GWR Iron Mink door catches

geoff_nicholls

Western Thunderer
I'm just building a kit of a GWR V6 Iron Mink in pre-grouping condition. The instructions include a photo of a preserved example which has door catches to hold the door open, and a photo from c1923 where the van does not have door catches. In gauge 3 the catches are noticeable and, although awkward to model, add to the appearance. were they something that was added later on these vans?
 

Simon

Flying Squad
Hi Geoff

I have just checked and according to "All about Iron Minks" the door retainers were fitted from the mid 1920s onwards.

Simon
 

geoff_nicholls

Western Thunderer
thank you for your prompt reply, Simon. It's a relief I don't need to produce them, as this van is needed to please the locals when Lea Siding appears at Swindon in September. But somehow it'll still feel like making excuses, when I explain why I've left them off.
 
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