Down_Under Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) Quick question. I have a High level drive stretcher to assemble. It comes with a 2mm ID brass top hat bush (in addition to the parallel 2mm bush/space) - should I be reaming out the idler gear ot take this bush or is it superfluous? Circled in red with question mark. Or does it act as a spacer for the idler ? Thanks in advance J Edited July 31, 2019 by Down_Under Spelling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) In my experience of HL products these two will be spacers for the idler (and normally reduction gear, too) . I have not built the drivestretcher but there should be no reduction across it. In order to understand the use of the spacers and the orientation I would assemble the feeder gearbox first and build forward from this, adding each gear in sequence. From this you should be able to tell where and if the spacers are applicable. Certainly do not ream out or otherwise tamper with the gears provided - they should move freely on the 2mm steel rod. Paul A. Edited July 31, 2019 by 1whitemoor 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted July 31, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2019 Like Paul above I've not built a drivestretcher but I have found the instructions for the boxes I have built to be very clear - do you have these? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Phone or in your case email Chris at High Level for advice/copy of instructions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 That spacer is used to take up the gap if the D2 Stretcher is used with the LoadHauler Compact Plus as this box is wider than the RoadRunner Compact plus. If you have the latter, you shouldn't need it. This diagram should clarify things. If you need a copy send me a mail... 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_Under Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Thank you all for the replies. I'm not sure what I've done with the instruction for that particular part. I was going to use it to replace the short final carriage as supplied with a Load hauler compact+. So judging by that image it might not actually be required. Thanks for the image Chris - I've sent a email (along with an order for some other parts) Thankyou from Australia everyone. J 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelester Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 On 29/11/2018 at 10:07, High Level Kits said: Incidentally, we have a good stock of motors at present. Chris, It's about the right time of year for me to make up an order for collection at EM-North -- including motors -- but ideally I'd need access to the website. If not, could you email me a copy of your current price list? Thanks, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted August 15, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 15, 2019 35 minutes ago, davelester said: Chris, It's about the right time of year for me to make up an order for collection at EM-North -- including motors -- but ideally I'd need access to the website. If not, could you email me a copy of your current price list? Thanks, You're on RMWeb, so there should be no problem accessing the website: http://www.highlevelkits.co.uk/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post High Level Kits Posted August 29, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) Here’s the latest on the CSB-only J50. I was hoping this would be the last model, but a couple of issues mean it’s likely there’ll be one more test. Differences in frame profile, siderod types and brakeshaft arrangements are covered, meaning most variants of this class can be modelled. Early type brake pull-rods (one pull-rod either side) may also be included even though, at this stage, the bodyshell does not exist in RTR form. The underside shows removable springs - dummy spring units slot into the spacers with one length of twisted wire, or a single nut and bolt, used to prevent them sliding out. It should be on the stand at EM North and Scalefourum... Edited August 29, 2019 by High Level Kits 18 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post High Level Kits Posted October 14, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) Dave Franks of LMS Models has recently finished the final test-build of the Armstrong Whitworth D10 so it's now this is ready for production. If you're interested, drop us a line and include your phone number if possible. Two types of cab are inluded; the Original open, as shown and the North Sunderland Railway enclosed version. Castings are lost wax with nickel etches, high ratio gearbox included with gear driven jacksaft and wheels. This tiny engine will crawl along... Edited October 14, 2019 by High Level Kits 19 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 (edited) These D10 should be ready for sale sometime in the new year. We can supply a motor (1015) on request. More details are on our website: http://www.highlevelkits.co.uk/d10page.html Edited December 22, 2019 by High Level Kits Fun 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Moore Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 You'll be getting a call this next week for one of those D10's Chris. I dont suppose you've every thought of doing the Stephen Lewin engine from Seaham harbour have you? A quirky loco local to you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve howe Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 4 hours ago, Rhb Simon said: I dont suppose you've every thought of doing the Stephen Lewin engine from Seaham harbour have you? A quirky loco local to you. Yes! yes! the little old Lewin would be top of many people's lists (including mine) and who better to conjure one up than the Wizard of Wearside? Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted January 1, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 1, 2020 Another vote for the Lewin here - and (if we're staying local) the Doxford tanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 My vote would be the smaller 12" HL/RSH 0-4-0. It would compliment its bigger cousins nicely and over a hundred of the class were built.... Paul A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davknigh Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) Since we’re here asking questions, any update on the replacement frames for the Hatton’s Barclay? Cheers, David Edited January 2, 2020 by davknigh Edited to correct silly mistake, I typed Neilson but meant Barclay. Right country, wrong company. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve howe Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 13 hours ago, Daddyman said: Another vote for the Lewin here - and (if we're staying local) the Doxford tanks! There is (was) a kit for the Doxford crane loco, I think it was Backwoods Miniatures, but I believe they are not currently trading, there was talk of the range being passed on but I have no other knowledge on that. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castlefinn Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 The Lewin was done by Impetus but that range is moribund.I must admit mine looks good with a rake RT cauldrons.Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2mm Andy Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, steve howe said: There is (was) a kit for the Doxford crane loco, I think it was Backwoods Miniatures, but I believe they are not currently trading, there was talk of the range being passed on but I have no other knowledge on that. Steve I seem to recall reading somewhere that the Backwoods Miniatures crane tank kit was scaled at 3.5mm:1ft (HO) rather than 4mm:1ft. Andy Edited January 2, 2020 by 2mm Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted January 2, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 2, 2020 20 minutes ago, 2mm Andy said: I seem to recall reading somewhere that the Backwoods Miniatures crane tank kit was scaled at 3.5mm:1ft (HO) rather than 4mm:1ft. Andy Yes, the RM drawing was scaled at 3.5mm (I can't remember whether or not the RM clearly indicated that at the time) and Backwoods copied it. So even if the range is passed on, the Doxford is a dud. Also, according to the previous owner, it had bespoke gears which were "impossible" to get hold of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted January 3, 2020 Author Share Posted January 3, 2020 I have considered doing the Lewin and did some preliminary work to confirm that a motor and rive train could be fitted. I may return to it but need to sort out that I'm doing this year. The full-on kits are selling in smaller numbers these days so I have to think carefully before committing to the amount of work involved. 2 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Asterix2012 Posted March 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2020 On 02/01/2020 at 16:03, Daddyman said: Yes, the RM drawing was scaled at 3.5mm (I can't remember whether or not the RM clearly indicated that at the time) and Backwoods copied it. So even if the range is passed on, the Doxford is a dud. Also, according to the previous owner, it had bespoke gears which were "impossible" to get hold of. One of these going for over £217 on eBay just now. I wonder if they realise it’s scaled at 3.5mm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Asterix2012 Posted March 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2020 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Backwoods-Miniatures-Brass-Metal-4mm-Stephenson-Hawthorn-0-4-0T-Crane-Loco-Kit/333524574216?hash=item4da79d2008:g:gA0AAOSwUG1eUlGU Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted March 1, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 1, 2020 47 minutes ago, Asterix2012 said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Backwoods-Miniatures-Brass-Metal-4mm-Stephenson-Hawthorn-0-4-0T-Crane-Loco-Kit/333524574216?hash=item4da79d2008:g:gA0AAOSwUG1eUlGU Yes, I was watching in horror... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 On 01/03/2020 at 16:05, Daddyman said: Yes, I was watching in horror... Indeed - but happy days for the seller...however I do wonder if there might yet be a sting in the tale, as it were, because the listing clearly states 4mm scale... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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