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Did you use the Dapol transfers that came with the kit ?

 

Did you use brass bearings or let the wheels run on the plastic bearings ?

 

I see that you used three link couplers so I assume that the buffer height is correct on this model ?

Hi Brian thanks for the comment.

The transfers are indeed the ones supplied by Dapol, not too bad either considering.

Yes I always use brass "top hat" type bearings for all my kit built rolling stock. It makes all the difference between a poor and good runner IMHO.

 

Yes again, I always use scale couplings, 3 link, screw or instanter as appropriate.

I have no problems with the buffer height on this wagon. They are the kit supplied buffers BTW, I usually replace them with something more beefy but in this case because they are well protected by the bodywork I didn't change them.

 

Hope this reply helps

Cheers

Frank