Commission: Muriel in 09...
This model of the 15" gauge Heywood 'Muriel' 0-8-0t has been on the workbench for a few months and has been a delightful scratch build...
Combining exquisite turned chimney and dome with scratch built styrene bodywork, finished with custom designed lining transfers and etched brass plates and window spectacles gives a great finish and consistency to the model.
It is build around a Bachmann USA 2-8-0 Consolidation chassis that has had the middle two axles swapped around, cylinders moved from front to back, lots cut down and spokes filled. This is obviously prototypically incorrect as it's inside frame with too short a wheelbase, but the general effect is good as the wheels blend into the under frame and are a lot in shadow as per the prototype anyway.
I am planning on building a Heywood Ursula for the same customer in 2020. If you're interested in a similar model, or a custom scratch build of your own dream model in any scale and gauge then get in touch for a no obligation personalised proposal. More soon...
Combining exquisite turned chimney and dome with scratch built styrene bodywork, finished with custom designed lining transfers and etched brass plates and window spectacles gives a great finish and consistency to the model.
It is build around a Bachmann USA 2-8-0 Consolidation chassis that has had the middle two axles swapped around, cylinders moved from front to back, lots cut down and spokes filled. This is obviously prototypically incorrect as it's inside frame with too short a wheelbase, but the general effect is good as the wheels blend into the under frame and are a lot in shadow as per the prototype anyway.
I am planning on building a Heywood Ursula for the same customer in 2020. If you're interested in a similar model, or a custom scratch build of your own dream model in any scale and gauge then get in touch for a no obligation personalised proposal. More soon...
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