As mentioned in the previous post about this model, it's transpired that this particular locomotive is a longer, and a little wider, than the standard Baguley Drewry diesel of this type which RT Models based these prototype etches on.
However, once you start to add on all these extras - such as the lights, the lamp brackets, the housing for the exhauster, the exhause pipe, steps, and brake pipes - they draw the eye so much that I wonder how much it will notice that it's slightly too small?
Since we built the Harrogate Peckett I've been impressed with the kits produced by RT, which are certainly a step up from the 'scratch aid' etches on offer from Worsley Works (and that's not a criticism, by the way) but I think these images show just how much these can be enhanced by making the effort to scratch build the embellishments, and it's a shame I see so many models where this is not attempted.
I look forward to seeing how this progresses during the painting stage.
I guess the next question is whether we finish it ex-works with all the sunshine yellow livery all over, or if the bonnet should have the washed-out, faded look of the real loco?
That looks fantastic Rob! Hope to get you something that'll allow you to build its "big brother" in the not so distant future.
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