Mr Grumpy

[Mr Grumpy]

.......Going back to the boiler exhaust port, I found a photo of 1662 prior to the Serck louvers being fitted. Also lots of original underarme detail.(Can't remember where I found the pic, must have down loaded ages ago as I had forgotten all about having it)

So I am now confident about the exhaust arrangement, I can find something else to worry about!!

 

[Mr Grumpy]

Made a start on enlarging the windscreen apertures today. I had look at the 'glazing' material and was somewhat disappointed with the quality.
It resembles the remnants of cheap blister packaging, very flimsy and not very 'see through' so I will have to nip out and get some Perspex sheet.

 

[Mr Grumpy]

Not a lot of progress due to external matters. Got the Perspex windscreens cut and temporarily fitted , and soldered the front window frames in place. The windows sit nice and flush. I'm wondering what to do with the side windows as the opening one is set back a little on the real 47 .I have also profiled the bottom of the body casting, and cut the fan apertures, finishing with the Dremel rotary sander tool.

 

[Mr Grumpy]

.....I forgot to add the photo of the fan apertures ( not too exciting, but a little progress!!)
I'm really starting to enjoy this kit, and apreciate the quality of the pewter castings once they are cleaned up.

 

[Mr Grumpy]

Hi guys...
I'm on the scrounge for more info please...
I'm just working on the cab bulkheads.
DJH supply the bulkhead doors with windows, and an infill etch for the window.
Do the 47s ( in particular Crewe built) have the windows in the doors or a window, say, at just at the No1 end and solid at the other?
Also does anyone produce the warning notices applied to the cab bulkheads?

Thanks!!

 

[richard carr]

No idea about the doors, but Pugsley on here sells transfers for the warning notices both old style and modern.

Richard

 

[Mr Grumpy]

Thanks Richard,
I will look him up

 

[Steph Dale]

Richard,
As far as I know, windows in doors at both ends. There are a good few cab interior views on Flickr which might help.
Steph

 

[Mr Grumpy]

Thanks chaps!
What prompted the questions regarding the doors and signage was this photo I came across....

 

[Steph Dale]

Ah, okay, well that's me back in my box!

Steph

 

[Mr Grumpy]

I wondered if the loco possibly had a replacement door ...
My other 1/2 thinks I'm over thinking
Quote: who will see it? who is going to peer in to the window?

Tough crowd!!

 

[Dog Star]

... who is going to peer in to the window?

Us lot .

 

[Mr Grumpy]

Perhaps I will fit privacy glass lol!!

 

[mickoo]

As built with windows in and half flap covers

https://www.flickr.com/photos/37190-dalzell/16300536815/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37190-dalzell/16300537275/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/37190-dalzell/11240146193/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/tibshelf/6802612552/

Later conversions had solid replacement doors, depends on what period your modelling, I'd guess before early 90's it'd be a fair bet they were fitted with windows.

 

[Mr Grumpy]

Many thanks Mick, I will build with the window flaps in place.
I can't believe how many 47s I have 'cabbed' over the years and not noticed!!

 

[Mr Grumpy]

To break the monotony of filing window apatures I have made up both bulkheads, seats and cab floors.
The bulkheads would look better for some of @Pugsley transfers!

 

[Mr Grumpy]

Isn't it strange that sometimes it takes a photo to notice a glaring mistake! Looking at the photo of the cab seating, I realised the drivers seat was tilted forward. Now rectified!

 

[Mr Grumpy]

I have got the drivers desks made up and painted. The desks are not wholly prototypical (especially around the 2nd man's side) but look ok.
I'm going to crack on with the buffer beams, valances and handrails next.

 

[Jim S-W]

IKB had it plated in later years. Also it had a crash and had a flush fronted cab at some point too.

HTH

Jim

 

[Mr Grumpy]

Thanks for the info.
Mine will probably be finished as 1662 around 1970 ish.