Wow! Best of luck Missy - that will look truly stunning when it's finished!

Are you building your own chassis for this?

Andy

(now thinking about the Farish GWR railcar I've got tucked away somewhere!)

I'd say after folding overlay the lower parts with plasticard, around 20 thou." at a guess, then file them into arc profiles. A little filler to blend the joins and hopefully they can be made to 'flow' round in a continuous curve. The large 'skirt' top could be made from filler, using the valance sides to help shape it while still wet. I suspect it was quite a prolonged job in real life, hence the wartime angled version. The roof will be fun because of the dipped ends.

The obvious r-t-r chassis choice must be a Tomix unit because of the short 7' w.b. bogies; I think there is even one with the correct wheel centres for 2mm scale (from when I was looking at the possibility of a N Gauge kit for the Parcels version - didn't find one with the right centres for 1:148 though).

You're going to have fun with that one!

Hi Kris

Yes, tell me about it! But I havent given up on it yet.

Wow! Best of luck Missy - that will look truly stunning when it's finished!

 

Are you building your own chassis for this?

 

Andy

(now thinking about the Farish GWR railcar I've got tucked away somewhere!)

 

Hi Andy

Thank you. I thought best to do something like this while the enthusiasm was there, it would never get done otherwise. I am planning on using the chassis as mentioned by Bernard. Have you got one too or is it a square one?

I'd say after folding overlay the lower parts with plasticard, around 20 thou." at a guess, then file them into arc profiles. A little filler to blend the joins and hopefully they can be made to 'flow' round in a continuous curve. The large 'skirt' top could be made from filler, using the valance sides to help shape it while still wet. I suspect it was quite a prolonged job in real life, hence the wartime angled version. The roof will be fun because of the dipped ends.

The obvious r-t-r chassis choice must be a Tomix unit because of the short 7' w.b. bogies; I think there is even one with the correct wheel centres for 2mm scale (from when I was looking at the possibility of a N Gauge kit for the Parcels version - didn't find one with the right centres for 1:148 though).

Hello Bernard

Thank you for the advice. I prefer using metal for something like that although I will have a go at using plastic for the roof. I have one of those chassis on order already so I am going to see this one to the end.

Missy

Superb! I've been pouring over books on the Forest of Dean railways this week, and have wondered about doing one of these... in 4mm! Lovely piece of work so far

Superb! I've been pouring over books on the Forest of Dean railways this week, and have wondered about doing one of these... in 4mm! Lovely piece of work so far

Hello James

Thank you. I hope the ends on the 4mm model are easier to form than the 2mm one though!

Missy

Hi Andy

 

Thank you. I thought best to do something like this while the enthusiasm was there, it would never get done otherwise. I am planning on using the chassis as mentioned by Bernard. Have you got one too or is it a square one?

Cracking work as always, Missy.

Mine is the later type with the more angular ends. Having found it, I remember why I put it in the cupboard - there are a couple of split gears and the body isn't very good - I think it must be an early Farish model, as the later ones are better. I've got some replacement gears, and think I can get a replacement body, so one day....

Andy

I suspect the panels were pressed out like car panels...

This was hardly mass production, the largest batch of streamlined railcars was nos 8-17. No, the front ends and the cab roofs were hand beaten by craftsmen. Much closer to what we are seeing here.

Good work, Missy.

Nick

Would you like to make mine too? :cheeky:

Is the Tomix unit a definite fit under these etches ? The width over the side-skirts is limited, so bogie space is restricted.

I know someone with one of these on the bench with chassis design still in the air.

- Nigel

Saw your layout at Oxford and I was very impressed, I know that you'll make a good job of the railcar. Congratulations.

Chris

Hi guys

Would you like to make mine too? :cheeky:

Hello Rich.

That would be cheating! I do now have the template for the 'missing piece of the jigsaw' now though so if you would like it let me know.

Is the Tomix unit a definite fit under these etches ? The width over the side-skirts is limited, so bogie space is restricted.

 

I know someone with one of these on the bench with chassis design still in the air.

 

 

- Nigel

Hi Nigel.

According to Maurice it does fit although the chassis needs to be lengthend a bit (but the bogies are correct apparantly). Worst case I can always take the sideframes off if there isnt enough movement as the side skirts will hide most of it. Once I get the chassis no doubt I will post something on it.

Saw your layout at Oxford and I was very impressed, I know that you'll make a good job of the railcar. Congratulations.

Chris

Hiya Chris.

Thank you. Its always good to get feedback on the layout. Its also nice to know people have confidence in me.

Missy