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14xx part 2


ullypug

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Things have progressed a bit to the point where I'm getting ready for painting the loco and chassis.

I've spent a while detailing the body with an assortment of bits and pieces, wire and rod. I think we have a presentable representation. All I need now is a bit of good weather over the Christmas holiday period and we should be in business.

Obviously the auto tank has to pull something so I've made a start on my old Mainline auto trailer. It must be at least 32 years old... I've got a Dart Castings kit and a copy of MRJ No 9 to hand. No rush and it'll keep me busy one the festivities have died down. I'm going to do the A30 version and will replace the truss rods and flush glaze with Shawplan laserglaze.

In the meantime, can I wish you all the complements of the season. I hope you have a good Christmas and a peaceful new year.

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Looks good! I'm also waiting for fair panting-weather, it's been raining here for weeks!

 

Happy christmas to you too.

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I love the 14xx conversion. I have two bodies with defunct chassis', I just wish I had the skill the attempt the High Line chassis conversion. Below is my attempt at the coach conversion. Like you, I replaced the truss work as after 32 years or so the plastic was very brittle and broke while trying to clear the battery boxes. I also noted a slight stress fracture in the floor so use a brass sub floor to solder all the underfloor detail to. I found the brake actuating levers a bit to soft and delicate in white metal so I fabricated some from nickle silver etch and brass road, as per the three pictures at the bottom.
 
I can't wait to see your finished item. Have a great Christmas and Happy New Year.
 
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Now that's a good idea! I'm going to try that.

I don't think you'd have any trouble with the High Level chassis kit.

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