Gradual Progress

Definitely getting somewhere

I have found very little time for models recently (and with several projects on the go*, the Wrington Vale gets divided even more), but I have been slowly adding some of the finer details to No.3. The most interesting addition has been the balcony ends made from brass and guitar strings (currently on the southern end only). The whole vehicle has also been weighted with a piece of lead between the now crimson solebars. I am ignoring the prototypical steps as they will be made unnecessary by platforms. Next on the agenda (which should get done tomorrow) is a drop of paint in a few places to complete the look even more.

In other news, I have also began construction of the first Brake, Disabled, Guards, Luggage, Multi-purpose carriage thing (the brake coach but all fancy and modern), No.12. It is in the very early stages and will join Standard Open No.4 as a pair of sides for a while, but I thought I'd get started whilst waiting for paint to dry.

*The new arrival of a Bachmann Mk.1 BCK and completion of external rebuild of an FK, an 8750 requiring new numberplates and a clean, a scratchbuilt tender (more on this at a later date) and design work underway for the Permanent Way Train give a hint as to just the railway side of my desk!