Haggerleases Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Hi all. I'm building the Mousa models M&SWJR milk van etched brass kit, and wondered if anyone knows what the roof vent spacing is? I'd like to get them marked out before I shape the roof etch. First brass kit btw. It was on sale and I thought it looked like a good starting point. No instructions in the kit, but I seem to be managing. Bit of a steep learning curve though. Many thanks Haggerleases Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 They had roof vents? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswjr Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 will this do. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggerleases Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Are they called torpedo vents? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggerleases Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 I could buy the book on their rolling stock but quite pricey just for info on spacing.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswjr Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I have the books, I do not think the spacing will be in them, Not many drawings exist , I would work out the spacing from the picture, As long as they look close enough , no one will know. As long as your Happy and it looks right. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeffers Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I have my MSWJR Vol.3 to hand. The vents do feature on the drawing although aren’t specifically dimensioned. There are pictures of No.2 as a grounded body so not sure if the positions were measured on site or estimated from photos. The outer vents are drawn on the roof centreline and inner two are offset by 1’ either side (left then right). Spacing along the roof is 3’6” - 4’3” - 3’6”. (Essentially, as per the van above ) I’ll do some MSWJR modelling one day... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggerleases Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 Hi all. Thanks so much for the information. I really appreciate it. I have book one, (Bartholomew) and it's a good read, although some photographs are understandably very grainy. It's probably not one of the best known or photographed lines anyway, but a fascinating subject nonetheless. I would quite like books 2 and 3, but at the right price. Thanks again. H. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Mike Barnsley can be contacted via the HMRS stewardship scheme https://hmrs.org.uk/stewards/mswjr/ Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggerleases Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) Hi all. I wonder if some knowledgeable person could help me here? I am continuing with the M&SWJR milk van, but for the life of me I can't work out what these parts are from the etch. I have folded one, and left the other. Anyone care to enlighten me as to their purpose? Edited November 1, 2020 by Haggerleases Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted October 31, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 31, 2020 All. I get is a white screen no picture of parts 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggerleases Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 Ah, I shall have to improve my picture uploading skills... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggerleases Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 Picture now uploaded. It wouldn't work with my Linux PC, so have had to borrow the missus' computer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggerleases Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 Anyone hazard a guess as to what these parts are for? I'm flummoxed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ianmaccormac Posted November 2, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2020 Have you emailed Bill at mousa models and asked? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penlan Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I think the roof vents on MSWJR's Van could be turned 90 deg's. Normally the points don't point in the direction of travel. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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