RMweb Gold RThompson Posted May 13, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2011 Hi all, a quick update that i got the final test etch for the chassis and its ok to go ahead with the production of it. A Question though, i know its a standard thing in kits, but do people want top hat bearings included with the chassis kit as i know some people use hornblocks etc? Just wondering. Must crack on with the instructions. Regards Robert My link Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 A Question though, i know its a standard thing in kits, but do people want top hat bearings included with the chassis kit as i know some people use hornblocks etc? Just wondering. Where would you use top hat bearings on a kit with no pin point axles? edit: It becomes clear below Hornblocks/hornguides are the things an axlebox slides up and down in by the way. Modellers seem to have mucked up the terminology here over the years by calling the axlebox a hornblock.. Unless other regions did it differently but the Swindon works drawings call the guides hornblocks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Where would you use top hat bearings on a kit with no pin point axles? On rigid axles - a top hat bearing is a merely a bearing with a flange at one end, resembling the shape of a top hat. Those used with pin point bearings are just a special case of top hat bearings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 On rigid axles - a top hat bearing is a merely a bearing with a flange at one end, resembling the shape of a top hat. Those used with pin point bearings are just a special case of top hat bearings. Ah, I didn't think about those things for rigid chassis (mind you who would buy a top hat with a hole in the top ). Yes they are normally included with chassis and they can be useful to align the frames with a jig before the frames are cut. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Just to muddy the waters a bit more re top hat bearings, I am about to release some springing units that use tophat bearings instead of the square bearings. I must draw the diagrams for the instructions this weekend - Expo EM allowing. Gordon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon hudson Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Hows progress on the chassis? been watching this thread with interest as I need a few more austeriyties!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hughes Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I've recently started springing my models - after years of compensating - so all I really need is cutouts for the springing units to fit into; if the locations for these are half-etched it makes it very easy to fret them out, or to leave them in for those who prefer to build a rigid chassis. Glad it's coming on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RThompson Posted June 6, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 6, 2011 I'm still waiting for the production etches to arrive, got the bearings and sandboxes though. Regards Robert RT Models Hows progress on the chassis? been watching this thread with interest as I need a few more austeriyties!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RThompson Posted June 17, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2011 Hi all, the Austerity/J94 chassis is now available on the website at £22.00 Austerity chassis kit Regards Robert RT Models I'm still waiting for the production etches to arrive, got the bearings and sandboxes though. Regards Robert RT Models Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RThompson Posted June 17, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2011 Apologies everyone, it was available but didn't expect it to sell out in a hour! Another batch was ordered earlier in the week so these will come soon. Regards Robert RT Models Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Apologies everyone, it was available but didn't expect it to sell out in a hour! Another batch was ordered earlier in the week so these will come soon. Regards Robert RT Models Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hughes Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Mine turned up this morning; it looks very smart, and will no doubt save me a lot of work! Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Moxy Posted June 18, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 18, 2011 it was available but didn't expect it to sell out in a hour! Another batch was ordered earlier in the week so these will come soon. That's what you get for making something that's popular, Robert! Reading this thread reminds me I do have one of the Dapol kits somewhere in my stock of unbuilt locos, so I'll be ordering one at some point in the future. Which wheels /gearbox /motor do you suggest /recommend for your kit? (Mine will be in 00) Cheers Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Reading the instructions (in front of me), info' as follows: Wheels, Gibson G4851N or Markits BRwdJ94 (17mm) From my experience of having built 2 myself: Gearbox/motor, High Level slimliner compact+ (available in 30, 40 and 54:1) with either a Mashima 1220 or 1020 vertically in the firebox with a boiler full of lead should produce enough power for anyone. Adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Moxy Posted June 18, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 18, 2011 Thanks for that Adam. I think I already have the 1220, the rest of it's gone on the shopping list. Regards Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Griffin Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 where could i obtain the motor and wheels side rods ect?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Moxy Posted June 18, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 18, 2011 Hi Dan Suppliers here: Alan Gibson Workshop Markits High Level Kits Regards Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Dan, If by side rods you meen coupling rods, they are included in the kit. If you are going to use a Highlevel gearbox then they can supply you with a motor as well, as can most gearbox suppliers. Adam has mentioned Gibson and Markits. I have taken the liberty of attaching a scan of the etched components in Roberts kit. Four cast sand boxes and 1/8 inch bearings along with a couple of lengths of brass wire, with instructions are also included. Gordon A Bristol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RThompson Posted July 6, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 6, 2011 Hi all, just a quick note to say the chassis is back in stock again. Regards Robert RT Models Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Does anyone sell a casting for a headlight to fit to an industrial loco in 4mm? I know Robert - RTModels does a 3mm (9 inch) headlight in his narrow gauge range, which seems a tad small for an Austerity tank. Gordon A Bristol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RThompson Posted July 8, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 8, 2011 Hi Gordon, its on my list on things to do, All i need is the measurements so i can turn it up then it would be on sale within a few days. Regards Robert Does anyone sell a casting for a headlight to fit to an industrial loco in 4mm? I know Robert - RTModels does a 3mm (9 inch) headlight in his narrow gauge range, which seems a tad small for an Austerity tank. Gordon A Bristol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Hello there, Does anyone have any idea about who to go to to get the wheels from for this chassis? I can't find them anywhere. Part numebrs would be really appreciated, as I'm a bit of an idiot And does anyone have a favoured gearbox/motor combo from High Level? they seem to be the people to get them from. I'm looking for slow, smooth running with a fair bit of power too Thanks everyone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Alan Gibson Workshop produce the correct J94 wheel. The part number you want is G4851N (OO/EM) or G4S51N (P4) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Thank you thats a great help Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan100 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 The correct pattern wheel is now also available (after quite a long wait) from Markits/Romford. It's waiting for the wheels that has delayed the production of our chassis kit, but it is now in stock (but not yet advertised) Geoff Brewin Comet Models Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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