Paul_L's attempt at the O gauge Christmas Comp 2018

This may be a bit un-seasonal and late, however may be a little different.

Based around a photo I found online

Troops of the 1st Polish Corps manning an armoured train on a line at North Berwick in Scotland, 4 February 1941. The train was armed with a 6 pounder gun





The intention is to convert a Dapol RTR & plank open wagon.

So the plan comes together - I hope

Paul

 

and another pic



Just ordered up some figures, so will use these to help form the approx sizes.

Paul

 

And a bit more information for those interested

East Lothian Armoured Train

I'm starting off with 1 wagon, you never know about the rest of the train

Paul

 

OK - late to the party - as usual

So here is the start

Fired up 123D and designed this



And




Trying to print on the CTC printer - maybe pushing that one a bit much, but nothing ventured ..........

Hopefully the figures will arrive for the weekend

Paul

 

And the victim for the changes

So worried it's soiled itself

Don't fret too much - it was one I picked up from the Dapol store at half price, weathered - but has the same number as others I already have, and the weathering leaves a lot to be desired.

Paul

 

Now you can see why it was nervous

Basic shaping, before plasticard armour is added

Paul

 

Quite surprised the 3D print turned out not bad

Fitted the inner wall and test fitted the gun

Barrel is a bit longer than the photo - it may get trimmed

Paul

 

Almost forgot ........ (it's an age thing)

Here are the figures that are on order



Hopefully enough to do ..... they are 1:48 scale instead of 1:43 so a 5ft10 figure would be 36mm tall instead of 40mm, making the figure approx 5ft1in.

Paul