Pegleg90 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Hello Ali, Thanks! I am pleased with the Kadee/Smiths coupling combination I have made, as far as I know no one has added this design to a 4mm EWS 66. Yes I plan on adding PH Designs mirrors although I will be using the 3D printed versions available from Shapeways. Back in 2011 I did assemble some of the etched brass versions however they took a long time to make and were far from perfect so I am glad Pete has commissioned some one piece plastic versions. Simply prime, paint and glue in place! Other improvements I plan for my 66s is sand pipes made from 0.3mm brass wire. I will post some progress shots as soon as the mirrors are fitted. What 60 do you have? They are too good to be sat in their boxes and with a bit of additional work they do become fine models. Further to my coupling description in my last post, here is a photo of a AAR/hook combination coupling fitted to a former EWS MBA 'Monster box' bogie scrap wagon at Arpley Wagon repair depot. As can be seen the model coupling is true to the prototype, albeit slightly larger! Hi Lewis, Very nice work and information again! I have 60 014 in grey with the EWS large sticker. Really must get this out and get it repaired, think its the worm gear as its fine in one direction but noisy as in the other. Know any good repair places to get this done? after that a case of DCC chipping it! Cheers Ali Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegleg90 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Didn't realise there was a 3D printed it out there, will keep an eye out for your handy work as have a few EWS/Shenker 66's on the books! Thanks Ali Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 Thanks Ali, maybe your 60 needs some light oiling? Some of my locos have been stored for over 3 years and were therefore noisy as their oil had evaporated during storage. I think the Hornby class 60 manual indicates where to lubricate. Regards Lewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegleg90 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Thanks Ali, maybe your 60 needs some light oiling? Some of my locos have been stored for over 3 years and were therefore noisy as their oil had evaporated during storage. I think the Hornby class 60 manual indicates where to lubricate. Regards Lewis Hi Lewis, Thanks for the tip, certainly cheaper than sending it off! Now to dig it out! Regards Ali Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegleg90 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Thanks Ali, maybe your 60 needs some light oiling? Some of my locos have been stored for over 3 years and were therefore noisy as their oil had evaporated during storage. I think the Hornby class 60 manual indicates where to lubricate. Regards Lewis Hi Lewis, Spot on with the oiling! Dug it out, took the body off, oiled where the instruction said and a few other logical (to me anyway) points, ran it back and forth on a small section of the layout that was clear once hooked up to a decoder last night and it started easing the noise. Applied a few more times before today managing to find some spare set track to commandered the dining room table and had it running in both directions for at least 30min! runs like a dream now! Many thanks Ali Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Any new updates Ali.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegleg90 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Any new updates Ali.. Sorry, non of late mainly due to work and the rugby world cup!! hoping to get hold of some wizard model oleo buffers to test on a PFA to try and get one painted up. thanks Ali 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) Hello again, Still working to my usual snails pace and only getting a few more models completed since September! HTA No.330472,one of the buffer fitted examples to enable Cl.60 haulage has been completed and is now awaiting weathering. The outer end with sprung class 60 buffers, smiths instanter and Hornby 60 air brake pipes. A coupling retaining plate was made from some 10 thou plastic sheet. The other end with standard buckeye and again Hornby 60 air brake pipes. 60039 has finally been completed, the band has been repainted Railmatch EWS gold, numbers Precision Decals with a light, and much better than the last attempt, weathering to finish. No.2 end with driver (Noch) and Smiths screw coupling fitted. Ive been also steadily converting my models to EM gauge using the original wheels where possible. So far 8 HTAs have been finished, 1 HEA, 5 60s and 2 66s with the only expense so far being a C&L back to back gauge and some EM flexi track. The wagon on the right has been set to EM while the left is factory supplied 16.5mm. 60054 is also finished with a Noch driver and additional weathering to finish. A new project involves converting a Hornby r2489 model into 60059 Swinden Dalesman in 2010 condition just before storage and 'Super 60' overhaul. Decals are from Precision while the OHLE line has been bulked up using transfers from Fox while the etched plates complete this simple project. Now converted to EM and awaiting final details and weathering. Finally HEA No.360485 has been completed, converted to EM and is now ready to join my 'Enterprise' rake. More updates to follow soon hopefully! Regards Lewis Edited February 7, 2016 by Arpleymodeller 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Nice little updates Lewis thanks neil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Hello again, 37670 has been completed this week after converting to EM gauge using the original wheels (very easy and runs both on Code 75 BH and Code 82 FB track) and lightly weathered to represent the loco during its last few weeks of service in October 2009. 66019,60059 Swinden Dalesman, 60099 and 56003 are all currently in the works for weathering and EM conversion and will feature on the next update. Thanks for looking Lewis 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 DB 37670 looks great!! very nice work here.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 Thanks '66'! I have been intending to post the photos of my first batch of MGR wagons for a while now but have waited until the first 6 have been completed. Using the Hornby R6606 'Railroad' pack of 3 wagons as a base model, I have removed the hideous oversized tension locks and poor quality plastic wheels. In their place Smiths instanters and Alan Gibson 14mm disc wheels have been fitted along with Colin Craig etched brake discs to the outer face of the wheel opposite the brake lever on both sides. The moulded indentation at the top of the interior of the hopper has been remedied with filler and the whole hopper body primed and repainted with Humbrol 11 aerosol. The cradles were primed and repainted EWS maroon and warning panel yellow (railfreight coal). After reassembly the whole wagon is weathered with Railmatch sleeper grime and Humbrol black weathering powder to represent coal dust. Using the numerous photos of MGR wagons on the 'Smugmug' website as a reference, I made the data panels myself on Word, these being white stencil font lettering on a black background, which were printed onto white decal paper. The data panels were applied after weathering to get a neat edge between the weathered bodywork and black background (as per the prototype) along with Fox OHL flashes. New lamp irons in the correct left hand position have been added and these as well as the hopper door levers were picked out in white as per the prototypes photo. A couple of light coats of Humbrol matt aerosol varnish completes the wagons. The end result is a fair representation of the wagons as they were in their final years in service 2005-2010. HAA No.355796. HAA No.355698 HAA No.350345 Gibson wheels fitted, the pivoting W irons have been glued in place with loctite to prevent wobbling. HAA No.356202 HMA No.355922 HAA No.353648 Thats all for now, thanks for looking Lewis 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Nice work ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesysmith Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Can you show us more of how you did those HAAs? Especially the printing bit. I have a few (ok, 60+) to do myself. Also, do you know if there is a car spray paint colour usable instead of the humbrol, as I don`t have a spray gun? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric709 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Can you show us more of how you did those HAAs? Especially the printing bit. I have a few (ok, 60+) to do myself. Also, do you know if there is a car spray paint colour usable instead of the humbrol, as I don`t have a spray gun? Not sure about Ew&s maroon but rover inca yellow is a good match for the yellow framed ones Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesysmith Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Does anybody know if there is a automotive aluminium/silver suitable for the bodies? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Going back a while, if the Kadee #146 are too large, why not use the #156? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 Hello, The data panels were made up on Word 2010 using a downloaded stencil font and I think size 1 for the tare weight and size 2 for the numbers. The background was highlighted black first and the numbers typed up in white. They were printed onto white decal paper from Mr Decal Paper bought off Ebay. The printer was a Canon inkjet with the print settings set to high. After being left to dry they were sprayed with humbrol matt aerosol varnish and applied in the usual manner. Another couple of coats sealed them. For the bodywork other than Humbrol silver aerosol which I used there are similar ones available from Halfords I think. However the humbrol ones work ok if shaken well. The second batch should be on the works over the next couple of weeks so Ill take some progress photos for you. Thanks Rob, my rake of HEAs are in the works now, photos coming soon. Lewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Over the past couple of weeks I have been working on my rake of 11 HEA coal hoppers, all have been converted to EM using their original wheels which have had Colin Craig etched brake discs added to all outer faces. 8 of the wagons have been completed, all renumbered using Railtec HEA data panels and warning flashes. All wagons have been fitted with Smiths instanters couplings as standard and the two wagons at each end of the rake have been fitted with air brake pipes, shawplan lamp irons and Springside tail lamps. I am rather pleased with the end result and to have finaly made some proper progress with this project - the wagons have been stored in their boxes since 2009! The intention is to run them as a representation of the Arpley - Shrewesbury New Yard 'Enterprise' diagram which as far as I can ascertain ceased in 2007. From Shrewsbury the wagons were moved to Gobowen to the Coal Concentration Depot of J.Smallshaw, the last rail served CCD in the whole country. I still have 3 more EWS wagons to finish - No.360067,360544 and 361238. The Ex Railfreight ones required the most work including several thinned shades of pink to create the faded bodywork - mixed from Humbrol No.174 and Railmatch matt white. Frame dirt, dirty black and matt black was applied to the chassis and underside of the hopper via washes and airbrush. Signs of rust were applied using a cocktail stick while the roller bearings were painted EWS maroon. To finish each wagon was given several coats of Humbrol aerosol matt varnish. No.360485 EWS No.360549 Ex Railfreight No.360289 Railfreight red with remnants of the double arrow logo still visible. No.360515 Ex Railfreight with logos painted out - this is the scruffiest so far, battered even by HEA standards! No.360719 Ex Railfreight red, this is one of 4 of my HEAs which use the old Bachmann tooling. While the underframe is poor in comparison with the new tooling the hopper body is very good and in a rake the difference is not noticable from normal viewing distance. This particular wagon started life as an EWS liveried CEA covered hopper! No.360328 Ex Railfreight - this was also once a CEA! No.360643 Mainline aircraft blue - a nice change from the shades of red and pink, this was No.360643 from new but was renumbered using the authentic Railtec TOPS panels. No.361955 Ex Railfreight - The other outer wagon with tail lamp. Thats all for now, thanks for looking. Lewis Edited March 22, 2016 by Arpleymodeller 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Some photos of faded Loadhaul liveried 60059 Swinden Dalesman which is complete apart from some minor details like fuel tank cap leaks and silvering of one of the window frames. The missing TILCON plaque was found in the carpet! A massive thank you to John at Precision Decals who created the custom faded decals, therefore making this long planned for project to finally become a reality! A nice little touch from Precision Decals were correct Class 60 data panels in white located behind the cab door as per the prototype. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Also completed last week were the final 4 HTAs on the workbench including the two outer wagons Nos.330472 and 330503 which feature buffers and screw couplings to enable Class 60 haulage. First up is No.330472 The other end of the wagon featuring standard knuckle coupling No.330503 Close up of the custom numbers from Railtec featuring a prototypical No.330503 rather than 310503 as on the gold band as well as a tare weight of 26900kg. No.310384, one of only 2 to remain with its factory applied numbers, I simply removed the excessive weathering to the bodysides, fitted air brake pipes, added the green squares and gave the underframe and ends a coat of sleeper grime/frame dirt. Finally No.310339 in debranded EWS livery, this one will feature white DB Schenker logos once custom ordering is available again from Railtec when Railtec can make them. Thats all for now, the next update will feature 66019,60099 and 56003 which are currently being finished off. Lewis Edited March 22, 2016 by Arpleymodeller 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Can you show us more of how you did those HAAs? Especially the printing bit. I have a few (ok, 60+) to do myself. Also, do you know if there is a car spray paint colour usable instead of the humbrol, as I don`t have a spray gun? Railtec Transfers also produce MGR wagon transfers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Yes Railtec make number/data panels featuring white stencil font lettering on black backgrounds which are suitable for around 2000-2010 MGR wagons, I was going to order some but I prefer to have a reference photo for each wagon so I made my own using photos HAAs from the Smugmug website. Edited March 22, 2016 by Arpleymodeller 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railtec-models Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Yes Railtec make number/data panels featuring white stencil font lettering on black backgrounds which are suitable for around 2000-2010 MGR wagons, I was going to order some but I prefer to have a reference photo for each wagon so I made my own using photos HAAs from the Smugmug website. For anyone needing those HEA transfers, they're available on this sheet: http://www.railtec-models.com/showitem.php?id=1520 HTAs also available, though we need to put pack 4mm-6031 back in stock: http://www.railtec-models.com/catalog.php?search_str=HTA Lovely to see those custom HTA panels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Thanks Steve yes very pleased with the finish. Edited March 22, 2016 by Arpleymodeller Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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