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Discussion in 'Kits, Kit bashes & Scratch builds' started by paul_l, Jan 14, 2018.

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  1. Jan 16, 2018 #21
    60019Bittern

    60019Bittern Full Member

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    Some useful info on the build can be found here Paul. Mine is still waiting for me to put the roof on.

    http://p1mrc.com/p1mrc/view_topic.php?id=816&forum_id=51
     
  2. Jan 16, 2018 #22
    Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    Glad you revived your thread there Bittern. Mines will be coming soon ( ish ). :avatar:
     
  3. Jan 16, 2018 #23
    paul_l

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    Cheers Bittern - off for a read :thumbs:

    Paul
     
  4. Jan 16, 2018 #24
    gormo

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    I can see why brass RTR is so expensive now,

    It`s the labour.

    Nice build Paul.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

    http://www.click:tophat:Gormo
     
  5. Jan 16, 2018 #25
    paul_l

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    Ah but I bet they don't spend 3 min soldering and 8 hours trying to remove it again :avatar:

    Paul
     
  6. Jan 16, 2018 #26
    gormo

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    Probably not mate.......:avatar::avatar::avatar::avatar:

    But if that is your occupation you would get pretty good at it and fast too.!!!!!

    http://www.click:tophat:Gormo
     
  7. Jan 17, 2018 #27
    Gary

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    So far so good Paul. I think Bittern's thread will be valuable as well as your's when I start my own build.... :twitch:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  8. Jan 17, 2018 #28
    paul_l

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    Not much done - visitors (my daughter) most of the night - must be warmer here than her flat :avatar:

    Working on the hand rails for the doorway
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    Instructions say to use the 0.7mm rod - time for the verynear gauge - 0.45, 0.7 and 0.95 mm rod included.

    I used a reversed peg as a clamp to help hold the wire in place. One down 3 to go.

    Paul
     
  9. Jan 17, 2018 #29
    Toto

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    Good old clothes pegs. Fiddly little joint to make.
     
  10. Jan 18, 2018 #30
    paul_l

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    And the rest
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    Next up is the spectacles on to the cab rear and the rivets

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    Tomorrow I will solder the cab rear in place - but as a test

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    I must admit I'm enjoying this

    Paul
     
  11. Jan 19, 2018 #31
    Kimbo

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    coming along nicely Paul, the rear of the cab looks very good. :thumbs:Kim
     
  12. Jan 19, 2018 #32
    Toto

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    Taking shape. Nice clean build. :thumbs:
     
  13. Jan 19, 2018 #33
    ianvolvo46

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    Good work Paul :thumbup::thumbup:

    Ian vt
     
  14. Jan 19, 2018 #34
    paul_l

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    Cheers Guys

    A little more progress this evening - first up the cab back was soldered into place

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    Next feeling a little confident I fitted the bead along the cab side

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    Just got to do the other side, but as I am using some Legless Jester ale to stop my mouth drying out, I'll wait until the morning before doing the other side.

    But in the mean time I'm test fitting the cab floor, bunker front and boiler back end

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    Paul
     
  15. Jan 20, 2018 #35
    paul_l

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    Got a little carried away and forgot to take photos as I was working :facepalm:

    Fitted the other bead around the tank, and embossed the rivets and assembled the cab front with spectacles, and in all the excitement fitted the cab front in place. Not supposed to happen until later :oops:

    Then got brave and attempted the whitemetal this should have been done before the cab front.

    Found the 100C solder and my Carrs flux - nuts it Green not Red :facepalm:, got it to work tho' :thumbs:

    Soldered the cast reversing lever to the floor, then fixed the bunker and floor assemblies in place - would have been easier if some numpty hadn't soldered the cab front in the way.

    Then went slightly off piste again and fitted the tank inner sections.

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    Getting back to the correct order of things time to fit the bunker rear, this needs forming into the correct shape.

    I've ordered up a couple of sets of Slater Plunger pick ups for this loco and the P class 0-6-0T.

    Found the data sheet for the Canon DN22-H23NTB online, M2 thread, so I ordered up some M2 x 3mm long screws (actually supposed to be for computers) approx £5 for 50 from Amazon so arrived today.

    Time to cook the tea for the boss - got to get them brownie points in the bank

    Paul
     
  16. Jan 20, 2018 #36
    Toto

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    Taking great shape Paul. How easy will it be painting the inside of the cab though. Looks a bit tight.
     
  17. Jan 20, 2018 #37
    paul_l

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    Challenging, but that's why the backhead detail will be painted then glued in place

    Paul
     
  18. Jan 20, 2018 #38
    York Paul

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    It's a cracking nice build you have going on there Paul, I've looked at this kit many times before in the past and not really noticed how much charm it has to offer. I bet this is one engine that will take pride of place on the layout.:thumbs: I'm following your thread with much interest Paul. Cheers dudehttp://www.click for the pic's too.
    York Paul
     
  19. Jan 20, 2018 #39
    Toto

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    Spray the inner walls first ( cream ) followed by the floor boards ( browny blacky stuff ) then the head wall ........
     
  20. Jan 20, 2018 #40
    Kimbo

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    Will you make the cab roof removable Paul?
     
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