Went over to Stockton Yesterday and popped into Stockton Modeller. Was looking for a number of colours for the 'Shark' and other grey wagons when I noticed a load of Dapol kits. I rummaged through hoping to find a 'Lowmac' but instead came away with the 20T brake van. This kit is now assembled (took 5hrs) and only needs a final touch of paint. The real wagons is in 'Wensleydale Railway Bauxite' but the model is in lightly weathered oxide/brown mix. The running boards need painting and transfers need to be bought (Will need
LOADS of 'W's & 'R's!!!). I am aiming on finishing this model on Wednesday and hope to make inroads on the 'Shark'. Photos will be added after this point.
Another note worthy of mention is that the Brake van now has reflective stripes front and rear for night work (see link 3/4 of the way down).
http://www.wensleydalerailwayphotos....new_page_4.htm
The obvious problems this would cause in model form mean we have worked off this photograph:
http://www.wensleydalerailwayphotos.co.uk/guardsvan.JPG
and have produced a suitbale prototype. For added authenticity the doors have been left open at one end and when I have some 'Tacky-wax' Mk2 flashing tail lights and a figure drinking coffee will be added.
More soon (+ piccies
),
Jonathon