Miss Prism Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 Looks great, but those prominent springs would be much better with white-metal or 3D-printed replacements. (Yes, I'm being picky!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ikks Posted April 22, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 22, 2023 Superb modelling.......thanks for showing us. Rgds.....Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 7 hours ago, Miss Prism said: Looks great, but those prominent springs would be much better with white-metal or 3D-printed replacements. (Yes, I'm being picky!) Indeed they would. The loco kit is from Nick Easton's BIWO (Because I Want One) which were marketed by London Road Models some time after Nick developed them. I believe they may have recently passed into LRM's hands, so John Redrup may be persuaded to add a few refinements. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicktoix Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 23 hours ago, Miss Prism said: Looks great, but those prominent springs would be much better with white-metal or 3D-printed replacements. (Yes, I'm being picky!) However when the footplate and splashes are fitted only the "ears" show. Just off the printer is a 7mm version. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted April 23, 2023 Author Share Posted April 23, 2023 On 21/04/2023 at 21:49, Mikkel said: That is an incredibly appealing train. You could stop right there and it would still draw attention. I look forward to seeing the tracks go down. Or rather, being assembled. What components will you be using for track? Thank you Mikkel That's a nice thing to say. I Will be using code 75 Bull Head Raíl Exactoscale chairs and ply sleepers. I have cheated with the pointwork, I got someone else to do it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penlan Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 On 22/04/2023 at 14:13, Miss Prism said: Looks great, but those prominent springs would be much better with white-metal or 3D-printed replacements. (Yes, I'm being picky!) I'm not sure, but it looks as if Coal Tank hasn't soldered the second layer of springs to the back of these ones, yet. They are on the fret(s) 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted May 15, 2023 Author Share Posted May 15, 2023 Having a little break from engines, so I have started one of these early four wheeled coaches. I need six of these the only problem so far is that the roof seems to be too narrow so I may have to get some plasticard. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citadel Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 (edited) Ooh, is that one of the Saltley LNWR 4 wheelers from LRM. Feeling slightly nostalgic was the first kit I made when returning to modelling a couple of years ago. My first bit of soldering was to attach the etched springs to the outsides of the horn block / W iron thingies as thought that’s where they always went - didn’t read the instructions or own a book with a photo at that stage. Then spent ages trying to unsolder everything and wondered whether I shouldn’t take up another hobby. Don’t forget the chain brake 🙂. I was a bit confused by the roof as well but came in handy for another build. The Lady is still sitting in its box whilst I pluck up the courage to make something that actually moves(!). Was definitely going to channel slotted splashers, open cab and green livery to go with these carriages. I can only but dream… Edited May 15, 2023 by Citadel 14 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted May 15, 2023 Author Share Posted May 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Citadel said: Ooh, is that one of the Saltley LNWR 4 wheelers from LRM. Feeling slightly nostalgic was the first kit I made when returning to modelling a couple of years ago. My first bit of soldering was to attach the etched springs to the outsides of the horn block / W iron thingies as that’s where they always went - didn’t read the instructions or own a book with a photo at that stage. Then spent ages trying to unsolder everything and wondered whether I shouldn’t take up another hobby. Don’t forget the chain brake 🙂. I was a bit confused by the roof as well but came in handy for another build. The Lady is still sitting in its box whilst I pluck up the courage to make something that actually moves(!). Was definitely going to channel slotted splashers, open cab and green livery to go with these carriages. I can only but dream… You can do it, Just do the frames first. To be honest I thought that it was quite easy to make John 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 On 15/05/2023 at 14:19, Citadel said: Ooh, is that one of the Saltley LNWR 4 wheelers from LRM. Feeling slightly nostalgic was the first kit I made when returning to modelling a couple of years ago. My first bit of soldering was to attach the etched springs to the outsides of the horn block / W iron thingies as thought that’s where they always went - didn’t read the instructions or own a book with a photo at that stage. Then spent ages trying to unsolder everything and wondered whether I shouldn’t take up another hobby. Don’t forget the chain brake 🙂. I was a bit confused by the roof as well but came in handy for another build. The Lady is still sitting in its box whilst I pluck up the courage to make something that actually moves(!). Was definitely going to channel slotted splashers, open cab and green livery to go with these carriages. I can only but dream… Hi Mike, the lids with a handle on the roof. Did you make those or did the come with the kit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citadel Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Cobbled together from plasticard and a bit of wire (and sure a bit overscale)🙂 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted May 19, 2023 Author Share Posted May 19, 2023 Hi, a little bit more work on the early coach. There are some photos of these coaches on Ian Rathbones website showing them with hand rails on the ends for getting onto the roof so I thought that I would do the same John 8 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citadel Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 (edited) Hello John Fig 38 on page 53 of A Register of West Coast Joint Stock is a superb picture of one of these carriages photographed on the Bishops Castle Railway in 1934. Pretty much unaltered from original condition, still with chain brake etc. Good detail of the steps and handrails to access the roof. The loops up onto the roof are definitely there but a maybe a bit smaller than yours, also note that the lower step is two narrower ones rather than full width. A further two lower down still. I found the photo after I’d finished mine and had missed these details - I’m channelling @Chas Levin ‘time capsule’ approach as an excuse not to start modifying the model but definitely next time…. Looking good, makes me want to build another one! Mike Edited May 19, 2023 by Citadel 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted May 19, 2023 Author Share Posted May 19, 2023 Hi Mike I don't have that photo could you Possibly send it to me in a message or put it on here. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chas Levin Posted May 21, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 21, 2023 On 19/05/2023 at 18:46, Citadel said: I found the photo after I’d finished mine and had missed these details - I’m channelling @Chas Levin ‘time capsule’ approach as an excuse not to start modifying the model but definitely next time…. I'd not thought of describing it as the 'time capsule' approach - it made me think of this: Which didn't work out quite so well, as many on here will remember...! 🥲 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coal Tank Posted May 22, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2023 18 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted May 22, 2023 Author Share Posted May 22, 2023 Hi here is my LNWR A class 0-8-0 on the rollers it seems to run quite smoothly. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted May 27, 2023 Author Share Posted May 27, 2023 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 Just playing, track playing Will be starting soon. 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted June 8, 2023 Author Share Posted June 8, 2023 Hi, I have tried to mové on with these wagons, adding the Diamond I need to get some Wagon plates to finish them off.. These are the Bill Bedford resina kits which are superb 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted June 8, 2023 Author Share Posted June 8, 2023 (edited) The Lady is in prima, there doesn't sem to be any faults. So top cote to follow, and yes that is another Jumbo in the back round. Edited June 8, 2023 by Coal Tank 8 1 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaziii Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 I love your A Class, Coal Tank! Since I know it comes from LRM now, did the boiler come pre-rolled? Cheers, Amazi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 On 04/07/2023 at 10:20, Amaziii said: I love your A Class, Coal Tank! Since I know it comes from LRM now, did the boiler come pre-rolled? Cheers, Amazi Hi, it came with a Tube and a pre rolled boiler. I used the Tube.. Thank you for your comments John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coal Tank Posted August 24, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2023 Hi all,The A is nearly there just brake gear a couple of small details and a good clean.Hope you like it John. 18 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 Well........it has started 11 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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