O Gauge Parkside GWR Tevan.

 Recently I had occasion to travel east along the south coast and had the opportunity to visit Gaugemaster.

Among the vast array of models was a small selection of O Gauge kits by Parkside and Peco.

I decided upon the Tevan as it fits with the GWR stock I already have.

Nice and easy to put together as all Parkside kits are, such was the speed this kit can be made that I forgot to take photos.

It is also difficult to take pictures of white subjects but any way I had a go.

Seen here with the chassis and wheels fitted awaiting the brake gear to be added.

The great thing with O gauge is that I can see each part and actually hold the parts whilst assembling without half of it ending up on the floor.

Minimal cleaning up is needed, mostly a quick swipe with a fine file or abrasive strip- disposable nail shapers are great for this and is an inexpensive present to ask the Grandchildren for on Birthdays and Christmas.

The axle boxes can be assembled to move thus giving a modicum of compensation- it is worth checking that the axle bearings fit snugly into the axle box parts before assembly.

So- brake gear , buffers and the rest of the detailing before a visit to the paint shop.

 As all parts are pretty much moulded in the correct colour it may be possible to add microsol to the area for transfers to be added then a coat of varnish.We shall see!