Robert Stuart Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 “The term 'Brake' in a coach description indicates that the coach has a guard's compartment equipped with a train brake.” (source) “The term ‘composite’ refers to a carriage having more than one class of seating.” (source). The classes were, typically, first, second, and third. First being the more expensive, and third being for the likes of me. Typically, trains of this era would prioritise first and third class. Few people wanted to call themselves as second class citizens, so these compartments and carriages generated little revenue. Later, the old second class was dropped, and third re-classified as second. I'm a little doubtful about two brake carriages in such a small rake, but different companies had different policies. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 And I gather a rake was a connected set of carriages, perhaps an operating train. Thanks for the explanation. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 11 hours ago, Robert Stuart said: I'm a little doubtful about two brake carriages in such a small rake To be honest, so am I. Another concern is the ratio of first to third seating, which is also quite unlikely. It would be more likely to be a composite (or first), two thirds and a brake third. But they are what I have in The Stash, so I'm going wiv wot I got. The brakes did have guards in them but after vacuum braking was fitted, the guards were basically just used as safetymen so there would only need to be one. The brake areas would be dedicated to smaller items of goods and parcels. In my mind, the service this is part of runs to Blackpool, Morecambe or Fleetwood during the summer so requires a lot of parcel space to deal with the amount of postcards being sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 I am tempted to have a crack at one of my ship kits 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 31 minutes ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: I am tempted to have a crack at all of my ship kits I fixed your typo for you. 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sardaukar Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 I love a tank transporter. So count me in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 8 hours ago, sardaukar said: I love a tank transporter. So count me in. A tank transporter sounds good. Wonder which scale? The list of names on the opening post has been updated; you are counted in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sardaukar Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 7 hours ago, Robert Stuart said: A tank transporter sounds good. Wonder which scale? The list of names on the opening post has been updated; you are counted in. the only scale..1/72 😛 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Would a Formula 1 racing car be eligible? It only transports one person and isn't exactly designed to transport anything. I suppose it's a bit iffy. I've just enjoyed building a Lotus 72 so much that I'm looking to see what GBs next year could squeeze in another racing car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 10 minutes ago, Enzo the Magnificent said: Would a Formula 1 racing car be eligible? It only transports one person and isn't exactly designed to transport anything. I suppose it's a bit iffy. I've just enjoyed building a Lotus 72 so much that I'm looking to see what GBs next year could squeeze in another racing car. Nah, I think that would be really stretching the definition of transport. I don't think you'd make any F1 driver happy by saying they're just cargo. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 33 minutes ago, JeroenS said: Nah, I think that would be really stretching the definition of transport. I don't think you'd make any F1 driver happy by saying they're just cargo. I think you're right, but I had to ask... It's not like I don't have plenty of other options for this GB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 6 hours ago, Enzo the Magnificent said: Would a Formula 1 racing car be eligible? It only transports one person and isn't exactly designed to transport anything. I suppose it's a bit iffy. 6 hours ago, JeroenS said: Nah, I think that would be really stretching the definition of transport. I don't think you'd make any F1 driver happy by saying they're just cargo. Agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 @Enzo the Magnificent, OT: Would a Ferrari be eligible for the Southern Europe GB? Or, looking at the OP, anything that raced at Monaco? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammer625 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 How about a Aussie Beaufreighter? If so, I’m in. Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 The green light was already given to the posed jeep question ... so any vehicle dedicated as a military staff car should be alright? Am looking at the Horch, specifically this one which belongs to the regimental HQ of a flak unit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 On 29/11/2022 at 09:55, Cammer625 said: How about a Aussie Beaufreighter? If so, I’m in. Cheers I don't know the type, but if it was used to transport cargo, as the name suggests, then yes. 6 hours ago, JackG said: so any vehicle dedicated as a military staff car should be alrigh In general, yes. Your Horch will be fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 p.s. @Cammer625 Found this link: http://www.adf-serials.com.au/2a9h.htm A Beaufreighter (or Beaufort Mk.IX) would be fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammer625 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Sorry Robert - I should have been more descriptive- an Aussie conversion of Aussie Beauforts to transport aircraft. Thanks for the add. Airfix 1/72 Beaufort kit and Hi planes Beaufreighter conversion cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 On 01/12/2022 at 06:39, Cammer625 said: Airfix 1/72 Beaufort kit and Hi planes Beaufreighter conversion 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 This one will be the first of the chocks . May be followed by some more depending on improving my GB style . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted December 16, 2022 Author Share Posted December 16, 2022 On 15/12/2022 at 10:10, Grandboof said: This one will be the first of the chocks . That Hastings makes a good choice. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 56 minutes ago, Robert Stuart said: That Hastings makes a good choice. Indeed! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcrfan Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 On 11/6/2022 at 11:01 PM, Robert Stuart said: Somebody mentioned trucks and bulldozers, in passing, earlier. I feel it is going to be difficult to present a bulldozer as a form of transport; trucks OK, but bulldozers? I was actually looking for a picture of an Arctic land train towed by a bulldozer and found this https://hamfish.artstation.com/projects/w804qO 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted December 16, 2022 Author Share Posted December 16, 2022 1 hour ago, dcrfan said: I was actually looking for a picture of an Arctic land train towed by a bulldozer A land train would, probably, work for this build, even if towed by a bulldozer. The Arctic rescue vehicle, Old Faithful? Not sure of the use case here, but that looks like a possible build too? WiF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 I totally lost track of this years GB nominations and voting, but having a think I'm in for this one with a Thunder Models 1/35 Scammell Pioneer with 30 ton goose neck trailer if its released in time. To then add a Grant MkII later in the year in the North Africa GB. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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