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GER M15/M15R/G69, LNER/BR Class F4/5/6: Part IB

EHertsGER

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So, we have got to the point where we can pause awhile and admire our handiwork. Below is the chassis in more or less complete order; mainframes, wheels and so on. Onwards from the last entry was the addition of the cosmetic sideframe overlays that hide a multitude of slots and tabs as well as add an additional dimension in terms of bolt heads and so on, as well as a two-layered ashpan side representation.

 

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Which all looks pretty good on the rudimentary body assembly from the Gibson kit:

 

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All we have to do now is get it to move on its own and look the parts and so on...

 

Best,
Marcus

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EHertsGER

Thank you for your kind note, especially the part about being unable to go around corners (living in the USA, as I do, is no excuse; I like cars that can go around corners, especially right hand corners!).

 

The chassis did prove to be a challenge, but not for long; we have adopted what I call 'ponial' trucks, which are pony trucks pretending to be radial trucks. Alas, the minimum curve is still about 3'3"/1m, but as it is aimed at P4/EM modellers, we felt they would not mind too much as anything less would seem to be an anathema to them! The main driver hornblocks/bearings are installed on the outside of the frames, giving us some setback too, without losing that 'looks right' factor.

 

My chosen prototype, 106, was gone by 1938, so no lined black, I'm afraid; I have GER blue to which to look forward!

 

Best,

Marcus

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