2-Bil

Western Thunderer
Hi HK ....there should be a security"grid"on the unlettered van doors only (Ref photo page 70 Maunsells Steam Carriage Stock/David Gould) Painted brown or green in colour images they're the same design as used on Bulleid stock............Suprised Slaters didn't include them as they did pretty decent repros (of a different type) for their BY Van...........At the risk of being a benign irritation it appears ,from the British Railways lettering/lining document ONLY totems were applied to the sliding doors..........Respects etc BW
 

Heather Kay

Western Thunderer
Painted brown or green in colour images they're the same design as used on Bulleid stock............Suprised Slaters didn't include them as they did pretty decent repros (of a different type) for their BY Van <snip> it appears ,from the British Railways lettering/lining document ONLY totems were applied to the sliding doors

Like you, I am surprised Slater's didn’t provide bars. Equally, I can see bars in early Maunsell vehicles, but not in the 1930s stock. Also, it seems funny to have bars on one door of a pair - though obviously one door has a proper droplight. As I can always add some later if evidence shows them, I’ll leave them for now.

As to totems, well, there you go. I will confirm what you say and make suitable changes.

Every day is a school day!
 

2-Bil

Western Thunderer
Me again ......should have indicated the photo in Goulds book was of a 1935 built corridor brake compo.
 

LarryG

Western Thunderer
Regarding security grids behind windows, The SR appear to have continued fitting them to SECR design on coaches then stopped when the Maunsells went inot production. Then later on, one grid appeared in the non-guard window so he could put his head out. Then the grids re-appeared on new stock in the late 1930's. I suspect grids were fitted by BR in some Maunsell coaches without them.
 
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Heather Kay

Western Thunderer
Bet you'll be glad to issue an invoice for those Maunsells. Wot's next?

In this case the client paid a fair old wodge up front, so I'm just catching up. We are still not sure when he can take possession of them!

What's next? Let's see. I need to weather that prairie that's lurking on the bench gathering dust. That's another we don't know when it might be delivered, as the client is in Holland. After that, I might take another look at the three Gresley coaches that have been pending bogie kits since the last ice age. I've got four GWR BG 8-wheelers that need to be finalised - again, an overseas client who doesn't know when he might be able to take them away. There's a massive pile of kits of various kinds for a single client which I really ought to dig into. I think he wanted the broad gauge stuff to be first in line. Then there's also a huge collection of D&S 4mm scale GER coaches to put together.

So, plenty to be getting on with. :confused:
 

Heather Kay

Western Thunderer
My offer still stands - still got plenty left.
Glazing - material and supplier?

I still have the pack you sent me. Now I also have sheets long enough to cut single strips if the model suits it.

I’m not feeling the Maunsell love today. I started to repaint bits of the undersides, following the respraying shenanigans with the main livery. It’s amazing how often the headstock end steps come loose. :headbang:

Anyway, the snagging list has been redrafted. It doesn’t ever seem to get shorter!

Distractions! Where was I? Ah, yes, security grilles. A further study of photos shows they were fitted, but seem to randomly have been removed. A check with the usual suppliers shows no-one does a specific etch grille that would suit. From what I can see, they’re actually a fairly straightforward "noughts and crosses" grid affair, so I’ll work out a jig and get something soldered from wire.
 

Rob R

Western Thunderer
Never heard of that type before. Interesting looking aircraft.
Looks like this
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Rob
 

Heather Kay

Western Thunderer
The Bombay is really one of the forgotten aircraft of the war. Designed to meet a specification that called for a transport to carry up to 24 fully armed infantry, and also be able to act as a bomber if needed, it was to replace the Vickers Valentia. That could directly trace its heritage right back to World War One. The Bombay was the largest plane Bristol had built to date. It was also their first foray into large cantilever wings, and the design proved so successful it was still the same fundamental idea used in the post-war Bristol Freighter. The Bombay saw most action in the Mediterranean and North African theatres, but several were used by a transport squadron in the UK. The subject of that box art was being used to ferry men and equipment into France in May 1940 when it sadly crashed while landing, with a large loss of life.

As you can tell, I’ve been reading up on the subject! Enough, at least, to know the box art and instructions have several details wrong. Still, that’s part of the fun!
 

Heather Kay

Western Thunderer
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I’ve been retouching the underframe over the past couple of days, while pondering such things as fabricating WC filler pipes reliably. I've also knocked together some gangway covers. I used black styrene sheet to help with painting. They’re made to plug into a gangway as a push fit.
 
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LarryG

Western Thunderer
You have a fair amount of varied work to handle Heather. Variety is what suited painter Alan Bracks whereas I was the 'machine' type. Switch me on and I will paint piles of identical coaches all week. :thumbs:
 

SouthernFan Ian

Western Thunderer
You know what Heather? This thread is rapidly becoming one of my 'go to' threads on WT. Not only because it is full of interesting and quality model making. As a Southern fan, your Maunsells, especially the interiors, are a joy to behold. I opted for CRT Maunsells as I couldn't get my head around the Slater's version. Well done.
Because I grew up (debateable) on many RAF stations, I also enjoy your forray into aviation. One of my fondest memories is watching my Father's Sunderland taking off from the water near RAF Seletar and I distinctly remember the fuel bowsers like the one you are building.
Keep up the inspirational work.
Regards,,
Ian
 
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