unklian
Western Thunderer
Well here goes with the intention anyway. The kit is for a Gloucester Carriage and Wagon built 5 plank circa 1887 . I have had this kit in the stash ever since Mike introduced it, and I acquired it because of its similarity to some wagons owned by the Isle of Wight Central Railway. It also comes from a very nice pattern by Geoff Nicholls of this parish . The aim then is to build it and alter it to suit . Here then is the kit as supplied , but with the wheels already 'treated' .
The information on the prototype is a bit limited, I have one photo and a few dimensions in these two books . But as the IWC had about 200 odd wagons very few of which were the same, I am sure my model will resemble one of them !
A few of the smaller parts are going to have to be changed to make the model more accurate for my chosen prototype as well. Mike put the very nice Slater's RCH buffers in this kit, but they are sadly the wrong pattern. Nevermind they will surely find a home elsewhere . The axleboxes need to be a plain greasebox and I think I might swap them for Mikes GER greaseboxes. I shall try and scan the photo next .
The information on the prototype is a bit limited, I have one photo and a few dimensions in these two books . But as the IWC had about 200 odd wagons very few of which were the same, I am sure my model will resemble one of them !
A few of the smaller parts are going to have to be changed to make the model more accurate for my chosen prototype as well. Mike put the very nice Slater's RCH buffers in this kit, but they are sadly the wrong pattern. Nevermind they will surely find a home elsewhere . The axleboxes need to be a plain greasebox and I think I might swap them for Mikes GER greaseboxes. I shall try and scan the photo next .