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ABS Models O Gauge 5 Plank Wagon

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Some of you might have seen my appeal on the forum for information on an ABS Models kit that I bought off Ian Morton at the Mansfield Show.

 

The box states GWR 10 ton 4 plank diagram O.21. It became immediately apparent on opening the box in earnest that this was no 4 plank wagon. What followed was a sometimes lively discussion about what I had bought. But when I sent some photos of the castings to Adrian at ABS he confirmed I had most of a diagram O.23 with Morton brakes. There's a lot of spare bits in the box, but I was missing a few bits (including floor and instructions) that Adrian supplied for a couple of second class stamps :)

 

So, here's what I have after a week in Superstrip to remove the epoxy glue and caked on old paint

 

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Should be a fun build from now as soon as I can dig out the temperature controlled soldering iron that got packed away when we cleared the study to decorate. My only issue is that if it's going to run on Fourgig East it's going to push the modeller's licence as, as far as I know, no O.23 was preserved.

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That'll teach you not to to snap up bargains from other people's tat boxes!

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Bit of an update, I have soldered the basic structure together following the instructions. The body is not square, one side is longer than the other and the wheels are not in line. It's boiling water next week then build the body square first then add the solebars and w irons....

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and 10 seconds in a tub of boiling water later it's back to it's kit form :) Will dig out my magnetic corner jigs tomorrow and start assembling again ;)

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