MikeHemmings Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) This 2_4_2 Webb tank loco's wheel balance wight should be on the opposite of the wheel to the connecting rod boss, am I not right in my thinking, are there any other Webb tanks around the same. Mike Edit to install pics Edited June 23, 2015 by MikeHemmings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHemmings Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Heading to pasty and cloted cream and scone land. Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted June 26, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 26, 2015 Heading to pasty and cloted cream and scone land. Mike Tesco? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted June 26, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 26, 2015 Don't forget saffron cake too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHemmings Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Tesco? May be End of the withered arm Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MikeHemmings Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 Started making the 3 animal feed stores for Towcester, the first 2. This is the large barn and the leanto barn. Another window still to make and then the painting This barn has an unloading dock in front of it. Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHemmings Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 Second window made and temporary fitted, now ready for painting. Thin copper wire flatend with a hammer cut into pieces to make the frame and glassing bars, then stuck to black plastic card. . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHemmings Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 Rain water gutters and down pipes made and fitted. Birds eye view of the station area Mike 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHemmings Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 The feed store has had a coat of grey primer and 2 wash coats of black and brown mix. Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHemmings Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Made a start on animal feed store no. three. Mike 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHemmings Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 A bit more work done on the third animal feed barn. Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted July 26, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 26, 2015 I've just read through the whole thread. There's some great modelling here Mike, really superb stuff, I like the way you mix brass and styrene to get the result you want. Now following. Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHemmings Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 Thanks Al I also use copper wire for bracket's as I have abundance of different sizes, I also use it for trees but I strip all the insulation off. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHemmings Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 A couple more pics of progress so far cladding added to the back and one side. Mike 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHemmings Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Animal feed store all cladding complete, corrugated roof complete now ready for a visit to the paint shop. Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHemmings Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 What's this crossing the track My other half handy work has invaded the train room. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snofi Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Brilliant! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted July 28, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 28, 2015 What's this crossing the track IMG_20150728_194958.jpg My other half handy work has invaded the train room.IMG_20150728_194905.jpg Ah, 'Grandma' has been busy... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHemmings Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Third feed store painted grey under coat. Wash coats for finish 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHemmings Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Next job will be the unloading dock in front of store 1&2. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHemmings Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 I used a photo in the British Railway Journal no.76 to build the 3 animal feed stores. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHemmings Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 A very enjoyable day on the SVR driving firing with 2manyspams on the morning session, spotted 2 guys from the B R M magazine on the foot plate in the afternoon, I think they were Howard Smith and Phill Parker. Photo's to follow when I downloaded from my camera. Mike 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted July 31, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 31, 2015 A very enjoyable day on the SVR driving firing with 2manyspams on the morning session, spotted 2 guys from the B R M magazine on the foot plate in the afternoon, I think they were Howard Smith and Phill Parker. Photo's to follow when I downloaded from my camera. Mike Super smashing day on the SVR with Mike and families. I think we both had big grins after firing and driving. Well Mike certainly did anyway: 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHemmings Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) A few pics from the SVR I wonder who the guy is in the first photo Edited August 2, 2015 by MikeHemmings 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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