7mm A Pair of Piercy’s Finest

Nearly There

7mmMick

Western Thunderer
:thumbs:Well what a year 2020 was! Work has been manic and working towards promotion over and above the daily workload has really eaten into time on the bench. All good now though. My last update showed 61166 almost complete but lots to do on 61167. Well I’m pleased to say I’ve had some free time over Christmas and have been able to finish 61167 too, all complete and ready for paint. Not as clean as I’d like but the tarnishing is difficult to keep at bay !

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Next update will be post paint :thumbs:

Cheers

Mick
 

7mmMick

Western Thunderer
Cheers Fellas. Very excited about seeing them painted.

Spaceship.......... I wish, hopefully at some point this year I’ll get to make a start :))
 

David Boorman

Active Member
Beautiful!

Careful though Mick, everyone will be off to buy from DJH rather than the Finney7 kit!

JB.
I'm wondering if the 2 kits are the original Piercy kits as created and sold by Walter Hodgson or the Piercy branded DJH kits. Noticeable differences when being built.
 

7mmMick

Western Thunderer
Beautiful!

Careful though Mick, everyone will be off to buy from DJH rather than the Finney7 kit!

JB.

:DHopefully not pal, if I’m honest I think the DJH later kit is a backwards step from the original Piercy one.

David,

These are both original kits purchased from Walter, one was a special order with Nickel Silver frames. I’m positive the Finney7 version will be a better kit, certainly no white metal lumps for footplate sections, or cab roof, which is this kit’s biggest downfall!

Mick
 

David Boorman

Active Member
:DHopefully not pal, if I’m honest I think the DJH later kit is a backwards step from the original Piercy one.

David,

These are both original kits purchased from Walter, one was a special order with Nickel Silver frames. I’m positive the Finney7 version will be a better kit, certainly no white metal lumps for footplate sections, or cab roof, which is this kit’s biggest downfall!

Mick
I am totally convinced that the Finney7 B1 will be a stunning kit - not just in comparison with other B1 kits. I have to say I'm expecting brilliant!
 

7mmMick

Western Thunderer
Thanks chaps, I agree totally that they are far too clean, especially the valve gear !
Tim, I too want one :D I’m waiting for the Finney7 one:thumbs:
 
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