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The G16: a quick coat of paint

SRman

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After three days of ice packs on my face and pain killers I have had to have a root canal job on a tooth. Now that I'm recovering and feeling human again, I have pushed the G16 project a little further.

 

I have put a temporary wheelset on the bogie and given the body a preliminary coat of black.

 

On reading the potted history of the class in the instructions, I have realised that I need to remove the capuchon from the chimney - a few strokes of a file will fix this. I am almost ready to fit some of the small parts like the steps at the front of the footplate and te cab roof ventilator. Also before the final coats of paint go on, I need to add the wires/pipes that go diagonally from the fronts of the tanks to a position just behind those bulges over the cylinders, and add some lamp irons. The sprung LSWR buffers I have for it will go on after spray painting has been completed.

 

At this point it seems to be moving freely so I can consider putting the motor and intermediate gear back in.

 

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Philip52LC

Hi,

I've followed this build with great interest as I rather fancy having a model of this loco, but having read the instructions on the GA website was a bit reluctant to have a go. From your blogs it doesn't look too difficult and I look forward to seeing how it runs when completed. By the way have you built the GA "Z" loco as well by any chance?

 

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Philip

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SRman

Hi Philip.

 

I was pleasantly surprised at how easy this has been so far. It does look daunting when you read the instructions but it all makes much better sense if you have the chassis in front of you at the same time.Probably the toughest bit was removing the 6mm from the back of the chassis - I started this off with the Dremel and a slitting disc but finished it off with a razor saw. I could have left the motor in place but preferred to remove it and the wiring to reduce the risk of filings getting int the works.

 

I haven't done the 'Z' although I know someone with the kit (unbuilt though). I wouldn't mind one but it would be dependent on getting a suitable chassis at a reasonable price, as I managed with the G16.

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Philip52LC

Thanks for your reply and I've just read your latest blog on running tests. Looks as though I'm going to have to invest in the future and build this beast!

 

Regards

 

Philip

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