jazz Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 At last made some progress on the LMS 7F 'Austin' kit. The usual Gladiator kit, going together very well. Just noticed the top front step requires resoldering. (Didn't notice that until I saw the photo) 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 The 7F loco chassis is now under way. No problems so far. 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 Hi again. After a very pleasant week in Bristol, Bath, Wells and a couple of others, I got the 7F boxed off at the w/end. All went well on that kit. 15 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share Posted November 3, 2022 Here is an 8F, Gladiator kit, which was part built. (I was asked to complete it.) It's in a pretty grotty state and I will clean it up shortly. The next on the WB is another 8F that has not been started. 13 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 The second 8F is now underway starting as usual with the tender. (I've built so many of these they now cause me no problems having learned a number of ways to make it easier. Not following the build sequence in the instructions helps tremendously in that.) The frames cross members are a right fiddly pain to insert especially by the water pickup shut but well worth the effort I think. Here it is ready priming after a wash of course. 11 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted November 12, 2022 Author Share Posted November 12, 2022 Onwards now with the 8F chassis. Not a straight forward build due to very tight spaces and tighter clearances. In fact no side play at all on the leading axle. All running smoothly now though. 15 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share Posted November 15, 2022 Benn struggling to get the chassis running due to the very tight clearances. I think it might be OK now. I cannot do any more on it now until it's been painted. I hope it will be OK then. 12 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.hill64 Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Ken, We now pack threaded crankpin bushes with these kits to help overcome the clearance issues. Regards David 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) On 17/11/2022 at 06:03, david.hill64 said: Ken, We now pack threaded crankpin bushes with these kits to help overcome the clearance issues. Regards David Thanks David. That saves the builder having to tap the bushes. I must say I like the countersunk leading bushes design. That saves a great deal of space where it's needed most.👍 Edited November 18, 2022 by jazz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastdax Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 On 14/10/2022 at 17:49, jazz said: The 7F loco chassis is now under way. No problems so far. Hi Ken, It looks like you're doing the usual thing of lightly springing the centre axles, but is the leading axle compensated with a central pivot? I'm about to start a DJH 9F and trying to decide the best way to do compensation/springing/whatever ... Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Fastdax said: Hi Ken, It looks like you're doing the usual thing of lightly springing the centre axles, but is the leading axle compensated with a central pivot? (I'm about to start a DJH 9F and trying to decide the best way to do compensation/springing/whatever ... Duncan Hi Duncan. The driving axle is rigid, the centre two sprung up and down, the leading axle is sprung downwards only. (I'm not a fan of compensation on driving axles or any axles really, preferring to spring axles.) I have only a maximum travel of 1mm in both directions and .5mm in the downwards only travel. That is plenty for well laid track. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastdax Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 26 minutes ago, jazz said: Hi Duncan. The driving axle is rigid, the centre two sprung up and down, the leading axle is sprung downwards only. (I'm not a fan of compensation on driving axles or any axles really, preferring to spring axles.) I have only a maximum travel of 1mm in both directions and .5mm in the downwards only travel. That is plenty for well laid track. Thanks Ken, that helps me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 After a very nice break in Bournemouth I've now almost finished the 2nd 8F I have just got the valve gear to finish the valve, a little touching in on the chassis and it's done. 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted December 7, 2022 Author Share Posted December 7, 2022 Spent the past week constructing this Springside 94xx. Not a kit for the inexperienced I may add, especially if one assembles it with solder. (very little super glue was used) A large number of white metal casting are very thin and extremely easy to melt. I managed to make some holes in the body parts. Easy to repair though, by filling with low melt solder and file smooth. Still a fair bit to do as yet. 15 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jazz Posted December 15, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 15, 2022 Finally got the 94xx built and running. It's far too cold in the garage to paint so it will be put to one side until it warms up a bit. it's been a right pain to build. scratch building some of the white metal castings as the were far too thin and fragile to solder or super glue in place. 15 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jazz Posted January 3, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2023 After all Seasons activities I have the first of two Watford Tank loco built ready for priming (Chassis is done) but waiting for better weather for the body. I have the half etch washout plug holes to fill in this particular one as per photos of the prototype. The second one is now under way. 19 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted January 7, 2023 Author Share Posted January 7, 2023 Watford Tank No 2 loco now well under way. (This is a London Road Models kit as opposed to the Taff Vale Models.) This one has a brass tube for the boiler and some of the castings are not as good. Replacement chimney casting is under way, It's looking pretty grotty at present and will need a good clean up. And a bit of work to get it as good as the Taff Vale model 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 just built this Javelin timber wagon kit whilst I waited for the replacement Watford tank chimney. It's joining the queue for priming. Now on with the tank loco. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share Posted January 13, 2023 Now it's onwards with the next build. This being the Javelin SECR 'C' class. The tender was quite easy to build. It does need some cleaning up though. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 Class C chassis is built. Very nice kit so far. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted January 19, 2023 Author Share Posted January 19, 2023 C Class is now well under way. Still some detailing to complete. I hate this stage prior to polishing them up prior to washing and priming. I'll be glad when the weather bucks up too as there are quite a few awaiting the priming stage. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 Finally caught up with all the painting. Here is the C Class all ready for the off. A nice model to build. 12 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestag Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 On 07/01/2023 at 08:29, jazz said: Watford Tank No 2 loco now well under way. (This is a London Road Models kit as opposed to the Taff Vale Models.) This one has a brass tube for the boiler and some of the castings are not as good. Replacement chimney casting is under way, It's looking pretty grotty at present and will need a good clean up. And a bit of work to get it as good as the Taff Vale model Appreciating that the Taff Vale kit is a development of the London Road kit. I don't know what they did, but the London Road kit is quite old compared to the current production of the Taff Vale kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 Now for yet another LMS Jubilee build. This one is to be delivered unprimed. (The chassis will be painted black as usual.) The usual Gladiator kit, very nice to build. The difference for me is to have as little as possible solder on show this time. 16 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 The LMS Jubilee is almost ready for painting. As usual with Gladiator no real problems, just the usual clearance problems to watch out for. The body will be started next week. 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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