Here are a few photos after I re-weathered and tidied up my latest O Gauge purchase. As I said in my previous post, the loco was very well made and an excellent runner, but the weathering was not that great. I also took the opportunity to give the loco a mechanical service.
This is another Dapol Sentinal weathering – this is a BR example. This is a medium to heavy application, the key being an overall coating of grime, cleaning was not high on the agenda for this type of Loco.
Went to the KLOGGIES summer bash today, not looking to buy anything. While we were there a trader had this Johnson 1P 0-4-4T on his stand and although it is very well built and an excellent runner, I was not convinced I needed it. Later in the day I went back and after negotiation a discounted price was agreed, the clinchers being it was an S & D numbered loco and it was Push Pull fitted, it was also a small wheeled variant, I already have a Johnson 1P, but that was a LTS loco and a larger wheeled variety.
I intend to do a partial repaint and put on new lining, but retain the same number and equipment. The Cab Roof is loose at present, but fits well. Very happy with the purchase.
Another two locos, this time for Nick. The first is a 09 Shunter in Blue, I had to renumber it back into pre-tops, detail and weather, Nick had already added DCC sound. The roof panel that holds the DCC etc. needs refitting, I noticed it was not seated correctly after it was weathered.
The second Loco was a Class 15, already been DCC sound fitted by Nick, straight forward weathering job after adding the bits that had fallen off back on! Sadly one of the engine door handles is missing! Push fitted parts strike again!
What a lovely little Loco – superb runner with DCC Sound. This is a medium weathering carried out for a friend. There is actually a ‘You Tube’ Video of this loco last Sunday at the Hoveton 32A Exhibition. Looked fantastic. This Loco is ‘looped’ for using sprat and winkle couplings.
This is an Accurascale DS88 as running in the 1970’s – it has been given a medium weathering for a group member. Really liked this loco and intend to buy one when funds are available.
Here we have an O Gauge Steam Sentinal Industrial Loco – weathered and named. A lovely small loco for a small layout. Hello Pauline.
Here are some O gauge wagons weathered for three group members. Usual methods, but note the cattle wagon is to be used as a converter wagon with three links at one end and knuckle coupler at the other.
Here are a rake of four bogie bolsters that have been weathered to a medium standard. These Dapol wagons are very good and I like them a lot, however one thing I now realise is that NO separate parts (mouldings) are glued on – all are push fit, and a few do not like handling very much. This is not a moan at Dapol, I think the days of securely fitted parts are over from all manufacturers, probably due to keeping the price down on foreign manufactured items! My advice would be check your stock for loose bits and pieces and glue on to avoid loss when handling.
After the Dogfish, what else would you do! Yes, Catfish. All the same methods were employed, but this time I stepped the Interiors up a bit to a more rusty finish.
