Meet 'Taz' - a green devil?

Progress continues on the A1 Models locomotive based on DA1. Whilst this was due to follow my 009 Bagnall through the paintshop, following a few setbacks on that job they have actually been neck-and-neck at times, certainly both reached the varnishing stage together, which actually was an advantage.

Having considered whether to follow DA1's maroon or blue liveries I opted to turn things around and go for green. Ford Meadow Green is again the choice, that can is serving me rather well this year...

Before painting I added an exhaust to the bonnet, but seemingly forgot to add any headlights. Whilst generally this build has been something of a slightly less detailed one (for instance there are no controls modelled in the cab at the moment), this didn't look right. After painting I used Replica Railways transfers for BR diesel headlight lenses and added a dome of Araldite after varnishing.

On the other side of the loco can be seen it's number plate, home made from a scrap of nickle silver etch and Fox lettering transfers. Rather than DA1 this is TA2, the nickname of course is 'Taz'

The model is a little way from completion, windows need glazing, couplings adding and general weathering. The driver is also lagging behind somewhat after a false start, so another update to follow upon completion...

Colin