spikey Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Kevin, how did you get your crew in - tweezers and infinite patience over the top of the doors, or cut hole in cab bottom, stick bods to false floor and glue to underside? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold checkrail Posted May 1, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 1, 2019 Nice work Kevin. That pannier looks superb. The shirtbutton totem suits them. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 58 minutes ago, spikey said: Kevin, how did you get your crew in - tweezers and infinite patience over the top of the doors, or cut hole in cab bottom, stick bods to false floor and glue to underside? Depends on the model, as they are all accessed differently. This Pannier for example the bunker pivots off to expose the cab interior (its where I have hidden the chip which is wrapped in black electrical tape to hide from prying eyes!) I will then fix the figures this way. The 14xx I was able to get them in through the opening door, Prairie - I fixed them to the chassis frame and lowered the body down, Railcar - I cut their feet off? the other Pannier was through the opening with tweezers!!! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) 18 hours ago, checkrail said: Nice work Kevin. That pannier looks superb. The shirtbutton totem suits them. Thanks, for an old split chassis conversion to a 1996 model (I think) it has scrubbed up rather well. Why did I do it, apart from getting it cheap off flea bay I fancied the challenge.....plus I have a different looking Pannier! The motive fleet of Little Muddle keeps growing. Edited May 2, 2019 by KNP 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikey Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 hour ago, KNP said: ... the other Pannier was through the opening with tweezers!!! Thanks Kevin. I spent far too long trying to get a Modelu driver with arm raised to regulator into a Bachmann pannier before I realised that with my layout, I never normally see both sides of it. So now, whichever way round it is, either the driver or the fireman's leaning on the cabside looking out ... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 (edited) For those of you interested here is the underside of the Bachmann chassis - wheel assembly removed! It shows the thin plastic I used to keep the two halves from making contact plus super glue is another good insulator so any areas missed I covered with a layer. The two wires are making each half 'live' which connect to the chip with the wheels picking up the power, transferring it to the chassis halves by the simple means of the wheel spindles (insulated in the middle to keep them separate) rubbing on the exposed metal in the seating - all very technical. The motor is also separated from the chassis mountings and connected to the chip via two wires - this was the most difficult bit to insulate but again super glue came to the rescue. Coupling loops in place for the S&W fittings, brass tub fixed in place vertically to allow the loop to be adjusted to the correct height and then glued Transfer time, anything and everything pressed into service to hold the model in place for ease of fixing them One thing I would say is that it is best to have a dry run first to see if the model is in the correct position to assist ease of applying. I find it best to move the model to suit you and not the other way round. Edited March 23 by KNP 2 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvin Streeting Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 FYI our local corner shop pulled their signage off, and under it is a lovely old (i reakon 1940's) sign. it was cream background with brown writing on 3 panels "proprietor name", "street No", "name", the street number was very large, i suppose with letter's being main comunication the Street No was more important. J.Robinson 452 Fountain Stores Its called Fountain Stores as there was once a Fountain at the junction, long since gone, and probably why a sink hole opened up not so long back, but thats another story.. I will try and get a photo if they have not bruied it again 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Bridge Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 7 hours ago, KNP said: For those of you interested here is the underside of the Bachmann chassis - wheel assembly removed! It shows the thin plastic I used to keep the two halves from making contact plus super glue is another good insulator so any areas missed I covered with a layer. The two wires are making each half 'live' which connect to the chip with the wheels picking up the power, transferring it to the chassis halves by the simple means of the wheel spindles (insulated in the middle to keep them separate) rubbing on the exposed metal in the seating - all very technical. The motor is also separated from the chassis mountings and connected to the chip via two wires - this was the most difficult bit to insulate but again super glue came to the rescue. Coupling loops in place for the S&W fittings, brass tub fixed in place vertically to allow the loop to be adjusted to the correct height and then glued Transfer time, anything and everything pressed into service to hold the model in place for ease of fixing them One thing I would say is that it is best to have a dry run first to see if the model is in the correct position to assist ease of applying. I find it best to move the model to suit you and not the other way round. Well done, Kevin. That’s a handy tip about superglue being an insulator. I have usually drilled a clearance hole around the brush gear when chipping a split chassis It’s always nice to see someone dispelling the “magic” about dcc. looking great, and you’ll never have traction problems. Rich 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted May 2, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 2, 2019 That’ll never go anywhere, mate, the wheels’ve come orf... Well, somebody was gong to say it. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, The Johnster said: That’ll never go anywhere, mate, the wheels’ve come orf... Well, somebody was gong to say it. And it's upside down as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin S-C Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, The Johnster said: That’ll never go anywhere, mate, the wheels’ve come orf... Well, somebody was gong to say it. That never stopped those clever Russians. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted May 4, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) Work is progressing on 8701, nearly there. A few quick pictures from the mobile for now.. Quality not good when you zoom in....won't try that one again. As you may recall a while back I ordered all the GWR loco crew newly produced by Modelu, instead of just painting the two for this loco or perhaps even the Dean Goods I decided I would paint all eight. Select what I needed and the put the others into a safe (known) place for future additions to the motive fleet for Little Muddle. So here is the eight, just a bit more work on the faces and odd details then they will be ready.. Edited March 23 by KNP 29 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 That middle pic of the Shed and 3 Locos is so so so good, especially with the Backscene slightly out of focus. Superb Kevin, as always. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted May 4, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) YWhat a splendid ensemble! The gent sixth from the left is throwing some moves from his country dancing repertoire. None of these chaps will ever be unemployed. Edited May 4, 2019 by Limpley Stoker 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrkirtley800 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 He’s obviously having fun, wonderwho his partner is. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted May 5, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) Pannier day.... Staggered picture with the nose of 8752 pushing into view! Does show for close up's the models have got to be very clean??? Bit more to do on 8701 as the brake linkage needs attention. Edited March 23 by KNP 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted May 5, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) I think I can see what you're talking about. I won't spoil the fun for others. The beauty of this composition is not only in the two locos but the foreground detail and the background buildings! Lovely stuff! Edited May 5, 2019 by Harlequin 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted May 5, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) Panniers at rest. Or the original before I messed with it.. Edited March 23 by KNP 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Shedman5 Posted May 5, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 5, 2019 Love the black and white pic Kevin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted May 5, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) A pair of Panniers waiting to start work.... 8701 will need a crew but they are still doing that dance on the plank of wood...! As a result of the first picture I will be replacing the boiler dart! Edited March 23 by KNP 24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted May 5, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) Messing about with filters - again! Original Edited March 23 by KNP 22 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 5 hours ago, KNP said: Panniers at rest. Or the original before I messed with it.. I prefer the lower one with more background, especially to the left with the Cottage sitting discretely in the Trees and the hills beyond. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted May 5, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) A variation of an earlier picture with 8752 pushed further back. I think it is more balanced this way! Edited March 23 by KNP 22 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted May 5, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) Might as well use up the last two Pannier shots I have in the folder.... Edited March 23 by KNP 21 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted May 6, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 6, 2019 Lovely set of photos 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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