PUASHP Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Just a few notes on the build of a 4mm scale GWR 645 class open cab pannier tank in EM gauge. This is the SE Finecast 1854 kit with a few modifications. Modified valances (Wolverhampton style) Modified coupling rods Modified front guard irons Handrail changes Toolbox changes Bunker changes New false boiler Sandpipers Reach rod Detailed cab interior ......and any other details I may add on the way from the photographs. So far the basic chassis and body are assembled, and the tanks are being modified to take the false boiler. The loco is due to run on my Hembourne layout once completed, see the thread in the Cameo layouts section. Paul 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 A bit more of an update on the body. Main assembly uses low melt solder and this fitting are fixed use a fast set epoxy resin glue 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted January 7, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2018 That all looks square and neat so far, as we expect from you. Nice to see a 645, not many of that variant around in model form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium OnTheBranchline Posted January 7, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2018 It looks great so far, what's the next step? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 A bit more of an update on the body. Main assembly uses low melt solder and this fitting are fixed use a fast set epoxy resin glue Lovely work. Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 Finished fitting the boiler to the running plate, added some handrails and other detail. The tricky part was getting the tanks smooth on the join without losing all the rivet detail. Once painted and weathered hopefully it will look ok. Next up I shall make the dummy boiler which will form part of the chassis, along with some more detail on the body. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) Finished the body detail except for the lamp irons and brake pipes. In the background is a Wills Metro awaiting detailing and completion of the chassis. To say I'm a slow kit builder the Metro was started in 1980 so that's nearly 38 years in the build so far. I hope to finish it by 2030 Edited January 11, 2018 by PUASHP 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 In your first post you appear to have moved the equalizing pipe between the two pannier taks. What did you replace it with? Gordon A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 In your first post you appear to have moved the equalizing pipe between the two pannier taks. What did you replace it with? Gordon A The balance pipe between the tanks will be replaced when I make the dummy boiler. I have a new cast one from an old K's pannier tank kit. I will post some pics when I get to that bit. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 After a long break things are finally coming together and the chassis is complete and the body in primer. 12 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PUASHP Posted December 8, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2020 Painted and lettered. Just weathering and final details such as crew and lamps to add. 15 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 Nearly done 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted December 19, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 19, 2020 That is coming up really nice, good work on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 Final details and weathering added including lamps, fire irons, loco crew and storm sheet. Happy with the result. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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