RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted April 13, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2010 I don't like to start new topics in Q/H, but I've come to a stumbling block.I'm hoping that one of you N gaugers will be able to tell me how to take off the body to the Dapol M7 because I don't have a clue and there's no help on the internet (that I can find). Dapol seem to only keep records of recent releases on their websites and so have no maintenance files for it. Thanks in advance. Jam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Al Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Remove the rear bogie (clips in IIRC), under which is a screw. Loosen this, together with the screw at the front of the chassis (holds the front of the keeper plate on) and this should release the body. HTH, Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted April 13, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2010 You're an absolute star Alan, thank you very much! Body now removed successfully. Thanks, Jam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkmouse Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Any chance of a pic whilst it's off Jam? I need a 0-4-0 chassis for Jerusalem Works narrow gauge line and that's a possibility. cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted April 13, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2010 Of course, that's no problem at all. As it happens, I'm converting mine to narrow gauge... Give me 5 minutes and I'll post a photo The motor is towards the centre of the chassis, but with some weight on the other side it should just about squeeze into a narrow gauge 0-4-0 locomotive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted April 13, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2010 Just a quick note of caution, there are pickups on the swiveling trailing bogie. If you lose these you will be likely to lose performance. However, perhaps you could permanently couple a wagon with some pickups on to provide better performance? HTH, Jam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkmouse Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Ta Jam, but as I suspected, the motor sticks out a bit too far at the back. My quest continues! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted April 13, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2010 No problem. How about the 4 wheeled Caramel chassis? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkmouse Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 How about the 4 wheeled Caramel chassis? Don't know that one. I've pm'ed you a pic so you can see the kind of thing I'm planning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 009matt Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 now witha bit of modellers licence, thaat would make a nice chassis for a Lynton and barnstaple Lyn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium nick_bastable Posted April 13, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 13, 2010 http://www.toottootmodels.co.uk/stripping-the-m7.htm shows how its done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted April 13, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2010 Thanks Nick for that link, I didn't realise the body came apart as well. I guess you are all wanting to know what I've done with the chassis? Should explain it nicely... Still plenty more to do on it such as roof, detailing, rear bonnet, possible side skirts etc etc. Please feel free to make any suggestions! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 009matt Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I like it - it really looks great. The wheels I think should be left exposed, but you need a running plate between the cab and the front of the loco. It needs a big exhaust pipe on the bonnet, but these are all IMHO Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted April 13, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2010 Thanks for your feedback Matt, glad you like it! I'm pretty impressed with it myself if I may say so. A running plate would be a good idea, i'll make sure that is next on my list! Who knows, I might even 'finish' it tonight. An exhaust is also a good idea, i'll try and find a prototype photo to work from. Oh, and I think some cab steps may be called for, if I can work out how to make them! Cheers, Jam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted April 14, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 14, 2010 For the latest photo, see here. Jam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 009matt Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 For the latest photo, see here. Jam Looking good Jam again IMHO file the rounded steps so that they are flatter and look more like angle bracket than tubing, paint running board and steps etc green. Fill in the gap by the roof between the two cab sides, handrails, front and rear, then paint the grilles an undercoat of black, then drybrush some browns and greys over them. I still think an exhaust pipe like the one called phaedrus on this site http://bouldervalleymodels.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=6, anyway, its looking great! Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted April 14, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 14, 2010 Hi Matt, Thanks for the constructive advice. Good idea about the steps, I hadn't thought about that! Running board and steps will definitely be painted green, that's already being dealt with as I type For the roof, I am thinking about putting something on it so it overhangs the ends, and thus hiding the gap where I have fabricated a new roof. This will then be painted and have rain strips added. Handrails is also on the list. I hadn't thought about painting the grilles black. Finally, I have never really been happy with exhaust, it's too chunky. What a great link too, I'll look into it and see what I can do. Thanks as ever! Jam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted April 15, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15, 2010 Hello all. I've managed to do some more work on the 009 diesel. Here's what I have achieved since last night: . Chunkier solebar added and painted . Nameplate affixed and painted (go on, ask me where I got it from) . Painted steps What I've got left to do: . Sort out roof . Possible adjustments to steps . Handrails (dreading this bit!) . Exhaust (not sure how to position this) . Sort out that bit of missing cab just underneath the current roof Feel free to add your comments or suggestions, I like feedback, no matter how controversial Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 009matt Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 I like it a lot, although it would be nice to seethe motion - some diesels had access flaps that could beleft open to see it. Is the number taken from an Airfix? sprue? The kit comes with handrails that could be cut to suit. You could also box off the motor underneath the control panel Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted April 15, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15, 2010 Thanks Matt. Do you have a link to a photo of a diesel with that access flap, I'd like to see one so I can include it if possible. You are correct about the Airfix sprue! Top marks. One of the sprues from the Airfix Catalina to be precise. I suddenly looked at it and thought 'Perfect, that's just what I need'. Now I just need to find another number 2 for the other side. As for the handrails, are they not too thick? I did wonder about boxing off the motor, just need to check I have something suitable first. Any thoughts about where the exhaust can go? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted April 15, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15, 2010 Hello all, Just wondered if something like this would be OK? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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