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CSP Radstock Sentinel, part 4

buffalo

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I had been making steady progress with this kit up to the end of last month, then life, work, health, dentistry and so on intervened leaving me precious little time when I felt able to do any modelling. Nevertheless, some work was done though not enough to make it worth posting a weekly update. In odd hours or half hours I managed to build up the chimneys and roof, and to add the numerous small details provided in the kit. These included many rivet strips, lamp irons, the forward/reverse gear mechanism on the right side and the water feed valves and pipework on the left. The double chimney assembly is quite complex and needs some modification to the etches to enable it all to fit between the boiler and the cover plate on the roof. At least I know it is there, but it's unlikely anyone else will ever see it...

 

At last today the time came for a final scrub before taking the body, boiler and roof outside to dry in the intermittent sunshine.

 

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Drying was followed by a quick wipe over with cellulose thinners. Then the model, paint, and garage were warmed up with the aid of a fan heater so that painting could begin with a couple of coats of Teroson etch primer.

 

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After posing for photos in works grey, it was back into the garage for a couple of coats of Halford's satin black.

 

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I used some Maskol on the brass and copper boiler fittings to avoid having to scrape the paint off again. Once again, my jar of Maskol had almost dried out but remainded just about liquid enough to use. I have a history with this stuff of buying a jar, using it once then sealing it carefully only to find the next time I use it that it has dried out. Can it be rejuvenated?

 

Nick

 

ps. to help answer Paul's question, here is a photo showing the underside of the roof with bracing pieces that fit inside the front and rear of the cab. It also shows the underside of the chimney assembly which fits into the superheater section on top of the boiler.

 

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halfwit

Lovely work Nick.

 

Is the roof designed to slot into place rather than be permamently fixed?

 

Paul.

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buffalo

Thanks, Paul. The roof is removable. I've added a photo to show how the roof fits into the cab. It also shows the base of the chimney unit that fits into the top of the boiler.

 

Nick

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This bizarre creature has an odd sort of beauty about it. The primer and paintjob really show off how neatly you've built this, Nick. I like the slight sheen of the paint, just right.

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buffalo

Thanks, Mikkel. There's something special about all the Radstock shunters from "Bristol", a thirty year old Slaughter Gruning 0-4-0 saddle tank acquired in 1882, through the Highbidge built 0-4-0 and 0-4-2 "Dazzlers", to the Sentinels and the ex L&Y Pug. All of them were small enough to pass under a colliery tramway bridge called "Marble Arch" by the locals with only 10'10" headroom. In a way, it would be nice to collect the full set, even though they weren't all contemporary. At the moment, I'm just going for the early 1930s when the Sentinel will be able to join my, still to be finished, Pug.

 

Nick

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andykchapman

Hi Nick, a beautifully finished model and a really useful series of articles.

I've just started on this kit from Roger and your pictures are very helpful, particularly as I've never attempted anything like this before - well not this size anyway!

As joint owner of Joyce and the 'blog writer behind the project, I'm pleased for the 'blog links to be included. It's interesting to see which of my articles have been of most interest.

I've got many more photos taken during the restoration so if any readers want anything in particular detail, I may have it already or can get it within a week or so. Just put a comment here, on the blog or send an email to Sentinel7109 at aol dot com (suitably reformatted).

Best regards

Andy Chapman

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buffalo

Thanks, Andy, I'm glad you like it. Your blog on Joyce has been very helpful in sorting out some of the details during this build, particularly the brakes and boiler piping.

 

Sometime, I must finish putting the transfers on and do a further entry to finish this build. I've had one or two problems with the fit of the chassis but all is well now. I've also heard that Roger now has an alternative compensated chassis that would be better for a P4 build. Then I must finish that pug...

 

Nick

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