Sam Moss Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Should the tanks have screw links or instanters? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 (edited) The screw couplers are correct. Edited June 9, 2013 by HSB 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 The tank does not have the pipes sticking out the end Howard as most of these did not have them. As with the loco's it is one molding to suit all variations I'm afraid. There will be round logo plate as on this one for Regent and an oval plate for Esso. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 The van looks good. It might just be the angle of the photo of the open, but it looks like the doors and the solebar are flush, where they should be slightly proud. It's hard to tell on an undecorated sample. Compare with http://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/broaa/e359f0338 and make up your own mind. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Compare with http://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/broaa/e359f0338 and make up your own mind. Paul Thanks - I have, although it's still had to judge the unpainted model, I don't think the doors project far enough. Brian, is there any chance you could take and post a side-on picture of the open, please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Thanks - I have, although it's still had to judge the unpainted model, I don't think the doors project far enough. Brian, is there any chance you could take and post a side-on picture of the open, please? I think that the age of the wagon may be influencing this, the metalwork has eased and the sides moved out. This one is new http://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/broaa/e104a5613 and the sides appear to be close to being flush - the model also appears to have a slight difference between cantrail and sides. As mentioned by others, I don't like the grooves on the tank barrel - they should be raised welding lines. http://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/essoatankwagonvb/e2864d696 Nice to see they are doing the Regent tank, makes a change. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Here you are then Pugsley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Finished painting the B Tank with a set of CCT's Regent transfers on it. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Softvark Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Looking good Brian. How do they compare, in the flesh, to the MMP tanks? The catwalks don't look as fine but at least they are perfectly straight whereas the MMP ones were always a challenge! Julian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Finished painting the VAA and OAA. Think they look quite good. Julian, the MMP B Tank is better than the Heljan one but will take you a while to assemble it. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagpipes331 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Hi Brian, Great job as always! In relation to the tanks, am I correct in thinking that grey ones were/are used for diesel loco fuel? Rich. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Just out of interest, you have painted these - is that simply because they are pre-production models, and will the final versions that appear for sale be "finished" with nothing but weathering if you want it left to do? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Hi Brian, Great job as always! In relation to the tanks, am I correct in thinking that grey ones were/are used for diesel loco fuel? Rich. Grey ones were meant for Class A products like petrol and were a longer barrel than the one here. But having said that I am sure I have seen them in their later life on fuel points with diesel in. Heljan will not be doing a grey long barreled one, well not yet but if these sell like hot cakes who knows. Heljan are doing a plain black one that was used in fuel points in the 70's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Just out of interest, you have painted these - is that simply because they are pre-production models, and will the final versions that appear for sale be "finished" with nothing but weathering if you want it left to do? Yes that's right. These arrived in a fetching dark green so it would be rude not to paint them even if there are a couple of little things still to change. Looking at the OAA there are holes in the top corners of the doors for the securing chains still to go in I would think. So long as they are not so big that you could tie up the Queen Mary with them! I can't remember for the life of me if they are going to have numbers on or a sheet inside for you to choose a couple of numbers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I already have a few of the VAA planned for my layout. Don't really have a use for the open vans at present and not sure I can use the tankers either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I just asked a man that knew about the wagon numbers and the VAA will have 200 printed and the OAA100 printed and a sheet of transfers to add the rest of your choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I think I can cope with that amount of extra work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Softvark Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Julian, the MMP B Tank is better than the Heljan one but will take you a while to assemble it. Tell me about it - I've completed 4 now and that's enough! Julian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Thanks for posting the photos of the painted samples Brian, the van looks really good. On the open, though, it looks to me like something isn't quite right with the area below the doors (is it a rave? I'm not sure), it looks to be too deep when comparing with this picture from Paul Bartlett's site: http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/broaa/h33b6a851#h33b6a851 The other thing that makes me think there's a minor discrepancy in this area are the brackets below the hinges - they look a little too square on the model compare to the photo. It's only minor though, overall it looks pretty good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I have issues with the VAA roof. The way the end of the roof is modelled to join the end is far too heavy, and I'm not convinced that the roof ribs are anything like so noticeable on the prototype. http://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/brvaa/e296cec56 Is the profile accurate, it looks a bit too high but that may well be an optical effect. Paul Bartlett Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Saw these at Telford todaay. The VAA & OAA had sprung axleboxes. I didn't look at the tanker but I assume it's the same. I think they are very nice models. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 (edited) Thankfully the site is working again! Painted another B Tank sample that has better wheels under it into the ever popular Esso livery. I am painting an OAA in grey and red and a VAA into bauxite as well. Edited September 27, 2013 by brian daniels 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Out of interest how long did the B class tankers stay in service? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Out of interest how long did the B class tankers stay in service? You'll get some ideas with these http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/essobtankwagonvb http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/cegbtankwagon Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Painted another couple of sample wagons. There should be some chains on the OAA to secure the doors but I did not get any I think. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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