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Starting the build

shed64a

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Building a 2mm Clayton.

 

I am building a layout based on the section of Waverley route that runs passed the Lady Victoria Pit in Newtongrange. Coal from here was hauled by Clayton's for a time and unfortunately its not RTR yet. After trying to work out how to draw one in Sketchup and have it 3D printed I discovered that Judith Edge kits did a 2mm version of their 4mm kit. Perfect (I couldn't figure Sketchup out any way), so the kit was ordered.

 

But I've never built a metal kit before and when it arrived yesterday the size of the task ahead got a little frightening. So today I decided to take the plunge and make a start. The following pictures are todays progress.

 

The kit as it arrived.

 

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The first part completed.

 

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Starting the cab area.

 

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Both together.

 

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I have really enjoyed the build so far, I have learnt that you really don't need much solder at all.

 

Hopefully more tomorrow!

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Simon Moore

Burning the tips of your fingers becomes a real addiction like heroin trust me as horstan says it won't be your last ;)

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Looking good :)

 

A nice distinctive prototype. How are you going to motorise it?

 

Look forwards to the next instalment.

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

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Armchair Modeller

No need to motorise it - just needs a smoke unit ;)

 

Seriously, looking very good for a first attempt. I will follow this with interest as I could do with one or two myself in the future.

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Check out Alex Duckworth build of a 2mm NER BoBo from a Judith Edge kit it may help give you some ideas and pointers 

 

 

good luck with the build    :yes:

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richbrummitt

Yes. The less solder the better; it saves on cleaning up time. Very good start. If you had not have said then we would not have known you were an etched kit virgin.

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shed64a

Check out Alex Duckworth build of a 2mm NER BoBo from a Judith Edge kit it may help give you some ideas and pointers 

 

 

good luck with the build    :yes:

 

This has given me lots to think about.

 

You don't waste much time do you?

Judith and Michael Edge

 

 

I decided that if I left it too long I'd get scared so I just got stuck in.  I is not too bad so far.  Thanks for getting it to me so quick.

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