Commission: Ballast brake in OO…

Taking a collection of flat pieces of brass, marked out and etched by a craftsperson many years ago (hand drawn artwork I expect on this one) and transforming them into a 3D object always excites me…

It’s like realising someone else’s dream. They created this kit to be a model - and by taking it and putting one together I’m playing a small part in that process. Of course, someone has to buy it, to research it and to provide me with the information - and so there are three of us in this dance. This Great Northern ballast brake was quite low tech in some ways, and well thought out in others. A lack of floor or any interior balanced against a compensated chassis built in. She looks well enough though, finished in decals designed for my customer by John at Precision Labels.

If you have a kit you know you’re unlikely to build - and would like to explore the possibility of me helping out then drop me a line. I’m taking commissions for 2027. You can contact me on the form here, but if that doesn’t work (it doesn’t seem to like some tablets) then you can find my email on the Facebook page (accessible using a browser and no need for a Facebook account - just seems to stop spam). Details on the Commissions page. Until next time, more soon…

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