BR 52
Locomotive |
Trumpeter, 1/35 scale |
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by Ted Taylor
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Trumpeter's 1/35 scale BR 52 is available online from Mission
Models
Description
I have not provided any construction notes here as everything is
straight forward and very easy. The instructions are very clear,
however there are a lot of parts to deal with!
Here, the chassis is almost built but needs a few more pieces before
painting will start.
The brake cylinders and actuators, eventually all the brake linkages
will be connected to these,
The
boiler support and linkage for some of the driving rods connect
later, note the detailed springs
These main Cylinders are made up from several parts and are quite
detailed.
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Etched brass parts are included and are easy to bend to shape, the
windows are very thin and very clear.
All the couplings are free moving but the smoke box door is not.
Details on the firewall are pretty well done but it is slightly
simplified.
Some extra pipe and valve work to be placed along side the firewall
in the cab, note the delicate handrails at the door and wooden floor
Details
being added after I had painted the boiler. I should have waited!
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The
footplate looks good when complete but I believe there are some
aftermarket set out there for super detailers.
The track is ingenious and very lifelike.
The tender is one of the earlier types but still well detailed.
The driving rods are nicely detailed and would all work with a
little extra work but the wheels will need rotating axles in lieu of
the fixed items supplied.
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Model, Images and Text
by Ted Taylor Page Created 08 September, 2006 Page Last Updated
07 September, 2006
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