rovex Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Hi After a considerable delay on my part, I went back to my proposed model of the GWR articulated non corridor stock. five coach bodies have been made so far - lots of filler and sanding to come - hopefully body number six will be done this weekend. I can then start on the chassis for them. but I also need some 8ft 6 inch bogies. I know 247 Dev used to do these but are currently unavailable. I could cheat and simply use 7ft ones. I feel like I ought to use something representational of the real thing. I';ve some experience of 3D design and would be willing to have a go at designing some and having them printed. My sticking point is I need some drawings on which to base any designs. There is nothing in Russell or Harris, does anyone know where I could get hold of some reasonably accurate drawings? Thanks in advance guys* Dean * since I'm typing this at work and they are very keen on political correctness although not so keen on employees moonlighting during working hours, I should point out that "guys" includes "gals" where the context permits Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I'm guessing that the articulated coaches you are making are those used on the Main Line and City service, since I am not familiar with any other kind. Long shot coming up: if you can find a copy of the Model Railway Constructor [long since deceased magazine where Chris Leigh started his career] for May 1962 you will find drawings of those coaches and the bogies on which they ride. Probably easier to obtain is the HMRS book on GW Siphons by Jack Slinn and Bernard Clarke. There are drawings of several bogies in that. HTH Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovex Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 Thanks Chris I'm long enough in the tooth to remember MRC and a great magazine it was too. Right, better start looking Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandc_au Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Rovex, If memory serves me correctly, Stafford Road models do 3D ones if that is a help! Khris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted September 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 17, 2016 Rovex, If memory serves me correctly, Stafford Road models do 3D ones if that is a help! Khris Indeed: http://www.shapeways.com/product/XMULJ7ZJA/gwr-dean-8-6-quot-bogie?optionId=58769292 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovex Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 Thanks guys. I was aware of Stafford roads models. And very nice they look. But he doesn't do, yet at least,the ones I need Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovex Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 Hi. Having googled to find images from MRC May 1962 it seems that these are not the articulated sets Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Hi. Having googled to find images from MRC May 1962 it seems that these are not the articulated sets Oh dear, you have found an imperfection in my memory and I can only apologise. There are drawings of GW 8 ft 6 in bogies in 'GW Siphons' on page 103. The bogies are described as 'the ex-articulated stock bogies' which I read as bring those on which the articulated corridor sets of the 1920s ran. When these vehicles were rebuilt into free-standing vehicles the bogies were freed for further use. Whether these bogies were also used under the three Main Line and City artic sets I know not. Bear in mind that not all is what it seems where the GWR is concerned. If you cannot lay your hands on the book do send me a PM and I'll get the scanner fired up. Just don't tell everyone. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovex Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 Oh dear, you have found an imperfection in my memory and I can only apologise. There are drawings of GW 8 ft 6 in bogies in 'GW Siphons' on page 103. The bogies are described as 'the ex-articulated stock bogies' which I read as bring those on which the articulated corridor sets of the 1920s ran. When these vehicles were rebuilt into free-standing vehicles the bogies were freed for further use. Whether these bogies were also used under the three Main Line and City artic sets I know not. Bear in mind that not all is what it seems where the GWR is concerned. If you cannot lay your hands on the book do send me a PM and I'll get the scanner fired up. Just don't tell everyone. Chris Thanks Chris, I take your point with regard to the GWR. I expect they are probably the same bogies. I'll see if I can find a copy of the book, otherwise I'll be in touch Dean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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