HGLW Gordon kit

[PaulRhB]

I've built the HGLW kit that I bought last year and it made a nice week project. Most of that time was waiting for glue or paint to dry. Tools used were a knife, sanding block, pva glue mostly with a few mods to the electrical setup so it wasn't attached to the body too.

It's got the 4w drive chassis but it's a bit tight so I've gone back to 2wd and I would use a Delrin chain rather than band drive if I do another.
Super little kit that almost falls together.


One evening to build the chassis.


Day two
Two primer coats then yellow on the bufferbeams followed by a black topcoat.
In between I assembled the body.


Day three saw multiple coats of primer followed by sanding and I built an extra cradle for the batteries and switch, the only mod to the kit.

 

[Zerogee]

A nice chunky little shunter!

Jon.

 

[Henri]

Lovely!!

 

[PaulRhB]

Thanks, it's yellow is inspired by the MOD locos at the local RNAD depots (now closed) like Dean Hill, Chilmark and, the namesake of this machine, 'Dinton'.

 

[Paul M]

Great build!

 

[Rhinochugger]

Thanks, it's yellow is inspired by the MOD locos at the local RNAD depots (now closed) like Dean Hill, Chilmark and, the namesake of this machine, 'Dinton'.

Yeah, the only time I went to Dean Hill there were no trains running - disappointment. Mind you, I was meant to be doing an audit

 

[ge_rik]

Great looking loco and nicely described build.

Rik

 

[QC Rwy.]

Nicely done......and it looks like there is still room for a simple RC board if wanted.

 

[PaulRhB]

Nicely done......and it looks like there is still room for a simple RC board if wanted.

Yes it will probably get a Deltang receiver when I get around to it

 

[PaulRhB]

 

[ntpntpntp]

Looking great!

When I built a few Busted Bricks wagons a few years ago (they're now sold by HGLW) I fitted Bachmann wheels for smoother running, and played around with a rusting effect kit. Was quite pleased with the results!

 

[PhilP]

I still think that 'mixer is 'most excellent!'

 

[Paul M]

I still think that 'mixer is 'most excellent!'

Yes, it's concrete evidence of his modelling skills

 

[PaulRhB]

The flats now have loads with a homemade stencil to do the lettering.

 

[PhilP]

In the interest of inclusion, and diversity, should you not have a second load? - This should have a wobbly bottom, and by stencilled 'ROCKER'!

 

[ntpntpntp]

Took this photo at the Bredgar and Wormshill railway in 2012. It was the inspiration for the end-boards I fitted to my rusty wagon as in the earlier photo.

 

[Capt. Jack]

Great looking loco

 

[PaulRhB]

Running on a friends line last weekend.

 

[3Valve]

Fab

 

[Sean.]

Make up a wagon with some of these and see if anyone notices ..