RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted May 19, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 19, 2015 Are you going to get "finished" by the Exeter show ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted May 20, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) Are you going to get "finished" by the Exeter show ? Errrr... Can I let you know? Is Darren coming? Anyway, I think the last bits of soldering have been done (sighs of relief) time to stick some castings in place. Here's a final set of photos in bare brass, had to remember not to sneeze, as most of the little bits were balanced in place for the photos. Yes, this is where the problems show up, the skew-whiff buffer, the bent lampiron etc, etc. But on the whole I think it looks pretty good. Cheers, Dave. Edited March 9, 2018 by DLT 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 WOW!. I maybe coming up to Exeter show?, need to have a word. That is looking stunning Dave . Hope to see her in the flesh soon. Darren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Dave A super bit of modelling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwenglish Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Really lovely bit of work Dave! Stuart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted May 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2015 That's come on quite a bit since Taunton. Lovely job Dave. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted May 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2015 Superb Dave! Will be good to see at Exeter, and I guess she won't be completed by then..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Looks very good. You must be pleased with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted June 25, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 25, 2015 Thanks for all the comments guys, and sorry for recent lack of updates. I'm currently reorganising my home workshop (garage) due to the fact I am finishing work next week under a Voluntary Severance scheme, and for me it amounts to Early Retirement. So, I'm planning/hoping to have more time for modelling! Rest assured Darren, the 700 WILL be finished and delivered to you at the Barnstaple Show. All the best, Dave. And the handrail knobs are at the correct angle..... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 25, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 25, 2015 Thanks for all the comments guys, and sorry for recent lack of updates. I'm currently reorganising my home workshop (garage) due to the fact I am finishing work next week under a Voluntary Severance scheme, and for me it amounts to Early Retirement. So, I'm planning/hoping to have more time for modelling! Rest assured Darren, the 700 WILL be finished and delivered to you at the Barnstaple Show. All the best, Dave. And the handrail knobs are at the correct angle..... Enjoy your forthcoming retirement Dave - probably be about 6 weeks before you find yourself wondering how on earth you ever found time to go to work. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted June 25, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 25, 2015 I am finishing work next week under a Voluntary Severance scheme, and for me it amounts to Early Retirement. So, I'm planning/hoping to have more time for modelling! Good for you !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted July 4, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) At last some progress to report, after the rather longer than anticipated hiatus. All cleaned up and chemically blackened ready for the paintshop Cheers, Dave. Edited March 9, 2018 by DLT 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Hi DaveLooking fantastic Dave. Hope mine comes out as good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted July 6, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) Painted with Halfords matt-black, giving a nice sheen, its ready for final assembly. Darren will be adding number, insignia and weathering. Darren, do you want the cab interior painted cream? I think it should be black, but cream makes it all show up better. Cheers, Dave. Edited March 9, 2018 by DLT 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 (edited) OMG! , she looks amazing, going to be the pride of my fleet!, yes Dave do the cab in cream as I think this would look a lot better on the model. One thing Dave the pins on the rods seem to be sticking out a long way?, are these cut/filed back?. Darren PS. I want to press more like's !. Edited July 7, 2015 by darren01 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted July 9, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 9, 2015 OMG! , she looks amazing, going to be the pride of my fleet!, yes Dave do the cab in cream as I think this would look a lot better on the model. One thing Dave the pins on the rods seem to be sticking out a long way?, are these cut/filed back?. Darren PS. I want to press more like's !. Thanks Darren, The crankpins aren't finished yet, they haven't all got their nuts on. Once all the nuts are screwed on I will file the pins to length. I'm just painting all the umpteen bits of pipework etc, then I can fix it all together. The boiler isn't fixed to the footplate yet. Not sure what to do about the injectors yet, the castings in the kit bare little similarity to the prototype. Thanks for all the "likes" guys, Cheers, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) Hi Dave The injectors look almost the same as a T9/ M7 if your not happy with the ones, would not Southeast fine cast not have them?, as they have the T9 and M7 ones. I have had parts from them before, do you want me to give them a call and get them? Looking good Darren Edited July 9, 2015 by darren01 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted July 12, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12, 2015 Hi Dave The injectors look almost the same as a T9/ M7 if your not happy with the ones, would not Southeast fine cast not have them?, as they have the T9 and M7 ones. I have had parts from them before, do you want me to give them a call and get them? Looking good Darren Hi Darren, That would be a great help. as I don't think I'll have time to get them and fit them before Barnstaple. While about it, could ask them for a reversing lever? That is completely absent from the kit, and I presume it will be the same as a T9? Many thanks, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted July 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12, 2015 If I can make it to Barnstaple I hope to see this. Nice work Dave. I believe you are taking Charmouth as well. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted July 12, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12, 2015 If I can make it to Barnstaple I hope to see this. Nice work Dave. I believe you are taking Charmouth as well. Don Hi Don, Yes, I will be at Barnstaple with Charmouth. Hope you can make it. Cheers, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted July 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12, 2015 Looking forward to seeing the 700 running. Sure we can find a suitable layout for a test run ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Hi Dave I contact SEF in the morning about the other parts and get them sent to me, don't worry about fitting them. I think I can do that. See you at the show. Darren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted July 13, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 13, 2015 Its seems to be taking me ages to finish the final assembly. So many of the details parts have to be fitted AFTER painting, and so have to be glued in place rather than soldered. This obviously takes longer and has to be done a bit at a time, but the last few bits should be on tonight. Then its a good check over to see if I've missed anything! With any luck, there will be photos tomorrow. Cheers, Dave. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted July 14, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) Well, here we are at last, I THINK thats all the bits stuck on! Just the cab interior to paint and slide in. No not quite, I've forgotten the tender toolboxes... Cheers, Dave. Edited September 4, 2022 by DLT 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 OMG she look stunning Dave, you have done an amazing job getting this loco done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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