Back in 2008, i first made Billy using a Hornby GNR J13 0-6-0 tank loco, in my own opinion, it looks more like a 'What if' Railway Series Style model, which is great and i enjoy running the model. However, i then went back over the television series episode which featured Silly Billy, and decided then to try and scratchbuild him using plasticard and a Bachmann J72 chassis.
It has taken roughly five months to build Billy's body and it wasn't as easy as i thought it would be, but, alot of time and care was put into this project, from making the body, to painting and detailing. I am in a way, really pleased with the model and how it performs, it looks just like the model used on the set, and the Bachmann J72 chassis has quite abit of weight.
I am at current looking to remould his face and do a proper facial expression, but apart from that, it is a really nice model.
Photos © Daniel Snell
Oh man! This one caught me by surprise! He looks wonderful Dan. Just like on TV.
ReplyDeleteCheers Michael.
ReplyDeleteI'm working on some new facial expressions for him, these will be posted as soon as they are done too. ;)