K's GWR 6 Wheel Low Siphon

One of my current projects, a K's kits plastic 6 Wheel GWR low siphon for the transportation of milk churns. Bought on ebay, there seem to be a few versions of this kit, available in all metal, metal under frame with plastic body and roof, or finally an all plastic version, which is the one I ended up with.

I am currently waiting to see if Lendons have any Romford 14mm Mansell wheel sets, the plan is to replace the current plastic sets with the metal wheels and to file down the flanges of the centre wheels to enable the van to negotiate tight curves. If this fails, a friend has suggested gluing the centre wheel set in position and filing a flat until there is a gap of around 0.5mm above rail height to overcome the problem.

I also plan to place a perimeter of Peco milk churns into the van before the roof is glued into place to disguise the lead ballast, of which I have a stash of.

To see the completed kit, see the new post here.