Lovely work there Rob. Shows what can be done with patients and some skill. Brings making out of the box builds to a new level. Well done.:thumbup:
Still a lot to do but this is as far as I've got.
The cylinders have inserts fitted to ensure that the crossheads run true. I've also replaced the piston rods with 1.6 N/S wire which helps keeps...
The Bogie was straight forward to assemble and went together well. It has a sprung sliding block for latral movement as well as a spring for...
Been slowly putting together the Schools sub chassis parts. No major problems and what there was was down to me. Firstly the wheels I fitted are...
Been a little quite at the mo as still trying to sort out the fence damage caused by the recent storms so haven’t had much chance or enthusiasm to...
Yeah Rob but the end result is definitely worth it.
Can’t comment on the old Hornby’s as I’ve no experience but the current (no pun) method of live frame pick up is more reliable and preferred by...
I've now managed to put the basic chassis together and tempory fitted the wheels to check the free running and levels. All found to be good. I'll...
Cast Piston rods are indeed a real pain to get straight and have myself cut them off and replaced them with wire. It seems no matter how straight...
Simple but a clever idea. :tophat:
Very nice Paul. Coming on well. :thumbup:
I know what you’re saying about shorting out Slaters Wheels Rob. In the past I’ve used wire down the back of the spokes. I’ve even used phosphorus...
Part One: The Loco Chassis Thought I would make a start and prep the Schools chassis now my poppies box has arrived. The box is the large version...
That looks quite good Toto, Well done! :thumbup: That bikes a bit of a beast init! :cool:
You also have to spare a thought to the original engineer sitting there drawing them accurately and in such fine detail with just a board rulers...
Main weapons will be: Ersa RDS 80 Soldering iron. Resistance Soldering Unit (LRM) 145/179/100 or 70 degree Solder. Various bending forming tools....
Nice clean N/S chassis etches. This is where I'll make a start. Sorry about the flash reflection.[ATTACH]
Was going to wait the arrival of a new kit that I’d ordered to start this thread but looks like it’s still a few more weeks away. So here we go...
Looking forward to this coming together. I’m sure you’re turn this into a super build. BTW congrats at the Guild awards. Very deserving. :thumbs: