A 1/43 scale Austin 7 van has been added to the growing O gauge fleet.
Originally it was finished in a garish Coca-Cola livery. After dismantling this was removed with a glass fibre brush , undercoated and repainted in green.
Not perfect but will do the job.
At 3ft long by 8 inches wide it wont take up much storage space.
Track is PECO bullhead with a couple of buffer stops all ballasted with coarse chippings secured, as usual, with dilute PVA.
Few more bits to add as items are being built for another O gauge layout.
Set in the era of British Railways (Southern Region) in the mid 50's to mid 60's. Mostly operated with Small tanks and tender engines.
The layout is 8ft long and was inspired by Martin Brents Arcadia published in the March 1981 Model Railways magazine.
Slightly elongated scenic area but virtually identical track layout.
They both were originally designed for a Fleischmann 7000, also fits an N-drive 12mm wheelbase chassis with the ends trimmed down.
Both of mine have chassis by Nevill Kent of N-Drive and once run-in perform well. Their pulling power is impressive with some lead in the smokebox and boiler.
https://www.glrailways.co.uk/bingley-works-3d-prints-34-c.asp
This 3D printed kit for the full cab GVT Tram loco is designed for the latest KATO 33-109 motor bogie. Indeed it just clips in with no additional work required.
The window glass just clips in , although I secured them additionally with a smear of varnish.
Still awaiting lining, the model performs well and looks superb.
Seen here performing on Woody Lane at the recent Woodgreen Steam and Model Railway Show.
https://www.brooks3dmodels.com/
