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Tanks a lot...


-missy-

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blog-0787307001366563386.jpgHello Again :)

 

I have indulged myself a little over this weekend. I did plan to get some more point rodding completed but instead my test etches turned up in the post...

 

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Part of this etch was a long waited for Anchor mount tank wagon chassis, its something that has been on my to do list for a while now as they seemed to be the mainstay of oil traffic along the DNSR from fawley in the south. Sadly there isnt anything in 2mm that fitted the bill so armed with a scale drawing (which took some finding, thanks Andy) I drew up a chassis etch.

 

Itching to give the etch a go I made a start. Now, one of the difficulties with the chassis was the fact you could see so much of it so I couldnt really use a 'standard' 2mm chassis etch as the base is very solid. Using an idea I got from one of Stephen H absolutely fantastic kits I came up with a solution to adding the cross members under the chassis...

 

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It made into a surprisingly strong chassis (I can now see why they did it in real life!)

 

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The tank itself was made from a piece of brass tube but for the next batch I am hoping to get the tank cast in resin. I have now given it a coat of black paint ready for transfers and weathering..

 

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To be honest I didnt expect the etch to go together as well as it did. There are some tweaks to do to the drawings but there wasnt anything that stopped me from building this one. I must be getting better at this etching lark! Only about another 29 to build now, along with CoT MkIV, Peckett MkII, and of course, more point rodding.....

 

Missy :)

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Hi Julia,

 

That looks incredible! I'm tempted to get out my 2mm association wagon kit (the one that comes with the trial pack) and try and build the chassis - if I can do that then I'm certainly tempted if you plan to produce more!

 

How are you getting on with your lining practice?

 

Hello Atso, its nice to hear from you again. Hope things are good?

 

Give it a go! You well know that you should give 2mm Finescale a go, if you want anymore of a incentive then if you get that wagon kit done I will give you one of these wagon etches!

 

The lining practice isnt going that well TBH. I still cant get anywhere near that standard of my attempts at St Albans let alone getting anywhere near what you have achieved.

 

 

Hello Julia,

 

I wan't to built some anchor tanks like you. At the moment I plan to modify some Parkside Dundas Chassis, but I could wait some time.

 

Markus

 

Is it these particular wagons you are thinking about? I wanted to ask because Stephen Harris produces a kit for the slightly later version.

 

M :)

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Hello Julia,

 

no, I'm looking for tank wagons which I could use in the late 60s to the mid 70s for my scottish layout.

Where could I purchase the kit from Stephen Harris?

 

Markus

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Hello Julia,

 

thank you for the information, is it possible to contact him by Email? And did he sold the kits to non members of the 2mm Association?

 

Markus

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He has got an email address but he doesnt really email unless he knows to expect something plus I dont really want to give it out without his permission. I would suggest you give him a ring first, he is a really nice chap, try in the evenings.

 

He does sell to non members so that shouldnt be a problem.

 

M. :)

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Great work Julia, can't wait to see one of these up close, keep up the good work. Will send you a nice picture i have off one of these tanks.

 

Martin C. :sungum:

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Hello Julia,

 

thank you for the information, is it possible to contact him by Email? And did he sold the kits to non members of the 2mm Association?

 

Markus

 

Whilst Stephen Harris does sell to non members it should be noted that his kits are designed for 2FS standard axles which are 12.25mm long. N gauge wheels on 12.25 axles are available - but from the 2mm Association shop. You need to be a member to buy from the shops - so get that membership form off today:-)

 

Jerry

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