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Scorpio 7mm Steam Railmotor

Discussion in 'Kits, Kit bashes & Scratch builds' started by Rosspop, May 25, 2021.

  1. May 25, 2021 #1
    Rosspop

    Rosspop Full Member

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    Have been working on this build since February. She is now ready for the paint shop.
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    The motor part was quite a challenge but is running very sweetly.

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  2. May 26, 2021 #2
    Keith M

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    GWR stuff is not my thing, but undeniably a very nice kit with some superb detail. I can imagine the motor bogie being 'Quite a challenge' and you've certainly made a brilliant job of it.....almost seems a shame to paint it.:giggle:
    Keith.
     
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  3. May 26, 2021 #3
    Rosspop

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    Thanks Keith,

    You mean there are really `other` railway company`s ? fancy that !

    Also, the motor unit can`t be taken apart except for motor servicing so it will have to be mostly painted by hand.....
     
  4. May 27, 2021 #4
    paul_l

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    And I was waiting to see the coal been fed into the boiler.

    Beautifull model

    Paul
     
  5. May 31, 2021 #5
    Rosspop

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    The long haul paint project has commenced. The paint shed prepared and my preferred rattle can quality etch primer at the ready.

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    ...important to find a dust free cupboard....

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    and the first coat is on...............

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  6. Jun 15, 2021 #6
    Rosspop

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    The `loco` part is complete.......................

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  7. Jun 15, 2021 #7
    paul_l

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    Now that is looking good ......

    That valve gear looks far too complicated for the GWR, it must have got lost and modified by a real railway :avatar:

    Paul
     
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  8. Jun 16, 2021 #8
    Rosspop

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    The GWR always leads and others follow ..... LSWR built the first really successful Railmotor

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    ....the GWR borrowed it and built bigger and better.


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  9. Jun 17, 2021 #9
    Steve Fay

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    Fantastic!
     
  10. Jun 17, 2021 #10
    paul_l

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    Beautiful model, and a well deserving Picture of the Week

    Paul
     
  11. Jun 17, 2021 #11
    ianvolvo46

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    Brilliant :tophat::tophat::tophat::tophat:

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  12. Jun 17, 2021 #12
    Rosspop

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    Thanks folks...I shall be away for a while as I`m going for a lay down :faint:
     
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  13. Jun 18, 2021 #13
    York Paul

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    Lovely work Rosspop... congrats on making POTW... a beautiful finish:tophat::tophat::tophat:
     
  14. Jun 19, 2021 #14
    jakesdad13

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    Beautiful model, well done mate!

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