Class 74 complete.

It's taken a while to build this one.

Class 74 from Silver Fox Models but, I can safely say, she is complete.

im going to regret doing this but here is a list of all the parts bought to build her in to hopefully, something  approaching todays standards.

silver fox models kit £52.50

http://silverfoxmodels.co.uk/class-74-bo-bo-british-rail-crewe-new-2/

Hornby Class 90 diner chassis from eBay £40.00.

Dapol Class 73 buffer beams. £9.60

https://www.dccsupplies.com/item-p-115553/class-73-oo-gauge-black-buffer-beam.htm

Hannets grill mesh S09 and S12 £10.40

https://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?search_direction=asc&product_type_id=1873

Alan Gibson wheels G4-847NW 3'11" 12 spoke tender wheels £20.40

http://www.alangibsonworkshop.com/

Extreme Etchings EEDP47-00B welded roof grill and fan set £11.50

http://www.shawplan.com/extreme_loco4mm.html

Replica Railways RA102 cab interiors £1.95. http://www.replicarailways.co.uk/spares-and-accessories/spares

Coastal DCC esu mini power pack stay alive. £37.25.

https://www.coastaldcc.co.uk/

Strathpeffer junction Ha6 CD motor kit eBay shop £15.55

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-Replacement-CD-Can-Motor-Upgrade-Adaptor-Kit-BoBo-25-HST-91-DMU-HA2-/362964881843?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

Component shop blue LEDS £3.00 https://www.componentshop.co.uk/

Bachmann MLV main PCB this is for the headcode lights £12.50 Just ring bachmann service department.

DC Kits class 74 sound project from Legomanbiffo

£120.00

https://www.dckits-devideos.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=86_68&product_id=1656&limit=50

I shall never complain about the price of a ready 2 run loco again. Not forgetting to add to this list which I already had in stock so, not included in the final cost, Also not including any postal charges.

acetate for the windows,

Lead wieght for the body,

Reistors for LEDs,

Railmatch paint,

Varnish,

Also, making up the windscreen wipers,

Handrails, fitting mesh grills, wiring, soldering up pick-ups, adding a driver.

Time taken, god knows.

Total price, are you sitting down.

..........£334.65p........

The next time you see, say a Bachmann class 37 sound fitted for £265 It's cheap.

Would I do it again ?

No. As I specifically wanted a Class 74 and one to a certain standard. It's the only way to go, other than that it's not worth it but I do now have a very nice model of a Class 74.

Let's just sit back and wait for hornby to announce there's.