georgeT Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 Here we go again this time its another David Andrews kit in the form of an Maunsell N Class 2-6-0, so starting with the chassis first l have cut out the side frames then l have to drill 6 holes to accept the plunger pick-ups before soldering together... 7 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 What a cracking start mate, so glad you've decided to show the build in stage by stage to give us mere mortals an insight into what is required to build a quality Loco from a quality kit. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 The next job was to laminate the spring together and fix them, then mark the holes for the plunger pick-ups... 9 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cram Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) So you drilled the holes before marking them? Edited July 14, 2020 by Paul Cram 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 Dont think so paul ? You draw the diameter first.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian@60 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Hi George whos pick ups are you useing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 31 minutes ago, ian@60 said: Hi George whos pick ups are you useing Hello lan, The plungers l will be using are from Dave at JPL. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Motor and plungers in place... 12 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted July 15, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 15, 2020 Is that an ABC gearbox George? Which did you go for?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Hello Buddy, Not too sure its been in my drawer for a while, l bought 5 of them a few years back at Doncaster... 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian@60 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Hi george its looks like a ABC gear box Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cram Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 On 14/07/2020 at 15:21, georgeT said: Dont think so paul ? You draw the diameter first.. It ws just your firt post said you were drilling the pick up holes and the second said you werew marking them out, jjust pulling your leg about it hence the smiley. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 No problems Paul, when l had another look at the picture l could see exactly what you meant, it does look like l had drilled the hole before l marked them out, must pay more attention in future Hahahaha... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 3 hours ago, ian@60 said: Hi george its looks like a ABC gear box Not too sure lan, it is a nice slow one and runs nicely and fits nicely... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share Posted July 17, 2020 Working on the pony truck and chassis almost ready for the primer. 13 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share Posted July 17, 2020 l always like to add the balance weights to the wheels early on... 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share Posted July 17, 2020 Completed, (apart from cleaning up) the cylinders. 13 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Excellent mate, running by tomorrow? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 18, 2020 Author Share Posted July 18, 2020 16 hours ago, Andrew P said: Excellent mate, running by tomorrow? Or the day after Hahahahaha 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 18, 2020 Author Share Posted July 18, 2020 While waiting for the 7mm crankpins to arrive from Slaters l thought l would crack on with the balance weights in the wheels... 10 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meowenuk Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 Good to see the master back at work! 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 18, 2020 Author Share Posted July 18, 2020 5 hours ago, meowenuk said: Good to see the master back at work! Don't know about master, but really enjoying my modelling again... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, georgeT said: Don't know about master, but really enjoying my modelling again... The great thing is, it's not a race, if you feel like a day off, you can, it's not like a paid job that a customer is waiting for, and therefore the pressure is off, so the enjoyment comes back. Keep the pics coming, they are fascinating mate. Edited July 18, 2020 by Andrew P 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 18, 2020 Author Share Posted July 18, 2020 32 minutes ago, Andrew P said: The great thing is, it's not a race, if you feel like a day off, you can, it's not like a paid job that a customer is waiting for, and therefore the pressure is off, so the enjoyment comes back. Keep the pics coming, they are fascinating mate. Spot on mate, l am really enjoying the builds now having released the pressure on myself, as those three Bulleids wore me down and destroyed my mojo as it was far too much to take on, lessons learned. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Major Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 George, It's looking good. I am wondering, under the current circumstances, how long it will be before I get a chance to see it in action. Ian. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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