Modelling Night

For the first time in quite a while, I made it along to the R&DMRC club night to do some modelling this week.

First job was finishing the base coats on the final gable end warehouse for Inchyra Mill. I’ve now added weathering powder and Dullcote to seal.

Next job, swapping the chassis on the Hornby 21T hoppers so that we can swap the 3 links back to NEM couplers – we are going to trial the Hunt Magnetic couplings offered by West Hill Wagon Works. The reason for this change is buffer locking of the rakes when being propelled down into the mill sidings. The Hunt couplings will ensure a constant gap. To further improve clearance, I’ve shortened the buffers at the inner ends.

Finally, a review of progress on my Fireless loco and comparing to my recently purchased research book, FIRELESS LOCOMOTIVES by Allan Baker (Oakwood Press). The chassis & cylinders are 180degrees to normal on these locos. Next step is to complete painting & decals etc and get the loco into service.