Customs for NM

Some of these are custom models, some are simple alterations. Quite a few items have been done before but I hope some are new and inspire others to modify these toys.

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Picked up one of the newer "All Engines Go" trucks for NM by accident, I didn't know these are a different system when buying it. Face was removed and replaced with a normal CGI troublesome truck face, I had to remove some plastic from the donor face to do so and glue it in place.

For some reason, I’ve got quite a few Toad models and there are only so many duplicates you can have of a character like that. Using a razor saw, you can cut the model in two and make a sort of GWR Tool Van.





This does leave me with two canopy ends, which will be used in a future custom that I have ordered the parts for.

[Super]

Nice work and idea! 👍

Just gotta fill in the windows and yeah that's one good van. Very very clever

I’ll be leaving the windows as they are, some GWR Tool Vans did have end windows and I’ll be painting it in Chocolate & Red anyway to match GWR practice.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/svr_enthus...0234651673

https://www.emgauge70s.co.uk/project_cra...staff.html

Filler and sanding, then a coat of primer to show imperfections. Will place doors on the sides to cover the saw gap, the roof will be filled until there is no visible join.

I’ve ordered the parts to adapt the remaining Toad parts, hoping that it will all work correctly as planned.

[Super]

Looking good NMs 👍

I wasn’t happy with the panel gap on the Tool Van so had a look for what would work, I had this spare Hornby van body about which does the job 👍

Leftover parts will be for a more serious model, once this is complete and roof is nice and flush, it’ll be painted in GWR livery.

[Super]

Excellent work...I like it 👍