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Gladiator B16/1 A North Eastern Workhorse

Discussion in 'Kits, Kit bashes & Scratch builds' started by Rob Pulham, Sep 22, 2017.

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  1. Oct 31, 2017 #21
    Toto

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    Lovely loco Rob. Runs very well. It will nice painted up. :thumbs:
     
  2. Oct 31, 2017 #22
    Rob Pulham

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    Thanks Toto,
    Despite picking it up partially built which wasn't ideal, I have enjoyed it and will add it to the list of locos that I plan to build for myself. - Mine will have a sprung chassis though.
     
  3. Nov 1, 2017 #23
    jakesdad13

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    Looks great Rob, really looking forward to seeing her painted. Well done mate!

    Cheer's, Pete.
     
  4. Nov 1, 2017 #24
    Keith M

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    Lovely looking loco, Rob. I'm considering a DJH Models SR "H" Class "Atlantic" loco, mostly brass and white metal, being a 4mm scale model, it'll probably be a fiddly build, but 'nothing ventured, nothing gained!"
    Keith.
     
  5. Nov 1, 2017 #25
    Rob Pulham

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    Hi Keith,
    I have only built one 4mm DJH kit and the worst bit of it, was the very agricultural frames (two slabs of very thick brass with some holes drilled in them for the axles) - I had to resort to using a garden weed wand to solder them together (long before I had a microflame).

    I will see if I can find any photos I must have some because I did a build thread on RMweb at the time.
     
  6. Dec 9, 2017 #26
    Rob Pulham

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    Since you all seem to be picking up plenty of eBay bargains, I thought I would share my win tonight.

    I have just picked up a new Gladiator B16/1 compete with Slaters wheels for £336 including special delivery postage. It's one of David Hill's recent releases since since he took over Gladiator. The Gladiator price for the kit on it's own is £355 indeed it was at £355 including the wheels when I put it on watch a couple of weeks ago which I thought was a bargain then but I couldn't afford it. When I mentioned to Chris tonight that it had been reduced further she offered to loan me the funds so I bit her hand off:avatar:

    The other bit of good news on the sale is that I know the seller too, having sold him an L&Y Steam Railmotor when I was selling off my 4mm stuff a few years ago.
     
  7. Dec 9, 2017 #27
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    Sounds like a great buy Rob, look forward to watching the build!:thumbs:
     
  8. Dec 9, 2017 #28
    Toto

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    Will we get a look at the recently built version once painted ?
     
  9. Dec 10, 2017 #29
    Rob Pulham

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    Toto wrote:
    That's the plan, although I won't get it back from the painter he has promised me photos once he's finished it.
    When I get to it, I will post the full build of the next one.
     
  10. Dec 10, 2017 #30
    Toto

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    Excellent Rob. :thumbs:
     
  11. Dec 10, 2017 #31
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    Really nice model - well done sir

    and congrats on the ebay win - another excuse for me to buy popcorn, sit back and enjoy the build.

    Paul
     
  12. Dec 12, 2017 #32
    Rob Pulham

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    paul_l wrote:
    It looks you are going to get through some popcorn Paul!
     
  13. Jan 15, 2022 #33
    Rob Pulham

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    I had a bit of a blast from the past this morning when Paul Moore contacted me to say that he had ended up painting the B16-1 that I built back in 2017 and would I like some photos.

    What a lovely job he has made of it. Photos copyright to Paul Moore and posted with his kind permission.
    PaulMoore 1.jpg

    PaulMoore 2.jpg
     
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  14. Jan 15, 2022 #34
    Toto

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    First class.

    Stunning model

    Toto
     
  15. Jan 15, 2022 #35
    Rob Pulham

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    Yes, it really makes me, want to dig mine out and make a start on it....
     
  16. Jan 15, 2022 #36
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    Simply bootiful .....

    Paul
     
  17. Jan 16, 2022 #37
    Chris Doroszenko

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    Wow that looks awesome...looks straight off the production line.:thumbs:
     
  18. Apr 12, 2022 #38
    Rob Pulham

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    Mossy

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    That looks superb Rob, given your acurately described as an 'expert builder' in the future I think I will have to address you as Sensei Pulham. :hismiley:
     
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  20. Apr 12, 2022 #40
    Rob Pulham

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    Well, that didn't last long, it has sold already.
     
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