White Metal Loco's. A Kitbuilders Guide

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  1. Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    This arrived yesterday, I have a quick flick through it and first impressions are that it is quite a heavy read. It would appear at first glance to be very thorough and covers a whole range of aspects from tools he uses through to studying the kit, cleaning and preparing, manufacturing processes, assembly techniques, basic detailing through to basic painting of the model. He also spends some time on the principles of soldering etc.

    It has basic illustrations in black and white. I'd imagine there are others that may be more up to date in terms of publishing.

    Seems like a good reference to have. I purchased it initially for tips on getting white metal soldering within my capabilities and to have a written reference to have by my side when attempting a kit. Looks like a good choice.

    Toto
     
  2. Gary

    Gary Wants more time for modelling.... Staff Member Administrator

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    Picture of book or title and author ?? :scratchchin:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  3. Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    I'll get a photo of the front cover up later today Gary.

    The title and author .... :scratchchin: maybe that secret is given away in the title of this post. :avatar:
     
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    Gary Wants more time for modelling.... Staff Member Administrator

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    Doh ! I should have paid more attention.... :facepalm:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  5. gormo

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    Fair dinkum Gary,

    Keep up mate...?????:scratchchin:

    http://www.click:tophat:Gormo......:avatar::avatar::avatar::avatar:
     
  6. Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    :avatar: same thing I do Gary. :avatar:
     
  7. Keith M

    Keith M Staff Member Moderator

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    Just spotted a softback edition of this same book amongst the white metal models on Ebay a few days ago, secondhand but in good clean condition, less than a fiver including postage! I guess as I've already ventured into a few white metal models, it's a bit "Bolting the stable door after the horse has gone", but I may learn other skills, and for the price, I'm not complaining.
    Keith.

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  8. Ben Alder

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    Very useful book from a time when white metal kits were an important source of motive power. I learnt a lot from it in those far off pre forum days. One extra bit of advice would be to use 100 degree solder rather than the traditional 70. It has lead in it and flows, and makes a far easier job of putting white metal to gether. I still use the 70 for tacking but for filling the 100 is ideal.
     
  9. Rob Pulham

    Rob Pulham Happily making models Staff Member Administrator Feature Contributor

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    Hi Richard,
    I am obviously doing something wrong then, because I really struggle to to get 100[sup]0[/sup] solder to flow as well as 70[sup]0[/sup]. It melts fine but just doesn't flow in the same way that my 70[sup]0[/sup] does.

     
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    Don't know how I do it, but it works for me. Plenty of flux though. I used to use Powerflow after watching Dave King of Crownline doing a demo at a show, but latterly have switched to La-Co plumbers flux, water based and works a treat on both low and higher melting point solders. However, each to their own in these matters, I guess. Every time this subject pops up on RMweb there are plenty of differing approaches to it, apart from the essential of cleanliness, usually as many as contributers!...
     
  11. Rob Pulham

    Rob Pulham Happily making models Staff Member Administrator Feature Contributor

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    I hear you on that score Richard, although not too proud to try something new I am also very aware that you can do most tasks multiple ways and get the same result.

    Given that this is a hobby and such things are supposed to be pleasurable, then I would be very much an advocate of do it whichever way works and is most comfortable for you. - with your tools and set up.

    That said, I would temper that with the suggestion that you don't become dogmatic in any approach and don't be afraid to try something different. You can always return to your comfort zone if you don't find success in a new method however you may surprise yourself and find an even easier way to get the same result.
     

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