A1 Models Boxcab Loco Part 9

 This morning I fixed the completed engine to the Kato chassis.

The photos do not pick it out well when the body is on, but you can see it rather than an empty space.

Having completed D01 it is brought into service on the up passenger/mail service passing Hadarford lock.

Keith

A1 Models Boxcab Loco Part 8

 This afternoon I painted the engine for the boxcab loco, ready to install tomorrow.

I wasn't very happy with the plastic air intake pipe on the engine that I painted with copper paint, so I removed the plastic pipe and fixed a piece of copper wire in place of it.

Keith

A1 Models Boxcab Loco Part 7

 The boxcab loco I built recently had very large windows and even larger grills giving a good view of the inside, so I ordered a model aero engine (Junkers JUMO 211, 1:72nd scale). 

It arrived this morning. 

I assembled it and added an appropriate exhaust pipe, the copper wire, glued it to a spraying stick.

Then sprayed it with primer.

Keith

New Showman's Living Van

 Mr Beeston is setting off for a Steam Rally for the weekend, he is driving his ploughing engine towing his new showman's living van, his crew are taking the showman's engine and small engine on the big low loader, the crane engine on the smaller low loader towed by the generator truck, and finally the roller towing the other living van. Quite a procession fortunately to a local rally so shouldn't hold up too much traffic.

Mr. Beeston proudly leading the convoy on his ploughing engine.

Keith

Jouef Loco Part 2

I only wanted one figure as a crew for my new loco, but as I had the paints out I took my time and painted them all. 

The new loco has had the bright red plastic chassis painted matt black, and the new crew member firmly fixed in place. 

Also pictured with the later version of this loco which, as its cab was missing, I added a tender to to go with the open nature of the footplate.

Keith

Jouef Loco

 This little beauty arrived yesterday one of these was the 1st 009 model I had when they were first sold in UK in 1966.

Serviced it this morning, just need to paint a crew for it, and a bit of painting to the buffer beams and the chassis, but keeping the original basic painted bodywork.

Keith

Improved Lighting

This morning I have added an extra light underneath a shelf above the end of the layout, which was creating a shadow, on the righthand side of this photo.

This photo is with the new light on.

The improvement in lighting can be better seen in these 2 views.

Keith

D581 on an Up Mixed Goods Whilst D1 and the Inspection Train are Waiting in the Wharf Siding

Keith

A1 Models Boxcab Loco Part 6

Transfers applied to the boxcab which is now designated D1.

Keith

Anti-Little Fingers Screen

 Today I plucked up the courage to attempt a major job on Hadarford. 

Since adding scenery to this section of the layout I have been waiting for my back to recover enough to tackle making and fitting anti-little fingers screens. 

All done and back is still OK

Keith

My Most Expensive Model on Hadarford to Date Arrived Today 🦌

 

Keith

A1 Models Boxcab Loco Part 5

 Vacuum brake pipes and crew painted and fitted to the boxcab.

Just the transfers to fit tomorrow.

Keith

D371 on the Down Coal Service Passing Hadarford Lock

Keith

A1 Models Boxcab Loco Part 4

 Good progress with the boxcab today.

I wasn't happy with the Brunswick green, so I have repainted it in BR diesel green, with a dark grey roof, black grills, Sherwood green flashes on both ends and red buffer beams.

Glazing added, just needs vacuum brake pipes, crew and transfers to complete.

Keith

Up Passenger Service

 The maroon DB V 251 on the up passenger service passing Hadarford wharf having departed the station.

Keith

A1 Models Boxcab Loco Part 3

 Spray coat of Brunswick green applied to the boxcab loco.

Keith

A1 Models Boxcab Loco Part 2

 Boxcab loco primered.

Keith

A1 Models Boxcab Loco

 I made a start on this A1 Models boxcab loco, it is really complex with 3 pieces in all.

The sides and roof formed and glued together.

Keith