an update on my bench.

QUOTE (pedromorgan @ 15 Mar 2012, 08:55) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I actually rather like the pics so i will leave them there
For the Goods did you turn down the driver or did you manage to find a flangeless one from somewhere?
I want to have a go at a couple of broad gauge loco's that had flangeless drivers but without a lathe its going to be tricky.

Peter

They are nice pictures of 103 which I used to each my lunch in the cab of when I was a pupil at St Rollox. I'll get the hang of this pictures business eventually. See the pm I sent you.

I used Romford drivers on the Big Goods which you can get flangeless (or you could at one time). The bogie wheels are the clever ones though. You can't get an 8 spoke bogie wheel, but it so happens that the wheel size is the same as a wagon wheel, so I just got two axles of those and chopped the pin point ends off. Not my idea - it came from a friend in Botswana who is modelling the Highland. I have a 'Castle' similarly equipped.

Well its time for a little update.

I have been very busy with my day job this last week and have not really had time for any modelling.

Untill last night.....
I spent a couple of hours working on my 2pm.
I have had 3 attempts at these kits and on the third go I think I have finally sorted out all the problems with it.


The other model I have been working on is the 2mm Buckjumper.
I have done the beading around the cab.
I have redone the one I did a few weeks ago with some 0.5mm angle.
I am MUCH happier with it now.


I have also just recieved some decals.
Colorado and Southern for my O16.5 loco and also some silver strip for my W1. Not sure about the silver strip but I thought it was worth a try!


Peter

My W1 got anothe coat last night

1 more on the cab roof and the painting will be all done.

Peter

That W1 looks superb. Nice job.

its been a busy morning.

First little job was to investigate the poor running of a D&RGW galloping goose


I discovered 2 problems. the first being that the whole thing only picked up of 4 tiny wheels.
I have added a wire from the rear bogie to the motor bogie so it now picks up of 6 wheels. still not great but with a DCC concepts stay alove it should be ok.

Second problem was far more serious. I noticed a slight clicking sound and decided to investigate.

Serious problem!!

I am planning an order to NWSL so I will try and get a replacement.
Oah the wonders of old brass locos!

The next job is one that I have been putting off for some time.
I wanted to get rid of a large ammount of scrap brass.
I generally give away my scrap brass to anyone who wants it but i have been lest with a couple of kilo's of scraps that are not good enough for anything.


So off i went to the scrap yard.
Got it weighed


And enjoyed my 8 quid!


Aparently he gets several model makers in there he was not supprised at being visited by another!

Time for some decals.
First job was to check that evrything was ok from last night.

I varnished a few things. the C&S 2-6-0, The W1 and a couple of stanier coaches.


No big issues. I forgot to varnish the rear of the tender and the headlight on the C&S. I may cheat and do it with a brush!
I did all the main decals.

The whole loco has lit up! it looks fantastic!


The funny thing is that now its in black, when i line it up with the horrible blue one, the blue one dosent look horrible any more!
I will still remove the artwork but I am definatly going to leave it in blue.

I also did a little work on the camelback.


I varnished the tender to hide the decals.

I also had a look at the motor.
I have decided to go for a Faulhaber 17x17.


Peter

More nice work Peter, that W1really is coming along nicely, I really do look forward to seeing the finished article....

QUOTE (pedromorgan @ 28 Mar 2012, 16:46) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The next job is one that I have been putting off for some time.
I wanted to get rid of a large ammount of scrap brass.
I generally give away my scrap brass to anyone who wants it but i have been lest with a couple of kilo's of scraps that are not good enough for anything....

...So off i went to the scrap yard.
Got it weighed ...

....And enjoyed my 8 quid
Aye, where there's muck, there's brass....

Regards

Mike Dunn popped over for the evening to work on his coaches.

Note the dangerous levels of concentration!

Also... I think he is starting to get the tool bug!

Peter

QUOTE (pedromorgan @ 28 Mar 2012, 22:22) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Mike popped over for the evening to work on his coaches.

Note the dangerous levels of concentration!

Also... I think he is starting to get the tool bug!
Argh, he did it to me AGAIN !!!

QUOTE (Mercator II @ 28 Mar 2012, 23:09) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>your apprentice is learning the art of the 'Dark Side' the force feels strong with this one!!!
And up yours too Just wait !

QUOTE (pedromorgan @ 28 Mar 2012, 23:32) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>He he!
I am going to wait untill he gets good then give him a Craftsman Lord Nelson to build!
Nooooooooo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But seriously ... many thanks to Peter and his good lady for their hospitality last night

The coaches are coming on ... I didn't make too many mistakes (two window frames got pulled, but as there were about 30-35 of them, I'm not unhappy there - Peter showed me where I went wrong (I think both were on the first side I did with the resistance iron ?) & I improved after that), but I can see where I need to do better (still not very good on the laminations - too much solder ).

I think I can see the end of these two coaches, I think, so I'd better get saving for the triplet !

I'd better not mention the tools to SWMBO ... I'm in enough trouble . The resistance iron (once I used it enough to start understanding it) is fun, but pricey ... If I could use it for more aspects, I think I'd get one, but I don't think I can justify it at present, so will stick with my basic iron. I can get the rotary bits for my Dremel (must get the company name off Peter - he did say & I forgot it ), as I can use them on other aspects too ...

Mike

Assume best Ale Guiness voice and wave arms at neighbouring droids...
QUOTE (pedromorgan @ 28 Mar 2012, 22:32) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I am going to wait untill he gets good then give him a Craftsman Lord Nelson to build!
"This is not the kit you seek"

(apologies to George Lucas and all Star Wars fans.... )

Regards

QUOTE (pedromorgan @ 29 Mar 2012, 23:55) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>On a slightly different note, if anyone else fancies learning to solder, I am thinking about offering lessons. So drop me a pm.

Peter

Could you make a video Peter? - difficult for some of us to get up to London..

Thanks

QUOTE (Rhiwderin_Ray @ 30 Mar 2012, 15:53) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Could you make a video Peter? - difficult for some of us to get up to London..

Thanks

Now if only those courses were going to be in the Pas-de-Calais, we could have got a much bigger turnout, what with so many of us living closer to France than London.