This excellent EM Gauge model of a V14 van is destined for Trevor's layout "Churston", of which you can see more in the Layouts section. For an introduction to the Coopercraft Van kits and options for converting them, see the Projects section.

The V14 prior to painting. The model was built from modified Coopercraft parts, and uses etchings from Masokits, buffers from MJT and UltraScale wheels set in waisted brass bearings from the EM Gauge Society. The door catches are etched brass from David Geen, while couplings, brakle cylinder and vac pipes are white metal castings from ABS. Quite a mix of parts!

Underside of the wagon, with brake gear and sprung coupling hooks in evidence

Alternate side of the V14. The model has the off-set V hanger which few GW modellers seem to know of, but which were fitted to these vans and to some Opens and the smaller Loco Coal wagons. John Lewis has been very helpful with sorting this out.