It has taken 8 weeks........

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Pannier Tank
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It has taken 8 weeks........

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…..but I have finally got my Heljan 61xx looking how I like!

She has had the boiler side moulding lines removed, BR emblems replaced, Severn Mill plates, a crew, tank lifting hooks, Youchoos sound added and a darn good weathering.

I had also fitted much improved tank filler caps but was then informed that they were the wrong type for 6106 so I had to refit the original ones that came with the model, cut a couple of bits off and make some high tech, top spec, very expensive, fastidiously planned screw handles (I bent up a staple and cut it to size).

I am now very happy with how she looks. At last :roll:

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Looks really good particularly like the 'dribbles' of things leaking or split
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Oh damn! I need more practice. :D
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Your efforts are just fine Steve. I've not had an airbrush for weathering so I get by with other methods.
Panniertank. You have an amazing eye for detail and so much patience!
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A very nice looking loco especially with the extra details you have added.
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one of the best looking models I have seen in a long time, much admiration and a certain amount of jealousy
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Wow that takes me back, brilliant.
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Top shelf. I had to look twice to see if it was prototype or model.
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