Transformation of 40 Year old Triang Mk1
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- This 40+ year old model Mk1 had previously been written off as too crude, bright and garish to stand shoulder to shoulder with the more recent and excellent toolings by Bachmann and Hornby.
But with some careful attention to the colours of the livery, the interior and some weathering a decent model can result. In fact I'm pleased to say that the owner didn’t believe it was the same coach when he first saw the photos of the transformation.
Coaches like this and many other old models can be picked up relatively cheaply. Sure the wealth of details do not compare to current models but they can still look the part behind a top of the line model locomotive and can boost the rolling stock of your collection. Do you have old stock too that never sees the light of day?
Interpretations of liveries and finishes by model manufacturers change over time, and this old Triang coach is a good example. The cream was far too yellow, and the carmine was far to brilliant a red so it really stuck out when marshaled within a train of current Bachmann Mk1's of the same livery.
By the way, see the brilliant new video by Bluffers to Buffers where they take a similarly old coach, but distress it to scrap yard condition: • How to transform a Tri...
For me the overall impression of a model railway is extremely important, so any given coach, locomotive, building or item of scenery needs to blend with its neighbour and in to its surroundings. Hopefully this video demonstrates that creating a harmonious overall appearance is still achievable, even with this extreme example.
Archive sound for the Black 5 hauled train was recorded by Peter Handford and is used with kind permission from Old Thundridge Records. Music supplied by Tim Brearley.
It’s scarcely believable it’s the same model! Great job giving these coaches a second lease of life!
Thanks - infinitely better than going to landfill!
Those before and after photos are unbelievable, anyone would be chuffed to have them in their collection.
Regards Chris
Thanks I'm glad you think so, and thank you for watching.
Great to see the full rake as well as the Triang. Such an atmospheric sight
It blends in quite well now and as you know it wouldn’t have been atmospheric before - very very bright! 😎
You would never think it was a triang coach! Amazing work!
Thank you very much, nice to give it a new lease of life.
That is absolutely incredible - would it be really cheeky if I asked what you used to dull the colours down as I've got a rake of ex-Triang Mk1s and Hornby Staniers that need that exact same makeover!!!
Very impressive. What a transformation.
Thanks, they scrub up well - goes to show what a fundamentally decent model the Triang Mk1 is.
Amazing work, as you always do!
Thank you kind sir!
Great video.. Thanks for sharing.. 👍😎👍
Perfect...!! I like it very much
Fantastic!!
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I see you have copied each other homework, gonna have to fail you both sorry
lolage great videos both you you
@@Games20210 Ah yes - and very different outcomes. Pure coincidence we published these in the same day! 😂
Excellent! You have a real skill. Can you be persuaded to share your knowledge with us novices? Regards.
Thanks very much! A how to video is in the pipeline - eventually! 😅
Ee lad, where there's muck there's brass. I think I'll migrate to t'north, much pleasanter than t'nancy south.
That like great, and presumably you resprayed the sides before weathering?
Thanks! Not a total respray, I just tinted the existing colours underneath to better match the more modern models. But yeah the weathering followed to help blend in further and unify the rake.
How can i get the train?
You can normally pick these coaches up second hand at swap meets and model railway stalls.
45253 has a problem with it's rear driving wheel!
Yes it needs some attention in the works!
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