TM's Scotty doesn't look THAT terrible. I mean, yes, the steam clouds are unnecessary. It's not a faster engine than the norm for the range, they don't serve a purpose really, and aesthetically they come off looking like he's sped through a barbershop- let's leave that to Duck, shall we?
Scotsman doesn't suffer as terribly from the dreaded "saddle-tank syndrome" that other releases (Mike) do, and although yes, the buffers are incorrect, the running board IS black instead of the usual red, and that face does show off some of the classic Scotsman personality we're used to, without it being a permanent wink.
I don't mind the asymmetry of it, though the wonky eyes bother me a little. The right eye should be looking a little more downward IMO.
Those eyebrows are on fleek. Whatever fleek means. Love them.
I'm glad the tenders are different, though what's the deal with both tenders having rear buffers? I don't understand that.
I've seen a Scotsman build on Twitter recently, utilizing the Plarail 2015 Gordon, with the accurate footplate, dome, and a Spencer Tender used so far in its build. That looks miles better than this. If this had been tweaked a little more, and the shaving cream removed from his sides, I wouldn't mind this release.
For the moment... I too am on the fence, but the good qualities for me outweigh the bad.
I do hope you get Scotty, Ucwepn. I should love to see you review him.
Scotsman doesn't suffer as terribly from the dreaded "saddle-tank syndrome" that other releases (Mike) do, and although yes, the buffers are incorrect, the running board IS black instead of the usual red, and that face does show off some of the classic Scotsman personality we're used to, without it being a permanent wink.
I don't mind the asymmetry of it, though the wonky eyes bother me a little. The right eye should be looking a little more downward IMO.
Those eyebrows are on fleek. Whatever fleek means. Love them.
I'm glad the tenders are different, though what's the deal with both tenders having rear buffers? I don't understand that.
I've seen a Scotsman build on Twitter recently, utilizing the Plarail 2015 Gordon, with the accurate footplate, dome, and a Spencer Tender used so far in its build. That looks miles better than this. If this had been tweaked a little more, and the shaving cream removed from his sides, I wouldn't mind this release.
For the moment... I too am on the fence, but the good qualities for me outweigh the bad.
I do hope you get Scotty, Ucwepn. I should love to see you review him.
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