Just Like The Real Thing Class 25

[rosspeacock]

Hi, Nearly finished now bulkheads fixed in place (not as per intructions) Put all transfers on last night, did'nt bother giving the yellow ends a coat with Railmatch warning panel yellow, thought the Humbrol 44 matt lemon looked fine (bodger!) given it a coat of Railmatch satin varnish this afternoon and its drying nicely, I'll fabricate and fit cab handrails, wipers and finally glaze it when i get home from work tomorrow.... Ross... :wave:

 

[rosspeacock]

Ran out of space so here is a couple more, forgot to say CME thanks for you words of encouragement the wagon looks great by the way   Ross.. (sorry you can't make Telford) :wave:  :wave:

 

[28ten]

Thats looks good, it makes me want to start mine :laugh: are you going to tell us a little about the loco supporting it? :laugh:

 

[lancer1027]

That looks FANTASTIC Ross . One question though is it for Phill as he wanted 063 :scratch:
You have done a really good job. The JLTRT kits even though are a little expensive are a treat to work with.

Rob :wave:

 

[rosspeacock]

Thats looks good, it makes me want to start mine :laugh: are you going to tell us a little about the loco supporting it? :laugh:

I started a thread on that loco under the heading: Lima Class 33 Conversion, unfortunately as with most of my projects its ground to a halt at the moment but think I'll get on with it after Telford CME bought one off me unfinished and minus the conversion kit but think he has got the kit now so maybe he will be starting his soon??? :scratch: Mine is going to be green I think?? Possibly D6511 or D6520??? Ross...

 

[Ressaldar]

Hi Ross,

the 25 looks great.

The 33 looks good as well. especially if it's a Lima! Will probably get one of the Heljan ones when they are introduced and then see what Brian Daniels says in the way of comparison with the JLTRT version. Living in South London in the late 50's, and not a million miles from Hither Green, 33s were a particular favourite so I might end up with more than one.

regards

Mike

 

[Phill Dyson]

I started a thread on that loco under the heading: Lima Class 33 Conversion, unfortunately as with most of my projects its ground to a halt at the moment but think I'll get on with it after Telford CME bought one off me unfinished and minus the conversion kit but think he has got the kit now so maybe he will be starting his soon??? :scratch: Mine is going to be green I think?? Possibly D6511 or D6520??? Ross...

Hi Ross :wave:

I'm toying with the idea of doing a green one too (GFYE), I've lost a lot of confidence in the Heljan stuff with the gear problems & the poorly matched motors that others have experienced & the numerous other faults that 00 gauge modellers have experienced. I would have got a Heljan next year but I think I will do another Lima , as I have another couple of them in the workshop :scratch:

Phill

 

[lancer1027]

Hi Phill, Is your 47 running ok or are you having problems ?

Rob

 

[Phill Dyson]

Yes I have been cutting chunks out of two of them, my free, green '33' with white cabs and small yellows etc. (that one required loads of work as it had been well 'played with' and had a smashed cabs yet worked out free - so...).

Ross, yours had had a lot of the time consuming work done on it by your good self , I have filled in the slots under the cab doors, modifying the roof vents etc. etc. and I am still making up my mind whether or not to turn it into a post '66 loco or not :scratch:

I have cut the battery boxes and fuel tanks off of the green 33 so that now needs lots of extra work so as to refit and detail, I have also added the extra pieces under the cab/fronts - dents yet to be included (still undecided about those) - I have also reworked and widened the bufferbeams as these locos are over wide, so I have compounded this - Lima - mistake so as to align the bufferbeams with the loco body etc. :scratch: :lol: :lol: Phots to follow, yet like you I got a little fed up with all of the whittling (and 12 Lima Mk1's :lol: ) and had moved back to my DJH 03 and we have been working in the garden over weekend etc...so the 33's are on the backburner for now :lol: :lol: What I am aiming for is two models akin to Richard Dockerill's 33 (REM article )- he started after me yet finished first he thinks that I am mad to cut off the battery boxes etc.. :lol: :lol: :lol: lots of extra work....

I have two Nigel Stanley coversion kits (one bought second-hand yet untouched - bargain) and some MMP super-detail parts too.

:wave:

Sounds interesting CME , but........... ictures:.............I've always wanted to use that smiley :laugh:

 

[Phill Dyson]

The best two will be the MMP and JLTRT kits for the 33's..

Are MMP still planning to produce a 33 kit ?

Phill :wave:

 

[Phill Dyson]

Hi Phill, Is your 47 running ok or are you having problems ?

Rob

Hi Rob :wave:

It's got the new gears in but I've been too busy with the sector plate & terminus to run it properly yet

Phill :wave:

 

[Ressaldar]

[quote=""CME & Bottlewasher"":2b25xlqc]
The best two will be the MMP and JLTRT kits for the 33's..

Are MMP still planning to produce a 33 kit ?

Phill :wave:[/quote:2b25xlqc]

You beat me to the question Phill - lets hope so

regards

Mike

 

[Phill Dyson]

Yes I will Post something soon, I have few items I need to photograph, yet I am not all that comfortable with showing my methods of working as there are so many here who are such great modellers

I will get around to it though.

:

It's never bothered me :laugh:

Phill

 

[Jordan]

... I am not all that comfortable with showing my methods of working as there are so many here who are such great modellers

...which is why I take a position of humble inferiority, & post my work as "Comedy Soldering", "Comedy Painting" etc.... :? :lol: ... it's a bit of light relief for the real masters on here...

 

[lancer1027]

My modelling is far from exellent but i try and build to the best of my ability

I must agree that there are some Fantastic modellers on here and its always a pleasure to look at there threads.
But as regards to posting pics i will always post them because as far as i'm concerned its all about enjoying our hobby and if my work encourages others to try diferent things or just enjoy the pics, then i'm happy.
So to anyone out there that is'nt sure about posting pics of there work , POST away they will always be welcome on the forum and they might encourage others

Rob :wave:

 

[Rob Pulham]

I agree with everyone's comments POST away what you think is not as good as someone else will act as inspiration to others - invariably we are hardest on ourselves.

 

[Ressaldar]

Hi all,

totally agree with Rob x 2 comments, post because you are happy with your efforts and be inspired by the work of others.

regards

Mike

 

[rjr]

Hi all,

totally agree with Rob x 2 comments, post because you are happy with your efforts and be inspired by the work of others.

regards

Mike

Here, Here !!
I find posting and receiving constructive criticism is an excellent way to improve my skills or lack of depending on your view point ! :wave:

RJR

 

[rosspeacock]

[quote=""CME & Bottlewasher"":jf1xshye]
Yes I will Post something soon, I have few items I need to photograph, yet I am not all that comfortable with showing my methods of working as there are so many here who are such great modellers

I will get around to it though.

:

It's never bothered me :laugh:

Phill [/quote:jf1xshye]
Me neither Ha Ha!!!! I wish I could afford JLTRT kits but till then I'll keep on "Lima Bashing" (I quite enjoy it really) Ross...

 

[rosspeacock]

Hi everyone, Just about got it finished only wipers to put on tomorrow (almost forgot them just painted them) Glazing done too and it was a pig of a job if im honest Southeast finecast ones are a lot easier Ha Ha!! (come back Lima/Triang BigBig all is forgiven) Ross.... :wave:  :wave: