MarkC Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Mick/Paul Thanks for your thoughts. All will be revealed in due course - I hope - when I get into the roundtuit pile. From memory, this was picked up for me unexpectedly by a family member as a gift. Family know my enthusiasm for eBay rescue projects, but that did mean that I didn't see the original listing Good job I like a challenge! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) Did Nu-cast do one of the GER ones? F4/F5? TWs previous design and I believe some have modified them into an A/F8. Also the Stephen Poole F4/5 version which was truly awful , I had one, that was sold off via eBay untouched. I believe Jonathan Wealleans has a modified F4/5 version. Edited July 7, 2018 by micklner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 He does. We also have one on Pilmoor at Ormesby which we ran numbered as an F8 for many years and no-one noticed. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 Thanks Jonathan , thought it had been mentioned before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 It maybe a "modified' G5 you have . K's and DJH were the main users of the Brass slab frame chassis's . Nucast were white metal chassis and then I believe to etched ? No idea about Centre Models never seen any of their kits. GEM had a LMS 2-4-2 Tank in their range. I used to have many years ago a Cotswold GCR F1, with a milled brass chassis. Not aware of any other 2-4-2 tank kits. The GEM one was an LNWR prototype, IIRC Cotswold did kits of the L&Y 2-4-2T, both round top & Belpaire variants. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rail-Online Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 No idea about Centre Models never seen any of their kits. Center Models (not sure which way it was spelt) used a hideous solid white metal chassis on all of their kits I ever saw. However I was totally unaware of a 2-4-2T from them and I lived close to him in Leicester Tony 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 OK, Centre Models. Was there any connection with Magna Kits? Or was the Centre Kits range taken over by Cotswold? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigherb Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 (edited) No idea about Centre Models never seen any of their kits. Centre models used a white metal chassis don't, remember it being that bad. Edited July 8, 2018 by bigherb 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 I built a a Centre Models RS&H 0-4-0ST over 40 years ago. It had a whitemetal block chassis, intended for an XO4 motor. I actually fitted an ECM unit. I sold it about 6 or 7 years ago to a friend - it's still running today. Nice model; crude in some ways by today's standards, but there it is. An unbuilt kit was on eBay a few weeks ago - went for slightly silly money, so there is still demand for such things Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 I have Nucast J21, J27 and Q6 all over 30 years old, all still with the original white metal chassis and still working. Back to Thommo ,a couple of the other side of the Loco. A Varney Transport Replica Van kit. A very nice, and I believe old kit. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack P Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Mick, Sorry if it's been asked before, but what transfers do you use for your lining? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 Mick, Sorry if it's been asked before, but what transfers do you use for your lining? In the main HMRS Pressfix, I occasionally use Modelmaster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebbles Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 I was told some years ago that Karlgarin Models had a connection with Centre Models. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 F8 finished , I won't be doing another Falcon kit simply dreadful. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted July 16, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 16, 2018 It has an odd look to it, cab too tall, footplate too low? Perhaps poorly altered artwork for a GE one, still glad I scratchbuilt. Very nicely finished as we'd expect though. 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted July 16, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 16, 2018 F8 finished , I won't be doing another Falcon kit simply dreadful. fullsizeoutput_17c4.jpeg fullsizeoutput_17c6.jpeg fullsizeoutput_17c5.jpeg fullsizeoutput_17c7.jpeg Brilliant! Very well done, Mick. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 It has an odd look to it, cab too tall, footplate too low? Perhaps poorly altered artwork for a GE one, still glad I scratchbuilt. Very nicely finished as we'd expect though. F8.jpg A check with the ruler compared to the Railway Modeller drawing showed the side tanks are 0.75mm too low . The cab height and footplate are dead on the drawing sizes. The kit as already said is simply dire as the only parts used were the basic body and chassis even the coupling rods were badly etched and replaced. As mentioned earlier above posts, I have never heard of Jidenco making a GER F version. I am more than happy how it finally turned out. Surprised you never lined yours out as 90% of the photos in Yeadon, show them still lined out at withdrawal. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted July 17, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 17, 2018 A check with the ruler compared to the Railway Modeller drawing showed the side tanks are 0.75mm too low . The cab height and footplate are dead on the drawing sizes. The kit as already said is simply dire as the only parts used were the basic body and chassis even the coupling rods were badly etched and replaced. As mentioned earlier above posts, I have never heard of Jidenco making a GER F version. I am more than happy how it finally turned out. Surprised you never lined yours out as 90% of the photos in Yeadon, show them still lined out at withdrawal. Mine is lined now, but in NER green. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebbles Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Jidenco or whatever; they seem to have passed through many hands, However they did produce kits for both the F4/5 and F6. Comparison of the F8 and F4/5 kits show much the same parts with some small individual changes to the boiler fittings etc. I wouldn't place too much reliance on the RM drawing as it appears to have used the weight diagram as a starting point- just look at the cab cut out. A weight diagram appears on page 70 of " An Illustrated History of NER Locomotives" by Ken Hoole. In my view the side view drawing on page 91, Vol 3 of North Eastern Record is a better indicator and accords closer to photos. If it's any help I believe that some F8 dimensions are common with the G5 and other NER tank engines.. The Centre Models kit I previously mentioned does appear to be based on the RM drawing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 (edited) My Rapido Dyno Car car with some minor work done to tone down the showroom finish. The end brass etches have been added and painted with Humbrol No 62 Leather as have the Bogie Wheels. The 5th Measuring wheel and buffers have been painted Matt Black and the Toilet window Grey both using water colour, this will allow easy removal if the model is ever sold on. Edited July 26, 2018 by micklner 12 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post micklner Posted August 14, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2019 (edited) Current model finally found some time, after building an house extension during the last year. 3d print of a NER Petrol Inspection Saloon with a scratchbuilt chassis, this now ready for painting. Edited August 20, 2019 by micklner 15 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 7 minutes ago, micklner said: Current model finally found some time, after building an house extension build during the last year. 3d print of a NER Inspection Saloon with a scratchbuilt chassis, this now ready for painting. Oh, that's a stunning prototype and model, Mick. Very nice. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted August 15, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 15, 2019 Your underframe looks very fine, Mick. How's the surface on the 3-D print? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Daddyman said: Your underframe looks very fine, Mick. How's the surface on the 3-D print? It is very good , hardly any lines at all , easily rubbed down as well. I have leant to be careful with it ,as it can chip (tiny) easily on the bottom edges !!. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post micklner Posted August 23, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2019 Up and running , very pleased with end result !. 19 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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