So after poring over some specialist books and looking at preservation examples it became clear that the most popular choice would be to produce the 63ft trailers built in two lots in 1951 and 1954.
There are 25 trailers in total which gives a nice choice of numbering and also there are 4 diagrams within the build to provide some variation.
The diagrams are A38 (No.s 222-234), A39 (No. 220), A40 (No. 221) and A43 (No.s 235-244). Another deciding factor was that this group contains two named trailers - specifically No. 220 "Thrush" and No. 221 "Wren".
So with that decision made work has begun on the modelling. The bogies were taken from another coach model and then rebuilt with a lot more detail added and then the under-frames completed to match. Next up was that distinctive BR metal panelling and window shape which was duplicated all the way along the side.
The panels were joined together and the doorways and doors put in place. The ends were closed off with the correct shape from the roof overhang.
Front windows were cut from the driving end with improvements to the chassis detail and placement. Vents were added to the roof.
Next week we should have the outside of the trailer completed and can start working on the driving cab and those different seating arrangements.
Nice! Be nice to pair up with other existing engines, as well as the panniers.
ReplyDeleteMight I ask, how the panniers and auto coaches are going to be distributed? Will they be together, or sold separate of each other?
The plan is all together as one huge pack
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