RMweb Gold 46444 Posted September 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 14, 2015 Well that was a marathon! I've not done full lining on a passenger tank before, there's an awful lot of it. It still need varnishing which hopefully will seal in all the visible bits of carrier film etc, or I guess that's inevitable with HMRS Pressfix transfers. It looks a bit flaky in places at the mo, but that's a lot less obvious at normal viewing distances. P1060335 small.jpg P1060334 small.jpg P1060333 small.jpg Cheers, Dave. Nice work Dave. Neat and tidy and a lovely prototype to boot. Cheers, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted September 15, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 15, 2015 Have now varnished the lining and it looks a lot better. My recipe with Humbrol varnish tins was two-parts Satin, mixed with one-part Gloss. This matched the finish of the Halfords satin-black that the loco is painted with. I'm not keen on varnishing the whole loco, having heard so many horror stories of failure. Cheers, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted September 20, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 20, 2015 Weathering is pretty much done, just final assembly of the various detail parts to go. Cheers, Dave. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted September 20, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 20, 2015 I've just noticed that most O2s in BR days, have a can standing on the right-hand sandbox below the lubricator, presumably to catch leaking oil. I hadn't noticed this because for some strange reason, the vast majority of photos I have show the left hand side of the loco. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
number6 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I'm not keen on varnishing the whole loco, having heard so many horror stories of failure. Dave - do you brush on the varnish? Presumably if you aren't covering the whole in one go? R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted September 20, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 20, 2015 Dave - do you brush on the varnish? Presumably if you aren't covering the whole in one go? R Yes, mixed up in a saucer and applied just to the transfers with a very small brush. Seals them in and takes the shine off. I don't like varnishing the whole loco, too much potential for disaster, and I like the finish of the paint itself. Cheers, Dave. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwenglish Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Lovely work as always Dave! Really looking forward to the end result. Stuart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted September 20, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 20, 2015 Really looking forward to the end result. Stuart Me too! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted September 21, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) Well, it seems to be all over bar the shouting, final assembly is at last in progress. Here are some photos showing the cab detail, and I've just realised I haven't fitted a regulator handle... Harumph.... Dave. Edited September 4, 2022 by DLT 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted September 21, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) And a few of the loco on the workbench. Couplings yet to be fitted and I am awaiting a smokebox numberplate I'll take some more photos on the layout. Cheers, Dave. Edited September 4, 2022 by DLT 15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
number6 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Superb. I really like your attention to detail on the different surfaces and finishes. If only it had a regulator handle: it looks like you could drive it away! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Beautiful model of a very attractive loco - it's been a real pleasure to follow your progress through to completion. Thanks very much for sharing the build process with us - inspirational. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted September 23, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 23, 2015 Superb. I really like your attention to detail on the different surfaces and finishes. If only it had a regulator handle: it looks like you could drive it away! Beautiful model of a very attractive loco - it's been a real pleasure to follow your progress through to completion. Thanks very much for sharing the build process with us - inspirational. David Thanks very much for all the "likes" and compliments gents, it now HAS a regulator handle. Cheers, Dave. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwenglish Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Looks wonderful Dave! I'll be happy if mine looks half as good as that when I finally finish it. Stuart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted September 23, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 23, 2015 (edited) I said we had a regulator at last. As for the loco, its pretty much finished. Needs its smokebox numberplate, perhaps a bit more dirt on the bufferbeam, a touch of weathering around the clack-valves, etc, etc. Those Romford screw-link couplings look a tad overscale, but they are functional. Have I missed anything? Cheers, Dave. Edited September 4, 2022 by DLT 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilton 34041 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Hi Dave, Just popped in to see what's next. lovely loco builds, I like following your thread, I've been with it from the very beginning. Any ideas what will be the next project? Best regards for Christmas, Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted December 10, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 10, 2015 Hi Dave, Just popped in to see what's next. lovely loco builds, I like following your thread, I've been with it from the very beginning. Any ideas what will be the next project? Best regards for Christmas, Phil Thanks Phil, Been up to my eyes in Builders, decorating etc recently, with loads of stuff stacked in the workshop area. The end is in sight however; and there's several loco builds getting lined up, including some for myself! All the best, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilton 34041 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Good man Dave, I've been through that too this summer. Total re-plumb & new central heating, plus new bathroom. My workshops full of stuff too; 30 years of 'that'll come in useful' collection. Well now it's going so I can build my railway and locos to run on it. I built many for other people in the 1990's and not one to keep, so I can appreciate how you feel. Best wishes, Phil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Hi Dave. A fantastic build Dave, you must be very proud of this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushpull33 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I have to say that your work on these loco's is very commendable. I have built 2 PDK Adams radial kits and am also working on an A12 . If you don't mind me asking but am interested to know what and where the plug and sockets are available from, the ones to carry power from loco to tender. I was looking out for a similar thing to the Hornby type have but cant seem to find any that small. Thanks, Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted January 2, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 2, 2016 I have to say that your work on these loco's is very commendable. I have built 2 PDK Adams radial kits and am also working on an A12 Thanks very much Colin. I really enjoy building these kits, even though most of them are not for myself. I would be interested to hear about your kit-building experiences, do you have a Workshop thread running anywhere? I am still keen to have a go at a Radial kit, even though they are now coming out RTR. If you don't mind me asking but am interested to know what and where the plug and sockets are available from, the ones to carry power from loco to tender. I was looking out for a similar thing to the Hornby type have but cant seem to find any that small. Thanks, Colin The plugs & sockets I use are PCB Connectors from Maplin, the sort that come in long strips for you you to cut off as many as you need at once. Strip of 36 plugs for £1.54 http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/254mm-pin-strip-jw59p Corresponding socket strip for £1.44 http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/modular-connector-32-socket-strip-dc17t Highly recommended. This thread should be creaking into life again shortly, the loco-builds are starting to queue up! Happy New Year, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted January 2, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 2, 2016 Good man Dave, I've been through that too this summer. Total re-plumb & new central heating, plus new bathroom. My workshops full of stuff too; 30 years of 'that'll come in useful' collection. Well now it's going so I can build my railway and locos to run on it. I built many for other people in the 1990's and not one to keep, so I can appreciate how you feel. Best wishes, Phil. Thanks Phil, Glad to hear you will be Up & Running soon, will you be describing things on the Forum? All the best, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushpull33 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hi Dave. Thanks for the info on the plugs and sockets that's been a great help. I haven't got a workshop blog but perhaps when i start the Adams A12 i could do a blog of my own. The Adams radial is a very nice kit to build, it was the first kit i had ever built, Thoroughly enjoyed it and learn't a lot as it was a steep learning curve for me. The only issue i had is that it wouldn't go round a 3' curve (it's a long loco) I had to actually build a radial system for the rear axle, just like the rear thing. it's like a sliding bogie within the main frames just to get that bit extra movement......see photo attached Have a good New Year. Colin 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted January 4, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 4, 2016 I will be shortly cranking this thread into action again. The first job is a half-built E1/R class from an SEF whitemetal kit. I've done a bit of work already, so photos will follow soon. Cheers, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted January 11, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) I've been threatening to get this thread going again, and here it goes. I part-built this South Eastern Finecast E1/R some years ago, and its come back to me to finish. The chassis I described earlier in the thread, but basically its the kit chassis with Romford wheels, Mashima & Highlevel drive, and Backscratcher pickups. I substituted some much better Alan Gibson coupling rods for the rather basic ones on the chassis etch. Generally speaking the body castings are very good; the cab/bunker and tankside only needed the edges tidying and a bit of squaring up before they could all be soldered to the footplate. However as is often the case with whitemetal, the boiler/smokebox casting was somewhat dimensionally-challenged (shrunk) on the underside, to the extent that the saddle didn't touch the footplate. I've built it all up with extra bits of whitemetal araldited in place and then filed to shape. After this treatment a new brass smokebox wrapper will be needed, but I was going to do this anyway as there's no rivet detail on the casting. Cheers, Dave. Edited September 5, 2022 by DLT 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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