RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 4, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 4, 2011 Ah good oh. I await my next box from Geoff (probably not until after he has recovered from Warley) and then I can admire the plassi bogies. Sorry I didn't wave I must have been busy recording the brake disc numbers. P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 8, 2011 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) She runs! A quick grab shot on Blackmill earlier tonight with the favoured traction - 37423. (47501 is on standby) A no5 Kadee was quickly added to the bogie for the first round of trials and apart from a couple of issues with an known tight clearance, Caroline performed well in push and pull mode. I had also previously added a steel weight from a Replica coach in case of any roadholding problems - the weight will also help the pickups that will power the head/taillights to perform better. Cheers, Mick Edited November 8, 2011 by newbryford 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 17, 2011 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 17, 2011 Limited progress at the mo due to work commitments. Pics soon (I hope) of the underframe and bogie mods. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 17, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) Looks V good. Pity the modern livery isn't brass!! It is longer than I thought now I see it with the 37. P @ 36E Edited November 17, 2011 by Mallard60022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 17, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) Memory like a wotsit me. The best bogies are the Replica ones, as I believe Geoff is now supplying, along with a few other things. Through on wednesday, I waved but you weren't looking These be they then? My 'new' Bully arrived yesterday. Suppose I'd better think about getting on with it now! Shall I do a new set of bogies for the other one; what's your thoughts on that? P @' 36E Edited November 17, 2011 by Mallard60022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted November 17, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2011 These be they then? My 'new' Bully arrived yesterday. Suppose I'd better think about getting on with it now! Shall I do a new set of bogies for the other one; what's your thoughts on that? P @' 36E In a word. Yes. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Harvey Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Wel at least you can get round theYellow embago on Blackmill with this one being green. It's looking very good Mick. Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWJ Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) Hi Mick, The inspection saloon is looking lovely - will be nice to see it all lit up You seem to know what you're doing so presumably you don't need any photos, but just out of interest: Being propelled into Sheffield station by 37423 and 37409, 16th June 2010. With 37409 again a few days later, just south of York station, 29th June 2010. Sitting in the sidings alongside York station on 7th July 2009. I also took a photo of the roof as it passed under a footbridge (only a modeller would do that, knew it would come in handy one day...) but frustratingly that's the only one I can't find! Cheers, Will Edited November 17, 2011 by CWJ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 two 37s for one coach? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted November 17, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2011 two 37s for one coach? It's Hastings-line gauge - needs special treatment at all times. Does anyone know who Caroline really was? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 17, 2011 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) two 37s for one coach? For some reason it ran with 423/409 for awhile. Other power in the last couple of years has been single 37409, 37423 and 47501 has also featured recently with Caroline. http://www.flickr.co...ore/6073282693/ But there is this odd working http://www.flickr.co...009/5045360177/ It needs Blue Star /ETH power since it's rebuild in 2008/9 It's Hastings-line gauge - needs special treatment at all times. Does anyone know who Caroline really was? Good question! Cheers, Mick Edited November 17, 2011 by newbryford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWJ Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 two 37s for one coach? Sorry, I should have explained in the caption - on the day of the photo, 37409 was being 'run in' after overhaul. Presumably they wouldn't want to risk sending her out alone! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cairnsroadworks Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 For some reason it ran with 423/409 for awhile. Other power in the last couple of years has been single 37409, 37423 and 47501 has also featured recently with Caroline. http://www.flickr.co...ore/6073282693/ But there is this odd working http://www.flickr.co...009/5045360177/ It needs Blue Star /ETH power since it's rebuild in 2008/9 Good question! Cheers, Mick Caroline used to be a buffet coach in a class 201 or 202 (can't remember which) DEMU. Here is mine - made for me by Britannina Pacific Models. Looks great, its not quite as finly detailed as the one you are doing Mick, its just away at the moment having lighting fitted to it! Cheers, Andi. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 29, 2011 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2011 Caroline used to be a buffet coach in a class 201 or 202 (can't remember which) DEMU. Andi. Previous guise was S60755, a 1958-built trailer buffet car from a Class 6B unit that then became a Class 203 5L unit. I've done a bit more work - photos soon. Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted December 15, 2011 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) Hopefully work will progress quickly now that I've got some idea how I'm going to install the LED's for the marker/headlights. First pic shows the bits added to make the bogies look a bit more like a B5(S) (NOT a B5) The next two pics show the first stages of underframe detail - more strapping/brackets to be added,along with adjusting a couple of the supports to vertical! The supplied 14mm wheels have been exchanged for 12mm diameter - I had wondered why it looked a bit "tall". Work on the interior has also recommenced with the TV cabinet internals being fitted (anyone know how to do working DVD player/TV in 4mm?) Cheers, Mick Edited December 15, 2011 by newbryford 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 16, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) it's slowly quickly dawning that I had "sort of" promised to get Caroline ready for Stafford exhibition. That's about 3 weeks from now. I've been working on cab end detail, as I'm reasonably happy with the rest of the body. The "modern" version of Caroline has unique marker/tail light clusters so I couldn't just borrow them from another kit/project/model. I ended up laminating a couple of bits of styrene sheet and then filing to an oval shape about 10mm long. I could probably have used a Evergreen rectangular section or similar product, but I didn't have anything suitable in my plastic stocks. I then cut off sections with a slight angle to match the taper on the cab. They were then superglued to the body. A quick run through with a couple of small drill bits and finally enlarging the hole with a tapered broach. A little bit of cleaning up and I think I'm somewhere there. A coat of primer should show up any imperfections. The main headlight is a Shawplan/Replicamoulding mounted on a small square of plasticard. Holes have been drilled for fitment of wipers and aerial after painting. I've also been busy on the interior, building the cabinets that are located at the inner bulkhead. The chassis has not been ignored, with small details being added to the various boxes and equipment. Pics VERY soon. Cheers, Mick Edited January 16, 2012 by newbryford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWJ Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Looking forward to seeing this Mick, bring on the photos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 16, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 16, 2012 Whilst the primer is drying, I've done a bit of chopping with the pics before priming. Cheers, Mick 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 17, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 17, 2012 Primer has gone on well. It's highlighted a couple of minor blemishes, but nothing that can't be cured with 5 minutes, a file and glass fibre brush. Although I've noticed that I haven't fitted anything to represent the door hinges................. Hopefully do those later tonight and a 2nd primer coat. Cheers, Mick 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cairnsroadworks Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Now that is looking tasty - great work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted January 21, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) Hinges - oh yes; do I love them ? Door 'bumpers' too please This looks really good mate. Get a Green 33 on the front/back Almost worth coming over to Stafford to see this. Sincerely, P @ 36E Edited January 22, 2012 by Mallard60022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 21, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the compliments guys. Hinges - oh yes; do I love them ? Door 'bumpers' too please This look really good mate. Get a Green 33 on the front/back The door bumpers are already on - soldered in place awhile back. Some of the doors are inward opening, so no visible hinge or bumper. Motive power will probably be one of Newton-le-Willows finest...... Fresh from the spraybooth with soft paint - needs atiny bit of edge fettling, but giving it a chance to harden properly before varnish and other detail... Cheers, Mick Edited January 21, 2012 by newbryford 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Harvey Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 MMMM very nice Mick will it be ready for Stafford? Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted January 22, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 22, 2012 Strange how we get so excited about what is really just a metal box with holes in it!!!!!!!!! Paint job is smart. P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 22, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 22, 2012 will it be ready for Stafford? Barring disasters - yes. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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