Mr Grumpy Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) I really cracked on today and got the main components of the chassis together. I seem to have accidentally deleted a couple of photos whilst transferring from iPhone to laptop. Anyway, everything with the build ran smoothly. David advises to build on a dead flat surface, my workbench is a 50mm wooden work top cut off and is dead flat and solid. I decided to install the vacuum pipe now rather than later in the build. The instructions state to use 1.2mm wire but it wouldn't fit the brackets or vaccum pipe brackets which are to be fitted to the buffer beams, soI ran the pipe in 1mm wire which fitted perfectly. I noticed two couplers on the real wagon's pipe.The tube that I had to fit over the wire to represent the couplers looked a tad large when fitted, so I went to the next size down and drilled it out to 1mm. I made a couple of brackets from scrap etch. Just noticed one is a little wonky, so I will attend to that tomorrow. (Thank heavens for solder :-) ) I will leave the buffers and lamp brackets until the wagon can be worked on the right way up, otherwise they could be damaged. I will add the leaf spring hangers and makers plates etc next, then its on to the brake gear which is always fun!! Edited February 20, 2016 by Mr Grumpy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Softvark Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Hi softvark, I used a 25W iron with quite a small tip and kept wet tissue over the parts not being soldered to act as a heat sink to try to prevent warping. They aint perfect though!! Thanks Mr G. They are certainly straighter than mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HealeyMills Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I would call that a successful days work. Very neat and looks superb to say the least. A few more days like this one and you'll soon be done Cheers Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Grumpy Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 I would call that a successful days work. Very neat and looks superb to say the least. A few more days like this one and you'll soon be done Cheers Lee Hi Lee, I found with the tanker and the dogfish chassis, they are reasonably quick to get to this stage. What I love about MMP kits is the myriad of tiny parts that make up the brake linkage etc. On past experience things will now slow down! Anyway, I got the builder's plates, coupling plates and ticket holders on, followed by the leaf spring hangers and tiny bump springs. Also I tinned the buffer area ready for the white metal buffer stocks. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PaulCheffus Posted February 20, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 20, 2016 Thanks for your interest guys!.....unfortunately I just missed out on the 08. David had kindly sent me the instructions to look over but I dithered and the last one went :-( I do hope David brings out his revamped diesel range while I still have the ability to see the parts I'm supposed to solder !! :-) When I built his oil tankers, I wore two pairs of glasses when cutting and fixing the minuscule parts at the top of the brake hangers!! (Not the brake shoes.....the other end !) I will post a couple of pics of the tankers later. Hi I also dithered over the class 13 and I'm not sure if they will return in the future. Cheers Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I have an unbuilt 08...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Grumpy Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) I have an unbuilt 08......If you had bought the 08 you saw on eBay a few weeks ago, you could have built your class 13 :-) Is it for sale ?? :-) Edited February 20, 2016 by Mr Grumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djparkins Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Hi I also dithered over the class 13 and I'm not sure if they will return in the future. Cheers Paul They will all return - I just don't have a firm date yet. DJP/MMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Grumpy Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Apologies jeffP, I got you mixed up with PaulCheffus!! (I managed to rack up another birthday yesterday....so it was either old age or the cava) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Grumpy Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 ....The cava has worn off, unfortunately I can't do anything about the old age, but I managed to have a little playtime this morning. This is what I mean about tiny parts. They sit in the nether regions of the inner chassis. When I build my next dogfish, I will probably solder them in before fixing the main chassis components in place. It wasn't difficult to do just a tad fiddly! And here they are fitted. I don't know if they will be seen in normal use.....but we know they are there! (Wire between brake shoes temporary to stop me bending the brake hangers.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 If you had bought the 08 you saw on eBay a few weeks ago, you could have built your class 13 :-) Is it for sale ?? :-) Not at present, sorry. It's awaiting my mojo........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Hi Jeff, How long has the mojo been gone.....? Martyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djparkins Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Not at present, sorry. It's awaiting my mojo........ You don't need a mojo any more Jeff - you must have your Heljan Falcon by now!!!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 They will all return - I just don't have a firm date yet. DJP/MMP Neither do Hornby or Bachmann but that doesn't stop them generating demand and elevating hopes .... As 7mm requires more financial planning how about a clue - a year give or take ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djparkins Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Not in my vocabulary and you should not assume it is. I do not have a date and that is exactly what I have said. If I say that I hope it will be sometime in the next year then if they do not appear in the next year there will be someone who says 'you said it would be sometime in the next year' - whereas I only said I hoped it will be! It will actually be when I get around to it and our commitments to our main ranges of military products allow. I live in Pembrokeshire and we don't hurry for anything down here. What I can definitely say is that it will be sometime in my remaining lifetime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 You don't need a mojo any more Jeff - you must have your Heljan Falcon by now!!!? Hopefully at Kettering, David, I can't wait. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Hi Jeff, How long has the mojo been gone.....? Martyn. Far too long. sadly, I have had three ops on my back, one of which was delayed so long it resulted in permanent nerve damage, which requires pretty strong painkillers. They, in turn, lead to little energy and lots of sleep. Not how I envisaged spending my last few years.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djparkins Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Far too long. sadly, I have had three ops on my back, one of which was delayed so long it resulted in permanent nerve damage, which requires pretty strong painkillers. They, in turn, lead to little energy and lots of sleep. Not how I envisaged spending my last few years.......... Very sad to hear that Jeff - it sounds just terrible. None of us are getting younger and I have certainly re-prioritised my life in the last two-three years. You just do not know what is around the corner and stress and commitments just add to any problems. I'm taking my wife to hospital for some tests on Wednesday. Hopefully its nothing too serious but you just never know. There are far more important things in life than model railways! Best to You, David Sorry for deviating off of your thread Mr. Grumpy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HealeyMills Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Apologies jeffP, I got you mixed up with PaulCheffus!! (I managed to rack up another birthday yesterday....so it was either old age or the cava) Happy Birthday... a little late... sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HealeyMills Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 ... I do not have a date and that is exactly what I have said. If I say that I hope it will be sometime in the next year then if they do not appear in the next year there will be someone who says 'you said it would be sometime in the next year' - whereas I only said I hoped it will be! It will actually be when I get around to it and our commitments to our main ranges of military products allow. I live in Pembrokeshire and we don't hurry for anything down here. What I can definitely say is that it will be sometime in my remaining lifetime. Dear Mr Parkins, Please do not hurry as I will need lots and lots and lots of time to learn how to solder properly before I attempt one of your magnificent kits. Regards Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Grumpy Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Very sad to hear that Jeff - it sounds just terrible. None of us are getting younger and I have certainly re-prioritised my life in the last two-three years. You just do not know what is around the corner and stress and commitments just add to any problems. I'm taking my wife to hospital for some tests on Wednesday. Hopefully its nothing too serious but you just never know. There are far more important things in life than model railways! Best to You, David Sorry for deviating off of your thread Mr. Grumpy! Hope things go well for your wife David.We have just suffered the devistating loss of a loved one, it certainly puts ones own final years in to perspective! Happily, I have my love of all things railway to help take the pain away. It sounds idyllic where you live....got room for a new neighbour!? It will save on my phone bills! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Grumpy Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Happy Birthday... a little late... sorry Thanks Lee! I certainly milked it!! Spent a couple of hours with my brand new 9F book, plenty of play time and a huge cake which I reluctantly shared! There should have been a lovely MOK 9F to go with the book, but it's a little delayed, but just like David's kits, the wait will be well worth it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HealeyMills Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 plenty of play time and a huge cake which I reluctantly shared! Ooooo cake you say.... is there any left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 My very best wishes for your wife's health....and yours, David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djparkins Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Hope things go well for your wife David. We have just suffered the devistating loss of a loved one, it certainly puts ones own final years in to perspective! Happily, I have my love of all things railway to help take the pain away. It sounds idyllic where you live....got room for a new neighbour!? It will save on my phone bills! :-) Thanks Grumps - No room here but you could live with Simon & his dog! My very best wishes for your wife's health....and yours, David. Thank You Jeff - appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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