Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted May 27, 2014 Author Posted May 27, 2014 SD9? The addition of windows along the side really helps too. Yes SD9. The RTR already has windows in it. I just change the glass for clear instead of the black that comes with the loco.
Blaine Posted May 27, 2014 Posted May 27, 2014 The weathering shows up how crap the silver fox body really is
UP6936 Posted May 27, 2014 Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) The weathering shows up how crap the silver fox body really is Showing the usual degree of tact, I see.. I actually think the weathering improves the look of the body shell, and I feel that, as far as I can ascertain from the video and photos, this model is one of the best looking SF Sulzers yet Edited May 27, 2014 by UP6936
Glenderg Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 The weathering shows up how crap the silver fox body really is Anto has poured (I'd imagine) hours into this, and to be credited whatsmore. It just doesn't look like a Sulzer and I can't put me finger on it.Think Ed is bang on.
Garfield Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 Showing the usual degree of tact, I see.. Mod: Folks, as it says in the site rules, if you have a problem with a post, report it to the mods. Don't tackle it yourself. Thanks.
Aussie Phil Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 Looking at photos the front seems to have a defined edge when it changes angle into the windscreen area but apart from that looks stunning. Great model mate. Keep up the top work.
Aussie Phil Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 Stephen I dumped the standard Silverfox chassis in favor of some American muscel. I hand built a chassis from plastic card and fitted it with Proto 2000 motor running gear and bogies. The good old SD9 chassis have served me well in my early days of modelling aussie prototype. Glad to hear its universal Great idea building a chassis out of plastic card. Was it overly hard? I only ask as have a couple of locos that need frames and was leaning towards brass scratch built but always feel stronger in my abilities with plastics.
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted June 8, 2014 Author Posted June 8, 2014 I was running one of my K classes last night on my layout number 394 when I realised I've never taken any pictures of her for you guys. Enjoy
BosKonay Posted June 8, 2014 Posted June 8, 2014 What a stunner !! The close coupling if the tender looks fantastic!
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted June 8, 2014 Author Posted June 8, 2014 What a stunner !! The close coupling if the tender looks fantastic! Well spotted Boss I dumped the factory coupling and made up my own spring loaded version. Now I have got the prototype right I plan to convert the rest of my steamers.
Dave Posted June 8, 2014 Posted June 8, 2014 (edited) Thats a little stunner! Edited June 8, 2014 by Dave
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted June 8, 2014 Author Posted June 8, 2014 Thats a little stunner! Thanks mate glad you like it
BosKonay Posted June 8, 2014 Posted June 8, 2014 Well spotted Boss I dumped the factory coupling and made up my own spring loaded version. Now I have got the prototype right I plan to convert the rest of my steamers. Tell us more?! It 'makes' it (that and the awesome weathering as always!!)
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted June 8, 2014 Author Posted June 8, 2014 Tell us more?! It 'makes' it (that and the awesome weathering as always!!) I've more of my locos to do so I'll take some photos and show you what you need and how to do it.
Warbonnet Posted June 8, 2014 Posted June 8, 2014 Well spotted Boss I dumped the factory coupling and made up my own spring loaded version. Now I have got the prototype right I plan to convert the rest of my steamers. I'll be interested in seeing it too. Very effective!
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted June 8, 2014 Author Posted June 8, 2014 God she's a beauty Ant. Thanks Eamonn
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted June 8, 2014 Author Posted June 8, 2014 I'll be interested in seeing it too. Very effective! Will try and get something sorted soon
aclass007 Posted June 9, 2014 Posted June 9, 2014 I was here wondering who Flying Scotsman 4472 is............
scahalane Posted June 9, 2014 Posted June 9, 2014 Makes me want to start modelling steam era looking at that, great job.
tonybonneyba Posted July 17, 2014 Posted July 17, 2014 Tony drop me a PM and we can discuss your needs. I just did a couple of days ago
heirflick Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 I have to admit it - she looks stunning, espically in that livery. what make and shade of grey is it? is it a true representation of the actual grey used by CIE?
jhb171achill Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 It is indeed, Heirflick. I have an actual sample in my possession. The model shows the dirt associated with use very convincingly too - important to note the unusual feature (for Britain and Ireland anyway) of grey (ie body colour) on motion, wheels, smokebox and chimney too. My elderly relative also confirms accuracy. In use, the grey tended to darken slightly with "cleaning" with oily rags, thus a very slightly darker shade would leo be acceptable, but that model is extremely well done.
jhb171achill Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Just been talking again to Elderly Relative; he again says that shade is absolutely spot on.
heirflick Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Just been talking again to Elderly Relative; he again says that shade is absolutely spot on. great stuff - thanks J:tumbsup:
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Posted August 10, 2014 Just been talking again to Elderly Relative; he again says that shade is absolutely spot on. Thanks for your kind comments jhb171achill its always nice when people like yourself and your elderly relative who are so well versed on Irish liveries comment that I've got the colour/livery/weathering spot on.
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted November 12, 2014 Author Posted November 12, 2014 087 with open side panel doors
BosKonay Posted November 12, 2014 Posted November 12, 2014 Love it Anthony - how did ye get the door open?!
Dave Posted November 12, 2014 Posted November 12, 2014 Sublime Anthony, the turntable is stunning. The weathering detail and scenery make it look so real. Cracking
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