Killybegs Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Simond said: John, will you insulate the backs of the brakes? Araldite & fag paper? cheers Simon That's a new one to me Simon. What point of contact would you be worried about? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 (edited) Hi John, Blocks to wheel treads / flanges they look wonderfully close, but I would want to be sure there’ll be no shorts! atb Simon Edited April 7, 2021 by Simond 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 Hi Simon. I have checked the chassis with a meter and nothing is shorting out at the moment. I set the brake shoes level with the outer face of the wheels when they are dead centre on the chassis and that should give enough clearance as the side play on the centre axles will be less than 0.5mm. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted April 8, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2021 15 hours ago, Simond said: Hi John, Blocks to wheel treads / flanges they look wonderfully close, but I would want to be sure there’ll be no shorts! atb Simon It's special non conductive Irish brass, you should try it! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Don’t tell me, it’s magnetic too... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted April 8, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Simond said: Don’t tell me, it’s magnetic too... I wish it was, it would save hours scouring the carpet for dropped bits. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Killybegs Posted April 9, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2021 (edited) The firebox is now finished, not one of my favourite jobs but it has turned out OK I made one modification. Once everything else was done, I soldering lengths of brass square tube along the bottoms of the sides to keep them straight. Unsupported 0.006" brass is a bit floppy! Edited April 9, 2021 by Killybegs correction 17 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 It may be less of a concern in 4mm, counterintuitively, but I had issues getting some common motors into wasp-waisted Belpaire boxes in 7mm. I presume your tubes are far enough apart? looks excellent. I built one Finney kit, a 47xx, and I have to say the kit was a joy to put together. atb Simon 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 The motor was rather a tight fit so I have filed the tubes down a bit to give myself a little more play room. I have also raised the height of the opening between the firebox and boiler for the same reason. I think it's still going to be a fairly tricky exercise uniting chassis and body. I won't have a gearbox until High Level reopen for business so can't do a full insertion test at the moment! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Killybegs Posted April 12, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2021 The boiler and smoke box have now been soldered up but not yet fixed as I have a few bits and pieces to do that go on the footplate both under the boiler and smoke box. I must also remember to fit the step under the smoke box as it's a pain doing it later. Incidentally, rolling boilers is much easier since I bought my GW Models rolling bars! 22 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted April 12, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Killybegs said: been soldered up Yeah, right! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Holt Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Looking very neat indeed, John. Yes, remembering to add those bits that become hard to access later, is a key concern. I've been caught out a few times with not planning well enough. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Killybegs Posted April 13, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2021 I've made a start on the long list of things to do before fixing the boiler/smoke box. One of these is fitting the extra boiler support fitted to the earlier locos. The instructions tell you to solder it to the top of the frame spacer. Soldering .012" thick brass edge to edge did not appeal to me and, as the support would then sit a little low, I added a small strip to the bottom and soldered two strips of 0.012" brass either side. this enables it to slot over the frame spacer. It won't even need soldering in place as it's a snug fit and will be held in place by the boiler. 13 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Killybegs Posted April 14, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 14, 2021 Latest little mod this morning. The safety valve casing in the kit was too tall for 2822 in the period I am modelling, so I filed it down to the correct height, soldered a washer on top and filed that to size. I think it looks quite good! 17 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Killybegs Posted April 19, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2021 2822 undergoing weight distribution trials prior to fixing boiler/smokebox to footplate/firebox. 24 1 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted April 19, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 19, 2021 Beautiful piece of work so far, John. It really is excellent and have real presence on your layout. All the best, Nick. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted April 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2021 Very very nice, making me want to get another loco kit to build. Though I guess I should really try and get some of the existing "finished" locos running properly first! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Killybegs Posted April 27, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 27, 2021 Took a few days off working in the garden but it's showery today so a chance to do a bit more on 2822. Roof is still loose and won't be fixed until I've finished work inside the cab. 21 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted April 27, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 27, 2021 Very fine work, John. All the best, Nick 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan. Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 On 19/04/2021 at 12:33, Killybegs said: 2822 undergoing weight distribution trials prior to fixing boiler/smokebox to footplate/firebox. Hi John, I ticked your original post as 'informative' but could you explain how you weigh each axle, do you have something like a weigh bridge? Thanks Duncan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Holt Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Looking very neat indeed, John. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Duncan. said: Hi John, I ticked your original post as 'informative' but could you explain how you weigh each axle, do you have something like a weigh bridge? Thanks Duncan Nothing so sophisticated, I'm afraid. I do some initial calculations taking into account the space available then load up a steel rule with the estimated quantities of lead in their approx locations in relation to the centre of the overall wheel base represented by a length of tube on which the rule should balance. Adjustments can be made at this stage. Once the loco is at a suitable state of construction, I load it with lead based on the previous exercise and adjust the mount of lead until the loco sits level and at the correct height. 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Killybegs Posted April 28, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 28, 2021 Incidentally, I have just weighed the loco and I estimate, when complete, it will weigh in at approx. 300gm (not including motor, gearbox and tender). I am getting to the point when I really need that High Level gearbox! I will then get all the proper wheels and motion fitted. I did a test fit of motor + wiring this morning. I'm glad I opened up the opening between firebox and boiler a little, it's a very tight fit! 26 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Killybegs Posted May 4, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2021 2822 is now just about ready for the paintshop. A couple of things to do in the cab and the ATC shoe to fit. I now have to get the wheels ready as I should have a gearbox arriving this week. 22 15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Phil Bullock Posted November 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2021 On 08/03/2014 at 11:22, Killybegs said: Getting there. The coach still needs glazing, brasswork and weathering but it's beginning to look the part. That might have to wait until I get back from the UK. Off on a wee trip on Monday which will include attending one of Gordon Gravett's landscaping courses and visiting the Spring Steam Gala on the SVR. You might like this photo taken today! 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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