Ade's 7mm layout: Malmesbury station

[Adrian Stevenson]

Here is the current state of play. Just taken the carriages down to the cabin to do a photo.

 

I spent yesterday afternoon working on the kits.

 

Still loads to do. Springs and brakes to go on next.

 

Cheers, Ade.

[O-Gauge-Phil]

Looks like you are really getting a lick on with those coaches.  Coming along very nice.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Thanks Phil and to everyone who has "liked".

 

Today I have done the spring hangers, springs, brakes, vacuum gear etc. Also painted one set of seats. Amazing where the hours go to...

 

But I really do need to crack on. Looks like I am going back to work the first week in May for 4 days. And Lez wants that kitchen doing.....

 

Cheers, Ade.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Just about to make a start on the chassis. Here is where I am at now.

 

 

[Adrian Stevenson]

Just folded up the first running board for the 1st/3rd compo. A tricky 2mm fold to start with then the whole thing is folded over again to form the board.

 

Note to anyone who is building or planning on build these kits: carefully read the instructions for making the cutouts for the axleboxes.

 

Cheers, Ade. 

 

 

Edited April 26, 2020 by Adrian Stevenson
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[Father Dougal]

Very nice.

[chuffinghell]

A neat and tidy work space and a neat and tidy job 

[Adrian Stevenson]

Made the cut outs and now all soldered into place. The cast brass mounts need careful bending to get things to line up and sit square. I think the running boards give the carriages their character. 

 

Dropped a few of the seats in for show. The plasticard strip can be used to make the roof removeable by having the gas light vents screwing into it.

 

The kits don't come with any screw link couplings, so I have ordered some Dapol ones from a well known Merseyside retailer.

 

Been looking at my reference book again. I am starting to get tempted by Crimson Lake. The branch set was still wearing this in 1931. Now, if I could afford the cost and the build time I would buy another set.......

 

Cheers, Ade.

[GJB]

Hi Ade,

 

have been following this build with interest. Can you tell me how you went about bending the running boards, please?

 

Regards

 

Gerry

[tender]

Hi Ade.

Those coaches look great, and really suit a smaller layout. Do you know how long they lasted?

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Gerry, glad this is of use and of interest.

 

I don't yet own a proper folding tool. I intend to buy a "Hold and Fold" tool, but the size I would want is about £90 I think and it will have to wait.

 

Proper model engineers look away now!  How I have done it is this: run a stanley knife blade down the etched line a couple of times. For the 2mm fold I put the etch under a steel ruler and clamped this to the edge of the bench. I then got a small hammer and tapped the etch folding it over against the ruler. This made a nice 90 degree bend. You can then clamp the etch and make the next fold getting it so far and then gently tap it right over.  Being brass it is easy to bend and straighten up.

 

Hi Tender, on the Malmesbury line the carriages saw over 40 years of service. They were replaced by the B set in 1934. Most had gone out of regular passenger use before the war.

 

Some great info on 4 wheelers here:

 

http://penrhos.me.uk/Udiags.shtml

 

Cheers, Ade.

Edited April 26, 2020 by Adrian Stevenson
Added a photo

[Baggies1961]

Good improvisation Ade and a saving of £90 looks great.

Cheers

Julian.

[Simond]

A “scrawker” is easier to use and more effective than a Stanley knife.  As luck would have it, two minutes with a Dremel and a grinding wheel will create a scrawker from an old Stanley knife blade...

 

 

the cutting edge is inside the “hook” and it peels off a thin curl as you drag it up the half-etched groove.  Ideal for preparing an etch for bending - or indeed, cutting sheet material without it curling - handy when yo7 start scratch building

 

bending bars & hold-and-folds are well worth the cost, if you’re going to use them enough.

 

atb

Simon

Edited April 26, 2020 by Simond

[Adrian Stevenson]

Thanks the the tip Simon.

 

I do intend to invest in a hold and fold plus a rivet press before I do my first loco.

 

Cheers, Ade.

[GJB]

Hi Ade,

 

Thanks for the advice on bending the running boards, very much appreciated.

 

You really are making good progress and I shall continuing watching with interest.

 

Regards

 

Gerry

[ian@60]

Hi Ade

               I would recommended getting a hold n fold and a rivet press.

 

               Ian

[Simond]

yes, we can all help you spend your cash!!

 

GW Rivet press.  not cheap but very capable

I have a homebrew bender for small stuff, and a Metalsmiths one for when I was building my Blacksmith's coaches, it'll do a 70 footer, but that might be overkill!

 

atb

Simon

 

[Adrian Stevenson]

Thanks Guys. I like spending other people's money too. 

 

Did a bit more today and got all the running boards done on the 1st/3rd. Just four lower boards left to do on the brake 3rd's.

 

Cheers, Ade.

 

 

[Andrew P]

Thought you were supposed to be decorating Ade?

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Andy, I have decided to start on it tomorrow. 

 

Cheers, Ade.

[ian@60]

     Hi Ade   And tomorrow nether comes

 

 

      Ian

[Adrian Stevenson]

After decorating today, I managed to get the last running boards folded up and soldered on. 

 

Cheers, Ade.

 

 

[chuffinghell]

10 minutes ago, Adrian Stevenson said:

After decorating today, I managed to get the last running boards folded up and soldered on. 

 

Cheers, Ade.

 

 

Decorating?....shhh! Thus far I’ve managed to avoid that 

[Andrew P]

1 hour ago, chuffinghell said:

Decorating?....shhh! Thus far I’ve managed to avoid that 

I'm moving, it's easier.

[PeterBB]

Two things - Ade, computer and RM problems have not accepted comments but great work.

 

Andy - not decorating but intending to 'modify' the new abode ... that will involve decorating!