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Nothing to add m'lud

sleeper

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I've chosen the title of this blog for two reasons.

 

First is what the title suggests, there isn't much to add to the D16/2 category at present as I've just been going back over what went before and putting right a few minor wrongs. Which were mainly the ends being flat instead of bevelled. This has been corrected and the ends/sides re-united so we're back to square one. I've used the previous photo to illustrate this rather than take a photo of the same thing but modified.

 

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When I've made more progress I'll photograph it 'as is'.

Checking back I can't see I've mentioned the bit of work done on the bogies. On this loco the buffer beams were all part of the bogies, .so I set about re-creating this. I cut off the existing coupling on one bogie, the plastic these are made from is quite flexible and extremely tough to cut through with a razor saw. This bogie is now ready to receive its modified buffer beam. I used two drill bits clamped to a piece of batten as a jig to make sure all the 1.8mm holes were in line when I stuck the layers together.

 

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I'm still undecided as to which coupling system to use, probably I'll go for nem pockets as then I don't have to have a dirty great hook stuck out the back.

I've stuck together about 6-8 roof layers to make up the depth of the roof which is approximately 6mm. I've made a start on shaping the roof to fit the profiles which in turn were taken from the original drawing I have. More on this when I've made more progress.

 

The second reason for the title is that, despite 200 odd viewings in the last posting, there's not one comment left. I wonder why? is it their right to remain silent being exercised? :O :scratchhead:

 

Roly

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DonB

I had over 4,000 views of 15 blog posts with 43 replies, of which 6 replies were to the post where I closed the project. The item now has over 8,000 views with no further comment, although I suspect that most of the latest views are from new members "cruising" the site.

If you want more interaction then try a "normal" posting in an appropriate section of the forum, but be prepared for a number of "Me too!" posts rather than constructive criticism.

Also the rating icons (bottom right of the screen) are intended to allow expressions of approval etc without having to burst into prose.

 

There does seem to be a hard core of Members who studiously ignore Blog entries...they say ..."can't get on with them" etc.

 

Can't comment on your work, I'm afraid, I'm a kettle worshipper! although I would like to see the outcome of your roof shaping, including any mistakes (and recovery method) which the rest of us can learn from !

good luck!

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If you want more interaction then try a "normal" posting in an appropriate section of the forum,

I would like to see the outcome of your roof shaping, including any mistakes (and recovery method) which the rest of us can learn from !

good luck!

 

Been there, done that, same result.

 

For details of the roof shaping read my 'class 50 blog' preceding this one , all the fun and games of roof shaping using the same methods as I'll be using here.

 

Thanks to those who have left feedback via the aforementioned ratings.

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