Be patient.
I have been eagerly awaiting this, from 00 Works, its the ex LSWR class 0330 in SR black, lined Green.
Its all cast so surprisingly heavy.
Should all locos be built this way. All nicely screwed together. A coreless motor is fitted, although, im not convinced as to what all the fuss is about these. Running on Markitts wheels and axles, so easily repaired/replaced/cleaned etc.
Isn't she stunning.
She wieghts in at 258g
The lining is very well done.
The only obvious thing is there are some 'pits' in the casting on the saddleback, being fair, castings can be a problem regarding this, i would prefer the wieght than a plastic moulding.
My only other gripe is the single stage gearbox, its not great at slow speeds (or is that the coreless motor) If you intend on running it at 90 mph then it will (i have a feeling this might get swapped out at some point for something from Highlevel)
For a small company, built in the UK and a limited run, a good paint finish, crisp lining, it ain't half bad, a bit expensive but as an avid loco builder of kits, its going to cost you that in parts and you still have to build and paint it, etc.
I like it, perhaps now is the time to think, its better to have Two or Three well built locos than 10 plastic things bought at less than have the price.
9/10 that's my score. I'm not one to take a ruler to it and moan that the footplate is 1mm to short, like some might. It looks like an 0330 class, im happy.
Don' forget tomorrows post at 7.00pm.
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