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Slaters O-16.5 Kitson 2-6-4T (Leek & Manifold)

Discussion in 'Kits, Kit bashes & Scratch builds' started by Andy_Sollis, Jan 3, 2019.

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    Andy_Sollis

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    A kit I build back in the early 2000's - So text may be limited. I also seem to have lost some early photos of the chassis construction. Probably a little brave of me for my first kit.
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    Andy_Sollis

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    Painting
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    That is very good Andy i love it mate :) I have tried a few kits myself but none that good , well done :)
     
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    I’ll try and put some text to it. I was getting a tad tired last night.
     
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    Beautiful model Andy :tophat::tophat: be very proud of your work!!!

    Cheer's, Pete.
     
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    Thanks Pete. Be better if it ever goes around a bloody point or curve. Being inside frame there is very little play :headbanger:
     
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    Rob Pulham

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    Lovely model Andy:tophat::tophat::cheers:
     
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    First kit :eek: well done. The painting looks every bit as good as well. Very commendable indeed. :thumbs:
     
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    York Paul

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    Super modelling Andy and what a lovely paint job too :tophat::tophat::tophat: they were such enchanting little engines and how much of a tourist magnate now would that be if it had survived intact until the 1950's. The nearest I ever came to riding the line was in the 1970's when I got a lift on the back of a Staffs County Council Transit pick up flat bed from Sparrowlee to Ecton Mill. Watching the scenery flash past in the open air and a breeze in you face must have been the nearest thing to riding on one of those open bogie trolleys. Great experience and never forgotten.
     
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    Andy_Sollis

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    That's a very interesting account... Hmm.. Closest now would be ride yer bike! lol. I'm trying to find the photos of the coach. If not, I will just HAVE to make the second one I have boxed up lol :avatar:

    It would have been quite something had it survived. I wonder if I would have been working the CVR if the L&M had still be active ? :scratchchin:
     
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    Andy_Sollis

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    Halfords rattle cans Toto... I cant use an airgun to save my life. Mind you, that was when it was fresh, some bits have not stood the test of time.
     

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