Western Star Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Very nice Martin, just what every S7 Class 37/4 needs. Where is the queue for parts? regards, Graham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyneux Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Martin, that looks absolutely lovely. Can't wait to see your assembly pics! Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 Where is the queue for parts?Somewhere in the future I will make a batch of these available at some point, but I'll need to build at least one first, just to make sure I haven't made any massive cock-ups in the design! Martin, that looks absolutely lovely. Can't wait to see your assembly pics!Thanks Guy, you hopefully shouldn't have to wait too long before some appear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomstaf Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Exciting times Martin I'm looking forward to seeing your progress piccies too Cheers Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale7JB Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Hi Pugs, looking brilliant. I haven't been 'over here' for a while now, but still can't believe I've missed this thread! Not sure if it's too late now, but I heard a tip for cleaning up rough printed parts a little while back.. Not sure if it works or not, but hovering the piece above ethanol can help. The fumes will gently melt the feathering on the print giving it a nice smooth surface... As I say no idea if it works or not, but might be worth a try?! Hope all's well! JB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrushType4 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Hoping to see this built and painted for this weekend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub39h Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Absolutely excellent work! I don't suppose anyone knows of a similar product for 4mm scale? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Have you ever done something and then later wondered what thought process might have lead you into thinking it was a good idea? Well, that's what happened to me when I set to building the first set of etches - I have no idea why I decided that a locating slot running 2/3rds the length of the floor was a good idea. It isn't. So, having ascertained that the floor and some of the underframe components are going to require a redesign, I thought I'd press on with the rest of the build anyway, to see if I've made any other howlers during the design process. This is how things stand at the moment: It isn't going to win any prizes for neatness, but then this one is only ever going to be used as a test bed, I think. What also hasn't helped is that I managed to make the floor wavy by trying to straighten it out in my metal roller. I'm not quite sure how I managed to do that, but it made a difficult job even harder. One positive thing I have discovered, though, is how much nicer nickel silver is to solder than brass. More kits should be made of this material, it's great! For the next iteration, I'm going to replace the long slot in the floor with a series of shorter ones and I'll probably add half etched location lines to make the job a little easier. I'll probably also add a couple of little jigs that will sit over the longitudinal members to help hold them in place whilst soldering. If I come away from this only having to amend one sheet, I'll be happy. Meanwhile, the build will continue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Absolutely excellent work! I don't suppose anyone knows of a similar product for 4mm scale?None that I'm aware of, they've never even been done in kit form, which is surprising as they've been extensively used on the UK network since their introduction in 1986. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhall Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 A couple of roof photos, think this is the version you are modelling. Got similar of the other variants, there seems to be three different designs plus the high roof version. Graham If you have a high angle photo like this that shows the other two types I'd very much like to see it please? Thanks, Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhall Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 So to test my understanding of the twin vans the Hfirrs3 have ribbed upper doors and holes in end stanchions , but the Hfirrs4 don't and have an extra fold at shoulder level and somewhat narrower central roof? Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub39h Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Any further progress on this build please? I'm contemplating having a go at CAD drawing these in 4mm/ft and 3D printing some Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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