OFFTHE RAILS Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Sorry to read about your problems Larry ....take it easy and do as your nurse tells you.....its the backroad of the shed for you while repairs settle in .Will be thinking about you A Same from me - you are master modeller and an example to us all Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) I hope Andy P is able to balance the two scales. I know I couldn't except in the business sense. In 0 gauge, fluted coupling rods are really fluted and have depth; they are not pressings or half-etched nickel silver representations., and every wagon is an individual model. PS: Thanks to everyone for their good wishes. Edited November 19, 2016 by coachmann 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_R Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Healing process doing well today so I did a bit more on a Sidelines LMS D1899 Stanier corridor brake third. I formed the tumblehome last Wednesday night knowing I would be unable to do it after Thursdays op, so the first job today was soldering on the lost-wax brass guards duckets while the sides could be pressed down flat... WEB 7mm brake 1.jpg Next move was to solder in all the handrails (except door handles) and door stops. I made a handy tool that doubles as a spacer for handles and drops over door stops so that they are all filed down to the same depth. Then the insides were ground flush ready to take droplights.... WEB 7mm brake 2.jpg Droplights added. The ones in this kit have the hinges attached..... WEB 7mm brake 3.jpg Then the two ends were detailed and tacked to the floor pan..... WEB 7mm brake 4.jpg Good to see you up and 'running' Larry, don't overdo it though...... Martin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted November 20, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2016 Healing process doing well today so I did a bit more on a Sidelines LMS D1899 Stanier corridor brake third. I formed the tumblehome last Wednesday night knowing I would be unable to do it after Thursdays op, so the first job today was soldering on the lost-wax brass guards duckets while the sides could be pressed down flat... Droplights added. The ones in this kit have the hinges attached..... WEB 7mm brake 3.jpg Glad to hear the opp went well. Love the design of the droplights / door hinges on those 7mm coaches, now why cant 4mm manufacturers use a bit of clever design and apply that principle... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danemouth Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Let's face it Larry - your idea of going slow is the speed of an express train to lesser mortals such as myself! Glad to see you recovering from last week's "moment of interest". Warmest regards, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano747 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Looking excellent as usual! Hope your recovery continues at the same pace as your building!! Regards, Deano. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Glad to see you are taking it easy, still faster than me... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted November 22, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2016 Your definition of slow isn't the same as the one in the dictionary that's for sure... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focalplane Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I seem to remember having the same problem so will put this information to one side for when I tackle my nexy Sidelines coach, an LMS Period III Brake First. Glad to see you on the road to recovery and showing us your work. A great stimulus for me to get cracking now I am back in France and my work bench. But my progress won't be as rapid! Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Great Job Larry, what livery are you going for? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 (edited) Great Job Larry, what livery are you going for? BR lined maroon Steve. Anything still in LMS maroon was nostalgic when I were a lad, so you can imagine how nostalgic it was to see BR returning to the old livery in 1956. I can't paint too many in this livery as it would conflict with my modelling era of circa 1958. Nevertheless I want this L.M.Region train to look swish and modern...! I was reading through your Ranelagh Road thread this afternoon and I'm rather envious of some of your steam locos. Edited November 23, 2016 by coachmann 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 That will look superb Larry, I do like the maroon livery but it's nice to have some grubby blood & custard stock knocking about As I'm a few years later than you 61/63. My locos are impressive and are a testament to the great builders & painters who are responsible for them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall5 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Definitely not one for the layout as this LMS D1704A corridor brake composite is 4mm scale/00. It is the latest production coach.....I haven't come across one in anyone manufacturers lists. The wood matchboard ends and canvass roof with continuous rainstrips betray its origins as an early Period I coach. The sides were rebuilt 'Stanier' fashion in 1939. Flexible corridor connections arrived last weekend so I thought it was worth a photo or two now it is finished... WEB LMS D1704A 3.jpg WEB LMS D1704A 5.jpg Have you thought about Sidelines' outwardly similar D1720A , which, IIRC is a conversion of a period 2 BCK? I have one which was built and painted by Malcolm and it makes a nice variation in a rake of Staniers. Really enjoying this, and your Oswestry thread. Cheers, Ray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted November 25, 2016 Author Share Posted November 25, 2016 A dealer sends me emails every week. 'Black Friday Sale' email arrived today. No change then. Cynicism holds no bounds... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focalplane Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 If I bought a Terrier it would have to be in Edge Hill Light Railway decrepitude. But I can't really justify it even though it was used from time to time between Stratford and Broom Junction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted December 14, 2016 Author Share Posted December 14, 2016 I retained an eye for lining widths etc on 4mm scale locos after retirement, but not 7mm for some reason. So I can at least scale off the Terrier when the times comes to strip and repaint the Ivatt Class 2 2-6-0 in lined black. Same with the 14XX, which won't be stripped and repainted until I've got my mits on a Dapol 64XX in lined green. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted December 14, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 14, 2016 (edited) This purchase comes under "I couldn't resist it boss". When I showed it to Mrs.G, she said "But I thought you were into that big stuff now...???" WEB Terrior A.jpg The GWR 14XX is little, but...... WEB Terrior B.jpg Is that photo genuine?! Edited December 14, 2016 by Hal Nail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.hill64 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 I retained an eye for lining widths etc on 4mm scale locos after retirement, but not 7mm for some reason. So I can at least scale off the Terrier when the times comes to strip and repaint the Ivatt Class 2 2-6-0 in lined black. Same with the 14XX, which won't be stripped and repainted until I've got my mits on a Dapol 64XX in lined green. Really Coach: you don't need an excuse to buy things you fancy even if there is a side benefit......................... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 (edited) The Terrier will be sold once the Ivatt has been painted. It is the first plastic RTR steam outline loco I have bought and such extremely well detailed locos augur well for future of 0 gauge. Edited December 15, 2016 by coachmann Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris45lsw Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 The Terrier will be sold once the Ivatt has been painted. It is the first plastic RTR steam outline loco I have bought and such extremely well detailed locos augur well for future of 0 gauge. Given how good the Dapol 0 Gauge Terrier is I'm glad I sold my three 7mm Terrier kits before it was announced! It's a shame we don't have an equally good 00 version, rather than the Hornby hybrid which doesn't match any prototype combination of features. Mind you that originated with Dapol yonks ago so shows how they've improved over the years. Chris KT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 With small and large Panniers due out next year plus large Prairie and 43XX, the future of 7mm looks exciting for at least a section of us. Even more so if the manufacturer blows the 43XX into a Manor! The latter has ended up the poor relation of GW 4-6-0's in 4mm and 7mm. I'm currently stripping paint off of the 14XX, loads of it! Stinky old business but it'll be worth it. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted December 15, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 15, 2016 How did you strip it just out of interest? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 The Terrier will be sold once the Ivatt has been painted. It is the first plastic RTR steam outline loco I have bought and such extremely well detailed locos augur well for future of 0 gauge. I'm equally pleased with their 08, great value and great model. The future of 'O' certainly is looking good. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Can you sandblast the edges of the topfeed, Larry? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 (edited) Good point. Ow't else while theer at it? Now's the best time to do the necessary while it's in its brass state... The dome is a bit undernourished, and the safety valve cover is a bit Marilyn Monroe, but there's not much one can do about those. It would be nice to see a round transition between cab and roof: (the pipe coming down the side of the cab was I think only for autofitted locos) and for autofitted locos, battery boxes and all the ATC gubbins under the headstocks Edited December 15, 2016 by Miss Prism Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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