O gauge BR axlebox

[Liddy]

Despite searching t'internet and Rmweb I can't find a source of BR 2-part (rounded) Oil axleboxes in O gauge 7 mm.

Please does anyone know of a supplier?

Thanks in advance

[brossard]

If Slaters do a kit that uses these axleboxes, they may be willing to provide them, or the sprue they come on, as separate parts.

 

John

[Liddy]

Hi Brossard,

Thanks, yes Slaters have the W-irons/axleboxes/springs as a unit, I could cut-away/file off the moulded W-irons. I'd rather not if I can avoid it.

Edited March 7, 2020 by Liddy
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[brossard]

After I posted, I saw your blog.  Is there something wrong with the Slaters kit?

 

John

[Liddy]

Hi John,

Nothing wrong with the Slaters kit, I just don't feel confident about getting four great axlebox/spring units if I have to cut/file/sand the mouldings supplied. But it looks like I may have to make the best job I can of it.

Rgds

[brossard]

OK, now I see.  Yes you will need to separate the axleboxes and springs from the plastic W irons and CA/glue them onto the brass.  A fiddly job to be sure, but doable.

 

John

[Liddy]

The Slater's sprue,

 

Starting with a razor saw to cutaway the W-iron and then 60 grade followed by 180 grade abrasive I cut out the first of 4 axlebox/spring units to fit the sprung W-irons.

 

Edited March 21, 2020 by Liddy
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