cube’ speaker to be fitted. • All-wheel pickup on both driving cars (A & D). • Detailed and decorated interiors. • NEM coupling pockets allowing multiple trains to be coupled together. The A & D end driving motor car bodies are 20.8cm long and 3.4cm wide (approximate) The B & C non-motored car bodies are 20.3cm long and 3.4cm wide (approximate) https://www.ltmuseumshop.co.uk/models/efe-2020-motorised-38-tube-stock-4-car-model £350, but a 10% discount available when you sign-up for their mailing list. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erixtar1992 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 32 minutes ago, KeithMacdonald said: Don't be shy, tell us where to find it! Search underground eric on youtube/instagram ect bud :-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 48 minutes ago, KeithMacdonald said: Has anyone ordered a set via the London Transport Museum Shop? https://www.ltmuseumshop.co.uk/models/efe-2020-motorised-38-tube-stock-4-car-model £350, but a 10% discount available when you sign-up for their mailing list. Quite nice, shame about the glazing....... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 22 hours ago, KeithMacdonald said: Has anyone ordered a set via the London Transport Museum Shop? https://www.ltmuseumshop.co.uk/models/efe-2020-motorised-38-tube-stock-4-car-model £350, but a 10% discount available when you sign-up for their mailing list. It's now showing as sold out. But a 10% discount only on your first order doesn't strike me as a good way to generate repeat customers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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