5512 Part 5 (photo)
Following on from yesterdays post on 5512, here is the missing photo
It clearly shows where the quartering on the centre axle has shifted, and hopefully also shows the added finness from using the Mitchell components rather than the standard Bachmann parts.
Last night I soldered up the final part of the driving rods (whatever they are supposed to be called) and removed the locating rod from the Bachmann sliders. it now needs a .6mm hole drilling through the sliders and the rods, although this is now waiting on either an Eiliens order or visiting a show so that I can buy more drill bits)
Also the model is showing a bit of ghosting of the old Great Western logos showing through the paint, a coat of satin varnish will rectify this.
To finish of the body for now, I will get a set of etched number plates ordered (along with number plates for the other 4 locos that are in the works, and my pair of Castles (Nunney and Berkeley) that are intended for the display case.
edit: I should add the photo is taken on what will become my indoor test plank, a couple of short sidings and what will eventually have a few structures in the style of those on Cheddar, along with I hope some working point rodding again as a practice for Cheddar. While its only about 3ft by 2ft, it should give enough to give newly converted stock a good test run (and give something to play with when studying for my Strategic CIMA in November )
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