mike hughes Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 Ive made a start on some new bits. In the photos (if I’ve said these in the right order) 304/1 BDTS 975025 inspection saloon Bulleid corridor composite Ironclad 2 car push pull (just the one coach photographed) Trailer composite for a 4-CEP Next for me for the Bulleid and Ironclad is to add the footboards Michael 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Ooooh, should I be getting excited about the saloon? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike hughes Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 On 07/08/2021 at 08:10, 47606odin said: Ooooh, should I be getting excited about the saloon? If it’s NSE and I’m thinking the right person then slowly yes 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike hughes Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 Forgot to photo as well SR EMU underframe for 2 SUB motor coaches. Added the floorboards then the trussing today along with trussing for the Bulleid coach. Found that the Ironclad end moulds needed upgrading but needed new ends which I’ve also done recently Michael 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 7 hours ago, mike hughes said: If it’s NSE and I’m thinking the right person then slowly yes you are, it is and excellent. I look forward to watching these develope 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike hughes Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 A little more progress on things. I’ve added some ends on the Ironclad push pull and also the lifting points on the 304 (strange that the 305/308 didn’t have these). Also started one of 2 of a Flatrol MVV Michael 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike hughes Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 I've virtually finished the 105 14 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike hughes Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 I’ve started adding the plastic on the Ironclads and also started the other 2 coaches for the 304. Realised that hadn’t done the mould yet for the 304 DTBS. Doh Michael 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike hughes Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 I’ve been working on the Flatrols. I used a couple of wooden dowels as formers for the ends. Michael 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike hughes Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 Got a bit further with the 304 and also the Flatrol’s. I’ve been adding some underframe boxes and also some end steps/handrails. Had to fettle one on the smaller boxes on the MBS where it’s sits on the trussing. Added a few more bits to the flatrols. Michael 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 22 hours ago, mike hughes said: Got a bit further with the 304 and also the Flatrol’s. I’ve been adding some underframe boxes and also some end steps/handrails. Had to fettle one on the smaller boxes on the MBS where it’s sits on the trussing. Added a few more bits to the flatrols. Michael Hello, out of interest what motor and gearbox do you use? I am building a pacer and a sprinter and want to hide the motor as best I can. Dougal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike hughes Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 On 08/09/2021 at 17:54, Father Dougal said: Hello, out of interest what motor and gearbox do you use? I am building a pacer and a sprinter and want to hide the motor as best I can. Dougal I shall be using this style I designed Michael 2 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Hi Mike, Love the 105 looks superb. Apologies if Im wrong, but do you do a Caroline type inspection saloon? Kind regards Julian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 9 hours ago, Baggies1961 said: Hi Mike, Love the 105 looks superb. Apologies if Im wrong, but do you do a Caroline type inspection saloon? Kind regards Julian. look at the top of this page 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike hughes Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 Trying to get back into the swing of things after being away for a bit. Been getting roofs cut and ready. Pictured are the Derby lightweight, Ironclad (upturned) and 304 MBS Also been doing exhaust pipes for the 104 and Derby lightweight Michael 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike hughes Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 Got the Ironclads nearly reading for some paint and also done the moulding and castings of the exhaust pipes for the DMU's Michael 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike hughes Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 I've done a bit more on the inspection saloon, added the interior partitions and also the underframe, just need to cast some of the underframe boxes next Michael 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike hughes Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 I’ve got the numbers on the Flatrol and also put some etch primer on the inspection saloon with the 304 as well Michael 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike hughes Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 Finished the flatrol, cant remember where i got the lashing rings from as had them a while Michael 8 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike hughes Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 I needed to push on with a couple of 4-SUB motor coaches, looking at my original driving end thought it would save me time in the long run to modify it and add the jumper sockets etc. Ready for moulding next once Christmas break over with. Michael 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike hughes Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) Over the Christmas period, decided to catch up with a few of my own things that hadn't got round to finishing for several years. I'd had a part built Slaters CCT which still needed the sprung axleguards in place along with the axleboxes. Also needed the window bars and buffers adding. All I've left now to do is add couplings and the vac/steam pipes. Hopefully won't be so long on that. Also pictured is the Platforms for an ABS BR Brakevan, another one that was part finished, just need to paint the roof and add the side airpipes now. The straight pieces of wire are corridor handrails for a Westdale tin 2-HAL, still need to glue in place and finish the underframe on that one though. Michael Edited January 8, 2022 by mike hughes Added more 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike hughes Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 I'd glued the sides, roof and ends together on the SUB motor coaches, marking and drilling roof first. Rubbed down the gutter on the roofs as the gutter is higher up and started the process of filling and rubbing and repeating till smooth, no doubt will see the misses once paints on it. Also showing the pic of the nearly completed ABS brakevan Michael 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike hughes Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 Have now got some paint on the 304, definite lack of interior pic, seen 1 only. Michael 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 6 hours ago, mike hughes said: Have now got some paint on the 304, definite lack of interior pic, seen 1 only. Michael Very nice - can you get the etchings for a 308 version? Paul R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike hughes Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 17 hours ago, pwr said: Very nice - can you get the etchings for a 308 version? Paul R I've had back the etches for the as built 308/1 (refurbished at least the Driving trailer which had the toilet in was modified), Also this covers the 308/3 version. I've pretty much done the 308/2 MLV drawing. Haven't seen any drawings for the 308/2 rebuilt MLV apart from what's in the diagram book. Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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