RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted July 7, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 7, 2020 Can't think of an all plastic solution but I think Cambrian do some etched brass tie bars? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted July 7, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 7, 2020 (edited) That should keep you good for a while, at least a months worth there for me Edited July 7, 2020 by chuffinghell 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted July 7, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 7, 2020 16 minutes ago, Tim Dubya said: Can't think of an all plastic solution but I think Cambrian do some etched brass tie bars? They do, I’ve recently purchased some 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Thanks apperciate it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 We've got wheels! Ready for priming before adding tracks. The tops will continue to be built. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 primed and ready to fire! Well primed at least 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 Got a little ahead of myself and nearly forgot the gun locking mechanism. this has to be made up. I am told the Cromwells probably never had this but my picture shows it on the tanks loaded. I appreciate mine are incorrect types but they are the closest I could find to replicate the picture. I have since learnt that the picture tanks are Comets but they did not last very long in service. I am more than happy with what I have though and the Airfix kits are a great little build. Since been re-primed. Still have enough of the tarp I made up for the original build to suggest a covering over the end of the main gun. One less job. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 (edited) Busy afternoon what with the Moto GP, GP, cricket and now Chelsea in the cup! Weights added, oh ran out of paint as well. Will need another light spray before transfers and a little weathering. Then chaining up with those tensioners, hooks and that central ring not looking forward to it but makes the model. I will have to finish the sleeper wagon loads off whilst I am at it. Don't you just love the smell of Vallejo paint Edited July 19, 2020 by Bluemonkey presents.... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted July 19, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 19, 2020 On 17/06/2020 at 17:01, Bluemonkey presents.... said: I think you may have got it in one although any company and you end up painting endless of the same colour, I think this is why I decided to model wagons/trains for various eras. You just need to build some kits from other regions that would have been found all over the system. Then you can have dark brown Southern wagons, bauxtie and light grey LMS ones and also red oxide and grey LNER. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Spent all Saturday afternoon making up the chain, hooks and tensioners for the tank loads, just another 3 to go! Some exciting news today though, it appears that the custom transfers for the warflats have arrived and will be on the way soon. So with that in mind it seems time to start something new; I have, over the years, picked up random kits. I am sure we are all in the same boat when I checked my 'stock box' I nearly fainted I have a number of cattle wagons so it is certainly about time to make a start especially as I know I have a few brass kits as well!!!!! And of course the ones I have already finished............................yes yes you read correctly. I have actually finished some kits completely including transfers and coupling WOW! Don't tell the Boss! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted July 27, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Bluemonkey presents.... said: Don't tell the Boss! Our lips are sealed 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted July 27, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 27, 2020 I count 13 cattle wagon kits, you'll be busy! Have you seen Maurice Pearce's lovely 'interior' detailing here: http://www.gwr.org.uk/galpearce1.html 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Here are the fiendish chains . I need to get them done whilst I still have good eyesight, lol. A really fiddly job but worth it. I do not make to entire chain, it has to be cut and the links opened to locate the additional tensioners etc. 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Mikkel said: I count 13 cattle wagon kits, you'll be busy! Have you seen Maurice Pearce's lovely 'interior' detailing here: http://www.gwr.org.uk/galpearce1.html My lucky number! You are right 13 it is and I plan to batch build them like the flats. Mikkel Maurice's wagon, especially the interior is wonderful. I think I may attempt something similar for a couple. I need to research the type of cattle for my area in the late 20s, early 30s I think. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Found some old pictures of a couple of previous cattle wagon builds as well, interior very poor in comparison and I need to remove the cattle 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted July 28, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 28, 2020 That last one is the Shirescenes etch for the iron version, I think? How did you find the build? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 9 hours ago, Mikkel said: That last one is the Shirescenes etch for the iron version, I think? How did you find the build? It certainly is the Dart Castings etch. The build is mainly the Ratio Iron Mink which fits together very nicely indeed. The etches are very fine and as long as you ensure you have the right distancing and alignment between the wagon ends you are fine. It is a lovely thing to build. I was commissioned to build five in the GWR red which led me to make this one for myself. I might even have another one in stock to build, will have to check. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted July 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 29, 2020 They look spectacular! I want flats with tanks on now, May I ask what you used as D shackles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, chuffinghell said: They look spectacular! I want flats with tanks on now, May I ask what you used as D shackles Thank you. I am pleased with the resulting models although originally the casts received were disappointing. D shackles on the wagons are made from some old 15 amp fuse wire bent around a cocktail stick, cut to length and the ones on the tanks are part of the kits. Tensioners and hooks are from Ambis Engineering; http://www.ambisengineering.co.uk/ (no connection just very happy) as recommended by @Castle fiddly little devils but worth it unless you are running at distance. Edited July 29, 2020 by Bluemonkey presents.... Extra detail 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted July 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 29, 2020 I like the iron cattle wagon, makes a very nice variation from the norm. Don't forget that the limewash was banned by the time period you are referring to though. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, 57xx said: I like the iron cattle wagon, makes a very nice variation from the norm. Don't forget that the limewash was banned by the time period you are referring to though. Thanks, I have read up a little and there is a line of thought that the lime markings would be visible from prior use until a repaint, that's my excuse any Should be able to get away with that. Edited July 29, 2020 by Bluemonkey presents.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 Wow sore fingers from filing and scalpel use but all wagons ready to be thrown together now. Any further clean up will happen during build as required. 9 hours ago, chuffinghell said: They look spectacular! I want flats with tanks on now, Just got an order in for the required wheels of a future project loosely related to the flats but you'll have to wait and see as I have those cattle wagons to build and the flats transfers are on the way. A teaser is; there are 40 axles required! Not to mention the loco coal wagons I built a while ago but finished the bearings off the other day - N13s if I remember but I have a couple for another prototype just cant quite remember what that is. It will ping no doubt, probably about 3am , hmmmmm maybe N10s? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 There is a re-livery project for a tank wagon associated with the WW11 stuff but I have never attempted removing factory transfers and reapplying new ones so it keeps being put on the 'to do' side of the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 On 29/07/2020 at 09:02, chuffinghell said: May I ask what you used as D shackles 23 hours ago, Bluemonkey presents.... said: D shackles on the wagons are made from some old 15 amp fuse wire bent around a cocktail stick, cut to length and the ones on the tanks are part of the kits. Chris, sorry I am a dirty rotten liar! The D hooks are made from 15amp fuse wire but loosely shaped/bent around a piece of .45 or .5 brass wire to form the loop and cut with long tails to allow cutting to length as required. It was not until I start making a few more that I realised I had sent you a pup. I am only making more because I cannot count either 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 (edited) I have a plan for those delicate tie bars and the bar running through the open side of the wagon to keep the cattle in. If possible this will be replaced with 0.45 brass wire but secured flush behind the axle guards, this should replicate what already exists exactly and the central side bar inserted into the wagon end and door stays to ensure a constructed fit rather than just attached. More fiddle but in the long run should be much stronger against my clumsy ham fisted efforts when running. Fingers crossed! Will update with pictures to visualise my babble. Edited July 30, 2020 by Bluemonkey presents.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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