micklner Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 (edited) The seller gave a full refund and did'nt want the Loco returned to him. I have decided to rescue "the old dog " as she will now be known as. Body stripped a number of parts were made of plastikard . After a bit of hed scratching Tony Wright i.d the old chassis as possibly a A3 chassis , the wheel spacings are the same as the A3 as is the bogie ,in view of this, I will attempt to make a etched Comet A3 chassis fit to the body in due course. It will have a High Level Gearbox and a modern motor fitted and new wheels other than the Romford Drivers fitted. Thanks to Mark C (on here) for comparison photos of his unbuilt Little Engines A7 kit , a lot of parts of which are totally different from The Old Dog version I have, a updated version must have been made at some point in the past. Current state, it awaits cleaning and a lot of repairs to be done, the chassis will be built first , in due course. Edited September 11, 2020 by micklner 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chas Levin Posted October 16, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 16, 2020 On 11/09/2020 at 18:54, micklner said: The seller gave a full refund and did'nt want the Loco returned to him. I have decided to rescue "the old dog " as she will now be known as. Body stripped a number of parts were made of plastikard . After a bit of hed scratching Tony Wright i.d the old chassis as possibly a A3 chassis , the wheel spacings are the same as the A3 as is the bogie ,in view of this, I will attempt to make a etched Comet A3 chassis fit to the body in due course. It will have a High Level Gearbox and a modern motor fitted and new wheels other than the Romford Drivers fitted. Thanks to Mark C (on here) for comparison photos of his unbuilt Little Engines A7 kit , a lot of parts of which are totally different from The Old Dog version I have, a updated version must have been made at some point in the past. Current state, it awaits cleaning and a lot of repairs to be done, the chassis will be built first , in due course. Great to see this loco being rescued Mick - always sorry to see things binned but fully appreciate how much time and effort will go into this! I look forward to seeing it rise, phoenix-like. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 Getting there, chassis was wired up and running yesterday. Body at about 90% done, I need to do some more pictures. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post micklner Posted October 24, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2020 (edited) As promised The Old Dog is reborn , now ready for painting. Cab Roof will not be fixed down, until the interior is detailed, painted and glazed. Edited October 24, 2020 by micklner 11 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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davidw Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 1 hour ago, micklner said: As promised The Old Dog is reborn , now ready for painting. Cab Roof will not be fixed down, until the interior is detailed, painted and glazed. Neat rebuild! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ArthurK Posted October 24, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 24, 2020 Mick, a small point, but the equalising pipes between front and rear tanks is not as far below the valance as on your model. The top of the pipe was at the same level as the valance bottom which was six inches deep. As an aside these pipes seem to have been a standard length of 5' 9", the A6 and N10 and F8 all used this size. ArthurK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted October 24, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2020 You probably have all the reference photos you need, but in case this one has passed you by, here is one from the collection of 1920s LNER photos my Dad acquired. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 9 hours ago, ArthurK said: Mick, a small point, but the equalising pipes between front and rear tanks is not as far below the valance as on your model. The top of the pipe was at the same level as the valance bottom which was six inches deep. As an aside these pipes seem to have been a standard length of 5' 9", the A6 and N10 and F8 all used this size. ArthurK Arthur Can I confirm there should'nt therefore be a gap ? The pipe is your casting I bought for my Falcon F8 and sadly there was not enough foom to fit it . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 8 hours ago, phil_sutters said: You probably have all the reference photos you need, but in case this one has passed you by, here is one from the collection of 1920s LNER photos my Dad acquired. Yes I had found that picture on a search , excellent for detail , thanks. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted October 25, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) 25 minutes ago, micklner said: Arthur Can I confirm there should'nt therefore be a gap ? The pipe is your casting I bought for my Falcon F8 and sadly there was not enough foom to fit it . No gap, no, Mick. There's a good low-level view (albeit of a T1) in David Dunn's Steam Memories No.19: North East Scrapyards, p.11 (Book Law). I suspect the balance pipe was square section: the LRM G5 kit supplies it that shape, and pictures of an A7 in a state of undress on pages 16, 17 and 21 in Dunn's Steam Memories No.41: Darlington Scrapyard show the pipe on the ground, with the views on p.16 and 21 being the clearest indication it was square in section, with the edges rounded slightly. EDIT: you did well not to fit the balance pipe to the F8, as low-level, well-lit shots of an F8 and a G5 works grey in Ken Hoole's An Illustrated History of NER Locomotives on pages 69 and 71 show it to be invisible. Edited October 25, 2020 by Daddyman 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Daddyman said: No gap, no, Mick. There's a good low-level view (albeit of a T1) in David Dunn's Steam Memories No.19: North East Scrapyards, p.11 (Book Law). I suspect the balance pipe was square section: the LRM G5 kit supplies it that shape, and pictures of an A7 in a state of undress on pages 16, 17 and 21 in Dunn's Steam Memories No.41: Darlington Scrapyard show the pipe on the ground, with the views on p.16 and 21 being the clearest indication it was square in section, with the edges rounded slightly. Yes Arthurs casting is square, he mentioned checking the length , hopefully correct, good timing as I will be priming it today , after that revision now. The usual problems with murky photos !!. I havent seen the book you mention , I will have a look for a copy, thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted October 25, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 25, 2020 1 minute ago, micklner said: Yes Arthurs casting is square, he mentioned checking the length , hopefully correct, good timing as I will be priming it today , after that revision now. The usual problems with murky photos !!. I havent seen the book you mention , I will have a look for a copy, thanks. The scrapyard books are good for modelling detail, Mick. Sorry, I forgot to say, you're making a nice job of this. I've never been convinced that these LE kits capture any of the look of the real thing - the face is usually wrong, due to poor smokebox doors. But the face on yours is good - presumably this is a replacement smokebox door? Maybe have another go at the boiler/s.box handrail though? Are you aware of the trick of splitting the handrail so that you can make it in two parts (together, so that the halves are absolutely identical) and hiding the joint within the ball of the top centre handrail knob? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) All the castings are horrid. New Smokebox door I think from Arthur, as are some of the other brass castings , a new Chimney. Bradwell Dome and large Safety valve cover. 52F steps and Lamp Irons. A Comet much modified A3 chassis, Mitsumi Motor and a HL Box , Mainly trains etched LNER A5 Brake Shoes. All the items in white plastic ,are as found when the body was paint stripped. and repaired hence the filler where needed. Whoever made them did a good job , and a scratch Brass Roof by me. This model has used up most of my spare etches!!. Arthur has confirmed (unless anyone knows different) the A7 was only fitted with a small typical NER Vent at the front of the Roof. Every model I have seen bar one in 7mm has the Roof with a large centre panel. I have seen two photos of the vent open, as I have fitted it onto the roof. Balance pipes now cutdown to correct size. I will give the front handrail a few tweaks. Yes I am aware of the "cheat" method and might be using it quite soon !!. Edited October 25, 2020 by micklner 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post micklner Posted November 24, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 24, 2020 The old Dog now becomes a very large young Pup. 16 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 (edited) Also on the go another D&S NER Dia 18 Brake 3rd. This one is D&S sides which came without the other main parts. Fitted with Worsley Works Etched Roof, Duckets and Ends . Edited December 2, 2020 by micklner 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 ex NER Dia 18 finished . 11 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 One I built, ten plus years ago. D&S ex GNR Ballst Brake Van 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chas Levin Posted December 8, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 8, 2020 On 02/12/2020 at 18:00, micklner said: ex NER Dia 18 finished . Lovely coach 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 This one put up a good fight , nearly there now . Geo Norton J25 A lot of the kit has been replaced/or were not supplied in the kit Coal plates and Coal Shute on Tender, Sanding Rod on Loco were made from scratch. Instructions were poor in the extreme three small sheets. No tabs or any markings to assist with the fitting of parts. 52F Models Coupling Rods , Bottom Steps, Cab Sanding Levers and Lamp Irons Arthur K Backhead and fittings , Clack Valves Dave Bradwell Tender Toolboxes , Water Filler and Brake lever. Caley Coaches Piano Valve Cover The Boiler as supplied went into the Cab area about 10mm with no backhead or any fittings , Boiler was cut back level with the Cab Front . Cab parts/splashers were totally wrong and modified/added as shown in pictures, reversing and sanding levers added. Wash out plugs added the ones in the kit are wrong. Loco Body now has the first coat of primer , chassis runs but needs more work. Tender is finished awaiting decals, coal etc. 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) Please note. To read any further updates by me, they will be seen on the below link from today .There will be no further posts from myself on this Forum, relating to anything other than on this thread. I will however continue to read only/reply to PM's on here. Thanks for the past replies. https://www.lner.info/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1624&start=1260 Edited January 29, 2021 by micklner Clarification of Status. 1 1 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemeg Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, micklner said: Please note. To read any further updates by me, they will be seen on the below link from today .There will be no further posts from myself on this Forum, relating to anything. I will however continue to read only on here. Thanks for the past replies. https://www.lner.info/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1624&start=1260 Mick, We shall miss you; but can still follow you on the above link. For comparison with the LRM/George Norton kit, here's a photo of Arthur's J25 kit. This was the test build using pre-production etches. Regards Mike Edited January 29, 2021 by mikemeg 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 Yes Mike, your thread has been very helpful building the Norton version, with almost zero instructions supplied with the kit, as have the other suppliers listed earlier above ,to replace either poor castings/etchings or because none were ever supplied in the first place !! . It is 99% finished just the chassis to get running once a new motor arrives. Photos will be on my LNER Forum link as above in due course. Cheers Mick. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted January 29, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 29, 2021 2 hours ago, micklner said: Please note. There will be no further posts from myself on this Forum Ok.... 2 minutes ago, micklner said: Yes Mike, your thread has been very helpful building the Norton version, with almost zero instructions supplied with the kit, as have the other suppliers listed earlier above ,to replace either poor castings/etchings or because none were ever supplied in the first place !! . It is 99% finished just the chassis to get running once a new motor arrives. Photos will be on my LNER Forum link as above in due course. Cheers Mick. Well that didn't last long..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post micklner Posted December 7, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 7, 2021 (edited) Post 6000 from me on this Forum . I have decided now after nearly a year, that certain people appear on this forum to have grown up a bit, and its now time to update my build thread . Current and recent builds . D&S NER Coaches. Bachmann O4 with correct GWR ROD Footplate and Cab fitted. McGeorgie D 45 All steel LNER BG GEM D21 total rebuild of a wreck, with a new and much altered Comet D49 Chassis. Norton N8 Norton J25 Nucast J21 with a 52F Chassis being built. Now nearly finished. Edited December 7, 2021 by micklner 20 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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