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Scrap Sulzer engine now built & recently weathered, http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll139/0121modeller/scrapyard%20project/002_zps49128f8a.jpg http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll139/0121modeller/scrapyard%20project/013_zps50a17351.jpg http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll139/0121modeller/sc...

Just got myself a copy of 'Traction' magazine c/w its railway modelling pullout section,

Great write-up on your project Paul, and big thanks for giving me a mention for my contributions on building some of the scenics, that's made my day for weeks to come !

Spraying up completed; http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll139/0121modeller/scrapyard%20project/009_zps23968265.jpg http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll139/0121modeller/scrapyard%20project/007_zpsad2c0a86.jpg http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll139/0121modeller/scrapyard%20project/006_zps1cf1c6c5...

Another modeller , not here but on a facebook group asked the dimensions of the Sulzer I built, So I took a birds-eye-view photo , and thought I'd post it on here also. The dimensions of my model are approximately ; 83mm L , x 25mm W, x 38 H* (*if the oil sump is included). http://i287.photobucket.c...

Okay, small update on those 5 containers I was building ; http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll139/0121modeller/scrapyard%20project/002_zps9e7ddc77.jpg Applying Letraset rub-down lettering here, I used the pen-like tool with rubber tip to hold in place individually applied letter whilst I gently rub...

Thanks chaps :) , I've been searching photo's on google images etc & yes, the amount varies somewhat, I'll need to study photo's more as to replicate some sort of order of stacking, for instance; I've a couple of photo's showing class 27's tier'd at one end, so will replicate that & other fe...

As part of my scrapyard project, I wish to replicate the famous stack of 25/27 loco bodies at the former scrapyard at Vic Berry's. I know the stack had approximately 36 in total , but can anyone tell me how many were class 25 & how many were 27's ? I have a couple of photo's, but to me, the cab ...

Thanks for all of your replies & info chaps :D On a bit of related issue, can any of you give me an idea of how the stack at Vic Berrys was made up of & how many ? I have a photo that shows 11+12+13 = 36 , so how many were 25's & 27's ? and did the stack of 36 increase ? I'll have at lea...

Thanks chaps :) Here's the size of my stack so far, http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll139/0121modeller/scrapyard%20project/010_zps606ed8e4.jpg Another half dozen 25's & 33's are on thier way to me, the shells here I'm currently stripping the paint to bare shells as to respray. As well as the ...

Thanks chaps :-) can see the differences now when pointed out, as despite google images I suppose confusion arises with variants & modifications such as mentioned, I'm now more understanding on this with the replies , so thanks :) I think the headcode area & plated over cab windows being the...

Well, as title states, how do these similar diesels differ ? Its their bodyshells that are my main query - I cannot see anything that's obvious, apart from cab-door windows plated over on one or other, or both 26's & 27's ? Thanks in advance for any replies / knowledge as to enlighten me on this...

Thanks chaps :D , It's a pleasure to share my modelling inspiration & tips :) ... here's a small tip worth sharing (thanks & credit to John/Bufferstop as he suggested this to me) ; http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll139/0121modeller/scrapyard%20project/005_zps5ab21947.jpg Using a polypropy...

Thanks SkyBlue , your kind words are appreciated :) Luckily, not far from where I live is Birmingham CC's waste disposal / recycling site in Sutton Coldfield, unlike other sites it has a railings fence ideally I could poke my phone camera through from the outside on footpath. Zoomed in on roller cas...

After taking several more photo's & measurements for my building reference, I've been scratchbuilding some rollonof scrap containers, http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll139/0121modeller/scrapyard%20project/003_zpscb45600f.jpg http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll139/0121modeller/scrapyard%20pr...

Building of the lower tiered sections; http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll139/0121modeller/004_zpsb1f31b9e.jpg All sections completed; I tidied area's of uneven joins and re-enforced some vulnerable area's where thinner styrene sheet was used for the sides, now ready for spray painting; http://i28...