Slaters O gauge Tar Wagon

Finally got the finger out and started to do a little modelling

I have 3 of these O gauge kits to build



Toto these maybe ok for you, brake gear is relatively simple.

The parts - well most of them



Now just got to read the instructions - just as well I have 3 of them, I might be able to find one set not thrown away with the packing

Ah well back later with an update, think Joe le Taxi duties aqre about to hit

Paul

 

Thanks guy's, tip duly noted

First up, the tank, I use a piece of steel plate and magnets to hold bits in place.





Then the other two sides and tank filler assembly



The tank now needs painting and transfers applied - but not today.

Following Bitterns tip



First buffer beam, and yes they are fiddley

Need to get the second one done before I loose the springs

Paul

 

Hi Toto

I started the kit around 9pm last night, and in between chatting to you and being on the forum so maybe a couple of hours of time, but kept stopping to let the glue dry, and suprisingly even read the instructions

Next up was assembling the chassis



This was then left over nighr to harden, with a wee bit of weight to help keep it flat



The two hand rails were cut to length (108mm), and stuck in place.

Then onto the W irons and axel boxes.



I had to drill out the axel boxes to get them to kit over the top hat bearings.

The W iron assembly then buts up against the underframe to give the correct axel spacing



3 more to go plus the wheels



Another overnight drying time, before the brake gear.

Paul

 

Not many bits left


Just brakes and makers plates to go, a fairly straight forward build.

Then of course there's the paint shop.

Paul

 

Probably Black, whether that be black paint or a covering of tar may be up for debate

 

Sorry Ian, nae progress this evening, hopefully the brakes will come off (the sprue that is) tomorrow , other chores required to be done today, I didn't even manage to un-box my latest Fowler, I'm now up to four of them, and saved over £100 each of list price, by just getting in at the right time, and bailing out if the bidding goes too high.

Paul

 

But just as a wee taster - I've placed the Tank on the chassis





Paul

 

Back to the brake gear

Quite a bit of cleaning up to remove the flash, and all holes opened up with a drill.
Brake safety hangers were threaded over the brake hoes then both sets of brake shoes and hangers glued in place. The plastic rod was then threaded through the assembly.

Next the V hangers were threaded on to the rod and glued in place





Then the lever and ratchet added to both sides, and rod trimmed to length



And with the body on



Just got the owners plates to add and then paint.

It's been a nice straight forward and enjoyable build - just got two more to build

Paul