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So I’m trying to Build a OO gauge LNER V4 from scratch or more so lit bashing. I live In the US so getting a V4 Model would be hard and I don’t think any manufacturers make a RTR V4 so I decided why not do it myself. I’m going to be using a Dapol V2 Kit as a base for the Loco, I’m going to Have to scratch build a tender since the V4 and the V2 have completely different tenders.

I’m also going to try and scratch build a 2-6-2 chassis. Over all this seems like a simple project, only time will tell.

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I bought a built kit which later suffered a serious accident courtesy of one of our cats, It is fitted onto a Hornby Ivatt mogul chassis with consequent compromises regarding wheel spacing and diameter. I had intended to repair it but it's been around for a number of years untouched so it will probably never be done.

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I was fortunate enough to buy a kit-built V4 at a toy fair some years ago, which is a lovely model, though Tony Wright had to sort out the running and a broken crank pin for me.

 

I believe the kit was by ABS Models and it is worth watching out for.

 

 

I’ll keep my eyes peeled for one then.

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I bought a built kit which later suffered a serious accident courtesy of one of our cats, It is fitted onto a Hornby Ivatt mogul chassis with consequent compromises regarding wheel spacing and diameter. I had intended to repair it but it's been around for a number of years untouched so it will probably never be done.

 

That’s quite a shame, the same thing happened with my Great Western hall, I was able to buy a spare body for it, using an ivatt mogul chassis sounds like a smart idea, I’ll see if I can find one and hoping that adding a rear wheel won’t be a hassle and won’t ruin the quality of the running.

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Without having all the dimensions to hand to check, I would expect a Bachmann V1/3 to be a better starting point as a chassis for this project.

 

So far as I can recall, the V4s were coupled with a standard LNER tender so that should be readily available also as an r-t-r item.

 

The cab can perhaps also be modified from another loco, just leaving boiler and firebox to create. Suitable domes and chimneys definitely out there.

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Without having all the dimensions to hand to check, I would expect a Bachmann V1/3 to be a better starting point as a chassis for this project.

 

So far as I can recall, the V4s were coupled with a standard LNER tender so that should be readily available also as an r-t-r item.

 

The cab can perhaps also be modified from another loco, just leaving boiler and firebox to create. Suitable domes and chimneys definitely out there.

 

i have thought about buying a Bachmann v1/3 chassis as i wouldnt need to create a new chassis from near scratch, and i have thought about just buying a standard tender as i wouldnt need to create one from scratch. thank you for the advice

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Why not just buy a set of etches from Mike Edge, you will just need a suitable diameter brass tube for the boiler and the readily available castings. Mike can even supply a resin cast chimney and dome.

 

Will save you a lot of fabrication time.

it would save a lot time. Ill go to his website and see what i can get.

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i have thought about buying a Bachmann v1/3 chassis as i wouldnt need to create a new chassis from near scratch, and i have thought about just buying a standard tender as i wouldnt need to create one from scratch. thank you for the advice

 

There is a significant difference in the coupled wheelbase of these locos. The V3 is 16ft 3in and the V4 is 12ft 10in.

 

p.s. The Ivatt/Standard 2MTs are 13ft 9in with 5ft wheels.

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I was fortunate enough to acquire a kit-built example at a toy fair some years ago. 

 

A pretty little loco but it isn't currently a well-known class so I don't expect an RTR version in the near future.  Maybe when the A1STL achieve progress has been made on the new build loco?  

 

 

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