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M & M Models BR Plywood Vans ( with corrugated vented ends ).

Discussion in 'Kits, Kit bashes & Scratch builds' started by Toto, Oct 26, 2018.

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  1. Oct 26, 2018 #1
    Toto

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    Anyone bought wagon kits from this supplier before ? I've just bought 3 plywood ventilated vans.

    Cheers

    Toto
     
  2. Oct 27, 2018 #2
    Kimbo

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  3. Oct 27, 2018 #3
    paul_l

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    The planked version looks interesting as well, if you haven't done so, download the instructions, they are full of photo's and look straight forward - you're gonna love the chassis :giggle:

    Paul
     
  4. Oct 27, 2018 #4
    paul_l

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    Kimbo - those MagClic couplings look interesting as well - Toto they would be a god send for your DMU

    Paul
     
  5. Oct 27, 2018 #5
    Toto

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    Yes, they could be worth a go.

    Have you built any of your wagons Kimbo ? If so, how did you find them to go together ?

    Toto
     
  6. Oct 27, 2018 #6
    York Paul

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    I fairly certain that M&M were selling on ebay as "One for the Wagon", I bought their BR brake van but never finished it because it soon became clear the veranda vestibule door ends and duckets were far short of what they should be, the etches are good and go together well but as I say are only somewhat representational. You need to tread carefully when putting the W irons on as you only get one shot if soldering... you also need to drill out for axle bearings. Factor in wheels and sprung buffers and these can become expensive items of rolling stock. For £36 you can get a better complete kit of a vent van from Slaters... fill it with lead and it rolls just the same, or speak to Laurie at MM1 as he has just reintroduced a nice range of BR vent vans... in fact I think you can get all versions even if you do have to get wheels as an extra. :thumbs:
     
  7. Oct 27, 2018 #7
    Kimbo

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    Toto, no still in the todo pile. 21cton hopper will be the first.
    Paul re the MagClic the swing variation seems to work the best
     
  8. Oct 27, 2018 #8
    Rob Pulham

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    I have built their 4 shoe pipe wagon. The brass parts and upperworks were great but the brake gear didn't come anywhere near to fitting so I ended up scratch building it. I haven't built anything else because most of their range is BR so doesn't fit with my modelling interests.

    The first photo shows the difference in length of what was supplied v's what was needed. It's one of the reasons why I never displos of scrap etch....

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    It came out alright in the end and I subsequently sold it on far too cheaply but such is life sometimes.

    I do have build pictures if they are of interest?
     
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    paul_l

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    Impressive final build Rob

    Paul
     
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    York Paul

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    They do an 8 shoe version of the Pipe which always appealed to me, it's just the inaccuracies in parts of the brake van which put me off. I'd be very interested to see pictures of this build please Rob.
     
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    Rob Pulham

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    Thanks Gents,
    I will dig them out and pop them in a separate thread Paul.
     
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    York Paul

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    Great I look forward to seeing them
     
  13. Nov 1, 2018 #13
    Toto

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    And the M & M vans arrived today and with them ......... a bit of a surprise .......


    comes in a very neat plastic cassette type box.


    with destructions .......


    nicely protected etched sheet parts ......


    and there they are. A little tarnished but I've seen worse ....... much worse.


    and the white metal accessories. Two of these plywood vans came as ordered.

    pretty impressed with the overall kit and the way its been packed and despatched.

    cheers for now..
     
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    York Paul

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    The nice plastic cassette cases are good to keep all your transfer and lining sheets in afterwards. Toto I'll get those vans made up this weekend and start a weathering thread showing my own technique as asked, hopefully this will support and add to all the other great weathering posts currently happening.
     
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    Toto

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    Great stuff good Sir.

    I'll be starting my builds on my first vacant weekend after Elgin. Going to get my butt organised and in gear.

    I have a variable temperature soldering iron that I am going to get set up specifically for the white metal parts then get a production line going with two or three wagons at a time. Once I have a batch of say three, I'll get the primer on the go and take it from there.

    I'll start looking out all the easier kits first. :avatar:

    Cheers

    Toto
     
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    York Paul

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    Sounds good Toto and good luck with Elgin Show mate, just make sure when you TACK solder the van bodies together you have 90 degree angles and once you're happy then you can seam solder using 145 degree stuff. I'll also add in the Southern BY van to the thread as the Stock Green paint arrived today.
     
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    Toto

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    Southern BY van ? What's one of them then ?
     
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    York Paul

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    Here you are Toto this is what one looks like.

     
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    Toto

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    Very nice. Some nice detail to the underside.

    Toto
     
  20. Nov 10, 2018 #20
    Toto

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    Drum roll please ........... :drums::drums::drums::drums::drums: .......... and the moment you have all been waiting for .........

    Todays victim ........


    Is a 12 Ton BR Ventillated van ( Plywood version )

    and todays weapons of choice are .....


    One hold and fold .......


    One 48w variable temperature Duratool soldering iron ......


    A selection of solder is at hand although it will mainly be 145 degree solder used.


    a selection of small tools, clamps, abrasive materials, cutters, drivers etc etc.

    Let the fun commence ......

    I will report back at the interlude. :avatar:

    toto
     
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