Here is an update & some pics regarding my project which I've decribed recently on this forum.
As mentioned, I have a Hornby model of an E2 model which was used by the London, Brighton & South Coast Railway. I'm trying to convert it into a similar loco, which is a 3F.
The first pic is a shot of a real 3F that I took in England two summers ago. The others are shots of my E2 loco in two stages. The first pic shows the loco as I just started to work on it. The last two shots show it much closer to completion. I'm using polystyrene strips and modeling "white putty" to reshape the body.
All I need to do now is: move the steam dome forward slightly (as per the real 3F); sand down the white putty; spray paint the loco black; apply British Railway decals; and add celophane windows cut in the correct 3F shape.
When I paint the loco, I'm going to mask/tape the wheels to prevent paint from getting into the motor (I've found out from 2 other guys, who have also owned models of this loco, that it's extremely difficult to remove the body from the chassis).
The biggest discrepancy -- that I'm probably going to have to live with because I can't remove the body -- is that the boiler of the E2 is higher/taller than the 3F.
I'm curious to hear and feedback or thoughts -- thanks!
Rob
THIS IS THE "REAL THING," A REAL 3F LOCO THAT I'M TRYING TO KITBASH MY MODEL INTO
THIS IS MY HORNBY E2 MODEL WHEN I JUST STARTED TO WORK ON IT
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THIS IS A SHOT OF MY MODEL AFTER MOST OF THE RE-SHAPING IS DONE BUT OBVIOUSLY BEFORE SPRAY PAINTING!
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ANOTHER SHOT OF "ALMOST FINISHED" PROJECT
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As mentioned, I have a Hornby model of an E2 model which was used by the London, Brighton & South Coast Railway. I'm trying to convert it into a similar loco, which is a 3F.
The first pic is a shot of a real 3F that I took in England two summers ago. The others are shots of my E2 loco in two stages. The first pic shows the loco as I just started to work on it. The last two shots show it much closer to completion. I'm using polystyrene strips and modeling "white putty" to reshape the body.
All I need to do now is: move the steam dome forward slightly (as per the real 3F); sand down the white putty; spray paint the loco black; apply British Railway decals; and add celophane windows cut in the correct 3F shape.
When I paint the loco, I'm going to mask/tape the wheels to prevent paint from getting into the motor (I've found out from 2 other guys, who have also owned models of this loco, that it's extremely difficult to remove the body from the chassis).
The biggest discrepancy -- that I'm probably going to have to live with because I can't remove the body -- is that the boiler of the E2 is higher/taller than the 3F.
I'm curious to hear and feedback or thoughts -- thanks!
Rob
THIS IS THE "REAL THING," A REAL 3F LOCO THAT I'M TRYING TO KITBASH MY MODEL INTO
THIS IS MY HORNBY E2 MODEL WHEN I JUST STARTED TO WORK ON IT
View attachment 36599
THIS IS A SHOT OF MY MODEL AFTER MOST OF THE RE-SHAPING IS DONE BUT OBVIOUSLY BEFORE SPRAY PAINTING!
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ANOTHER SHOT OF "ALMOST FINISHED" PROJECT
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