Katier Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 How about a NER Class H - purely for the challenge of trying to invisibly power the thing!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nig H Posted September 25, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 25, 2012 L&Y 2-4-2 Tank... Eventually Cheers Simon Simon, Nick Mitchell and I have been working on an etched chassis for a L & Y 2-4-2 T. Which variation of body are you interested in? One loco I'd like to do in 2mm is a Fowler 2-6-4 T, either cab version. Nigel Hunt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DavidLong Posted September 30, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 30, 2012 One loco I'd like to do in 2mm is a Fowler 2-6-4 T, either cab version. Nigel Hunt Nigel, If Damien Johnson gets his act together then you may be able to build one from one of his projected kits: http://www.twommlocomotives.co.uk/twommlocomotives.co.uk/Proposed_Kits_And_Products_For_2012.html Although 2012 may be a tad optimistic . . . David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MrSimon Posted October 5, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2012 Simon, Nick Mitchell and I have been working on an etched chassis for a L & Y 2-4-2 T. Which variation of body are you interested in? One loco I'd like to do in 2mm is a Fowler 2-6-4 T, either cab version. Nigel Hunt Hi - I didn't know there was different body variations, so I'm happy with any if it means a kit rather than scratchbuilding I like the idea of a Fowler Tank too, I must get my 2mm head back on! Cheers Simon EDIT - Now I've researched a bit deeper than "liking the one in the NRM" I think say round-topped boiler but either (or both) bunker type is ok with me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branwell Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Something in Furness Indian Red. Possibly a Sharp Stewart or maybe a Baltic Tank. Ok, for those who might be interested, I've been talking to Dragon Models about the possibility of producing 2mm scale versions of their etches for the small bogie Sharp Stewart 4-4-0 (as owned by the Cambrian and the Furness). Likely cost is somewhere around £45 for a set of etches for the engine and the tender - other parts would have to be made or sourced elsewhere - but they'll only do it if I can generate enough interest for a minimum run of 10 sets of etches. Can anybody who'd be interested in buying a set please send me a private message. Thanks, David V Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardW1 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Puffing Billy of course, All that lovelly vertical motion. - Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2mm Andy Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I'm still waiting for the OP to tell us what her choice of model would be.... Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
-missy- Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 I'm still waiting for the OP to tell us what her choice of model would be.... Andy Hehe! Mine would be North Star. M Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Simms Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 As a youngster, I was involved in a OO attempt at Carlton on the Hull & Barnsley. Their domeless engines were always a curiosity and a Class A 0-8-0 or Class J 4-4-0 would be a real treat. Maybe a H&B mini layout sometime? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 2mmMark Posted November 20, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2012 A Glasgow & South Western Railway class 119 4-4-0, so I can truthfully say "I've got a Smellie bogie". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBS Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 GWR Star and Saint - Churchward at his best. I am hoping for some progress with 3D printed superstructures (awaitng my son's model files in Solidworks) and will keep you posted. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Alex Duckworth Posted January 16, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 16, 2013 I'd like to build one of the big Manning Wardle 0-6-0 saddletanks from Littleton Colliery, (Nos. 4 & 5), so if anyone knows of any decent drawings of them I would be very grateful. Alex. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBS Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Hehe! Mine would be North Star. M Broad gauge or Churchward? John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBS Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 One of the Churwards big 4700s. Power and elegance in one package. It is certainly do-able, especially as there is so much space inside! See attached (2mm scale, albeit with N-gauge wheels). John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
-missy- Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Broad gauge or Churchward? John Broad Gauge (but dont tell anyone) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 It is certainly do-able, especially as there is so much space inside! See attached (2mm scale, albeit with N-gauge wheels). John 11-4706.jpg Wow, I have never seen anyone do a 4700 in N gauge before. Can you tell me anything about who made this and how please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted January 16, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16, 2013 Wow, I have never seen anyone do a 4700 in N gauge before. Can you tell me anything about who made this and how please? It was scratchbuilt by John Birkett-Smith - more details here http://www.small-but-perfectly-formed.blogspot.co.uk/ If you see Totnes out and about it is usually rostered to the fitted freight. John is now on RMWeb so I'm sure he'll give more details. Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Higgs Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 It was scratchbuilt by John Birkett-Smith - more details here http://www.small-but-perfectly-formed.blogspot.co.uk/ If you see Totnes out and about it is usually rostered to the fitted freight. John is now on RMWeb so I'm sure he'll give more details. Jerry I'm sure he will, given he posted the photo in the first place! This loco has featured in the 2mm Handbook in the past, as an example of how you do 2mm finescale scratchbuilding without soldering etched brass, using 3D printing or other fancy stuff. Body scratchbuilt in Plastikard! I've built locos using this in 4mm in the distant past, but they were rubbish compared to this. Unless I am mistaken, a fine model of a Churchward 'intermediate' tender as well (or is it a rebuilt Dean 4000?). Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DavidLong Posted January 17, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 17, 2013 Broad Gauge (but dont tell anyone) Oh, yes. I can relate to that. About 30 years ago Paul Styles did some experimenting with 2mm fine scale broad gauge using, if I remember correctly, Sagami 1013 motors which fitted rather nicely with all that space between the frames. I don't think that Paul ever did any standard gauge as he built a 5mm? narrow gauge layout which had a certain amount of popularity in the 1980s. Paul, Stephen Harris and I used to meet up about once a month just so that I could goggle at what these two precocious modellers were producing! In another thread on RM Web I confessed that my alter ego would probably abandon the late twentieth century and dive into the mid-nineteenth century but I fear that it may be getting too late for such a venture. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 2mmMark Posted January 17, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2013 I'd like to build one of the big Manning Wardle 0-6-0 saddletanks from Littleton Colliery, (Nos. 4 & 5), so if anyone knows of any decent drawings of them I would be very grateful. Alex. Alex, PM with your email address and I'll send you some scans of Littleton No.4 drawings. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richbrummitt Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 About 30 years ago Paul Styles did some experimenting with 2mm fine scale broad gauge This time frame would tie in to what has been mentioned by people in the Broad Gauge Society and others when I bring up 2mm BG. There were, I am told, some wheels and possible other items made and subsequently entrusted to a member for sale within the association and I wonder if anyone knows their current whereabouts? I would certainly like to get a hold of some if anyone would like to make space in their gloat boxes in exchange for beer tokens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 2mmMark Posted January 17, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2013 During the mid 1980s, I recall a 2mm meeting in Bilston where Paul Styles brought along some nice modules which were about the size of an A4 sheet of paper and joined together to make some sort of industrial works scene. They were mixed standard & broad gauge if I remember correctly. Then a year or so later, Paul exhibited his 5mm W&L diorama "Glastover" at Imrex at Wembley. Called Glastover as it was in a glass case... glassed over?! Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DavidLong Posted January 17, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 17, 2013 During the mid 1980s, I recall a 2mm meeting in Bilston where Paul Styles brought along some nice modules which were about the size of an A4 sheet of paper and joined together to make some sort of industrial works scene. They were mixed standard & broad gauge if I remember correctly. Then a year or so later, Paul exhibited his 5mm W&L diorama "Glastover" at Imrex at Wembley. Called Glastover as it was in a glass case... glassed over?! Mark That small mixed gauge layout was exactly the one I was thinking about, Mark. I thought that the NG layout was on a coffee table but I had forgotten the terrible pun in the layout's name. I think that Paul gave up making models soon after and concentrated on making babies instead. Each to his own . . . David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted January 18, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18, 2013 I think that Paul gave up making models soon after and concentrated on making babies instead. Each to his own . . . David I found the two pastimes not to be mutually exclusive but that a shed became a crucial element...... Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Smith Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 This time frame would tie in to what has been mentioned by people in the Broad Gauge Society and others when I bring up 2mm BG. There were, I am told, some wheels and possible other items made and subsequently entrusted to a member for sale within the association and I wonder if anyone knows their current whereabouts? I would certainly like to get a hold of some if anyone would like to make space in their gloat boxes in exchange for beer tokens. Me too. I want to model 2mm Baulk Road track work to the standard gauge (i.e. the broad gauge rail slewed across to the "narrow gauge" as happened in 1892 but lasted in places well past that date. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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