Connoisseur Models LMS Fowler 4F

Photos would be good Rob. When I looked at the proximity of the brake shoe to the wheel it instantly became apparent there would be an issue with wheel removal so kind of made me back of the build to look at options.

I cant see being able to paint the chassis with the wheels on. There must he a work around otherwise its fitting the shoes after painting, not keen on that idea.

Toto

 

Just revisited Kimbos Q1 thread and the sequence he adopted in terms of painting the chassis. He had the basic chassis drilled out for his ( unfitted ) plunger pick ups and the brake rodding soldered through the frames. Then paint, then refit wheels and pick ups and leave the brake rigging until the end.

I think that is the way I will go. Thanks Kimbo.

 

Hi Kimbo,

That's the method that I'm leaning towards. I'll be back in the shed tonight to start trial fitting the motor and gears. I'll look at it in more depth.

 

Excellent work there Rob. I dont think I'll be going to that extent somehow. a fantastic build and skill.

Toto

 

You have certainly achieved that.

 

I'm just getting into it now Yorkie.

The motor connection will be a temporary direct connection straight to the transformer for now but you will see what I do. I have a few things to take on tonight so we will see what order I do them in. I'm sure that you will recover from your predicament with bells on.

cheers for now

toto

 

Well ..... a bit further tonight. started by taking off the wheels again and soldering the brass brake hanging rods in place.

Then the counterweights were added. They need a bit tidying up.....

I then tinned the area where the sand boxes were going with full fat solder ready to take the 100 degree stuff.

Then tinned the rear face of the sand boxes themselves ready to solder to the chassis.

There are two different sizes , the larger versions going on the sand box spacers fitted earlier.

and there we have one side done

and now two .....

and that is where I am tonight.

Tomorrow its coupling rods, fitting the gear box and motor, refitting the wheels and giving it a test run on the rolling road. Also a little playing around with the brake shoes to see if any adjustment is required before going any further with regards to priming etc.

Thats all for now

toto

 

The balance weights are not connected to the brake cross shaft ( although the picture may look like that ). The instructions tell you to fit a piece of 0.9mm wire to the rear of the assembly and 1.5mm wire to the front which locates in two purpose made brackets. The 0.9mm wire is just soldered between the frames as instructed. it does look confusing. have a look at the instructions on jims site and tell me what your take is on it.

thanks for bringing it up though as it may help others.

toto.