RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted January 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 1, 2021 Oh no @Captain KernowHope you can rescue it. Did think about your tie bar method but only 4 of my 40 tie bars subsequently came loose and had to be superglued back in place. I used superglue .... medium viscosity... for the liquid lead , have weighted mine to 30g as I don’t want it to be too conspicuous when running empty. A spray with accelerator and all is done and secure within seconds. Happy new year! Will be steering clear of herring gussets in 2021 next project is bashing some 1/152 coke hoppers from Hornby 1/151s 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted January 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 1, 2021 We've all been there Captain! Mike. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted January 1, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Phil Bullock said: Will be steering clear of herring gussets in 2021 Ah gussets, one can never be too careful with them, on Herrings and otherwise. Edited January 1, 2021 by Re6/6 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted January 6, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 6, 2021 Herring number 4 as a work in progress, with number 3 behind, waiting for the paint shop: 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted January 6, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 6, 2021 I’m always impressed by those who build wagon kits with such skill, looks great Captain 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted January 6, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 6, 2021 17 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: Herring number 4 as a work in progress, with number 3 behind, waiting for the paint shop: Thanks for sharing this snap CK. Very useful indeed for my 3 builds. I am due to return to them shortly. I'm awaiting some parts from Lanarkshire Model Supplies then building can resume. Cheers, Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted January 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 13, 2021 Herrings 3 and 4 in undercoat: 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted January 14, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 14, 2021 I'll refrain from the obvious, although no doubt somebody won''t! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted January 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24, 2021 On 14/01/2021 at 08:08, Enterprisingwestern said: I'll refrain from the obvious, although no doubt somebody won''t! Mike. Kippers? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Slightly obscure question, is the chassis useful for anything else? Was wondering about using the hopper for a freelance narrow gauge model but the kit is a bit pricey to just stick half in the junk box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 14 hours ago, Talltim said: Slightly obscure question, is the chassis useful for anything else? Was wondering about using the hopper for a freelance narrow gauge model but the kit is a bit pricey to just stick half in the junk box. It may be worth asking Cambrian if you can buy just the hopper mouldings. John Isherwood. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamingWales Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Apologies for dragging this topic up I've managed to get hold of 4 these kits and was wondering if there are any pit falls to be aware of when assembling or any photos of a finished wagon? Thanks in advance ☺️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted March 21, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2023 1 hour ago, SteamingWales said: Apologies for dragging this topic up I've managed to get hold of 4 these kits and was wondering if there are any pit falls to be aware of when assembling or any photos of a finished wagon? Thanks in advance ☺️ I would advise starting by reading this very topic. Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted March 21, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2023 1 hour ago, SteamingWales said: any photos of a finished wagon? Some of mine when under construction a couple of years ago: 7 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted September 10, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2023 Worcester’s 1661 brings a good load of Forest ballast laden herrings up through Pirton yesterday…. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted September 10, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2023 At Parkend Marsh Sidings 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted September 10, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2023 32 minutes ago, Re6/6 said: At Parkend Marsh Sidings Cheers for passing them on! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted September 12, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 12, 2023 On 10/09/2023 at 18:01, Phil Bullock said: Worcester’s 1661 brings a good load of Forest ballast laden herrings up through Pirton yesterday…. Out of interest, Phil, how did you do your Herring loads, please? I've been experimenting with plasticine on a thick card base, but I'm not sure it doesn't add too much weight to the wagon and may be top heavy. I am also not sure about the plasticine not taking PVA either and the fact that it doesn't ever harden off may now be a disadvantage (I originally liked the fact that it was very malleable and relatively easy to shape into a 'ballast mound' shape). Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted September 12, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 12, 2023 3 hours ago, Captain Kernow said: Out of interest, Phil, how did you do your Herring loads, please? I've been experimenting with plasticine on a thick card base, but I'm not sure it doesn't add too much weight to the wagon and may be top heavy. I am also not sure about the plasticine not taking PVA either and the fact that it doesn't ever harden off may now be a disadvantage (I originally liked the fact that it was very malleable and relatively easy to shape into a 'ballast mound' shape). Thanks. I use 5mm foamboard, chamfered at the ends to suit the hopper profile, depending on the ballast profile required it can be shaped with a scalpel, or even a second piece added if necessary. Minimum additional weight. Mike. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted September 12, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Captain Kernow said: Out of interest, Phil, how did you do your Herring loads, please? I've been experimenting with plasticine on a thick card base, but I'm not sure it doesn't add too much weight to the wagon and may be top heavy. I am also not sure about the plasticine not taking PVA either and the fact that it doesn't ever harden off may now be a disadvantage (I originally liked the fact that it was very malleable and relatively easy to shape into a 'ballast mound' shape). Thanks. Afternoon CK I made a herring sized rectangular mould from timber and started each load with a base of card mounting board. Added another shorter and narrower layer of board on top with a neodymium magnet in the middle. Then added Atwood Aggregates fine ballast on top until I was happy and soaked it with daily shower spray followed by ballast bond glue. Corners cut off base to clear any handrail wire protruding through to inside of hopper. Wagons are weighted to a tare of 30 g with liquid lead … hopefully not too conspicuous when running empty. Loads weigh 10g and sit down to the point where the hopper taper begins. Very happy with their gross weight at 40 g although 1661 struggled with 20 of them …. Happy with 17 though! Ran very well on both Pirton and the new Abbotswood layout. Hope that helps Edited September 12, 2023 by Phil Bullock Pictures 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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