RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted January 28, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 28, 2021 Think this is about ready for some primer although looking at this now that chain looks a tad too big! 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlepeak Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Hi Jay, Looking good. From memory there was a grid under the hose to 'catch the drips'. I used an etch, I think from Brassmasters. Otherwise good to go with the rattle can! Geraint 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted January 28, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 28, 2021 Just now, Middlepeak said: Hi Jay, Looking good. From memory there was a grid under the hose to 'catch the drips'. I used an etch, I think from Brassmasters. Otherwise good to go with the rattle can! Geraint Thanks for the info Geraint. I may have something suitable in the bits box! Jay 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted February 5, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2021 In between working on the cottage (I now have a railway room!), researching rolling stock and ordering some NLR tank chassis kits I managed to give the water tank a blast of primer today. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted February 10, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2021 I finally got round to purchasing a couple of Branchlines chassis kits for the NLR Class 75 bodies I have but where are wheels for these available? 4’4” H spoke driving wheels seem as rare as hens teeth. I’ve emailed Mark at Markits but not had a response- I understand he’s a one man operation so I probably need to be patient. Are there any other suppliers that have these wheels? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2021 Hi Justin. Here's a screen shot of the Alan Gibson catalogue.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted February 10, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 hour ago, NHY 581 said: Hi Justin. Here's a screen shot of the Alan Gibson catalogue.... Well that was a speedy response! Thanks for that Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlepeak Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Jay, Be careful here, because the only NLT to carry H spoke driving wheels on the High Peak was 58850, and then only on the front and centre axles, as the following picture shows. When I first built my NLT, Sharman's wheels were available and he produced exactly the right one for the loco. Sadly, Gibson doesn't. The nearest size is a 4'3" wheel, of which there are two types, but neither has the correct number of spokes. For my second NLT, which is still in the 'to do' cupboard, I've therefore bought some of his 4'3" 12-spoke tender wheels, which I hope to fit with etched crankpin bosses of the correct profile and throw. Hopefully, with some careful design and the wind blowing in the right direction, these will work. Short of that, the only option would be to get some wheel centres 3D printed and Gibson tyres fitted. I personally have no experience of this technology, which appears to be in its infancy as far as wheel production is concerned, but is probably the way that things will ultimately go. Let's say I'm watching with interest, and if things progress suitably by the time I build the other kit, I may investigate! All the best, G 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Sharman wheels are available again released by Precision Paints. GA 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted February 11, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2021 Thanks gents! So there’s 3 types of 12 spoke 4’3” driving wheel on the Phoenix Paints site. Which is one is correct for the NLR tank? Jay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted February 11, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2021 To me it looks like the top right wheel but just want to be sure before pulling the trigger! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted February 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2021 I agree with @JustinDean There're 12 spokes, crank in between spokes at least on the rear axle of the photo. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlepeak Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Wow! £80+ on wheels for an 0-6-0! Hope they work OK for you. At that price I'll probably stick to the tender wheels plus etched crankpin bosses. Geraint Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted February 11, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Middlepeak said: Wow! £80+ on wheels for an 0-6-0! Hope they work OK for you. At that price I'll probably stick to the tender wheels plus etched crankpin bosses. Geraint £39 per loco. £13 is for a pair of wheels plus axle and crank pins. For a novice like me it’s probably the safest option! Jay Edited February 11, 2021 by JustinDean 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlepeak Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Sorry! More haste .... etc! G 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted February 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2021 Received wheelsets this morning for the two NLR tanks, I have a couple of Mashona 1020 motors so just need some gearboxes now so I’m thinking of putting an order in with High Level. In the meantime I’ve painted Middleton Tops water tank: 4 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted February 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) 28 minutes ago, JustinDean said: Received wheelsets this morning for the two NLR tanks, I have a couple of Mashona 1020 motors so just need some gearboxes now so I’m thinking of putting an order in with High Level. In the meantime I’ve painted Middleton Tops water tank: Covid has affected High level's business. When I ordered a couple of gearboxes 10 days ago I was told it could be some time before the order would be fulfilled. Edited February 24, 2021 by Rowsley17D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted February 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, Rowsley17D said: Covid has affected High level's business. When I ordered a couple of gearboxes 10 days ago I was told it could be some time before the order would be fulfilled. Thanks for letting me know! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted February 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2021 Having a play with the camera on the iPhone Pro Max. Significantly better than my last iPhone! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlepeak Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Jay, I also ordered a p4 set of wheels from Precision for my second NLT, which have now arrived. First job will be to set them up on a mandrel to see how concentric they are, as a friend of mine had some problems with wheels from the same source fitted to a GE 0-6-0. When fitting them, best to file a slight chamfer on the end of the axle and do the same to the back of the wheel centre using a large diameter drill. This helps to set up the wheel square on the axle and reduce wobble. Regards, G 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted February 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2021 31 minutes ago, Middlepeak said: Jay, I also ordered a p4 set of wheels from Precision for my second NLT, which have now arrived. First job will be to set them up on a mandrel to see how concentric they are, as a friend of mine had some problems with wheels from the same source fitted to a GE 0-6-0. When fitting them, best to file a slight chamfer on the end of the axle and do the same to the back of the wheel centre using a large diameter drill. This helps to set up the wheel square on the axle and reduce wobble. Regards, G Thanks for that Geraint! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 3 hours ago, JustinDean said: Having a play with the camera on the iPhone Pro Max. Significantly better than my last iPhone! Hi Jay, Wow, just wow! I feel like I’m almost there. Cheers, John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2021 4 hours ago, JustinDean said: Having a play with the camera on the iPhone Pro Max. Significantly better than my last iPhone! Witchcraft. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted February 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2021 27 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: Witchcraft. Smartphones certainly are witchcraft as far as I’m concerned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2021 Mine still runs rings around me, Justin. And I'm still trying to come to terms with the camera on my new one. Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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