Ian G Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 After an hour of soldering, the main structure is built. Ian G 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Whilst searching through many sites looking at pictures of the croc I have not found any that where piped air or vac, on one web site I have found a departmental yellow one, one question has anyone got a pic of a piped one. Ian G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 The croc is in primer, during this time I have built a Meteor Models 5 t hand crane, if I build another one I will make it to work, the story so far all main items in halfords primer, the jib has been masked to recieve a dark stain, and the planking to be stained and fitted later. Ian G 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 I managed to spray the black this weekend due to the far to hot weather. Ian G 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 (edited) Hi Ian welcome back , slightly off the subject did you finish your BTU at all cheers Garry Edited August 26, 2012 by Gazza Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 The crane is now built and waiting for a spot of weathering, Garry re the BTU it is still on my work bench and hopefully will be finished this year. Ian G 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Match truck build, a box is needed for lifting gear and a spot of weathering. Ian G 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 (edited) My next install ment of wagons was a SR Low Mach 2 weeks of a few hours an evening bought me to the primer stage. Ian G Edited January 27, 2013 by Ian G 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 The next item on the list is a Southern railway G6 departmental loco that was sheded at Meldon Quarry http://southernrailway.net/search/display_pic.php?search_fd0=33191http://southernrailway.net/search/display_pic.php?search_fd0=33191 The first job was to cut the con rods out trim and solder them together. Ian G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 on to the chassis, I found when I fitted this to the jig the holes did not line up with the con rods, so after setting the to outer axels I found the centre one being 1/2 mm to low so opened the hole out and rechecked. Ian G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Now the chassis is square and aligned correctly I have moved onto the foot plate and body. I have a little gadget for cutting the spectical rings out that I picked up some time ago. Ian G 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I am intrigue how the tool cuts out the spectical glazing. Would you be able to explain please. I have a liking for the small LSWR tanks. I will follow interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 The little gadget I picked up at a model engineering exhibition, it was designed for the model aircraft fraternity, to aid cutting out fine etches, In the pack you get 3 sheets of purspexs and the clear plastic top part, the idea is that you place your etch on the black bit, press down with the clear bit right next to the half etch tag, and with a curved blade rock back and forwards to remove the tag, thus not damaging the fine etch, it worked a treat with little cleaning of the part. Ian G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 A little more progress on the G6, chassis soldered together, smoke box and boiler semi built, and a test fitting of chassis and basic body. Ian G 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomstaf Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Hi Ian, What do you use the 'Shiny Sinks' for? Cheers Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I use viacal which is similar it is a limescale cleaner. They really clean up the brass etc nicely. I use a vim type powder cleaner for everydauy cleaning then use Viacal for final wash before painting. Sometimes to get things bright if it has be left a long time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 I use viacal for smaller kits and then a final rince in celeose thinners before spraying, but shiny sinks is used most of the time. Ian G 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomstaf Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Thanks for that Ian and Peter. Cheers Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 not much to report on the build due to a reoccoring back problem. Ian G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) Sorry to hear that. I'm ALMOST pain-free since 7th November last year, after two ops and a root nerve block...but I have got permanent nerve damage in my left arm, leaving me with little feeling or control in the outer two fingers of that hand. The root nerve block was the final act after almost FOUR full years of unremitting pain. Edited February 11, 2013 by JeffP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Chassis finished a spot of cleaning up to do. Ian G 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Wheels and con rods test fitted tonight, only a slight bind one side, will deal with that over the next few days to get a smooth rolling chassis, and keep test fitting the body to check for squareness. Ian G 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 This is looking very tidy. Nice work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Some solder still to be removed in unwanted areas, just trying to keep it as clean as possible. Ian G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Finally a running chassis. Ian G 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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