Hi all,
SWMBO picked up, a while back, the Dapol release of the Airfix release of the Kitmaster Schools class; in this case, King's Wimbledon (instead of the original Harrow).
Now ... I've had a look, and I'm a little leery of it ! If I do build this (I may not have a lot of choice :doh: :(), I'd like to build it "better" than what I have in the bag; if nothing else, that means proper decals etc. But ... I'd prefer to go further, and make this a running model. I know it won't be anywhere up to modern standards, but ... !
So ... is this a feasible idea for this kit ? Are there detailing packs around that I can get to improve it (please don't say silk purse / sow's ear ::)) ? Who from ? And what about replacing the wheels (horrible plastic things) - I assume something like Gibson or Ultrascale (really don't say the purse / ear here !!!). As far as the motor etc - haven't a clue ... ???
Or should I just build it as a static & tell SWMBO that if she wants a running kit to buy a proper one ! :P
Mike
Well first of all you are going to need to grind it into fine powder and use that to cast an N scale one 8)
Quote from: EtchedPixels on October 11, 2013, 01:57:35 PM
Well first of all you are going to need to grind it into fine powder and use that to cast an N scale one 8)
I think I'd rather buy a Del Prado one (washes mouth out) save a lot of hassle. Mine's parked back of the shed, must get the smoke box door open and add a couple of fitters in attendance.
Quote from: MikeDunn on October 11, 2013, 01:17:02 PM
Hi all,
SWMBO picked up, a while back, the Dapol release of the Airfix release of the Kitmaster Schools class; in this case, King's Wimbledon (instead of the original Harrow).
Now ... I've had a look, and I'm a little leery of it ! If I do build this (I may not have a lot of choice :doh: :(), I'd like to build it "better" than what I have in the bag; if nothing else, that means proper decals etc. But ... I'd prefer to go further, and make this a running model. I know it won't be anywhere up to modern standards, but ... !
So ... is this a feasible idea for this kit ? Are there detailing packs around that I can get to improve it (please don't say silk purse / sow's ear ::)) ? Who from ? And what about replacing the wheels (horrible plastic things) - I assume something like Gibson or Ultrascale (really don't say the purse / ear here !!!). As far as the motor etc - haven't a clue ... ???
Or should I just build it as a static & tell SWMBO that if she wants a running kit to buy a proper one ! :P
Mike
A more cost effective route to a working one in 00 (Sorry!) is the Hornby Railroad one: -
http://www.ehattons.com/60230/Hornby_R3172_Class_V_Schools_4_4_0_steam_locomotive_925_Cheltenham_in_SR_Malachite_green/StockDetail.aspx (http://www.ehattons.com/60230/Hornby_R3172_Class_V_Schools_4_4_0_steam_locomotive_925_Cheltenham_in_SR_Malachite_green/StockDetail.aspx)
Regards
Roy
I (or rather SWMBO) already have a working one ... that's not the point.
Anyone with any decent suggestions ? ::)
I did have a look for replacement chassis that would fit the Airfix Schools but with no luck. I'm sure someone like Comet or Branchlines would probably do something suitable. A quick check on eBay did show a Kitmaster Schools mounted on an old Eames chassis that recently sold, so that might be a good route.
Might be worth asking on rmweb ?
Cheers Adam,
I'll have a look-see over there ... odds are, I'll end up making it a static & tell SWMBO to find a decent kit for a runner :smiley-laughing: