steve fay Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Steve, that would be great to see the MOK 9F. Tony, I will never be the same again. I'm very much looking forward to it Ken, a BR standard 3 tank from them would be great, what would you like for your self Ken? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 From MOK? Peppercorn A1/A2 Any ex-LNER Pacific EXCEPT an A3.everyone has/does one. Maybe the W1 in it's later guise? An A4? There is still a preponderance of ex-GWR and ex-LMS locos about as models. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 15 xx pannier for me and a 94 pannier, I've already sent him drawings for the 15 and im going to send some more from the NRM archives. The BR standard 3 tank would be nice especially if it's as good as the standard 4 tank. The BR standard 4 tender variant would also be a great model., Sorry for the hijack Ken. If any one else is interested in a 15 drop Dave an email at MOK 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 I fancy the BR 4-6-2T Class 4MT. If I want to go mad spending the cash, a Merchant Navy Class should that become available again. This afternoon I have soldered up the chassis and cleaned up the tabs. I now have to sort out the castings and fit them tomorrow. There is a lot of cutting from the sprues to do and cleaning them up. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Give Mr Ascough a ring Ken. Knowledgeable bloke and dead easy to talk to. Did you know he used to own Butler Henderson? Are you sure, I always thought it was part of the National Collection. OzzyO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) Ha! that Butler Henderson. (Still didn't know, even after visiting the NRM on at least six trips) Edited May 5, 2014 by jazz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Mr Ascough told me that when Clapham closed, he was offered his choice of three locos to "look after" and own. He chose BH. It was then based on the GCR for a few years until the national collection gratefully accepted it back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Had a good day on the WB. The chassis is now well under way. The instructions did not help in attaching the brake and anding gear (there was none). Also had to fabricate a few things as they were none existent. I am sure had it been an MOK supplied kit this would not have been the case. A fair bit of head scratching and I think I got it all figured correctly in the end. Now I'm ready to start the valve gear and all the various pipe work. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Ken: with the brake blocks as close as they are and the wheels sprung or compensated, how do you avoid short circuits? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) I thinned down the width of the actual blocks as they were the same width as the tyre that would have been a real issue. there is plenty of space for the centre sprung wheels to float without touching the tyre. Edited May 7, 2014 by jazz 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 I wonder if anyone can help with this kit? There is a lot of etched dummy inside valve gear in the kit. Unfortunately the instructions for it are missing. Has any of you built the Sanspariel/MOK LN class and can help with those missing instructions. I just cannot figure out what goes where. All these parts for the inside valve gear. Thanks, Ken 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Evening Ken, I'm afraid I cannot help with any instructions but have you thought of contacting Dave Sharp of MOK, he might have some copies of the original instructions lying around you never know, try :- DSharp@modernoutline.co.uk ATB, Martyn. Edited May 7, 2014 by 3 link Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Hi Martin. I'm am calling Dave in the morning. I'm so sure who actually did the instructions though. Thanks Ken Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dikitriki Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Hi Ken I fitted full inside valve gear to my LN. I don't have the instructions, but I'm sure there was enough of a GA in one of my SR books to give me the information I needed. I can take some detail photographs of my model on Friday if no-one comes forward earlier. Cheers Richard Lambert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Thank you Richard. I will let you know how I get on after calling Dave, (MOK), today. Regards, Ken Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Richard. I have sent you a PM regarding above query. Regards, Ken Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) Back to the LN build. This morning I have almost finished the chassis. Sand pipes and cylinder drain pipes to add, then prime & paint. Final assembly when that is completed. All the valve gear was a delight to assemble. None of the usual clearance problems. The casting did take a long time to cut from the sprues and clean up. I was pleased to see the various holes were clear except for the casting powder. This meant the holes just had to have clearance holes drilled. I will add the chassis pipework when the body is completed. That will aid positioning So attention can now be turned to starting the body. Edited May 11, 2014 by jazz 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Spent most of the day on the LN for a change. The firebox was a bit of a job to get right. It was difficult to get it to sit properly on the chassis and around the splasher tops. In the end I had to do some fettling to the arches to clear the splashers, then all sat nicely in position. The boiler/smokebox was no problem and sat perfect first time. The photo shows this unit sitting in place before soldering up. (That's tomorrows job). 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Looks fabulous, I always think the LN looks very purposeful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) Thanks Peter. I have never been a fan of the Southern but I'm warming to it. I think the Merchant Navy class is exquisite, I really would like on on my shelf. Edited May 12, 2014 by jazz 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) Another pleasant afternoon on the LN. Almost at the detailing stage now. That still means plenty of work to do it though. I love the seats can flip up & down and damper controls that can move, a very nice touch but deft use of the soldering iron is required so prevent them ending up as none working. The fall plate has a good idea, it has L shaped brackets that sot into the floor and a quick twist under of the bracket ends under the floor secures the plate and give smooth and faultless operation. (Something to look at in all my future fall plate builds.) Edited May 14, 2014 by jazz 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohmisterporter Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Some years ago Lord Nelson was under repair at Steamtown I had a chance to chat with George Hinchcliffe about the loco. He told me that LN was a strong engine rather than a powerful one. I made the cardinal error of not asking questions about something you do not understand. To this day I am still unsure about the difference between strong and powerful in locomotive terms. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Hi Geoff. Definition of strong/powerful is: Strong - the ability to move heavy trains. Powerful - the ability to accelerate quickly under load. Edited May 15, 2014 by jazz 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 Another session today, moving along nicely with the detailing. No problems with this stage at all. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 today sees the build all but completed. Monday will see it cleaned up and primed. The the final assembly. It's been a long time building due to spending every morning doing a repaint throughout the house. That's a heck of a lot of cutting in. Still not finished though. The LN just needs buffers/couplings to sort out and fit. Anyway here's how it's looking before the big cleanup. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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