Class 44 converted to D10
A few more model pictures taken of recent efforts.
The Bachmann class 44 - 46 series appeared a long time ago, and were the first really convincing models made of the Peaks.
One variant covered the first eight class 44's, but not D9 and D10 which had different bodyside grilles.
I'd been minded to do this conversion for a while, using an etch made for Olivia's Trains, and duly produced D10 seen here, in the economy green done by BR Derby in the mid '60's.
Other changes to the basic Bachmann model are a home made water tank seen below the battery boxes, done from plasticard and sprayed. I've also scribed the missing nose seam that was such a feature of these locos, and added the missing exhaust port on the roof (on the other side).
The bodyshell started out in Railblue, I lightly sanded off all the printing of numbers, lining etc., and then resprayed in Railmatch enamel Brunswick green, with I think Phoenix Precision Freight Grey for the roof.
"Tryfan" nameplates will be added when I next go to a Show, or do a mail order.
Looking at the photo, I should also fit some black card behind the grilles to cover the pale chassis and motor casting inside.
Class 44 converted to D10
A few more model pictures taken of recent efforts.
The Bachmann class 44 - 46 series appeared a long time ago, and were the first really convincing models made of the Peaks.
One variant covered the first eight class 44's, but not D9 and D10 which had different bodyside grilles.
I'd been minded to do this conversion for a while, using an etch made for Olivia's Trains, and duly produced D10 seen here, in the economy green done by BR Derby in the mid '60's.
Other changes to the basic Bachmann model are a home made water tank seen below the battery boxes, done from plasticard and sprayed. I've also scribed the missing nose seam that was such a feature of these locos, and added the missing exhaust port on the roof (on the other side).
The bodyshell started out in Railblue, I lightly sanded off all the printing of numbers, lining etc., and then resprayed in Railmatch enamel Brunswick green, with I think Phoenix Precision Freight Grey for the roof.
"Tryfan" nameplates will be added when I next go to a Show, or do a mail order.
Looking at the photo, I should also fit some black card behind the grilles to cover the pale chassis and motor casting inside.