Do people still use this method I wonder?

Given the way the rest of the pipe is exposed, it looks by far the most appropriate way of doing it. Probably easier than having to join the pipes.

I'm even more impressed, though, to see someone who obviously knows how to use a proper vernier caliper, rather than the new-fangled electronic type ;-)

Nick

Given the way the rest of the pipe is exposed, it looks by far the most appropriate way of doing it.

The only way of doing it I reckon! I did spend a lot of time thinking about the best way to make the pipe.

I'm even more impressed, though, to see someone who obviously knows how to use a proper vernier caliper, rather than the new-fangled electronic type...

I can read a micrometer as well! I do have an electronic one, but its buried in the cupboard and I coudn't be bothered to dig it out.

Paul.

I think this is coming on very well, as you say no other way of doing the vacuum pipes.

I don,t like the digital verniers, they are like calculators and give spurious results if the batteriesare on the way out. At least with the calculator you have some idea if the answer is correct. I messed up a whole batch of machining when working as a clockmaker because of a digital caliper.

Thanks N.

Digital calipers don't like getting damp either! A good wipe and being left to dry for a few hours usually sorts them out.

Paul.

I was suprised by how easy it was to do Mikkel, and quite therapuetic as well. And it was somehow satisfying to use what would now probably be considered an outdated method.

The photos are actually quite cruel, the pipes look much better 'in the flesh' and will be further improved with a coat of paint.

Paul.

Good Afternoon Paul, the wagon looks amazing ruddy good job SIR! I love those end plates and the neatness of all the side strengtheners two, a very good looking etched kit.

The way you've done the vac piping is the same technique i've used on my resin ones and think they look best doing it this way, the 5 amp wire giving it that perfect ribbed look which is a huge feature on any vac braked wagons.

Seems a shame to undercoat and paint the hopper now as brass built loco's and wagons do have that display appeal to them this one been no different i've sat and admired your closeup pics for a while now and thought wow if only i could make something this good and neat!

Keep up the good work and I can't wait for the next update on this beauty:)

Many Thanks

Rich

Thanks. The side strengtheners weren't that difficult really, even though they look tricky to set straight. Etched brass is definetely the best material for this type of wagon I think.

The way you've done the vac piping is the same technique i've used on my resin ones and think they look best doing it this way, the 5 amp wire giving it that perfect ribbed look which is a huge feature on any vac braked wagons.

I'm glad that I'm not the only one who does that then!

Paul.

vac brakes on a summers wagon?

vac brakes on a summers wagon?

Remember that some Summers wagons finished their lives with ICI and were fitted with vacuum brakes taken from scrapped ICI hoppers. This one will be finished as an ICI wagon in 1990's condition, luckily the kit comes with the correct roller bearing bogies as roller bearings were fitted to these wagons later in their lives.

Paul.