High Level Kits Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 The pilot model for the latest High Level kit is finally done, complete with embellishments. It needs a bit of a clean-up to bring it up to exhibition standard, but not sure when that'll happen, so here it is... 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Veeerrrryyyy nice. Gordon A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AER_2263 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Looking top drawer that Chris. Looking forward to that being released! Alastair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 Looking top drawer that Chris. Looking forward to that being released! Alastair Going to try for Scalefourum, but a lot depends on the etchers... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted August 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2017 Looks brilliant. Yourself and Mr Edge are a constant threat to my wallet! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_mcfarlane Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 That looks very nice. Is the bonnet a lost wax casting, rather than etched? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 That looks very nice. Is the bonnet a lost wax casting, rather than etched? Yes it is. I tried etched verions but it was a nightmare and the louvres wewren't looking as good as they could. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_mcfarlane Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Yes it is. I tried etched verions but it was a nightmare and the louvres wewren't looking as good as they could. That's good. Forming one piece etched diesel shunter bonnets is always my least favourite part of building them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 High Level Fowler 70HP 0-4-0 DM We’ve just taken delivery of etches for the latest High Level loco kit, the first full kit for a few years. Lost waxes are in the pipeline, so about three weeks from now would be realistic for delivery. All castings are brass, as are the body etchings, with the chassis in slightly thicker, nickel silver. The mechanism is unorthodox, with the jackshaft coupled to the rear wheels, and also gears driving the front wheels, so they can run without any crankpins to avoid clearance problems. The gear ratio is 108:1 for super-slow running, although 80, or even 60:1 can also be supplied on request. The kit is priced at £110, which includes the gearbox. We can supply the 1020 motor and Alan Gibson Y9 wheels are needed to finish off the loco. You can place your order, register your interest, or make enquiries at Scalefourum, where the model will be on display, or drop us a line at enquiries@highlevelkits.co.uk 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruston Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I'll definitely have one of those. I need to build the Black Hawthorn that I bought last weekend first though. Not sure that I understand the description of the mechanism - the jackshaft is geared to the front axle, so does that mean both axles are geared and both rods on each side are purely cosmetic? Or is the rear axle powered by the rods and only the jackshaft rod is cosmetic? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 I'll definitely have one of those. I need to build the Black Hawthorn that I bought last weekend first though. Not sure that I understand the description of the mechanism - the jackshaft is geared to the front axle, so does that mean both axles are geared and both rods on each side are purely cosmetic? Or is the rear axle powered by the rods and only the jackshaft rod is cosmetic? The drive from the motor goes to the jackshaft, which is linked to, and drives, the rear wheels via the long outer conn rods. The front wheels take a separate drive from the gearbox, so they don't need to be coupled to anything else. This means you can do away with the front crankpin. The side rods are fastened to the back of the conn rods. The reason for this is that the side rod runs close behind the conn rod, and there is virtually no room for a crankpin fastener, let alone a realistically achievable amount of sideplay. It also simplifies assembly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portchullin Tatty Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 And this is what Chris's Fowler looks liek when it stretches its legs.............. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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