I’m not done with the Talgos! Ever since I gave up on building the S-112 as an Avlo, I knew I would build one eventually. I just love the livery that much.
This isn’t an S-112, but an S-106 instead. The Talgo Avril / S-106 turned out to be the most disappointing and troublesome train in Spain’s recent history. They’re objectively the worst high-speed trains in Renfe’s fleet, but I still like them though. The Avril might suck as an AVE, but I think it’s great for the low-cost Avlo service.
As expected, many crucial bricks are still unavailable in magenta, notably the large “rose petals” (part 1686) on the front. It’s a bit oversized for the job, but it’s such a good fit that I have to use it. Hopefully alternative brick manufacturers will have the parts I need in magenta, otherwise I’ll end up spray-painting them.
This is also my first 8-wide multiple unit train. Previously I tried building them in 7-wide, but it proved too difficult. At least from now on, my multiple units and locomotives will have a consistent scale.
Very happy with how this is coming along. Hopefully I won’t get stuck somewhere and abandon the train altogether (ahem ahem, the S-336…).
