DONE @p.4 +++ PKP Class SU-29; former DB Class V160 under Polish flag

[Dizzyfugu]

I shroud this fourth contribution in some mists of mystery, because it is NOT going to be a classic model kit. Yet, it will be a whiffy model that fits well into this GB. 

[Dizzyfugu]

Due to unexpected procurement problems, this one will be delayed - and I started an alternative build (outside of the GB).

[Dizzyfugu]

Good news: the supply chain started moving again, work might start soon - even though there won't be WiP pics.

[Dizzyfugu]

Things started moving here, after the "interim build" has been finished. First measure: deconstruction of the object and a bath in foamed oven cleaner for the next couple of days in order to get rid of the original paint.


A Deutsche Bundesbahn Class V160 under foreign flag...  (Whif/modified Märklin 3075) by dizzyfugu, on Flickr

[Rick Lowe]

Tease...

[Dizzyfugu]

Yes, and this one will be a (relative) slow-mover, I guess.

[Dizzyfugu]

Well, in order to reduce the pressure and the tension, here's what this one will be/is about:



Yes, this time it's a model railroad whif, H0 scale. 

The basis is a Märklin BR 216 (#3075 to be exact), which will see a new livery and operator, but hopefully also some cosmetic modifications.

[tigercat]

Was your train delayed by leaves on the line ?

[NARSES2]

Was your train delayed by leaves on the line ?

More likely it's in SWR livery 

[Rheged]

That would look good in Caledonian Railway blue!!

https://www.google.co.uk/search?sxsrf=ACYBGNQohlCY2Vk8KYlt3wfLk2ror1At8g%3A1575400787296&source=hp&ei=U7XmXabvD6mdlwSWgK7YAw&q=caledonian+railway+livery&oq=caledonian+railway+&gs_l=psy-ab.1.4.0l10.1595.9066..13498...1.0..0.573.3534.10j2j3j2j0j2......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i131.i62nWqZeiZk#spf=1575400804577

....and I'm claiming the prize for the longest  link entered today!

[JayBee]

Aye but well worth it laddie.

[PR19_Kit]

Was your train delayed by leaves on the line ?

Or the wrong kind of snow..................

[Rheged]

Or, as announced after high seas at Dawlish Warren, the wrong sort of boat on the line!

[NARSES2]

Or, as announced after high seas at Dawlish Warren, the wrong sort of boat on the line!

I saw that 

I love that bit of the line to Torquay, but in all honesty have no idea what possessed them to build it there in the first place ? Although maybe there was no other option.

I see they now want to ruin the beach by moving the track away from the cliffs and out to sea, but that would mean burying the beach under concrete.

[Dizzyfugu]

While others work thorugh their traumatic railroad experiences, things make slow progress here. While the upper hull is resting in the oven cleaner bath now, I worked on the metal chassis. The bogies were disassembled and I started re-painting, since there will be no constructive change in the lower areas. Unlike the OOB version, "my" version will receive a mild weathering treatment, with some dirt and dust esp. on the lower areas.


A Deutsche Bundesbahn Class V160 under foreign flag...  (Whif/modified Märklin 3075) by dizzyfugu, on Flickr


A Deutsche Bundesbahn Class V160 under foreign flag...  (Whif/modified Märklin 3075) by dizzyfugu, on Flickr