Prototype Anatomy of a Thompson BZ Brake Van

[76043]

I am thinking of using Chivers Diag.120 van parts either with Comet sides or just kit bashed. Simon Chivers is happy to provide odd amounts of parts meaning one could be bashed from his parts.

Obvs, it won't be as good as the brass one above.

Great pics, thanks for posting. I think according to the Harris LNER book they were all built at Stratford, must have been one of the last lot of anything built there. (maybe)

Tony

 

[Rob Pulham]

That looks lovely Ian.

 

[Culreoch]

Yes, I keep my fingers crossed...

I thought I would resurrect this post as I have just finished creating a kit for this van ...

Ian

Beautiful work Ian - looks like keeping my fingers crossed all this time might have paid off with such a good looking kit - keep us posted when it becomes available please! I've seen some of your previous work around the web, but I'm not sure how to stay informed?

 

[Arty]

Just out of interest, here's a couple of pics of 70654 just after arrival on the GCR - 1973 ish.

 

[Macgeordie]

I've seen some of your previous work around the web, but I'm not sure how to stay informed?

I've just received the (hopefully) final set of test etches so I'll post a few pics as I go along with the build.

Ian

 

[Macgeordie]

Beautiful work Ian - looks like keeping my fingers crossed all this time might have paid off with such a good looking kit - keep us posted when it becomes available please! I've seen some of your previous work around the web, but I'm not sure how to stay informed?

Jamie, I have started a list for people who are interested in one of these kits. If you would still like one, you could pm me from this forum or from RMWeb. Here is a link to the thread on RMWeb.

Thompson BZ 6 wheel brake van

Ian

 

[Culreoch]

And just over a year later, a wee 6 wheeler emerges from the works.... the kit is a delight to build (although I may need to have another go at positioning the rainstrips).

 

[AJC]

Very nice indeed! Mine has stalled because I thought I could do a better job of the spring hangers but I've run out of suitable wire. It's a feeble excuse, however, not to crack on and sort the body out...

Adam