NickBrad Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Apart from the motorising kit which was old separately, yes it is complete. I may put it on ebay at some point, as I'm not depserate to sell it though, it will be when there is a free listing weekend as I don't want to face too much in the way of selling fees. I've been hit before and effectively gave books away for free that I paid over £20 for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Peter Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 After 2 and a half yearsI I have finally finished this build, this will definately be the last "Hatchette" build for me 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 That looks lovely. Please can you show a pic of the valvegear, it would appear to be all there, but I have never found anyone listing the radius rods, valve guides and valves. Would you mind awfully doing a link for us? I had it in mind to get some etched, but it's expensive for two bits, and if there are alternatives out there.... Thanks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Peter Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Hope this is what your after Jeff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Yes, thanks. Now, where did the valverods and radius rods come from? I still don't see them on the Laurie Griffin website. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Peter Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Hi jeff, if you look him up and give him a call explain what you want, that's what I did. ROB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted September 6, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 6, 2017 I have finally started building my Mallard! I have started a thread for it here: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/126027-hachette-mallard/ Gary 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Update: For those wishing to produce the model without skirts, Laurie Griffin now does the required valve covers and cross heads, beautifully crafted in cast nickel silver. The alternate valve gudes are already in his range. I'm currently still looking into getting drawings done so as to have the radius rods and possibly the conjugated gear, etched in nickel silver. Hopefully they will follow prototype practise and be 3-d around the die-block and forked at the valve rod end. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Looking at starting this build once I get back from france again in early November. Can anyone comment as to whether the etchings ALL need the coating removed before they can be soldered? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike47j Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Yes, even the valve gear etchings. I did not do those and had to get them very hot melt off the lacquer when laminating the connecting rods. Still not completed mine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Blast! oh well.......solvents away........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushrat Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 (edited) After 2 and a half yearsI I have finally finished this build, this will definately be the last "Hatchette" build for me100_1966.JPG100_1969.JPG Looks Great Peter, but just a cautionary bit of advice....... That table that you have your pride and joy sitting on looks like the same tables that are sold here in Australia - usually from Bunnings and others - They are known to have the glass explode without warning, which of course means that everything on the table does the swan dive to ground level. We have had 2 go so far - just BANG! - and glass granules everywhere! Not overly hot, one was in the shade, nobody seems to have an explanation. Just saying mate, I hesitate to put my coffee on the damn things now, and it would be a tragedy if that was to happen. Love the opening smokebox door by the way! Cheers, Bushrat Edited September 28, 2017 by bushrat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushrat Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Blast! oh well.......solvents away........ Hi Jeff, Solvents probably wont get it off. Early in the build I tried acrylic lacquer thinners, enamel thinners, metho, and all the usual suspects. The ONLY thing that I found that seems to remove it is paint stripper, and plenty of it! With the Boiler and front section and skirts, the same applies, but I needed to use 2 applications with a scotchbrite pad and gloves (of course) These are worth doing as the amount of detail hidden by the coating is quite astounding, I think that the coating on the "grey" parts may in fact be some sort of powder coating. Once the coating was removed from the white metal and brass parts, I found that they tarnished very quickly - overnight in fact - so I got around this problem by brushing a thin mix of WD40 and sewing machine oil over the assembly at the conclusion of work - not too much or it will affect the super glued bits, so go easy on them. Then I just washed off with liquid soap and luke warm (not hot as it will destroy super glue joints) before the next session. A pain in the rear end but it saves it from tarnishing, and since we don't know if it's white metal or "mazac" it's probably worthwhile to keep it in check. Like you, I am late starting this, I finally have all the bits and bobs apart from a motor, but I came to a grinding halt at issue 30 and have been trying without success to get started again for a year now! Ah well, I might get it finished by the time I drop off the perch! Cheers, Bushrat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Trying to remember what I used to remove the coating from the cab etchings. I'll have to check back on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ROSSPOP Posted September 28, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 28, 2017 Hi All, Mitro-mors is a waste of time as it has been weakened recently....... Without doubt ... the best and quickest stripper for this project is....................................... ....and at the same time you can pick up a cheapo glass dish to work with..... ....very rapid effect... rince with water and a stiffish brush...fininsh off with Wilko`s medium wire wool..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted September 28, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 28, 2017 I have to agree with John, I used Wilkos paint remover on the body castings of mine. this picture below was taken as soon as I had finished cating them and you can already see it working. Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 That was the stuff. I must still have some somewhere...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger123 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Hi there iam new to this brm forum I've been buying the odd build the mallard does any body have a list of which parts come in what issues as I don't need them all as I've some a4 parts also alot of the mallard magazine are only £4.00 from hatchee I need the cast roof desperately so if any one can tell me the issue I would be grateful thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike47j Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Cab roof is issue 16. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger123 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Thank you Mike like I say the mags are only £4 now up to a high numder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger123 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Hi everyone does anyone know the issues numbers that the connecting rods and valve gear come in would be most appreciated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike47j Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 page 20, post 491 has my list of the contents of each issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger123 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 You are star thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger123 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Help iam stuck lol been taking advantage of the 4 quid issues please can you tell me which one has the big lump casting for the Ash pan many thanks Martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike47j Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 perhaps 85, firebox casting is really the ash pan ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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