micklner Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 20 minutes ago, jwealleans said: Cant speak for Mick, but I used the smallest chain Ambis do (40 lpi?) for mine with their container shackle on the end. To tighten them I use a fine copper loop to attach the chain to, which you can then bend over to pull the chain taut. Once it's blackened it's all but invisible. Yes the same method used, the Ambis small shackle version etch and 40 links chain, I however used Roxey hooks from their similar etch as the copper wire I had was a pain to get through the tiny holes in the very fine Hooks on the Ambis etch. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 4mm NBR Developments NBR D 35B Brake van on the go , now ready for painting, roof and w irons not fixed down in photos. NIce little kit which has gone together well. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted November 24, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 24, 2019 Yes, they're nice kits, aren't they? Did you make the same mistake as me and put the vertical handrails parallel to the bodywork, or put them sticking out at 45 degrees to the body? Photo shows a Caledonian brake, but the idea is the same. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 They are angled ,no idea of the degree however, and they can stay at that angle, a bit fiddly to make and solder up !!! . 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post micklner Posted January 22, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) D&S Cowans Crane and Breakdown train also from D&S. This kit build was shown on the old RM Web site a long time ago. As the Crane is going to be made by Oxford Rail in the near future a quick revisit. On the go at the moment too very old designs of etched kits , Langley Models NER Autocar and a Blacksmith Thompson Matchboard BG dated 1984. Both poor designs as they are both designed with a solid floor, as a result you paint then glaze then fix the roof on !. Strangely neither kit instructions mention at all the glazing, or how to add it !! . I have added bumpstops and hinges to the sides that were ignored by the kit makers. Both kits have MJT underpinnings and bogies, as the castings supplied are basically rubbish. Edited January 22, 2020 by micklner 19 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted January 23, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 23, 2020 Very interesting, Mick. Didn't know Oxford were doing the crane, thanks - I'll head over there to have a look. I have one of the autocars on the go too, but I keep laying it to one side - there's something funny about the body-side windows.... as well as all the other issues you mention. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Daddyman said: Very interesting, Mick. Didn't know Oxford were doing the crane, thanks - I'll head over there to have a look. I have one of the autocars on the go too, but I keep laying it to one side - there's something funny about the body-side windows.... as well as all the other issues you mention. Re Autocar Very funny ! one of the windows hasnt been etched through at the Drivers end of the sides !! you could'nt make it up !! It is No 4 from the left in the above side view ! I am waiting for some etched lamp irons to turn up the moment , once there are fixed on, it can be painted well the bottom area first !! Edited January 23, 2020 by micklner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted January 23, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 23, 2020 3 hours ago, micklner said: Re Autocar Very funny ! one of the windows hasnt been etched through at the Drivers end of the sides !! you could'nt make it up !! It is No 4 from the left in the above side view ! I am waiting for some etched lamp irons to turn up the moment , once there are fixed on, it can be painted well the bottom area first !! Thanks for pointing that out, Mick. Whose lamp irons are you using? The clutter in your runner wagon is superb, by the way - best I've seen. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 I am waiting for some from PH Designs , i havent tried them before, hopefully some pictures soon of some fitted ! cheers re Crane Runner. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) Some finished work. GN of S Cattle Wagon NBR Brake van Thompson BG Three D&S NER Clerestory Coaches , they await etched roofs to arrive , sadly after the lockdown ends. Edited April 21, 2020 by micklner 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 Langley NER Autocoach paired with a G5 , I have just acquired a G6, to pull it in due course. 12 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Lewis Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 3 hours ago, micklner said: NER Clerestory Coaches , they await etched roofs to arrive , sadly after the lockdown ends. Apologies if you've said already and I missed it, but where are you getting the etched roofs from. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 13 minutes ago, Tim Lewis said: Apologies if you've said already and I missed it, but where are you getting the etched roofs from. Thanks. Hopefully in due course Worsley Works. I tried a s.a.e enclosed letter trying to buy the replacement parts to D&S and recieved no response. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 Re the above D&S NER Coaches. They were bought via e bay as "Brass Coaches" and then identfied as NER Vehicles. THey look a bit better now !! They now sit on Isinglass Models printed Fox Bogies. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack P Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 That Thompson BG looks great, who/where is it from? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 11 minutes ago, Jack P said: That Thompson BG looks great, who/where is it from? It is a Blacksmith kit , very old 1984 etches . All of the underframe including the bogies are MJT , the kit ones went in the bin or werent even provided. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 (edited) Current condition of above three Coaches NER D.5 Comp NER D.14 All 3rd NER D.18 Brake 3rd Edited April 22, 2020 by micklner 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaymzHatstand Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 It's always nice to see NER clerestories, they certainly look a lot better than when you got them! Will the roofs be glued on once they are done, or will they be made to be removable? I know standard carriage building convention has the body and chassis separate for access, but does a clerestory dictate a slightly different approach? I've got a D&S all third in my 'in progress' collection though it's currently stalled as I seem to be missing a couple of partitions, and keep putting off cutting out some more! I am tempted to add a couple more via Worsley, I've built a few of Alan's 009 scratch aid coaches, and they are nicely etched, though some thought is often needed to get things right. And they'd be lacking the wonderful array of castings that come with the D&S kits Cheers J Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 I normally glue Roofs on , on D&S kits you still have easy access from below that way. A decision will be made, once I recieve the etches from Worsley, as I have no idea how they are designed to be assembled., hopefully solder assemble, paint,glaze and glue on. Re Castings, Mike Trice after a request from me, has kindly made available via Shapeways, the correct shaped Gas Lamps and Vents for the Roofs. I have a set they are excellent quality. As mentioned earler mine have Isinglass printed Fox Bogies fitted which has given good running on testing. Wizard & MJT do underframe castings parts as well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Taz Posted April 25, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 25, 2020 Worsley etches are designed to be built the Comet way, I.e separate floor and a body / roof box to screw to it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 D&S GCR Milk van ready for painting. I have looked at the Banks site He has a built one at the bottom of this page. https://www.steve-banks.org/modelling/332-gcr-milk-vans I have noticed on his, he has added card behind the louvres, this not mentioned on the D&S instructions and he hasnt given a reason for the blocking. I presume before I go any further wih my kit that the louvres would be open ? . It seem pointless to louvre the van and then block them off ? Any comments appreciatted. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 42 minutes ago, micklner said: D&S GCR Milk van ready for painting. I have looked at the Banks site He has a built one at the bottom of this page. https://www.steve-banks.org/modelling/332-gcr-milk-vans I have noticed on his, he has added card behind the louvres, this not mentioned on the D&S instructions and he hasnt given a reason for the blocking. I presume before I go any further wih my kit that the louvres would be open ? . It seem pointless to louvre the van and then block them off ? Any comments appreciatted. Louvres - of their nature - are not see-through; they are sloped, and the top of one coincides with the louvre abouve it. Air can pass through, but most rain cannot. As etched, louvres in the form of the D&S GCR milk van above are unrealistic - they look, (and are) like bars; blanking behind them increases the illusion that they are supposed to be sloping slats. John Isherwood. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard i Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 On 25/04/2020 at 04:21, Taz said: Worsley etches are designed to be built the Comet way, I.e separate floor and a body / roof box to screw to it. So do you mean three parts floor / sides / roof or two parts floor and sides together / a roof which is separate? just about to start on some worsley works etches and would like to get it right. many thanks richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Other way up - it's a five sided box (sides, ends, roof) which then screws down onto the floor. I make all my coaches that way, it leads you to the neatest and least visible joints. If you've made a D&S carriage or NPC then you'll have the idea. There's a download called 'Building Coaches the Comet Way' which I think you can still find on their website which explains it in more detail. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted April 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 29, 2020 Building Coaches the Comet Way 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now