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Kim’s shelf Queen (s) competition entry.

Discussion in '2020 Shelf Queen Competition' started by Kimbo, Jun 27, 2020.

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  1. Aug 23, 2020 #61
    York Paul

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    Oh definitely so Kim, the main thing is they look good and will bring pleasure by seeing them perform on layouts. I know from my attempt at rebuilding my BBT Hymek (which is still gathering dust on the workshop window cill) that it takes a huge input to correct the cab profile what with cutting, shaping, sanding and fillering... I nearly gave up the will to live and still cannot draw myself to finish the job.
     
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    Toto

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    Well worth the agony. These are major undertakings not just another build. Very impressive.

    No challenge too big Kimbo.

    Well done Sir

    :thumbs:

    Toto
     
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  3. Aug 23, 2020 #63
    York Paul

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    the thing which can really complicate the Hymek Big Blue Train conversion is funnily enough the plastc, the original Triang plastic was quite malleable and the slightest nick with a scalpal was akin to carving butter and takes a lot of stoppering and smoothing with Green putty to bring the surface back. On the later Russian Novo version the plastic used there is very brittle so the problem when cutting becomes how to avoid the plastic from shearing.

    Kimbo has done an amazing job. :tophat::tophat::tophat::tophat:
     
  4. Aug 24, 2020 #64
    Kimbo

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    The Triang one was a nightmare to deal with, and I had to repair several sections.....but the Novo version was even worse, hence the reason I’ve not moved the fan position, as the rooves kept splitting every time I looked at them.
    Hindsight is a wonderful thing
     
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  5. Aug 24, 2020 #65
    York Paul

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    You have my sympathies Kim because I now know why some of the garden railway lads steered towards detailing the Heljan bodyshells instead, I sourced two Triang versions as I'd heard about the Novo brittle plastic and even cutting out all the guts leaving just sides and ends was a bit hairy. thing is you pulled it off and they look the part despite all the obstacles and setbacks encountered.:thumbup::tophat::tophat::tophat::tophat:

    My honest advice for anyone thinking of modifying the Triang Mark 2 coaches is don't ... the effort isn't worth the cost or the time involved.
     
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  6. Aug 25, 2020 #66
    Kimbo

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    I’ll second that Paul....there’s is the argument that building or modifying a model adds to the enjoyment and that you can’t put a price on it, but there’s also a point where you have to ask yourself, is the final result worth all the effort, if it’s an accurate spot on conversion then yes...but if there’s a lot of compromises then ..well, the modeller must decide...
     
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    Kimbo

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    So 7017 has had the buffer beam detailing and buffers added, fuel tank screwed back on and then the bogies added this time I’ve used the nylon screw supplied in the kit, which hopefully will help stop some of the running noise, from the chain drive axles, been transferred into the body, we’ll see how it sounds when track tested.
    I’m wiring it up onto a spare ESU XL decoder I have, I’ve not got a sound file for it so it will be just DCC for now.
    So here she is ready for testing tomorrow as my test rig has decided to stop working :mad:


    ESU XL decoder slotted into a cut out section I made in the original battery house section of the body.



    Plenty of room above the decoder


    roof on and windscreen’s cleaned of finger prints.


    track level shot


    so first one completed apart from a spot of paint and weathering, on to 7016 now, then hopefully I can track test them both tomorrow.....fingers crossed.
     
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  8. Aug 25, 2020 #68
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    :faint::cheers:
    Fantastic!
     
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  9. Aug 26, 2020 #69
    Kimbo

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    Cheers Andy.
    7016 today and hopefully a track test if I get chance.
     
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    Toto

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    Looking forward to the video Kimbo. Lovely work Sir. :thumbs:
     
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    York Paul

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    Looking forward to watching the video :thumbup::tophat:
     
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    York Paul

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    Ah and just as I posted that last comment the video arrives............. :thumbup:
     
  14. Aug 26, 2020 #74
    Kimbo

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    Well when the boss asks to see a video you have to oblige :avatar:
     
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    York Paul

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    Wow... they look brilliant Kim and run perfectly. :tophat::tophat::tophat::tophat: Loving the layout and also views not normally seen and all those wagons.
     
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    Kimbo

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    Thanks Paul....well not quite, there’s the odd short out on the fuel tanks which will need some fettling but I’m pleased with them......wagons ? What wagons.....?, don’t know what your looking at Paul ? (Hoping wife is not reading this page) :avatar::avatar::avatar:
     
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    York Paul

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    Wagons Kimbo? Why ... the problem with me is I hallucinate too much. :giggle::giggle::giggle:

    Hope you get the shorting out issue sorted quickly.
     
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    SMR CHRIS

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    They look great Kim
    Congratulations on turning a toy Train into a model locomotive.
     
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    Kimbo

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    Cheers Chris, much appreciated :thumbup:
     
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    Andy_Sollis

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    Who needs sound decoders... they sound great and you can hear the roar.. (that or it my imagination!)
     
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