3D Printed GWR Pannier Tank

Started by mikemill · 18 replies · 15,378 views

Chipswitheverything
Reply #15 · 16 Apr 2024, 07:46
Lovely looking model locomotive, another very fine model to display with the interesting collection of historic and characterful Gauge 3 loco models that you have been producing.  Dave
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Reply #16 · 17 Apr 2024, 08:55
Close-up photographs always reveal even the tiniest imperfections on a model.... but I can't see any in those pictures - magnificent work!

Did GWR paint their handrails? That's about the only thing that looks a little odd to my eye, seems most locos (with separately fitted parts) have metal finish handrails - but I know little about the Great Way Round (am an LMS man myself  ;D).
mikemill
Reply #17 · 17 Apr 2024, 10:20
Ade

As there are many versions of the panniers I think you will find both finishes are represented, unless you are trying to model a particular engine is a case of pot luck.

Mike
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Reply #18 · 18 Apr 2024, 08:48
Quote from: mikemillAs there are many versions of the panniers I think you will find both finishes are represented, unless you are trying to model a particular engine is a case of pot luck.


Makes sense - the railways did pretty much everything over time...

Anyway, you can always invoke Rule 1 ("I'll run what I want to run...") :D

It's a spectacular paint job BTW. Really really nice looking. I've got some N-scale stuff here that looks like it was literally dipped in the paint pot! Your finish looks every bit as good as a top notch ready-to-run loco.

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