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Thank you everyone for your replies. Another member pointed out to me that 3-205 (Coupling Rods for Farish Chassis) has three layers at the boss, its helpful Chris to know that you don't do this now. I will leave the bosses off. Many thanks Mark

I have a question about the bosses on Jinty Coupling rod etch. How are they supposed to go on the coupling rods? The instructions state: "These [the coupling rod etches] fold-up to form a double thickness rod (for strength) with a fold over washer to represent the boss." Are the bosses supposed to fold over the with the coupling rod sandwiched between them? Or are they supposed to be folded over on themselves to form a thicker washer which is then soldered to the outer side of the coupling rod? The former is what I thought at first due to the length of the folding tab between the washers, but in fact it does not seem to quite be long enough. The latter would be a lot simpler, but the double thickness of washer seems over scale to me. I’m of a mind to just put a single washer on the outer side of the rod to represent the boss, but I would like to know how the etch was intended to be used and do it that way if it is better. Here is a picture of the etch which I was working on when trying to put a washer on each side: I have a separate etch of crank pin washers to use to secure the coupling rods. Thanks Mark

Thanks for posting your horsebox build Kevin. I've not attempted any of David's LNWR etches yet, and its very helpful to get build examples off them. I'm intrigued about any future LNWR etches that may be in the pipeline that you hinted at a while ago... Mark

Thanks Jim and Jerry, very helpful. And thanks for the crankpins comment as I probably would have got that wrong. Time to buy some rattle cans. Mark [edit - spelling]

Beginner's question I'm afraid, but I've done alot of searching of the forum and convinced myself that the answer is easily findable. I found some information at larger scales, but am not sure if its the same in 2mm. I'm preparing to convert a Farish Jinty and I'm thinking I need to paint the wheels (mk5) before I start. What is the best way to go about this without an airbrush? Should I chemically black them (presumably masking off the tire tread - I've not used chemical blackening before) or etch prime and paint with rattle cans? Or should I use a brush? Many thanks Mark

Hi Gareth, I've just discovered your thread and have read through it with great interest. Jumbo's are very much on my to do list, as are coal tanks. I'm assuming this is the Jumbo etch available from N Brass, am I correct? Thanks Mark

Hi Ian, Thank you for posting the link to that video. It's really useful for me as I am planning a small layout based around a 1900-1910 brickworks. Your brick wagon loads have given me some inspiration too. Thanks! Mark

@andreas I've just rewatched Nick Mitchell's video for the T-shaped gussets and had a go at one. He was not wrong when he said it was masochistic soldering! It took several attempts to get right and even then I'm not convinced. I only hope that by the time I've done the eighth I've got a bit better at it. The key points I took from Nicks instructions: The comma piece is the one that sits horizontal under the wagon (the top of the 'T'), the other is the vertical underneath it (the stalk of the 'T') The two pieces go together curve to curve You have to file it down a bit, because it sticks out a bit too far (I guessed how much, not a lot) The thinner bit of the comma goes against the sole bar The wider part of the comma hooks round the detail of the wagon. (The one I have done is round the edge of the buffer beam). I've attempted to sketch it out in sketchup, looking at the sketch now, its not quite right as I've made the horizontal comma peice too long, it should be the same length as the other one, but hopefully its useful. And here are some close up photos of my attempt: I hope that helps. And please everyone, tell me if I've got it wrong before I do the rest. Mark

I am currently finding other things to do rather than attempt the gussets on my first wagon kit. I found this picture from a 2014 thread which might help. You might have to zoom in a bit. Your post makes me realise that I've not actually tested that my wagon rolls since I first tested it near the beginning of the build, I'm off to put the wheels in and check! Mark

Apologies for resurrecting an ancient thread. Was there any update on the accuracy of the N Brass Cauliflower etch? It was one of the most common locomotives on the CK&PR and I will likely be looking to build a few of them eventually. Thanks Mark

Hi, @Nigelcliffe Yes early twentieth century. I don't fancy finding a way to make a model horse move prototypically! I'm looking at LNWR Jumbos and Cauliflowers and NER 1001, Fletcher 398 and others that I cannot recall right now. I guess I'll have to see what my capabilities are as I go on, and change my timeframe if I am found wanting. I'm probably going to do the Farish Jinty conversion so that I have something to run and test with, though they never visited the CK&PR as far as I can tell, certainly not in the early 20th Century! @Sithlord75 Thanks for the invite. I've not made it to any of the ZAG meetings yet. I won't be able to make this one either unfortunately as I've got stuff on. I hope to join one soon. Mark

Hi everyone, I’ve been lurking on this forum for a couple of months and thought I should say hello properly before joining in the chat. I have recently joined the 2mm Scale Association and am almost done with my taster wagon (I’ve just got the support gussets to do). Thank you to Nick Mitchell for the video guides, they have been very helpful. Not only am I new to 2mm, but this is my first proper foray into railway modelling as an adult – lots to learn. Some years ago I was planning an N gauge layout using finescale track. I got as far as hand laying a functional turnout. I met a 2mm modeller who suggested trying 2mm. Skip some years filled with family, DIY, gardening and more DIY and I find myself with (hopefully) enough time to apply myself to some modelling again. It will be a long-term thing as I don’t have that much time. But then I don’t actually have anywhere to put a proper layout yet either! I intend to model the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway pre-grouping, probably early 19th 20th Century. This will bring its own challenges as most of the prototypical locomotives aren’t available as RTR or kits/etches. So I’ve loads to learn, almost starting from scratch and looking forward to learning loads of new skills and techniques. Thanks to everyone for all the posts on this forum, they are really informative and inspirational. Mark