7mm Rob Pulham's Work Bench - Back (again) to the LNER 06 (MOK 8F)
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Rob Pulham
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Rob Pulham's Work Bench - Severn Finished at Last
Cheers Guys.
I have just opened the box on the A3 so health permitting I plan to make a start on the tender before sorting the few bit's out on Severn (I think I need a bit of a break from it
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Cheers Guys.
I have just opened the box on the A3 so health permitting I plan to make a start on the tender before sorting the few bit's out on Severn (I think I need a bit of a break from it
)
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Rob Pulham's Work Bench - Severn Finished at Last
Thanks CME/Jordan,
I get the encouragement to add more detail from the wife (she's an artist so she pays attention to detail) she is constantly saying well can you do this or that and I think well I will have a go.
This is one of her recent paintings.
[attachment=0:1aag4ucs]J52 Shildon.JPG[/attachment:1aag4ucs]
Thanks CME/Jordan,
I get the encouragement to add more detail from the wife (she's an artist so she pays attention to detail) she is constantly saying well can you do this or that and I think well I will have a go.
This is one of her recent paintings.
[attachment=0:1aag4ucs]J52 Shildon.JPG[/attachment:1aag4ucs]
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Rob Pulham
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Rob Pulham's Work Bench - Severn Finished at Last
Chris (my wife), think's I should make some of the vacuum pipes up and flog them on eBay to help fund the modelling.
I should think making them in batches would be reasonably easy now I know how I did it, he says :scratch: .
Jordan said:I like the attention to details... especially the wooden floor in the cab - and the vacuum pipes are works of art in themselves!!
Chris (my wife), think's I should make some of the vacuum pipes up and flog them on eBay to help fund the modelling.
I should think making them in batches would be reasonably easy now I know how I did it, he says :scratch: .
Simon
Flying Squad
Rob Pulham's Work Bench - Severn Finished at Last
Rob, that is a really lovely model of a very appealing prototype, I would be very pleased with the result you have achieved if it were mine
Apologies for not replying to your pm, I have just checked and Bob Alderman's article on his scratchbuilt O gauge "Severn" was in the July 2005 issue of Railway Modeller. Happy to help out with info from if required now I've found it, its one of the RMs I'm keeping (its also got Neil Ripley's article on converting the Hornby Gresley buffet to the blue and grey version that I used to see on the WR in my spotting days)
Fantastic model, now you have to cover up your very lovely metalwork with paint!
Simon
Rob, that is a really lovely model of a very appealing prototype, I would be very pleased with the result you have achieved if it were mine
Apologies for not replying to your pm, I have just checked and Bob Alderman's article on his scratchbuilt O gauge "Severn" was in the July 2005 issue of Railway Modeller. Happy to help out with info from if required now I've found it, its one of the RMs I'm keeping (its also got Neil Ripley's article on converting the Hornby Gresley buffet to the blue and grey version that I used to see on the WR in my spotting days)
Fantastic model, now you have to cover up your very lovely metalwork with paint!
Simon
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Rob Pulham's Work Bench - Severn Finished at Last
Thanks John, much appreciated.
I just realised (after seeing some on a fret on my A3) that I haven't made any fire irons and I have a shot of the back showing a few piled up at the back of the buffer beam so another to add to the snagging jobs.
John D said:Nice one Rob....what a cracking little engine
Thanks John, much appreciated.
I just realised (after seeing some on a fret on my A3) that I haven't made any fire irons and I have a shot of the back showing a few piled up at the back of the buffer beam so another to add to the snagging jobs.
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Rob Pulham's Work Bench - Severn Finished at Last
I know what you mean about covering it up with paint, I rather like the brass finish but I am a bit of a magpie
. Admittedly the etched name and works plates would fade into the background if I didn't paint it.
Thanks for that Simon, I appreciate that you have quite a bit on and there wasn't any rush. I will have a look on good old ebay to see if I can find a copy.Simon said:Rob, that is a really lovely model of a very appealing prototype, I would be very pleased with the result you have achieved if it were mine
Apologies for not replying to your pm, I have just checked and Bob Alderman's article on his scratchbuilt O gauge "Severn" was in the July 2005 issue of Railway Modeller. Happy to help out with info from if required now I've found it, its one of the RMs I'm keeping (its also got Neil Ripley's article on converting the Hornby Gresley buffet to the blue and grey version that I used to see on the WR in my spotting days)
Fantastic model, now you have to cover up your very lovely metalwork with paint!
Simon
I know what you mean about covering it up with paint, I rather like the brass finish but I am a bit of a magpie
. Admittedly the etched name and works plates would fade into the background if I didn't paint it.
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Rob Pulham's Work Bench - Severn Finished at Last
I had originally planned to do it unlined blue like Jazz did as I hadn't really thought any further and about half way down this page http://www.colonelstephenssociety.co.uk/SMLS Photo gallery.html is one of the main photo's that I have been using. It doesn't really have any suggestion of lining
However since reading your post I have looked closer In another picture now there is a very faint suggestion of lining so if I can determine what colour it should be I will line it out as in this part of a photo attributed ton HC Casserley.
[attachment=0:31obhi46]Severn 002 - Copy.JPG[/attachment:31obhi46]
The reference book that this particular photo comes from is The Shropshire and Montgomeryshire Light Railway by Keith and Susan Turner. Rather confusingly it makes reference twice to locomotives (not Severn in particular) being painted in S&M Olive Green and states it was like Southern Olive green and one reference to another loco being painted like 'No 5' in blue with red lining. The fact that this photo has the suggestion of lining and there is no mention of lining in relation to the Olive green locos makes me think that Severn was in fact Blue with Red lining. Which should look rather smart I would think.
Sorry for the long winded reply, but I think yes is now the answer.
I had originally planned to do it unlined blue like Jazz did as I hadn't really thought any further and about half way down this page http://www.colonelstephenssociety.co.uk/SMLS Photo gallery.html is one of the main photo's that I have been using. It doesn't really have any suggestion of lining
However since reading your post I have looked closer In another picture now there is a very faint suggestion of lining so if I can determine what colour it should be I will line it out as in this part of a photo attributed ton HC Casserley.
[attachment=0:31obhi46]Severn 002 - Copy.JPG[/attachment:31obhi46]
The reference book that this particular photo comes from is The Shropshire and Montgomeryshire Light Railway by Keith and Susan Turner. Rather confusingly it makes reference twice to locomotives (not Severn in particular) being painted in S&M Olive Green and states it was like Southern Olive green and one reference to another loco being painted like 'No 5' in blue with red lining. The fact that this photo has the suggestion of lining and there is no mention of lining in relation to the Olive green locos makes me think that Severn was in fact Blue with Red lining. Which should look rather smart I would think.
Sorry for the long winded reply, but I think yes is now the answer.
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Further to my last post I have just read this on the Colonel Stephens society pages
"The livery on the S. & M. was almost certainly dark blue edged in black and lined in red, the standard livery of the Col. Stephens railways: this livery probably lasted until the locomotive was withdrawn in 1931."
So lined it will definitely be I might also have a go at a transfer for the company name around the Severn nameplate - I have etched plates for the name and the Railway name on the cab side.
Further to my last post I have just read this on the Colonel Stephens society pages
"The livery on the S. & M. was almost certainly dark blue edged in black and lined in red, the standard livery of the Col. Stephens railways: this livery probably lasted until the locomotive was withdrawn in 1931."
So lined it will definitely be I might also have a go at a transfer for the company name around the Severn nameplate - I have etched plates for the name and the Railway name on the cab side.
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Graham Powell
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Rob Pulham's Work Bench - Severn Finished at Last
hi Rob, Excellent piece of work. So nice to see some scratchbuilding. These old engines are much more of a challenge to build than the modern ones. There is that wonderful feeling of satisfaction having built it all yourself. You may have seen my broad gauge engines
Leo and Lalla Rookh. I am contemplating making another one as we could really do with a spare locomotive. Also looking at some very early standard gauge engines now that I've found some drawings and Slaters do suitable wheels.
Look forward to seeing more of your work.
regards
Graham Powell :wave:
hi Rob, Excellent piece of work. So nice to see some scratchbuilding. These old engines are much more of a challenge to build than the modern ones. There is that wonderful feeling of satisfaction having built it all yourself. You may have seen my broad gauge engines
Leo and Lalla Rookh. I am contemplating making another one as we could really do with a spare locomotive. Also looking at some very early standard gauge engines now that I've found some drawings and Slaters do suitable wheels.
Look forward to seeing more of your work.
regards
Graham Powell :wave:
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Rob Pulham's Work Bench - Severn Finished at Last
Just as I thought I had finished, when I revisited to make the few tweaks I mentioned I realised that I hadn't put the guard irons on or the sand pipes
All now remedied and I am just about to put it back together for a test run.
Just as I thought I had finished, when I revisited to make the few tweaks I mentioned I realised that I hadn't put the guard irons on or the sand pipes
All now remedied and I am just about to put it back together for a test run.
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Rob Pulham's Work Bench - Severn Finished at Last
Just had my first trouble free run up and down 2 yrds of track with my BG in tow.
A couple of pictures to mark the occasion.
I have also just realised that i haven't added any rear lamp irons DOH!! :shock: :shock: :lol: :lol:
Just had my first trouble free run up and down 2 yrds of track with my BG in tow.
A couple of pictures to mark the occasion.
I have also just realised that i haven't added any rear lamp irons DOH!! :shock: :shock: :lol: :lol:
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Rob Pulham
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Rob Pulham's Work Bench - Severn Finished at Last
I think after this experience, that is sound advice.
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I think after this experience, that is sound advice.
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Graham Powell
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Rob Pulham's Work Bench - Severn Finished at Last
I usually get a good photograph. Study it, note down all the little details and then add them ticking them off as I go along. I nearly always end up with about 40 odd bits even when it looks nearly finished. Some items take hours others a few minutes. rgds
Graham Powell
I usually get a good photograph. Study it, note down all the little details and then add them ticking them off as I go along. I nearly always end up with about 40 odd bits even when it looks nearly finished. Some items take hours others a few minutes. rgds
Graham Powell