Building Talyllyn Railway no.6 'Douglas' in 009 Narrow Gauge

Thanks to Westcliff Works for supplying the body kit for this build, and you can get yours by contacting Alec on: [e-mail].
I admire you for sticking around and watching countless videos on wagon/coach building..and no, I'm not finished yet. BUT..We're finally here - the first loco for the Talyllyn Railway layout 'Nant Gwernol'!
find me on instagram at gwilliamsonmode...
cheers
#009 #narrowgauge #modelrailroad

[@jonathanmead]

When working with resin prints, you are much better off using a razor saw to separate pieces than clippers or a knife. Either of the latter will cause the resin to flex as you cut into it, causing breakages as you found with the roof.

[@GWilliamsonModels]

great thanks for that! I’ll have to give that a go next time

[@MatecaCorp]

The model came out brilliant! My heart just about stopped when the roof broke.

[@GWilliamsonModels]

It’s a reality of resin and 3D prints, nothing against westcliff works atall, and luckily its super easy to put back together 😅

[@vectorbrony3473]

Looks amazing! Douglas has so much character and stands out so much on the Talyllyn. Just the same with Alf

[@GWilliamsonModels]

I agree, I love how it stands out in the woodland area

[@PrussiaYT]

This is WAY too underrated! This is amazing I’m just about finished watching it so know I will watch the Edward-Thomas video! This is amazing also I love the part where you say you hate the cream interior painting 😂

[@GWilliamsonModels]

I really appreciate that, thankyou. But yes, I loathe cream interiors 😅

[@tomyoldiron6715]

Super satisfying. Felt like that Toy Story 2 scene of the oldman fixing Woody! With the Walchaerts Valve Gear it would be Perfect.

[@GWilliamsonModels]

I’d love to fit walchaerts to it, hopefully one day!

[@killiankeane7259]

Extraordinary quality build as always, I just received one of those Percys for the chassis in the post a few days ago, they have no business being as good as they are!

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Thankyou my friend. Yes it really is, 009 and n gauge chassis have come a long way in the past few years

[@JohnRich1415]

A lovely looking model, Resin and 3D printing really do seem to be revolutionising the model world. I don't model in 009 but your channel is a great watch and is making it difficult for me not to have a dabble.

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Thankyou so much, I hope to branch out into standard gauge at some point

[@TobysTrains]

Perfect Loco there👍 I believe the Skarloey coach was painted in Douglas’ left over blue. Great watch as always

[@NickMeredith]

Looks excellent. A little thought for the cab interior. If it's going to take several coays to cover, would it be worth making the first coat a more opaque white perhaps to hide the blue? Then the cream might need fewer coats.

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Oh well that makes sense then, and means my model is that little bit more prototypical!

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Possibly, I wonder if it’s worth painting the interior before the blue, then masking it off for the main colours

[@gs425]

Heres a tip. When it comes to brushed detail , like that cab cream especially, use enamel paints. One coat coverage means half the buggering about

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Yes that makes sense, I’ll do that next time!

[@JamesandPeter]

This is great, having seen the real loco this year, you have done a great representation. Also the weathering is a nice touch. Regards James

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Thanks James, it’s a big compliment if you approve after seeing the real deal!

[@terryrigden4860]

Great idea with the cotton buds

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Thanks!

[@MrPaulhopkins]

Very impressed with the detail on this one.

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Thankyou, it’s all down to westcliff works..work 😅 it’s easy to paint up a model if it’s a quality product, I really enjoyed this, and it’s a great runner so will be put to good use when the layouts ready

[@pikablob]

Absolutely love how this one came out - I am impressed by how well the mechanism hides on this thing, and I wish I had your painting skills :)) Westcliffe really did an amazing job, and so did you, so I am incredibly excited for more Tallylyn locos . For couplings, my personal vote would be the same ones as the Corris layout, partially for consistency and partially so you have the option of running stock from one on the other for interest if that's ever something you want to - but this layout is a different location and era so go with whatever works :))

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Yeah I think painting it black makes a big difference, as it’s hiding the shiny brass bits on the chassis. I would love to use the chains like the Corris stock, and it’s a good point, but because the layout needs to be operational I’ll need proper couplings on this one. That doesn’t mean that the Corris stock can’t be run on the layout..

[@thedembot]

Great finish George! The transfers really complete the model

[@GWilliamsonModels]

I agree, he did a brilliant job producing them

[@the_failed_states]

Very cool, and will look amazing with a crew.

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Crew has arrived, so I’ll be painting it up in the next weeks or two…and the lamps

[@Kevinism]

The RAF blue just can't be beat.

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Absolutely not, I really feel like it’s the best livery 6 has been in

[@ExplosiveCookie]

The real Skarloey Coach, Open No.8, was actually painted using the left over blue paint from No.6's repaint in 2018! So using the same colour on the models is spot on haha

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Yes I a few people have said that today, what a stroke of luck for me 😂

[@yorkshirelad5280]

I’m new to model railways but Iv inherited a 009 railway and love the Tal so I’m unashamedly copying you 😅😅😅 so much to learn but I’m enjoying it

[@GWilliamsonModels]

If it helps you with your project, I’m more than happy for you to copy every last tip! Best of luck

[@upwellonwards7373]

incredible video mate and well i just ordered some TR kits from westcliff thanks to your build video

[@GWilliamsonModels]

That’s great to hear, I’ll be using pretty much all their TR stuff for this project!

[@upwellonwards7373]

@@GWilliamsonModels i'll give building Alf and the bogey coaches a go

[@GWilliamsonModels]

@@upwellonwards7373 I’ll be going onto Alf soon aswell, always a good looking diesel

[@upwellonwards7373]

@@GWilliamsonModels wonder if they do a Midlander or Tom Rolt in future kits

[@GWilliamsonModels]

@@upwellonwards7373 I believe Tom rolt is on the cards, but not confirmed that

[@Hacksworth_Sidings]

“The smokebok dart” - George, 27th October 2023 Brilliant model as always, keep it up!

[@GWilliamsonModels]

I really meant it

[@jackminett768]

Actually, is it a smokebox dart without the other parts? Handle; lets call it the smoke box handle. George, 2023

[@GWilliamsonModels]

@@jackminett768 no idea, one thing I’ve learnt doing this channel is just how little I know 😂

[@jackminett768]

@@GWilliamsonModels Its ok, I know next to nothing, and I’m planning on joining the YMG 😂😂

[@swisstrainmodeller]

Amazing model. I didn’t know that you worked on the talyllyn.

[@GWilliamsonModels]

I did until I started my teacher training in September, now I struggle to even get to the railway atall!

[@Legomastr365]

Brilliant job! Your models are seriously inspiring me to make my own TR OO9 fleet. Also i believe the knob thing on the back of Douglas is for a little beeper thing for driver and guard to communicate with?

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Thankyou, and I’m thrilled to hear that I’m inspiring you, best of luck with your modelling! Thanks, yes I thought as much, just couldn’t think of it as I made the flippin video 😅

[@brianroberts6751]

Very cool....from across the pond! I'd like to do this in On18. Sort of an old west bash. Thanks.

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Why not give it a go?!

[@brianroberts6751]

@@GWilliamsonModels I just think I will do just that. The real challenge is can I make it "dead rail"??

[@GWilliamsonModels]

@@brianroberts6751 let me know how you get on!

[@TheGreatWesternExpress]

hey dude the blue they used on their rcent coach for the awdry extravagaza used the same blue as douglas so pretty realistic blue lol

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Yeah that’s brilliant luck for me 😂

[@heritage0001]

You say the paint is similar to number 8 but only recently found out that the blue paint is from number 6. Also the “weird circle thing” is the TCS cable

[@GWilliamsonModels]

I just go with what colour looks right tbf

[@robbycastelli6486]

It looks just like Duncan from Thomas and friends

[@GWilliamsonModels]

True

[@peterrobinson6872]

A great job on a lovely loco. I'd suggest you tone down the bright finish on the coupling and connecting rods. In the past I've dry brushed flat black, although your method of washing black off would probably work well.

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Yes good thinking, ill do that

[@colinlea009]

Nice job, one day I hope 3D printing will improve further and be able to avoid those diagonal printing lines (you can see them on the cab). But the details on the print are super. I also wonder how long before multi colour 3D printing??

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Hopefully, it’s already come a long way from the shapeway days!

[@JamesHiltonCustomModelRailways]

Water slide decals really need to go over a gloss varnish, it improves adhesion, then use satin as you do normally.

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Yes I knew that actually, just forgot 😂

[@jacob2954]

what superglue do you use? it seems to go on nicely without any frosting!

[@GWilliamsonModels]

I use normal Loctite superglues, I’d not risk cheap brands, as tempting as they are

[@myfavbuckets]

been doing some railway modelling lately but have mostly been using spray cans and brush painting. really impressed with the results from airbrushes but dont know what to go for,, they are quite expensive so want to make sure i get something good. do you have any tips or recomendations. and douglas looks lovely.

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Spray cans can work well, I used them for a couple of years when I started modelling, but the paint is too thick for models really. I never use expensive airbrush, something like this - eBay item number 203842242789 I think an airbrush is a really valuable tool to have, so try and upgrade to one when you can

[@myfavbuckets]

thank you very much for the information,, ill check that airbrush out now.@@GWilliamsonModels

[@robbycastelli6486]

I wish bachmann made Duncan right now

[@GWilliamsonModels]

It’ll be interesting to see how they do Duncan, but I’m all about sir Handel, need that now!

[@thefathat9490]

Will you be doing any Halloween projects this year? Like a ghost train?

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Not this year. I planned for one, but couldn’t get the parts I wanted in time - there will be a good Christmas one though

[@Insane_Edward]

Just curious where did you get the plates for douglas' RAF thingy not sure what its called as i carnt see them on light raikway stores

[@Insane_Edward]

Amazing model btw

[@GWilliamsonModels]

They’re light railway stores. But they custom etched them. You’ll need to ask them for it

[@Insane_Edward]

@@GWilliamsonModels righto thanks for getting back to me so quick. 👍

[@Insane_Edward]

Also wondering the person you got the decals from do you know if they would possibly be able to do some as i am currently makeing a 16mm scale douglas

[@GWilliamsonModels]

I doubt it mate, they don’t seem to be responding to emails now, so assuming they retired

[@Jude-72]

So actually on the real coach 8 they used RAF blue as they had it and wouldn't have to buy new paint so this makes it more accurate to the real loco and coach in a way! Also we're did you get those transfers I could use some.

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Yeah that’s really lucky, the models now super accurate by accident 😅 I have spare sets if you get in touch, are you on Facebook??

[@Jude-72]

Unfortunately no I don't use much social media aside from youtube.

[@MartinsTrainsAdventures]

i thought you was painting the cab silver by the way the paint looked

[@GWilliamsonModels]

That would an interesting look..

[@ThatThomasContentCreator]

someone get the talyllyn railway to comment on this video. NOW!!!!

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Cheers

[@EBNintendo]

You can use this to make a realistic Duncan model

[@GWilliamsonModels]

I’m slowly coming over to the idea of doing that aswell

[@That1Redhead28]

Is it weak at all? My n scale Percy is too weak to pull more than one coach. My Peter Sam also struggles…

[@GWilliamsonModels]

I’ll keep you posted on that one Christian

[@user-br9hv5ku2o]

How strong did Percy/ Douglas turn out to be?

[@karenfan010]

honestly he’d be quite the looker painted yellow get the hint?

[@GWilliamsonModels]

I think red would be better than yellow ;)

[@karenfan010]

@@GWilliamsonModels nah yellow is better in my opinion. I mean the talylln railway’s engines aren’t all the same colour so why should the skr engines? no offence to the thin clergyman of course.

[@TobysTrains]

Alf Next week??

[@GWilliamsonModels]

It was going to be, but something else came up, so I did that instead 😂

[@WatsUpDuck]

Why would you use a box cutter to remove the roof the sprue cutters should have been the first option

[@GWilliamsonModels]

Because I haven’t got many dedicated tools, so the knife was the best option I had

[@WatsUpDuck]

@@GWilliamsonModels ohh ok

[@robbycastelli6486]

It looks just like Duncan from Thomas and friends

[@GWilliamsonModels]

True