nigelb Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 When I built the first two coach chassis I did not have the axle boxes or springs. Remember the middle axle box has to go through the W iron from the back. Check it will go through OK beforehand. I had a bit of a job getting them to fit when I tried to add them afterwards. Cheers Shez I had forgotten just a quick one how did you fix the two outer W irons ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shez Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Do you mean the middle one? Once I had got the outer strapping on the solebar you can see the recess where they fit. I then tinned the back of the w iron and held it in place with blue tack and pushed down on it with a blunted cocktail stick. Flux and solder to the edge and on it went. As to the others again I held them in place with blue tack and soldered the ends to the underside of the floor, and then a quick dab with the iron where they touch the back of the solebar. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelb Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Evening folks sorry for the delay in posting One of my problems was getting the solebar overlays fixed, partly due to using gas soldering iron and partly how to clamp it . Hence i decided to fit then while the under-frame was in the flat so to speak I tinned both mating parts with my new 100 watt electric iron ( 14 pounds from Maplin whoop whoop ) usual disclamer then pinned both parts together with drawing pins to a piece of ply to hold them flat and in place and ran the gas iron over them result DONE Tomorrows task will be to clean up and tin the indents for the central W irons and the foot board brackets Sorry about the poor pics i will have to get my SLR out with the macro lens 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelb Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) Just got home spotted an obvious mistake going to the pub in temper who can see what I have done wrong ? answers on the back of a new 5 pound note to me Will sort it when i get home which side should the folds be ?? Yup THE OTHER SIDE Edited February 6, 2017 by nigelb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shez Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I know the feeling! Just made two left hand shunters steps for the loco I am building! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted February 6, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6, 2017 Just got home spotted an obvious mistake going to the pub in temper who can see what I have done wrong ? answers on the back of a new 5 pound note to me Will sort it when i get home which side should the folds be ?? Yup THE OTHER SIDE I didn't want to say that Nigel. I almost always put my fold lines on the inside of folds. However We've all been there and done that sort of thing many times. I once bought a part built loco kit and the footplate had been soldered on upside down. I've also got a Midland ventilated van running round Green Ayre which has the body sides, and thus all the vents, fitted upside down and the door hangers are at the bottom. Nobody has ever spotted it. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelb Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Got back from the pub and decided soldering iron and squiffy do not mix daft thing is I have always checked and double checked on the practice parts I have done . Note to self Triple check from now on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelb Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I know the feeling! Just made two left hand shunters steps for the loco I am building! Good excuse to make 2 locos lol 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelb Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Some more progress after the little ............ **** ( insert 4 letter word of choice) up, The oonly trouble i got so carried away i forgot to take the step pics LOL task tonight was to get the under frame bent to shape, sole bar overlays on center W irons and springs on all done I have been keeping count of the time spent so far 2 1/2 hours I not sure if any one else uses one but i invested in a Piranah Hold and fold blew lots of beer tokens on the 300 mm long version and i am well pl;eased with it ( usual disclaimer) it holds the full length of the underframe. Note to self sort out the background when taking pictures ( dont want people to think Im a messy worker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelb Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Nothing to do with the coach but I have finally got a length of 0 gauge track, also looking forward to meeting the guys at ally pally next Saturday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shez Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Nothing to do with the coach but I have finally got a length of 0 gauge track, also looking forward to meeting the guys at ally pally next Saturday Thanks Nigel. Looking forward to meeting you next Saturday. Should have hopefully fully recovered from my "father of the bride" experience this last weekend! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted March 21, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2017 (edited) Just to remind anyone who's interested, Mark and I still have a few etches left and I will have them with me behind the Lancaster Green Ayre layout at Alexandra Palace this weekend if anyone wants one. After these have gone they will be available from Peter Mullen at 62C kits. Jamie Edited March 21, 2017 by jamie92208 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelb Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Just to remind anyone who's interested, Mark and I still have a few etches left and I will have them with me behind the Lancaster Green Ayre layout at Alexandra Palace this weekend if anyone wants one. After these have gone they will be available from Peter Mullen at 62C kits. Jamie dont sell the ones i have reserved lol 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted March 22, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2017 dont sell the ones i have reserved lolNo I won't Nigel, I've just got to remember to put them on the lorry. Jamie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelb Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 had a great day at Alexander palace met Jamie Shes and the other guys running Lancaster green ayes picked up the 3 etched i had asked for and some good tips even bought a parkside dundas NBR 4 plank open thats now sat almost complete awaiting paint n buffers on my work bench decided I may be trying for too much detail in my efforts so i will be backing down and hopefully getting some progress I now have a break 3rd all 1st and 2 all 3rds to put together so i think i will look at a production line plan for the chassis mmmmm might need a bit more than my 1 meter length of track lol 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shez Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Good to meet you yesterday Nigel If you want to send me your e mail I might have some stuff you will find useful. Too knackered for any model making today. Having got Jamie's big trainset back from Ally Pally and unloaded, finally got home at 1.45 am. Have bought a C and L point kit, so next adventure is going to be having a go at making track, Also hoping to get the two almost completed NBR six wheelers into the first stage of the paintshop now the warmer weather is on its way ( well as warm as it ever gets here in the South Pennines!) Then there is the Pickersgill 440, oh and my son and his girlfriend want me to help paint their house........ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelb Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Hi Shez have you sourced the grab handles and door handles yet ? also what colours are you going to use ? if you recall i did some trials with grey or red undercoat and a base coat of blue to give the red depth. i think a good etching primer will help as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shez Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 For the door handles I am using Laurie Griffen LNWR T handles, 20 in a pack for a tenner, though I think most T handles would suffice. As for the grab handles its going to be a wooden jig, strip brass and wire job. I will then glue both sets of handles on once I have finished painting and lining. Not decided on paint yet. Have some Pheoniox Precision NBR coach lake, and as an alternative Humbrol 20 is not a million miles away. Another possibility is a Halfords can of Rover Damask red, as I do like the finish you get from Halfords paint on metal kits. I tend to just give models a good scrub and work over with the fibre glass brush and just use normal Halfords primer. No one can really say what shade NBR lake was anyway. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelb Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I will give my test sides a good clean up and try the halfords grey primer if i recall i have the damask red myself the initial trial efforts have chipped off but they were not fully prepped from what i have heard an etching primer will give the best results then a suitable colour undercoat. I am sure others will "chip" in to this conversation plus i might start a new thread in kit building section Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted March 29, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 29, 2017 I will give my test sides a good clean up and try the halfords grey primer if i recall i have the damask red myself the initial trial efforts have chipped off but they were not fully prepped from what i have heard an etching primer will give the best results then a suitable colour undercoat. I am sure others will "chip" in to this conversation plus i might start a new thread in kit building section My local branch of Motosave sells a grey etching primer that adheres well to brass. You can then try a direct coat of Damask Red that I also use for Midland stock, or do a coat of red oxide primer first before the Damask red. For preparation of the brass I cheat and put it through the dishwasher when the boss isn't looking. Jamie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterR Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Hi the 'other stuff' to clean brass before primer is 'Shiny Sinks' brush it on (with an old toothbrush) and rinse off. It used to be in a blue plastic container at your local supermarket. Yours Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelb Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 I must be mad Just won a NBR 4 wheel 3 compartment 1st of 1864 by Decent Models off Ebay now i need to find the bits to accompany it has any one else built one of these ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shez Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Well done - rare as hens teeth! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelb Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Just need to find some pictures and instructions for them LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
66C Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Just need to find some pictures and instructions for them LOL Hi Nigel Have a look here: http://www.albarailwaymodels.co.uk/instructions.html Regards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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