roxyguy

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Roxy - yes.

 

Firstly, this class were never green. Secondly, had they been - or, going by the green livery on G601-3, the following would need amending:

 

1. Green frames, not black.

2. Green roof.

3. No "flying snail". No "G" ever had a snail in any livery. Instead, a large-size cabside number.

 

While obviously it's up to every modeller what way they want to paint their model, I have to confess to having an interest in recording what is accurate (and what isn't!) for my own interest and that of those who seek accuracy.

 

Unfortunately, unlike the U.K., the majority of preserved items on this island are incorrectly painted, often entirely so, sometimes just in detail.

 

In a private message I was asked once if I had a list of all of these. In some respects the info is worth sharing for the reasons above, but in another sense the publication of such would look or seem at best nit-picking, at worst downright churlish - especially from a former preservation activist who myself painted a GSWR coach red at Whitehead; the RPSI had no other paint available that day!

Thanks for that. It explains a great many things.

One (G611) was rented to them for several years, but they never repainted it. It returned in the black livery (as currently on G617).

 

It's worth noting that the G601-3 series were the only ones ever to wear green - having initially been silver. They had green frames and roof, not black frames as on the DCDR. Preservationists' interest in black paint knows no bounds; ask "Ivan"!

 

The G611-7 series were delivered in green undercoat but were all repainted black before turning a wheel in traffic.

 

Windows front and rear on cabs were different between the two series, so apart from livery, more importantly we need to look at cab design before deciding what our model loco number is to be.

So is the livery on the green one here a spurious one?

Says on wiki the G classes were sold to Irish Sugar, any info in the livery there? Might be interesting.

Just a thought - I can get all this for 120 sterling delivered. I'm still on analogue so I can I can repurpose the track and controller and the crane might do in a siding after a good dose of a weathering stick.

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That doesn't look half bad. If the whole thing is cast it would be a pain to cut up alright.

Cheers, I think I'd move the cab back to be flush with end of the chassis also

Cheers Glenderg. I'm off to the flea bay.

I suppose it depends and how you look at it. To my eye it's not far off. The chassis and hood are close enough for me to take a punt on one and get out the spray paint.

Roco D214. G class anyone? Remove the railing and modify the cab slightly.

I think I have a few of these somewhere

Bit of a tail chaser alright.

That's a strange collection things to make up a set. I suppose the Eye-talians were never know for much quality control.

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Simulated nostalgia film

 

 

Apologies, couldn't resist

Brilliant.

Cheers, very interesting indeed. Will encourage me to make up a few trains with a nice mix of the two, something different. Just a need a few Murphy 121's and I'll be off.

Didn't realise so much of the black and tan and flying snail wound up mixed in together for a time. Really interesting looking trains, not like now.

Bit of sun yesterday

Or a barbecue . . .

Paint all stripped now - although there is some slight pitting on the surface of the plastic. The thing was subjected to chemical cocktail so I shouldn't be too surprised. A good coat of primer will conceal it I'd say.

This wonderful warm sunny weather is not conducive to working indoors with models nor playing model trains! The great outdoors and summer beckons!

You need to get yourself a garden railway, expensive I know. I have installed a poverty one and I'm glad I did.

roxyguy, you're going to have stop drinking that stuff.....

Between my homemade wine and the various solvents - the back kitchen is not safe. Naked flames not recommended.

The fumes alone are sufficient to induce a perpetual state of inebriation.

Hi Burnthebox, nail polish remover usually works for me with modellers enamel paint but this is motor paint and it didn't work.

The Mr. Muscle didn't work either.

Brake fluid is the only thing that worked - I am happy to confirm - it is dissolving away nicely now.

Thanks everyone for their feedback. Can anyone tell me what is in the brake fluid that makes it work??

It was fun trying all the different chemicals, scientific almost!

Thanks guys, I'm gonna give the mr muscle a go this evening and see what happens.

I remember completely stripping a lima loco back to white plastic with nail polish remover before spraying - and yes Glenderg - there was something very satisfying about it!

If that doesn't work brake fluid it is!!

My situation could be worse . . .

Yeah it's funny - I always liked the little dock shunter too for some reason, I think it resonates with inner child.

My homemade elderflower wine is very good at attracting fruit flies and especially good at exploding if you decide to go away for the weekend.