mozzer models Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 A bit back I pick up this built loco body 100_7919 by brian mosby, on Flickr I striped the paint but as it was glued together is fell apart so I have a kit again now the wheel base of a real Dick Kerr is 5'6'' so 38.5mm with 1'8'' wheels so 11.6666mm the kit castings are 37.5mm & I am going to use a High Level Kits 9ft Flyshunter chassis which has a wheel base of 36mm & 12mm wheel plus 60:1 gears which will give me a scale top speed of around 16 mph Knowing how well other High Level gearboxes run I should have a good slow speed shunter Now later Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I striped the paint but as it was glued together is fell apart so I have a kit againto be put together correctly this time I like the High Level fly shunter idea (a lovely motorising kit, as so often from High Level) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted June 20, 2015 Author Share Posted June 20, 2015 to be put together correctly this time I like the High Level fly shunter idea (a lovely motorising kit, as so often from High Level) I have now removed the mould lines Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Today I have solded the part back together I started with the front buffer beam & frame I used the cab floor to get the frames square I trapped a sheet of cigarette paper between the frames & floor because after I had solded the frames & buffer beam together I added a brass strip across the frames under the floor so I can remove the frame from the body without the back of the frames bending Next I removed the floor & bolted the cab sides & back to it the solded it all together, After which I bolted the bonnet sides to the frames, I then solded the cab to the bonnet sides a & added the radiator. there is a part that go's between the frames & bonnet I have left this loses until I have the chassis in place as I may need to change its shape to get the chassis to fit I then solded on the last 3 parts the cab roof, radiator top & bonnet top. The 2 parts have been washed & are now drying once dry I will post photos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Here are some photos frames 100_8005 by brian mosby, on Flickr frames showing the extra brass cross peace 100_8006 by brian mosby, on Flickr inside body showing the soldering with out the bit I left out 100_8007 by brian mosby, on Flickr inside body showing the soldering with the bit I left out 100_8008 by brian mosby, on Flickr Body & frames 100_8009 by brian mosby, on Flickr 100_8011 by brian mosby, on Flickr 100_8012 by brian mosby, on Flickr Now I have to wait till the chassis arrives Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 not bad (the kit) and so much better with solder. Simple and not many parts to get wrong. It will run really well on the Fly Shunter and with room to spare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 not bad (the kit) and so much better with solder. Simple and not many parts to get wrong. It will run really well on the Fly Shunter and with room to spare. yes lots of room Now can I get sound on DC (NOT DCC) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 As the loco is to be a civilian loco unlike the 009 one I did around Xmas I have not fitted the lifting bar over the bonnet 002 by brian mosby, on Flickr so as the body is finished I Made a start painting the Body Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 IIRC the High Level Fly Shunter does not have a rocking axle. if you could find one of the bogie or quad drives that has a rocking axle you will get better pick up and running. Gordon A Bristol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 when I got the body there was only 1 Life guard fitted under the cab so I have fitted a new Life guards at the front I have used round brass as it stick's out so much it has been damaged at some time & replaced 100_8013 by brian mosby, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 IIRC the High Level Fly Shunter does not have a rocking axle. Correct and although it might be possible with some remarkable ingenuity, I don't think it is required. The unit has a very small wheelbase in 4mm. It is a bit of a fiddle to build as it is all too easy to not read the instructions and over-ream some/all of the holes, resulting too much "play" and with the 108:1 ratio is not very tolerant. Do use the 2mm rod provided! Besides with this great lump of white metal holding it down any loss of feed is going to be down to the track. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 Correct and although it might be possible with some remarkable ingenuity, I don't think it is required. The unit has a very small wheelbase in 4mm. It is a bit of a fiddle to build as it is all too easy to not read the instructions and over-ream some/all of the holes, resulting too much "play" and with the 108:1 ratio is not very tolerant. Do use the 2mm rod provided! Besides with this great lump of white metal holding it down any loss of feed is going to be down to the track. gone with 60;1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 the bodywork is out of the paint shop 100_8015 by brian mosby, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 The FlyShunter arrived in todays post here's what you get from High Level 100_8016 by brian mosby, on Flickr & here's a drying of how it go's together 100_8017 by brian mosby, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Plenty of spare washers. But do take care with reaming out those holes, I over turned one of the gear shaft ones and required a new etch. As I said above: a bit fiddly. Fitting pickups was also a bit of a challenge. What wheels are you using? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 Plenty of spare washers. But do take care with reaming out those holes, I over turned one of the gear shaft ones and required a new etch. As I said above: a bit fiddly. Fitting pickups was also a bit of a challenge. What wheels are you using? I am using Hornby 12mm spoked wagon wheels but I have used Alan Gibsons shorting out bushes on 1 wheel pre axel so will only need pick ups on one side Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 Heres todays update I solded in the bushes for the drive axles & folded up the 3 parts 100_8078 by brian mosby, on Flickr I the put the 3 part together & soled in a brass rod ( the 3 part are held together by the solded bar & a slot & tab) 100_8079 by brian mosby, on Flickr Chassis with motor just sat in in the loco frames I solded to the frames some strip so the chassis sits at the right height 100_8080 by brian mosby, on Flickr & heres it is with the body on 100_8081 by brian mosby, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 well here are the 1st tests iof the chassis since filming I have tweeked the motor & its running a lot beter Test 1 just the chassis no added weight Test 2 chassis & frame Test 3 chassis/ framer & body photos to follow of the finished chassis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 here the photos 100_8105 by brian mosby, on Flickr 100_8106 by brian mosby, on Flickr 100_8113 by brian mosby, on Flickr 100_8114 by brian mosby, on Flickr 100_8115 by brian mosby, on Flickr 100_8116 by brian mosby, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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