RMweb Gold Popular Post Adrian Stevenson Posted April 25, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2020 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. 27 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
O-Gauge-Phil Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Looks like you are really getting a lick on with those coaches. Coming along very nice. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted April 25, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 25, 2020 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. 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted April 26, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2020 Just about to make a start on the chassis. Here is where I am at now. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted April 26, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) 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 clarity 16 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Very nice. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted April 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2020 A neat and tidy work space and a neat and tidy job 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Adrian Stevenson Posted April 26, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2020 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. 18 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJB Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Hi Ade, have been following this build with interest. Can you tell me how you went about bending the running boards, please? Regards Gerry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Hi Ade. Those coaches look great, and really suit a smaller layout. Do you know how long they lasted? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted April 26, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) 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 9 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Good improvisation Ade and a saving of £90 looks great. Cheers Julian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) 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 4 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted April 26, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2020 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. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJB Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 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 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian@60 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Hi Ade I would recommended getting a hold n fold and a rivet press. Ian 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 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 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted April 27, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 27, 2020 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. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Thought you were supposed to be decorating Ade? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted April 27, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 27, 2020 Hi Andy, I have decided to start on it tomorrow. Cheers, Ade. 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian@60 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Hi Ade And tomorrow nether comes Ian 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted April 28, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 28, 2020 After decorating today, I managed to get the last running boards folded up and soldered on. Cheers, Ade. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted April 28, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 28, 2020 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 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 1 hour ago, chuffinghell said: Decorating?....shhh! Thus far I’ve managed to avoid that I'm moving, it's easier. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted April 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 29, 2020 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! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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