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Nellie is on her way

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  1. Jul 3, 2017 #1
    paul_l

    paul_l Staff Member Administrator

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    The boss has just OK'd my buff day pressie.

    Ebay purchase of Connoissuer Models Starter loco kit of Polly / Nellie.

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    Hopefully will arrive for the weekend - but I'll have to wait a while before I can have it :whatever:

    It will get named as Nellie, as my Grandma was named Sarah-Ellen, and always got called Nellie.

    Paul
     
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    Toto

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    And the motor / gearbox :avatar:
     
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    paul_l

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    Aye it will need one of those too :avatar: - maybe next year, still probably finished before yours :giggle:.

    I will have a read of the instructions - you know, those funny markings on the bits of paper included in the package, and see if I can fit a fly wheel into the loco.

    Paul
     
  4. Jul 3, 2017 #4
    SMR CHRIS

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    Looks like we have a race On :avatar::avatar::avatar:

    I think you could have a build session together.
    That way any tricky bits can be solved

    They say it's a started Kit but they make very nice models
    Enjoy you Birthday Pressy Paul
     
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    Toto

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    Yeah,

    The Laurel and Hardy school of loco building ......... Another fine mess you've got us into. :avatar:
     
  6. Jul 3, 2017 #6
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    looks good Paul - fold up chassie the white metal fittings look cleaner than mine ////-- if we all start at the same time - we can all moan together - swear just a few naughty words -- but yes happy birthday Paul
     
  7. Jul 4, 2017 #7
    paul_l

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    Got to wait until the end of August for my birthday, that will give me time to get the motor and gearbox ordered, and I suppose two traversers and an OO layout fixed.

    Paul
     
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    60019Bittern

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    They do go together rather well Paul. Follow the instructions carefully though, they are many little traps one can fall into. Mine is almost ready, just need to form the roof and fix it on. Trickiest bit is forming the smoke box wrapper.
     
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    paul_l

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    Looking forward to it.

    Is there enough room to fit a flywheel to the motor ?

    Paul
     
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    60019Bittern

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    Perhaps a thin one Paul. I'll open it up tomorrow and take a couple of pics and post them one here.
     
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    paul_l

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    Thanks very much.

    If I can fit one then I will get a motor with a double ended shaft, otherwise I'll get a single shaft version.

    Cheers Paul
     
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    60019Bittern

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    I used a mashima 1833 motor
     
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    Toto

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    A three way build ........... Sounds good. :avatar: pick a weekend, start the build and update the threads with the progress.

    Seperate the men from the boys .......... I've booked at table in the boys section. :avatar:

    Toto
     
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    Looking forward to watching it come together Paul...:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

    http://www.click:tophat:Gormo
     
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    60019Bittern

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    Check this one out Paul. Some useful guides here.

    http://p1mrc.com/p1mrc/view_topic.php?id=816&forum_id=51&page=1
     
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    Toto

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    Just read it again myself. A very good thread to have in place as you are building the kit. Great reference point.

    Cheers

    Toto
     
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    paul_l

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    Great reminder - I knew I'd seen a thread, just hadn't got round to looking :whatever:

    Now to do some research :lol:
     
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    60019Bittern

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    Having had a good look inside mine Paul I don't think a fly wheel will fit so you could probably get away with a single sided motor.
     
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    paul_l

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    Cheers, thats that dilemma sorted then :whatever: :avatar:

    Now the boss has gone to bed I'll order up the motor and gear box :thumbs:

    Paul
     
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    paul_l

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    Cannon 1833 motor and Roxey Mouldings 40:1 gear box on order, I have the loco crew, so all the bits are coming together.

    Paul
     
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