Gladiator 0-4-0 LMS Ramsbotton Industrial Loco in 7mm

Unfortunately not the the 0-6-0 with the crane but that can be resolved. No wheels or motor but price reflected that.

Again. Pictures will be posted when it arrives.

Cheers

Toto

 

Postie was here this morning, pictures coming shortly.

 

You've never seen her.

 

Here we go ...... The Ramsbottom ........ put the KY away Paul.


the original box in excellent condition.


Full instructions and packaged well.


Various bags of fittings ( unopened ) and it comes with a boiler tank made of whatyoumacallit. ..... oh ....resin.

Etched chassis and body parts. Not a lot of parts actually. Dare I say that this might be a good thing in my case.
Again ..... purchased from the house of O Gauge and can only say that I am very happy with the purchase.
cheers for now.
Toto

 

Hi Chris,

It is an early loco but if you have private industry on your layout, you can get away with quite a lot. A works shunter / engineers goefur.

Nice little kit.

Pula, I'll visit your link for the motor and gearbox.

Likewise for the Jinty.

Cheers

Toto

 

Hi,

I have taken another look at this little loco and more specifically, the instructions. Although there are not many parts to it, the written instructions do not include any images of the build going together. I dare say that these would be a doddle to someone who has a greater knowledge of the terminology etc but are a bit daunting to me.

Is anyone aware of a revised set of instructions with images etc. It could be time to phone Dave and Trisha to see if they can provide anything as for a novice, it would be helpful.

Any comments welcome

Toto

 

Still examining these instructions and also studying the image on the box. I'm getting a clearer understanding of how this is going together. Still have a few points I need to sort in my head but getting there.

It just shows the difference between this kind of kit and one where the build technique is better defined. Connoisseurs for example .... crystal clear.

Wont be starting this quite yet but wont be far away.

Cheers

Toto

 

Mmmmmm .... the more I look at this the more I want to give this a bash. I'd have to order up wheels, gearbox etc and check to see if it has decent buffers ..... oh and plunger pickups. That might be one of tomorrow's tasks.

Watch this space

Toto

 

Thanks Yorkie.

I have just ordered up driving wheels, buffers and pick ups from slaters as we speak. If the pick ups cant be used, they will always do another build.

I have a set of gears with the other ramsbottom ( crane version ) I'll look tomorrow and see what they are and order another set of the same for this build.

I think this could be coming towards the top of the pile after my department coach conversion. We'll see.

Cheers

Toto

 

Decision made .... this is next up.

I've spent more time today going over these wordy / weighty instructions and reckon I've covered most of the bases. There are still one or two glaring omissions that require a bit consultation, one of them being the positioning of the motor and gearbox but I am sure their will be enough knowledge to tap into on the forum in order to over come that.

It may even be down to terminology as the instructions talk of a motion plate which may be something to do with the above. Not sure.

So ....... in for a penny, in for a pound. My poppy's 7mm chassis jig is at the ready for its maiden voyage.

Wish me luck.

Toto

 

No need for it.

It's a straight forward chassis. Quite basic that I dan see so I wont spend an inordinate amount of time trying to work out how to assemble the bigger jig. Just keep it simple, the hobby jig should be easier in terms of being able to dismantle and reassemble several times between tasks.

The big jig lends itself better to some of the more comp,scared kits I think.

I may regret my decision but I dont think so.

Famous last words.

Cheers

Toto

 

Ok ..... so just as a reminder ..... here is what we are doing

and a diagram of all of the etched parts ......

The boiler is preformed in resin and there are other brass and white metal castings to complete the kit.

Slaters wheels Ref 7848H, Slaters plunger pick ups Ref 7457, Mashima 1833 motor and Markits 40: 1 i stage gear set Ref MM&-1-1240.

and we are going to call on the services of this .....

a 7mm loco jig.

I have not posted up the instructions as there are absolutely no exploded diagrams or illustrations to show you the way .... just a very wordy explanation of how it should be done. Now, I'd say about 75 % to 85% is pretty reasonably explained but one or two areas ( to me ) are a bit vague. Never mind, dont let a little thing like that put us off. Thats the good thing about being on here ...... you can ask questions and usually ..... somebody bails you out. I will be asking a few questions at the risk of showing myself up as being incredibly thick but I dont mind that ..... I have built up that ability over many years and am a master of the cause.

So get comfy for ( if nothing else ) some light entertainment as I prepare to take on my next victim from my O Gauge stash.

back soon

toto