CASTLEWOODSOLDIERS Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Hello every body, Does anyone know where I can obtain some carriage door vents/louvres ?.I used to get them from 247 Developments but they stopped doing them years ago. I've also tried Southern Group (Phoenix) but no response to my e-mail so far. Also tried making some from plasticard but with little success. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach bogie Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Hello every body, Does anyone know where I can obtain some carriage door vents/louvres ?.I used to get them from 247 Developments but they stopped doing them years ago. I've also tried Southern Group (Phoenix) but no response to my e-mail so far. Also tried making some from plasticard but with little success. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, John There are door vents on this roxey etch. http://www.roxeymouldings.co.uk/product/54/4a252-detailing-kit-for-60ft-secr-birdcage-kits/ There is always dare I say.....Coopercraft who 'have' the ex Mallard Balcksmith ones. http://shop.cooper-craft.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=83_88&products_id=646 Mike Wiltshire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Best solution I've found is Microstrip of the correct size and cut to length, Use a simple jig with the size marked in felt tip. A bit of thicker plasticard will do or just mark it on a cutting mat. After doing a few it's relatively easy. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Rixon Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) For which company's coaches are the vents needed? I could make prints available for sale quite easily if I had the dimensions. If they are LCDR coaches, then I probably have enough information. For plain vents without louvres on SECR stock, I generally make them from Evergreen plastic-strip. I find this easier than soldering on the metal ones. Edited September 14, 2018 by Guy Rixon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) For which company's coaches are the vents needed? I could make prints available for sale quite easily if I had the dimensions. If they are LCDR coaches, then I probably have enough information. For plain vents without louvres on SECR stock, I generally make them from Evergreen plastic-strip. I find this easier than soldering on the metal ones. Guy, they would be a boon for those GER 4-wheelers and the planned 6-wheelers. The door vents are quite pronounced and rounded, almost bulbous, and a 3D print might make for a better representation than brass. Note, though, the subtle but evident difference between the vents on the 4-wheelers (1870s vintage, with square raised waist beading) and the 6-wheelers (1880s and with conventional recessed waist panels). Edited September 14, 2018 by Edwardian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted September 14, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 14, 2018 Larry (Coachmann) Goddard uses plastikard strips over which the teeth of a sharp tenon saw has been passed to create the louvres. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londontram Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) Deleated Edited September 14, 2018 by Londontram Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londontram Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) I'm building an 1871 Caledonian 6 wheel carriage using the silhouette cutter and drew some on inkscape cutting them out on 20 thou plasticard. Sorry about the rough and ready look but it's still a work in progress but although not obvious they have the groves scribbed into them by the silhouette Edited September 14, 2018 by Londontram 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
247 Developments Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) n Edited September 14, 2018 by 247 Developments Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
247 Developments Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Hello every body, Does anyone know where I can obtain some carriage door vents/louvres ?.I used to get them from 247 Developments but they stopped doing them years ago. I've also tried Southern Group (Phoenix) but no response to my e-mail so far. Also tried making some from plasticard but with little success. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, John We stil sell them B1 £2.00 B2 £3.00 B3 £2.50 IMG_20180914_170814 by brian mosby, on Flickr 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASTLEWOODSOLDIERS Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 Thank you everybody for your help. John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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