Class 101 DMU - DMCL

[RSderek]

DMCL/DMBS shell

Ok, not much to look at but it's a start, Just working on getting the profile right. Still not happy, but want to show that like the 37 it is underway.
Once i get the profile right I'll post up a couple of shots (probably later tonight) for you guys to give advice.

regards

Derek

[jamespetts]

Every journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step I'm wondering, though, whether the seam down the middle is rather too sharp...

[MikeTrams]

Slow down give us a chance

I think it looks great so far maybe have a look a Honby modes for shape? Got a bouble car here helps me!

Cheers,
Mike

[Blackpatch]

Well already its recognisable. Will comment if I spot anything worth mentioning but you have to be happy with the profile before moving on. Nice start

[g0fthick]

You game artists and your Symmetry modifiers.

Can't really say much right now, but judging by your other models I have no doubts about the quality of this locomotive.

[RSderek]

OK, got the actual plans that the units were made from, (there are some very nice people out there that I will be buying pints and biscuits for) so I have shelved the previous model due to it being 'el shonko'
Brand new model just started.
Am still looking for a 101 to go and photograph and try to get cab images for, any ideas people? Close-ish to London would be good though.
Will post up a visual soon of how it is coming along.
Also I will be releasing this in stages, DMCL first, with a very basic cab, then a finished cab then one of the other units, not thought of the order yet, suggestions more than welcome.

regards
Derek

[jamespetts]

Also I will be releasing this in stages, DMCL first, with a very basic cab, then a finished can then one of the other units, not thought of the order yet, suggestions more than welcome.

MOS?

[yerkes]

Am still looking for a 101 to go and photograph and try to get cab images for, any ideas people? Close-ish to London would be good though.

Not sure I can think off the top of my head of a location close to London. The Mid-Norfolk Railway at Wymondham has a 101 in service. Here are some shots I took of a 101 at the Midland Railway Centre last March - hope you might find some use for them when modelling the buffer beam, coupling gear, etc.


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[godabyc]

Am still looking for a 101 to go and photograph and try to get cab images for, any ideas people? Close-ish to London would be good though.
Will post up a visual soon of how it is coming along.

Not that close but the Great Central Railway at Loughborough seems to have a few :- http://www.gcrailway.co.uk/locos/dmu101.htm

[NeutronIC]

Again not close but North Norfolk Railway restored one two or three years back, it runs regularly now I think.

Matt.

[rwaceyw]

http://railcar.co.uk/his100-109/101pres.htm

Have a nosey

Dave

[shebarose]

East Anglain Railway Museum has one i think.

[Desiromad]

Being a museum member, I can confirm that there is currently 3 Class 101 cars on the site, and 2 Class 108 cars. I will get some pictures next time I am down there if they will be of some use.

HTH
Tom

[RSderek]

Hi, they will be of great use!
I am mainly after bogie details, I should really make the trip myself. I do intend to contact them to see if I can get a little closer to the units to get some pictures.

I have spent the last 2 hours trying to get the curve right around the top corner, why an engineer would create such a compound curve I have no idea. Still I am pleased with my result and managed to get there in the end.
I will post up progress later tonight.

I like the way this has a community feel to it. I could not do this without the help and advise given to me.
Best regards
Derek

[arabiandisco]

There's a 101 driving car at the Spa Valley (Tunbridge Wells). Not sure what state it's in though.