James was the first model i bought when i started the Bachmann Thomas collection, and it still now runs like a charm to this day. I like Bachmann's models for their detail and accuracy to the television series models, each model is unique in design and also, unlike Hornby's models, feature a moving eyes mechanism that moves from side to side when it runs forward and also in reverse.
The Bachmann James is a nice model, accurate to the tv series counterpart, the only exception being that the wheel colour is wrong and the smokebox has red sides instead of black.
Looking at the above image, i decided to make some slight changes to the model and paint it as accurately to the tv model as possible. So with some satin black paint, i painted over the grey wheels and tender axle-boxes, and used the same method with the red parts on the smokebox.
It took a while, but, a nice job has been made getting James to look like he should in the tv series pictures.
Photos © Daniel Snell
FANTASTIC! They way Bachmann SHOULD have made him! Nice job with the wheels too!
ReplyDeleteCheers Michael, really appreciate your comments. :D
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