sb67 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Looks good Al, maybe an odd bit of junk, oil drum, corrugated iron sheet or old sleepers? Some random larger weeds or saplings would be good too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted October 23, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2020 Now here's a scary thing... I've bought a Judith Edge kit Not sure when I'm going to pluck up the courage to start it. EEEEEEEEK! Al. 8 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted October 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2020 A good iron (not the one for clothes) good flux and solder and you should be away with your skills. If unsure, why not get a metal wagon kit and try that first. What is it btw? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted October 23, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2020 Thanks Jonathan. Oh sorry yes I didn't say what it was... It's a Kitson 0-4-0ST: perhaps the most iconic of the C&HPR locos. I have done some MSE signals before, so not a complete novice at the structural soldering, and I've also bought a 5-inch hold-and-fold thingy as well to get nice straight folds for the frame and so on. Yeah a brass wagon might be a good starter to bodge, though, good idea. Al. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 7 minutes ago, Alister_G said: Thanks Jonathan. Oh sorry yes I didn't say what it was... It's a Kitson 0-4-0ST: perhaps the most iconic of the C&HPR locos. I have done some MSE signals before, so not a complete novice at the structural soldering, and I've also bought a 5-inch hold-and-fold thingy as well to get nice straight folds for the frame and so on. Yeah a brass wagon might be a good starter to bodge, though, good idea. Al. Oi Al, Bodge is Trademarked, Looks like a bit of fun for an evening or two. all the best with it mate. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted October 23, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2020 Just now, Andrew P said: Oi Al, Bodge is Trademarked Oops, sorry boss... Yeah, I don't think I'll be catching George up anytime soon, but I want to give it a go. Cheers mate, Al. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted October 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2020 This kit is on my want list obviously :-) Good luck, and looking forward to seeing how you get on. Are you going to document the build on here Al? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted October 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2020 For me that is a scary looking kit but I’m sure it will be in safe in your hands Al 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted October 23, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2020 47 minutes ago, JustinDean said: Are you going to document the build on here Al? Thanks Jay, yes, definitely I will let you all follow along and tell me how I should have done it... Al. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlepeak Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 OK Al, just to spur you on, here's my model of 47000 at work on my previous Middlepeak layout. Built from a Jidenco kit with many modifications, it has a 1219 Portescap motor and Sharman wheels, all of which date it considerably. That said, it survives in full working order after at least 25 years and will appear on the current Friden layout as a light engine returning from Crewe Works after repair in 1956 following the Steeplehouse derailment. I've looked at Mike's kit on his stand at shows, and it looks an excellent model. What's more, Mike's reputation as a kit designer suggests that it will be a relatively straightforward and enjoyable exercise to put it together. Take your time, and I hope you're pleased with the result. If you need any help ..... SHOUT!! All the best, Geraint 13 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted October 24, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2020 If you think that's scary Al you should have a look at the ex George Norton MR Kirtley 0-4-4 WT that's now in the London Road stable. That's really scary. I had one and I flipped a coin, heads I framed it, tails I sold it on Ebay. It came down tails and I made a nice profit. I have to say that the Kitson looks a very nice kit though. Good luck with it mate. Regards Lez. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted October 24, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2020 Top stuff, Al. The Kitson is a lovely looking loco and as you say, a tad iconic re the C&HPR. Rob. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted October 25, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2020 On 24/10/2020 at 00:33, Middlepeak said: Built from a Jidenco kit with many modifications A common requirement with Jidenco kits, I believe... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrkirtley800 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Good luck with the kit Al. Just take your time. The hardest part is making a start, after that everything just follows. Derek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 On 23/10/2020 at 19:00, Alister_G said: Now here's a scary thing... I've bought a Judith Edge kit Not sure when I'm going to pluck up the courage to start it. EEEEEEEEK! Al. Saw that, thought “but what loco is that?”, spotted the curved bits, thought “saddle tank, so got to be 47000” and I was right! Good luck with it. I’ve no experience of soldering or brass loco kits, so will follow with interest! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted October 26, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 26, 2020 Thanks Tortuga, well guessed. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted October 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 26, 2020 Are you modelling 47000 then Al? 47006 and 47007 also were found on the C&HPR I believe. There’s a great colour photo of 47000 Outside Sheep Pasture shed - have you seen it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted October 26, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 26, 2020 Thanks Jay, not sure yet which one I'll number it as. I think the later ones are a slightly different design, with a shorter saddletank set further forward. The kit is based on 47000 and 47001 which look like this: By David Cooke on Flickr Whereas later numbered locos looked like this: By gricerman on Flickr Cheers, Al. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted October 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 26, 2020 I think the Judith Edge kits have both Kitson variants. Here you go, just in case you havn't seen it: 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted October 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 26, 2020 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted October 26, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 26, 2020 Thanks for those Jay, very helpful. Al. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Alister_G Posted November 4, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) I've done it again. I took Ladmanlow for a little trip, and this time I persuaded my brother to join me: So I have some more photos to show you: Thanks for looking, Al. Edited May 16 by Alister_G replace photos 26 1 3 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, Alister_G said: I've done it again. I took Ladmanlow for a little trip, and this time I persuaded my brother to join me: So I have some more photos to show you: Thanks for looking, Al. Oh WOW, Wonderful Al. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Alister_G Posted November 4, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) Thanks Andy. Here's a couple more: Al. Edited May 16 by Alister_G replace photos 18 1 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Superb Al, can't beat that type of backscene. Martyn 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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