JohnBS Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Hi all, I have succumbed and bought the new Dapol 2884 class (2892) and have another on order (2872). The loco is generally very good but with a few annoying faults - 1). A very noticeable step in the tumble home of the firebox sides 2). Tender toolboxes are joined together 3). Safety valve cover painted as brass (only seen on preserved locos 2807?) I am in the process of correcting these and anticipate converting one to a 28xx, with Churchward cab, no outside steampipes and other tweaks. So, has anyone taken one apart yet, and written it up? John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Not yet, mine is still awaiting running-in. If you are planning to tinker it might be worth replacing the funnel. The model has a straight sided funnel but I believe the prototype had a taper (prepared to be corrected on this one). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2mm Andy Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Funnel?! I presume you mean "chimney"? Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Al Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I've taken mine apart to respray: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/64207-gwr-2884-2-8-0s/?p=983313 Cheers,Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBS Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Alan, Thanks for that - very helpful. I've managed to adjust the firebox profile by judicious scrawking with a new scalpel blade and separated the conjoined tender toolboxes. While I was at it, I got rid of the plastic coal and replaced with the real stuff. Also removed front coupling, added crew and lever reverser to cab and fitted guard irons Now, the paintwork is touched-up, including SV cover (Humbrol RC 405 acrylic is a near perfect match, both in colour and in sheen) and weathered and she's in the stock box as a runner. Pictures to follow. BTW broke one of the slide bar C-hangers; will have to replace with something a bit more durable when I have a go at the air pump. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBS Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hi all, As promised, a few photos of 2892. Left hand side. The firebox waist shape is a bit more prototypical, the loco-tender gap has been reduced Riight hand side. Work necessary to replace the broken C-hanger and to add the air pump Rear. Cab detail, crew, coal in tender and separated tender toolboxes John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted March 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2013 That really looks the part John, its amazing how a few simple mods lift a model. I can almost hear the sigh of relief from your old '28' knowing that there is now a bit of relief on shed! Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaZagato Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I've been drooling over this in the magazines. How suitable would one of these be for a coal mine area? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Very suitable. One their main duties was hauling long coal trains from the welsh coal fields. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scanman Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I've been drooling over this in the magazines. How suitable would one of these be for a coal mine area? Very suitable. One their main duties was hauling long coal trains from the welsh coal fields. Yes, but not running up to the mines themselves - the South Wales coal trains tended to originate from Cardiff & Swansea etc with the rakes of wagons from individual collieries arriving behind panniers etc. '28's wouldn't make it into the the heads of the valleys were the collieries were. Great loco for a 100-wagon train on the 'main' - but not pulling 20 out of a pit.... Now someone will produce an image proving me wrong! Regs Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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