Slaters 4mm scale M.R. 8 ton 5-plank mineral wagon

I would suggest sticking one solebar on and then adding the wheels and the other solebar at the same time so that you can ensure that the wheels sit flat on a sheet of glass or a tile (what ever you have with a flat surface). This will ensure smoother running and less chance of derailment when you run it.

Then add the brakes after you have it sat squarely.

 

You will probably get the wheels from Wizard too. Andrew (Hartshorne the proprietor) seems to stock most things.

You just need to ensure that for your wagon that you get 12mm 8 spoke rather than 14mm 8 spoke (the latter are the bigger coach wheels).

 

There you go Mark, I have learned something from your build too. Although I use Eileens regularly, I had no idea that they did 4mm scale wheels etc. I don't do many 4mm builds these days and I doubt if I will but it's good to know which suppliers stock things.

 

Hi Mark

Nice build, you will find the wheel sets are normally supplied with bearings - or at least they were when I last bought 4mm wheel sets .

Paul

 

and now you see what happens when don't read all the posts before posting

I've used Gibson wheels, and are nice looking whhels, check the tyres are securely on, if not a spot of Cyano (super glue) will keep them inplace for years.

Maybe worth investing in a back to back gauge to ensure all your wheels are set the same.

Paul

 

White metal wagons give the opposite problem, they are far heavier, and not easily lightened, if you must use them keep them towards the front of the train. Heavy wagons at the rear and tight curves (set track) don't always play well together.

Paul

 

I very much doubt that this type of wagon would ever have had 3 hole disks fitted. But you could fit them temporary to get it further towards being finished until your order arrives.

 

You are very welcome Mark.