T30RRA Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Connoiseur models 20T brake van, I've only spent about 10 hours on it so far. It will be finished in LMS bauxite. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted May 31, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31, 2020 Nice model - I shall follow with interest 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I built one of these and regretted not putting square bar behind the end veranda supports which should be solid and not L shape. Great kit though and you look as if you have mastered the build Paul R 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 My main observation with Connoisseur kits is the lack of underframe detail. I always like to add the gubbins for the brake gear. I did the NBR brake van and thoroughly enjoyed it. I recommend these. John 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T30RRA Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 The square bar is a good idea. I'm not sure how bothered I am about the underframe detail but will look into what is involved. Today I put the foot boards on. There's still an extra support bracket each end of both foot boards to fit, then its onto the axle boxes. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T30RRA Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 I've had a look at the kit and instructions etc. a bit further on then I am with the build. Due to ballast boxes, the underneath is visually obstructed so there's little to nothing to gain by adding the brake gubbins. I will beef up the frame though so the posts are solid and not L shaped Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluePioneer Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Looks fantastic so far, I have two coach kits from Conniseur models build up and have another three to go. Out of interest what solder and flux do you use? I've started to use the CARRS products but I'm always interested in what other modellers use. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M51625 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 On 31/05/2020 at 15:06, brossard said: My main observation with Connoisseur kits is the lack of underframe detail. I always like to add the gubbins for the brake gear. I did the NBR brake van and thoroughly enjoyed it. I recommend these. John each to their own, i find these kits, excellent, good quality etches, with a good fit, very nice castings and usually more than you need just in case, and very well laid out instructions. i'm not keen on wasted effort building parts you can't see, i don't see the point, but that is my preference, brake blocks, linkage etc, you can always add to suit beyond that, i suppose a more detailed kit would cost more, be more complex and put people off.. I can thoroughly recommend the queen mary brake van form this supplier, a very pleasant build. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T30RRA Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 6 hours ago, BluePioneer said: Looks fantastic so far, I have two coach kits from Conniseur models build up and have another three to go. Out of interest what solder and flux do you use? I've started to use the CARRS products but I'm always interested in what other modellers use. 9% acid flux from Eileen's at the minute with solder (145 and low melt) from TMS on ebay. I have some low melt solder from carrs but haven't really used it yet. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, M51625 said: i'm not keen on wasted effort building parts you can't see, i don't see the point, but that is my preference, brake blocks, linkage etc, you can always add to suit beyond that, i suppose a more detailed kit would cost more, be more complex and put people off.. As you say. We all should decide on a build standard and stick to it. I have the Slater's LMS 20T brake in my queue and will do a thread when I get to it. Layout wiring is next on my agenda. John Edited June 2, 2020 by brossard 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T30RRA Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) Nothing major tonight. Added the remaining footboard brackets and have set the bearings in the axle boxes. The body is off for a soke in baking soda solution over night. I am awaiting some Birchwood Casey Super Blue for the wheels and buffers, so they will have to wait until after its arrived. Edited June 2, 2020 by T30RRA Soda not powder! I'm not baking a cake here! 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T30RRA Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 On 31/05/2020 at 14:53, pwr said: I built one of these and regretted not putting square bar behind the end veranda supports which should be solid and not L shape. Great kit though and you look as if you have mastered the build Paul R Measured for and ordered some square bar today. I spent an hour cleaning up the model with viakal and a wire brush tonight, shiny now for the time being. Once the blackening fluid arrives next week, progress will resume. I've got carrs but want to try the birchwood out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T30RRA Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 Supplies arrived today so back on it tonight. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T30RRA Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 Wheels blackened tonight. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T30RRA Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 Tonight I fitted the wheels and axle boxes, ballast boxes and started making up the brass bar for the correct profile veranda posts. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T30RRA Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 It's been a while since I've done anything on this one but it's nearly done now. Just buffing gear and roof left plus two of the short horizontal hand rails on t'other side. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solderpete Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 What has happened? Did you ever finish this kit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T30RRA Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 17/02/2022 at 17:31, Solderpete said: What has happened? Did you ever finish this kit? Not yet. Its one of a few that are "nearly finished". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 I know that feeling - some of my nearly finsihed go back to 2014 and before. am now making a concerted effort to clear the backlog before starting something new Paul R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted February 24, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 24, 2022 1 hour ago, pwr said: I know that feeling - some of my nearly finsihed go back to 2014 and before I have a Springside Prairie I started in about 1995 and only stalled over the cab rear coal bars. Actually come to think of it there's a Mashima motor in there I can raid! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T30RRA Posted February 24, 2022 Author Share Posted February 24, 2022 My main efforts at the moment are finishing a presflo kit and building a gresley n2. The brakevan will be next to get the finishing touches after the presflo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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