MOC: GWR Fruit 'D' wagon

[Bricktrix]

This has been a build I've wanted to get done for some time.

The real versions could be found at the front end of passenger train rakes quite often back in their day.

Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/31223598@N08/

Brickshelf link to more component part breakdown pictures when moderated: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=430393

[RoryoCox]

It looks really nice. I love the cross bar technique on the door.

[lightningtiger]

Sweet looking rolling stock there 'Bricktrix' - love the simple brown timber look construction - a classic !

I'm a conformist! !

[MightySlickPancake]

That is a Beast of a train Carl:wub:. This doesn't disappoint for those of us who admire you work, 5* . Cant wait for more.

Thanks, CB

Edited May 7, 2010 by crabboy329

[hhcBrick]

Nice waggon, very realistic!

[Selander]

Really nice build Carl !

What is the partnumber for those brown tubes used for "X-design".

[Bricktrix]

Thanks for the comments guys

Sealander, I'm afraid I dont have the part number as its available in different lengths, I just searched for 3mm hose(soft) in brown on Bricklink for the extra pieces I needed. Although its described as brown, longer lengths come in reddish brown so its a bit of a mismatch

[Matt Dawson]

I've never seen a more accurate and perfect Fruit D (or GWR vehicle, for that matter). When's the 'Bloater' or 'Siphon' being released?

[Bricktrix]

I've never seen a more accurate and perfect Fruit D (or GWR vehicle, for that matter). When's the 'Bloater' or 'Siphon' being released?

High praise indeed thank you Matt

The "Siphon" is on my "to do" list, but who knows when?