Coal Tank Posted September 7, 2022 Author Share Posted September 7, 2022 A couple of photos of my Lady of the Lake, she's not far from being finished 12 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted September 14, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 14, 2022 A lovely Lady. I'll be accused of sacrilege, but I wish the GWR had gone through a phase with smokebox wrappers like that! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted September 15, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 15, 2022 Lovely kit builds there. Following along with interest. I am considering purchasing a LRM model of an NER tank, so your progress with these has been helpful as some idea how they go together. I presume the rivet details all needs pushing out from a half-etched hole? Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 Hi Rich, thank you for your comments, most of the rivet detail is etched there some that need pressing out John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 I have done the operating rods for the drain cocks. I didnt use the etched part in the kit as it seemed to be a bit on the big side. I do feel how ever that these may be quite delicate. They need a bit of cleaning up. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coal Tank Posted October 3, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2022 Just a few details to do and the Lady is finished 17 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 Hi, I started this Jumbo years ago at Expo EM when Penlan was on show. For some reason I Just couldnt get it running that well..... So I had a spare set of etches for a jumbo so I made up a new chassis and it runs beautifully. Then I had a look at the body etches and.............. Well. ......... 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 I have Just started the tender for the A class, the Lady of the Lake and the Jumbo are almost ready for painting so I am moving on with this engine 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 Also I am trying to motorise the tender of the Lady of the Lake. This is a trial and error thing to see if I can get the engine to pull bigger trains. 5 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted November 6, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2022 Quite a brass feast, and all of it looking so good. Will you be painting them yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 43 minutes ago, Mikkel said: Quite a brass feast, and all of it looking so good. Will you be painting them yourself? Hi Mikkel, yes Thats the plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ikks Posted November 6, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2022 (edited) Superb stuff! Rgds...Mike Edited November 6, 2022 by ikks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted November 6, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2022 On 05/11/2022 at 11:53, Coal Tank said: Also I am trying to motorise the tender of the Lady of the Lake. This is a trial and error thing to see if I can get the engine to pull bigger trains. I've posted these pics before but they might prove useful. I used a Mashima with High level boxes on each end driving 2 axles. It had to be compact as it fits inside a GN tender which are not the largest. It has proved workable and will pull 6+ brass coaches. I am re-fining further versions as the GN Singles are the proverbial nightmare to motor as with a small boiler there just isn't enough room for a motor and weight. 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, chris p bacon said: I've posted these pics before but they might prove useful. I used a Mashima with High level boxes on each end driving 2 axles. It had to be compact as it fits inside a GN tender which are not the largest. It has proved workable and will pull 6+ brass coaches. I am re-fining further versions as the GN Singles are the proverbial nightmare to motor as with a small boiler there just isn't enough room for a motor and weight. Hi Chris, Thank you for that, the loco is powered aswell as the tender.i like the idea of the engine being powered and doing the work but the single wheeler Just need a bit of help. All a bit trial and error, I Will Just have to see how it goes. Edited November 6, 2022 by Coal Tank 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 Hi, I have been doing a bit more the the A I have fitted the splashers an made up the firebox. I still have to order the motor and gearbox from High Level and the horn guides from LRM which I Will spring John 15 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 Early days (very early) 16 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted November 30, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2022 Early maybe, but those views down the platforms are going to be special! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted December 3, 2022 Author Share Posted December 3, 2022 The baseboards are coming together, I have Just put a few bits on there Just to try and see what it might look like (hopefully) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted December 3, 2022 Author Share Posted December 3, 2022 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citadel Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 (edited) Looks fantastic, love the sweeping curve. Really exciting - given that P4, do you have to build all the track? it inspired me to spend the day finishing the lining out of the room above the double garage. I’m really enjoying building stock but this has given me the motivation to start some serious woodwork 🙂 Edited December 4, 2022 by Citadel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted December 4, 2022 Author Share Posted December 4, 2022 Thank you for your comments Mike. Made me feel quite pleased. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 On 06/11/2022 at 13:56, chris p bacon said: I've posted these pics before but they might prove useful. I used a Mashima with High level boxes on each end driving 2 axles. It had to be compact as it fits inside a GN tender which are not the largest. It has proved workable and will pull 6+ brass coaches. I am re-fining further versions as the GN Singles are the proverbial nightmare to motor as with a small boiler there just isn't enough room for a motor and weight. Looks to be a very interesting project 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted December 5, 2022 Author Share Posted December 5, 2022 On 30/11/2022 at 19:08, Mikkel said: Early maybe, but those views down the platforms are going to be special! Thanks Mikkel, encouraging words John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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