5050 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 3 hours ago, Captain Kernow said: Actually, the answer to that is probably 'Gordon himself!' That would be cheating! Or insider trading Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton961 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Etches received and just ordered the gearbox and hornblocks from High Level, already have a motor and wheels. Will start next week but no promises as to a finish date! I have already removed the standard couplings on the Peckett and fitted it with 3 link couplings. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_Under Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Hopefully not too late to the party, just seen this. sent you a email Gordon. James 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Down_Under said: Hopefully not too late to the party, just seen this. sent you a email Gordon. James Sent a reply. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 Just a note to say that the first batch has sold out. Thank you for your support. I am compiling a list for the second batch which will be a couple of months away before I order the etches, after that I hope to be able to settle down to some modelling. Gordon A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share Posted September 3, 2019 Firstly my thanks to every one who bought a chassis kit from the first batch. This far exceeded my expectations. Now as the revised heading indicates I am giving notice that I will not be accepting any more orders for the 0-4-0 Peckett chassis kit after the 30th September 2019, as I wish to get back to other projects including some actual modelling. Orders can be placed by e-mail to ga007d9065@blueyonder.co.uk , or by writing to me at 154 Newbridge Road, St Annes, Bristol. BS4 4DS. Again thank you for your support. Gordon A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Gordon A said: I have sent you an email for two of these Thanks David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I have been working on 3D printed wheel inserts to fit standard wagon wheel tyres, I have done a few test prints and these are looking good. The axle is for 1/8" which Gordons kit is designed for although I can adjust the axle to 2mm which I think will look better. David 8 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davknigh Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 This looks very promising. A couple of questions, will the centres react in the same way as Gibson’s as far as accepting an axle and holding it and what size is the hole for the crank pin screw? Cheers, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Yep the wheels will be a tight push fit on the axle. Crank pin hole is 1mm but I can make it any size requested. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 How do I order and what is the price? Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_Under Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 On 03/09/2019 at 18:27, Gordon A said: Firstly my thanks to every one who bought a chassis kit from the first batch. This far exceeded my expectations. Now as the revised heading indicates I am giving notice that I will not be accepting any more orders for the 0-4-0 Peckett chassis kit after the 30th September 2019, as I wish to get back to other projects including some actual modelling. Orders can be placed by e-mail to ga007d9065@blueyonder.co.uk , or by writing to me at 154 Newbridge Road, St Annes, Bristol. BS4 4DS. Again thank you for your support. Gordon A Email sent Gordon Cheers James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_Under Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 On 03/09/2019 at 20:37, David Bigcheeseplant said: I have been working on 3D printed wheel inserts to fit standard wagon wheel tyres, I have done a few test prints and these are looking good. The axle is for 1/8" which Gordons kit is designed for although I can adjust the axle to 2mm which I think will look better. David Look good. Guessing the rims secured by loctite or similar? And how to order? J Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davknigh Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 7 hours ago, David Bigcheeseplant said: Yep the wheels will be a tight push fit on the axle. Crank pin hole is 1mm but I can make it any size requested. David 1mm is IIRC the right size for Gibson crankpins so perfect for me. I’d be interested in eight. Which wagon wheel makes the best donor for the tyres? Cheers, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 I intend to make the wheels fit standard three foot Gibson Wagon wheels, At the moment its just finding time to get stuff done, this was my first test print. 3 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton961 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 I have made a start on Gordon’s excellent chassis kit. Closely following the instructions after bending up the firebox I soldered it up and then noticed the next instruction” Do not solder” that will teach me to not read ahead! Next job is to assemble the chassis. David 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Looking forward to the second batch being available Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) I have ordered the etches and the additional parts. Just got to spend a day or so slicing up cardboard for the additional packing. I spoke to Chris Gibbons of High Level Models who said that he would be doing a chassis kit for the 0-6-0 Hornby Peckett. Gordon Edited October 11, 2019 by Gordon A 1 1 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton961 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Continued with the build. When laminating the slide bars I found using one of the hair clips ( also used in point making) useful for holding them together.I also remembered to measure the Gibson axles and found they were 3mm, which was fortunate as I was about to run a 1/8” reamer through the fixed bearings! Now need to buy a 3mm reamer, not just for this loco but for future builds. David 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 In anticipation of receiving my two I have bought AGW wheels with 1/8" axles. Have I made a mistake? Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton961 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 David, no just run an 1/8 “ reamer through the bearings and the final drive gear in the gearbox. David 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 26 minutes ago, Norton961 said: David, no just run an 1/8 “ reamer through the bearings and the final drive gear in the gearbox. David Ok thanks Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton961 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Making progress with the build, but a question for Gordon. I have reached the point where I am about to fit the slidebars, but am confused as to when to fit the cylinder wrappers. Instruction 8 says fit the cylinder wrappers but All the pictures in the instructions following show the cylinder assembly with the slidebars fitted but without the cylinder wrappers, so the question at what point do these wrappers go on? Thanks David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I'm so sorry I've missed the opportunity to get one of these chassis! An idiot I am for not checking up! Non the less I'm delighted to see these come to fruition, congratulations !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted November 18, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 18, 2019 Did I read somewhere that High Level Kits have one in the pipeline? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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