brossard Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 The wagon is pretty much done as far as construction goes: I added the brake levers a couple of days ago and the wheel retainers/tie bar today. There is a builders plate and label clip. Note the Slaters vac pipe and vac pipe coupling holder. Note also the lamp bracket. The four posts are for storing the wagon side when loading/unloading. Another feature is the tarpaulin cleats. After having one ping away to the nether regions of my workshop (there are a couple of spares), I ended up folding the cleats into a U using fine needle nosed pliers and holding with tweezers. I was able to solder them on and made the final bends afterwards. I used a knife blade to set the distance. Handwheels for clamping the brick load securely. Morton side. Next up is painting, after which I will add couplings, buffers and the vac hoses. John 9 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted December 21, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 21, 2020 Looking really nice. Cheers, Ade. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 Wagon painted (quite difficult since there are nooks and crannies that are hard to get to). I bought a Fox transfer sheet containing "PALBRICK" but the letters are far too big to fit on the angle at the end of the wagon. Anyone know of a better source? I checked RailTech but didn't see anything for PALBRICK. Not surprising really since this wagon isn't commonly modelled. I may just have to leave the lettering at load rating and number. It doesn't make sense to me that the lettering would be on the side panels. These lift out and I can imagine them being swapped as time went on. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium macgeordie Posted January 11, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 11, 2021 Cambridge custom transfers fit correctly. ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) Thanks Ian. Sheet BL56 for those who are interested. However, 25.50 is a lot for just the two words I need. I have the rest of the lettering. John Edited January 11, 2021 by brossard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nickey Line Posted January 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 11, 2021 1 hour ago, brossard said: Thanks Ian. Sheet BL56 for those who are interested. However, 25.50 is a lot for just the two words I need. I have the rest of the lettering. John When I had a similar issue, it was suggested (by John Isherwood himself I think!) that I buy the necessary sheet, use the required item and then sell the remainder... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 Good point Adrian. I will think on it. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 They are also on the HMRS transfer sheet. I have some and as I am never going to build a Palbrick I am happy to cut them out and send them to you. Just PM me your address Paul R 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 Very generous Paul. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) Wagon is now done: These cruel closeups show how my lettering is a bit wonky. I used 4mm LMS numerals and 4mm PALBRICK. Even so, these were a tight and awkward fit. I really don't like Pressfix because you don't have any chance to correct things once they are on. However, in actual size, I think you can't tell when riding past on a bike. John Edited July 24, 2022 by brossard 5 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted January 29, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, brossard said: I really don't like Pressfix because you don't have any chance to correct things once they are on. If you place them roughly without pressing, wet the back so it goes clear, you have a few seconds to adjust and press home. I've floated them around as if waterslide and sealed them with varnish before now as well. They aren't easy though - i try to cut them out with the bottom straight to use as a guide but that's not getting any easier as my eyes get older! Edited January 29, 2021 by Hal Nail 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 Cutting them out is a real pain, since they are printed white on a white backing. I lost count of the transfers that I ruined because my cutting was off. Give me waterslide any day. John 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Very nice. A familiar running number https://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/palbrick/e2bee321d Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 Now Paul, isn't that an amazing coincidence! John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 More picture reinstating. A lot of threads seem to have been denuded of their photos after the last upgrade. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted July 24, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 24, 2022 17 hours ago, brossard said: More picture reinstating. A lot of threads seem to have been denuded of their photos after the last upgrade. John Hi John It wasnt an upgrade - the whole thing crashed and they had to completely change host. Pictures are/were gradually being reinstated up to the last back up they had but it's a real shame as so much useful info isnt there now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 4 hours ago, Hal Nail said: Hi John It wasnt an upgrade - the whole thing crashed and they had to completely change host. Pictures are/were gradually being reinstated up to the last back up they had but it's a real shame as so much useful info isnt there now. I stand corrected. Probably worth it for others to check their threads and repair them if necessary. Yes, loss of valuable info is cause for grief. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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