Irish_R_M Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 As you look at the wagon, the central handle is not centered, it's either to the left or right. If you turn it anti clockwise it closes the doors, and if you turn its neighbour on the right in the same way, it also closes. The handle on the other end is mirrored, to suit the mechanism, and you turn it clockwise, so you will never have all three in the same position. They are handed in a 2 - 1 configuration on both sides. I'm not sure if that's made things better or worse, actually Richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Patrick Posted February 7, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2018 Just to add to what Fran and Richard have said... The arrangement of the levers depends on what side of the wagon you're looking at: if it's right-right-left on one side, it'll be mirrored to give you right-left-left on the other. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 HUO PP 2.png The brake shoes look too high up, and are at a strange angle to the wheel axis. Is the vee at the right height? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted February 7, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) The brake shoes look too high up, and are at a strange angle to the wheel axis. Is the vee at the right height? Please note that this is a hand assembled guinea pig model, we will be assessing it when with us to ensure everything is correct. Finesse comes later. Edited February 7, 2018 by 071 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish_R_M Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) The brake shoes are offset 0.5mm from the wheel face, (Manufacturers tolerances) , aligned as per prototype, as are the V hangers. Right size, right place, unless the measuring tape needs an MOT...? R. Edited February 7, 2018 by Irish_R_M Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) I don't have any side-on views, but this attempts to illustrate what I meant. Note also the difference between axlebox and bridle plate distances. Edited February 9, 2018 by Miss Prism Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 t14a by Tanfield Railway, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted February 7, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2018 Thanks Miss Prism, see what you mean now! As I said, this has been hastily assembled (Chinese new year starts this week, so a Friday afternoon job) so I think this is the issue, especially as a lot of the brake gear is separate parts. When the samples arrive we can have a closer look and make recommendations to the factory to have it correctly placed. Cheers! Fran 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigw Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 The brake shoes look too high up, and are at a strange angle to the wheel axis. Is the vee at the right height? I think the appearance of that is also due to the brakeshoe seemingly being undersize compared to the prototype photo you have shown? Regards, Craig W Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted February 8, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) I think the appearance of that is also due to the brakeshoe seemingly being undersize compared to the prototype photo you have shown? Regards, Craig W Hi Craig, it’s something we will be assessing when the sample arrives in this part of the world and is an easy enough fix if it is indeed undersize. Cheers! Fran Edited February 8, 2018 by 071 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Christ it looks like a flippin HUO ............. we're nit-picking already ???????????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigw Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) Christ it looks like a flippin HUO ............. we're nit-picking already ???????????? Some people (including the manufacturer) are apparently more interested in getting things right. Nothing has been said about possible errors in a nasty way and this is a pre production sample. All remarks have been noted by the manufacturer and accepted in the way they are intended, so what is the problem? Go back to the lego trains if people being concerned with getting things right is such an issue to you. Craig W Edited February 8, 2018 by Craigw 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted February 8, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 8, 2018 Better to nit-pick or question things now, when any problems can still be fixed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Better to nit-pick or question things now, when any problems can still be fixed. And at least Accurascale are listening, engaged, and interested. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted February 9, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2018 Thanks everyone, the whole point of the PP sample is to pick up on these issues. We will have a good look on Monday when they arrive and assess what needs correcting as we go over it with a fine-tooth comb! One of the more enjoyable parts of developing a new model is the research aspect, including looking through all those pictures of those classic BR scenes of a bygone age. We loved this one from David Christie with a J38 in 1966. https://www.flickr.com/photos/david_christie/6404231155/ Anyone else got any fond memories of them in action? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2018 Thanks everyone, the whole point of the PP sample is to pick up on these issues. We will have a good look on Monday when they arrive and assess what needs correcting as we go over it with a fine-tooth comb! One of the more enjoyable parts of developing a new model is the research aspect, including looking through all those pictures of those classic BR scenes of a bygone age. We loved this one from David Christie with a J38 in 1966. https://www.flickr.com/photos/david_christie/6404231155/ Anyone else got any fond memories of them in action? Very nice pic but be careful what you say or you'll drown in a sea of J shaped froth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted February 12, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2018 Very nice pic but be careful what you say or you'll drown in a sea of J shaped froth Very good point, I better balance it out with some Scottish based diesel power! https://www.railscot.co.uk/img/3/336/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Very good point, I better balance it out with some Scottish based diesel power! https://www.railscot.co.uk/img/3/336/ Less of the power comments, it's a class 17, it's lucky to be moving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishmail Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Thanks everyone, the whole point of the PP sample is to pick up on these issues. We will have a good look on Monday when they arrive and assess what needs correcting as we go over it with a fine-tooth comb! One of the more enjoyable parts of developing a new model is the research aspect, including looking through all those pictures of those classic BR scenes of a bygone age. We loved this one from David Christie with a J38 in 1966. https://www.flickr.com/photos/david_christie/6404231155/ Anyone else got any fond memories of them in action? Hi Fran, Will you be having a display and any samples (if available) at the Wexford show over Easter? Regards John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBAGE Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) Less of the power comments, it's a class 17, it's lucky to be moving. That's quite a big load for a Clayton. Are you sure it's moving? Edit to correct loaf for load but maybe it was better left as it was. Edited February 12, 2018 by RBAGE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted February 12, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) Hi Fran, Will you be having a display and any samples (if available) at the Wexford show over Easter? Regards John Hi John, We will indeed! Make sure you introduce me to yourself at the show as it's always good to put a face to a name. Cheers! Fran Edited February 12, 2018 by 071 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishmail Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Hi John, We will indeed! Make sure you introduce me to yourself at the show as it's always good to put a face to a name. Cheers! Fran Will do, I will be there with my 0 gauge 'Swanbourne Vale Light Railway'. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted February 12, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2018 Will do, I will be there with my 0 gauge 'Swanbourne Vale Light Railway'. I look forward to seeing it there! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted February 14, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2018 Less of the power comments, it's a class 17, it's lucky to be moving. Maybe a pair of 20s would suffice? https://www.flickr.com/photos/rivercider/8285028144/in/faves-77496544@N07/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBRJ Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 The height of the windows on those Clayton things gives them a look of raised eyebrowed surprise Maybe it is thinking " Oh look, I do work sometimes" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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