TTTE Gauge 1 James: Primer, Bondo, Paint, & Pinstriping

Continued photo montage + video of the Gauge 1 James build, through primer stages, Bondo + Squadron putty stages, paint, and pinstriping detail. Dome has yet to be painted.

Gauge 1 = runs on 45mm (G) rails. Same as the original models from the series.

James theme: SiF Forums + editing

How do you build one? Visit:
http://sodorscratchbuilding.ne1.net/

Enjoy!

-Kurt

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• rogers
• 0-4-0
• 0-6-0

[TheRyanCarMan]

Wow! Was that pinstriping done by hand? I can't believe I hadn't seen this video beofre. I love the end 360 view. How many TTTE Characters do you plan to make for Gauge 1, and if you don't mind sharing, about how much did it cost for making James? I'm inspired by you to possibly attempt some in the very far off future, when I have a good paying job so I can afford it?

PS I apologize if all my comments lately have been a nuisance...

[cudak888]

@TheRyanCarMan - It's automotive stick-on pinstriping, though I'd suggest model aircraft pinstriping to anyone attempting something a TTTE model. The R/C stuff sticks better.

I'm not sure how many I'll make at this point - if I do produce everything I've done for Ernest so far (and if the Partnership Program pays for a warehouse) I think I'm looking at a good 5+ years of work and dedication. We shall see.

James probably cost around $300 by now.

[cudak888]

@TheRyanCarMan - Mind you though, I've come to realize that James is a bit over-scale to his TTTE show counterpart. It might sound crazy, but I believe the cheapo Lionel wheelset as fitted to the old James electric G-scale sets would be closer to the original.

Granted, the Lionel shell is a joke - you can toss that - but the pre-fabbed 0-6-0 drive would be a much easier starting point.

-Kurt

[lego12323]

woah good

[BramGroatFilms]

Nice Job! WOW!!!

[JamesTheRedEngine99]

oh shot this is soooooo good!!!

[explodingninja1]

i miss the old thomas and freinds

[cudak888]

@darthwinsor - Ah, but they're still Britt's characters, not the Reverend's. Not particularly my taste in antagonists. Good old oily Diesel does the job sufficently (and we still have Bowler and Stuck-Up - don't forget them).

[darthwinsor]

@cudak888 arry and bert where introduced in season 5. when allcroft was still in charge

[kirbyfan600]

am proud of you only awdry characters