Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2009 17:07:43 GMT
Took delivery of two of the new Radley Models 'Standard' stock DMs.last friday. They are very good representations of the 1924 MCCW vehicles but as rebuilt with marker lights instead of the original headlight shutters.
My intention is to convert them both into 1923 MCCW Ballast motors by lowering the roof over the guards door and filling in most of the side windows. One of them has already had the windows filled in and the front end modified. These modifications took the form of replacing the marker light panel with a thin plasticard overlay ( the model has the undersized one that is a hangover from the Harrow model basis of the kit) and the cab windows enlarged upwards. I read this latter idea on a thread some while back and thought I would give it a go. I enlarged the windscreens upwards by approx. 1mm and this has transformed an already nice looking model into a superb looking one! The moulded handrails have been removed and the holes drilled ready for wire replacements. The moulded air pipes (sorry, hoses
) have gone the same way.
The chassis has been all but completed and pick-ups have been fitted to the trailing bogie. The latest version of the resin motor bogie frame fits the Tenshodo like a glove and doesn't need any extra support or adhesive to keep it there. Superb!
One thing I must mention is the excellent level of service that Phil Radley provides. He has kept me up to date on progress with these kits (they have been a long time in preparation. The delays were not of Phils making) and has answered my e-mail enquiries promptly and politely. He also telephoned me to let me know that they were on the way. I must add that I have no connection with Radley models other than being a very satisfied customer.
I really must get round to building a layout to run this stuff on.....
My intention is to convert them both into 1923 MCCW Ballast motors by lowering the roof over the guards door and filling in most of the side windows. One of them has already had the windows filled in and the front end modified. These modifications took the form of replacing the marker light panel with a thin plasticard overlay ( the model has the undersized one that is a hangover from the Harrow model basis of the kit) and the cab windows enlarged upwards. I read this latter idea on a thread some while back and thought I would give it a go. I enlarged the windscreens upwards by approx. 1mm and this has transformed an already nice looking model into a superb looking one! The moulded handrails have been removed and the holes drilled ready for wire replacements. The moulded air pipes (sorry, hoses
) have gone the same way.The chassis has been all but completed and pick-ups have been fitted to the trailing bogie. The latest version of the resin motor bogie frame fits the Tenshodo like a glove and doesn't need any extra support or adhesive to keep it there. Superb!
One thing I must mention is the excellent level of service that Phil Radley provides. He has kept me up to date on progress with these kits (they have been a long time in preparation. The delays were not of Phils making) and has answered my e-mail enquiries promptly and politely. He also telephoned me to let me know that they were on the way. I must add that I have no connection with Radley models other than being a very satisfied customer.
I really must get round to building a layout to run this stuff on.....
