MrWolf Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 It seems that the traction engine manufacturers were often economical with the truth when it came to having their machines weighed for plating purposes. They were weighed dry and often missing parts such as the fire bars. I think it was the Fowler BB that weighed 17 tons. Too big physically for the loriot anyway, without the weight consideration. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 3, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2020 13 hours ago, MrWolf said: It seems that the traction engine manufacturers were often economical with the truth when it came to having their machines weighed for plating purposes. They were weighed dry and often missing parts such as the fire bars. I think it was the Fowler BB that weighed 17 tons. Too big physically for the loriot anyway, without the weight consideration. I think I may have found something suitable, a Fordson Model N introduced in 1929 and produced in Ireland (then in Dagenham from 1933) so it would be period correct for my layout The only issue is that it is a white metal kit and from what I remember white metal kits generally end up in the bin once I get my hands on them so the Oxford Diecast plough remains as plan B I'm hoping my transfers from HMRS arrive today so I can carry on with my permanent way brake van.......having unfinished projects laying around gathering dust really grinds my gears 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 1 hour ago, chuffinghell said: I think I may have found something suitable, a Fordson Model N introduced in 1929 and produced in Ireland (then in Dagenham from 1933) so it would be period correct for my layout The only issue is that it is a white metal kit and from what I remember white metal kits generally end up in the bin once I get my hands on them so the Oxford Diecast plough remains as plan B I'm hoping my transfers from HMRS arrive today so I can carry on with my permanent way brake van.......having unfinished projects laying around gathering dust really grinds my gears I'm sure you'll be fine Chris. My White Metal Kits have always been a failure, hammered to a pulp and then used as weight in wagons or Locos. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 3, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, Andrew P said: hammered to a pulp and then used as weight in wagons or Locos. That is probably what will happen.....better an expensive wagon weight than taking up space in the bin 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 3, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2020 I have plenty to be getting on with but being mildy autistic I don't like having a number of unfinished projects. I like to finish one project before starting another (more than one is multi-tasking) Obviously the layout itself is excluded as it is an ongoing project, if I waited for that to be finished before doing anything else I'd have to wait until 2030 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 3 hours ago, chuffinghell said: I think I may have found something suitable, a Fordson Model N introduced in 1929 and produced in Ireland (then in Dagenham from 1933) so it would be period correct for my layout The only issue is that it is a white metal kit and from what I remember white metal kits generally end up in the bin once I get my hands on them so the Oxford Diecast plough remains as plan B I'm hoping my transfers from HMRS arrive today so I can carry on with my permanent way brake van.......having unfinished projects laying around gathering dust really grinds my gears If it is a Langley or Springside kit - it is pretty simple and easy to put together. I've built a grey Fergie and a Fordson - I think both Springside. I have nearly completed the Langley Massey Ferguson Combine, approx 50 white metal parts, I used super glue, and swore a lot. The parts never fit perfectly so I always end up filling and filing and of course swearing a lot. I've even been known to leave out some of the very small fiddly bits (but keep that to yourself as our little secret). 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 3, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2020 36 minutes ago, Gopher said: If it is a Langley or Springside kit - it is pretty simple and easy to put together. I've built a grey Fergie and a Fordson - I think both Springside. I have nearly completed the Langley Massey Ferguson Combine, approx 50 white metal parts, I used super glue, and swore a lot. The parts never fit perfectly so I always end up filling and filing and of course swearing a lot. I've even been known to leave out some of the very small fiddly bits (but keep that to yourself as our little secret). You’re quite right, it’s a Springside kit and not many parts Your secret is safe with me, many because I have a terrible memory and I’ll forget about it 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post chuffinghell Posted August 3, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) Unfortunately my transfers haven’t arrived, I won’t complain though because the HRMS is run by volunteers. I would only complain if it was the HMRC owing me money (as rare as hens teeth) Although I was going to leave it till last I’ve ended up permanently attaching the handrails, buffers and buffer beam hooks which all fit beautifully The roof is just ‘plonked’ on for the photo, it’s a nice snug fit and probably won’t require gluing in place but I won’t fit that until last because I need to glaze the windows which I won’t do until I’ve Matt varnished over the transfers Edited August 4, 2020 by chuffinghell 14 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 3, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) I had intended on putting the Oxford rail body on eBay but there’s not much left of it with me having robbed most of the bits off it I've definitely got my money’s worth out of it Edited August 3, 2020 by chuffinghell 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 You'll probably end up browsing drawings of other diagrams of Toad, then finding out you can cut and shut the Oxford body to make something else,........ 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted August 3, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2020 It really looks great Chris. Regards Lez. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 3, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2020 11 minutes ago, lezz01 said: It really looks great Chris. Regards Lez. Thanks Lez, I’m hoping it will really come alive once it’s got it’s transfers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Seriously impressed by both the wagons that you have designed and built. I have a whole heap that I need to get on with before I start any more. There is also the small matter of getting my layout progressed! Plus I now have pretty much everything I need for my project and Miss Riding Hood has offered to help with the ballasting. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted August 4, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 4, 2020 11 hours ago, MrWolf said: Miss Riding Hood has offered to help "Why Grandma, what big eyes you've got!" "All the better for building Cambrian kits, my dear" Al. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 4, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Alister_G said: "Why Grandma, what big eyes you've got!" "All the better for building Cambrian kits, my dear" Al. 1 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 What worries me is that we all know what happened to Mr B.B.Wolf at the end of the story... 1 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Seeing as how the topic has gone so far off track that it's now upside down in a field of sprouts with its driving wheels still revolving dismally, (I think Alister loosened a rail maybe?) I better explain. My name actually is Wolf and I have been known to make the most of it. My significant other got named Red riding hood by my friends, partly because of my name and probably more so after they saw this picture. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Can we talk about railways again now? I have almost finished building the Cambrian Crane of Doom. Paint has finally arrived, so it will be off the bodging bench and I might risk ridicule by posting it on here! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted August 4, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 4, 2020 Can we not talk about the BSA for a bit first???.........please......... Regards Lez. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 (edited) The BSA is a 1949 A7ST Star Twin. It was their flagship 500cc sports bike, which was intended for inclusion in the 1940 catalogue as a competitor for the Triumph Speed Twin. They were fitted with a high lift cam, bigger valves, twin carburettors and updated gearing. They were only made in this form for about 18 months before the engine was redesigned with a shorter stroke and the 650cc A10 was also introduced. The sports model continued but with only a single carburettor until replaced by the A7SS with the new swinging arm frame in 1954. Considering its age, it's still fast enough to get yourself in trouble and will leave pretty much any car standing. I have a few other bikes but this is my regular transport. She's surprisingly reliable, cheaper to look after than you might think and lots of fun on twisty back roads. Edited August 5, 2020 by MrWolf 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 5, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 5, 2020 Before having it reprinted I took the opportunity to strengthen the underside as the previous print wasn't as rigid as I would have liked Hopefully it will arrive on Friday/Monday 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 That looks really good, the prototype would surely have had similar bracing and it might prevent any warping in the future. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 5, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 5, 2020 The central 'post' is so I can hold it in a pin vice for painting 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Now that IS forward planning! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 5, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 5, 2020 23 minutes ago, MrWolf said: Now that IS forward planning! Method in the madness........usually I intend to fill the cavities with lead shot I was going to use Deluxe Materials liquid gravity but the stuff is magnetic and I have magnets in the track for uncoupling purposes DCC concepts do lead shot but I have no idea how big the shot is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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