Hugh Flynn Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Hi Jim the measurement between solebar is 28mm. Hugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Thanks Hugh Thats good as it means people can just swap the wheels for EM or P4 ones but also replace the whole wheel unit for sprung ones if they want too. Thanks for clarification Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Thanks Hugh Thats good as it means people can just swap the wheels for EM or P4 ones but also replace the whole wheel unit for sprung ones if they want too. Thanks for clarification Jim But I think we've ascertained the solebars are in the wrong place, they should be tucked up behind the sides so the top edge isn't visible. You normally only need 24.5mm approx to fit etched w-irons in place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Flynn Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Hi At first i was asked for 26mm axle which i have done also i need to allow for set track curves so by doing this the chassis has to be slightly wider to allow movement this is what i call a compromise. Hugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 We are down to last few bits to finish off I dont think you are Hugh. You still have major errors that need addressing and some parts are still far from right. I am sorry but you need to know the cad you are posting is a very long way from the pictures people are giving you. Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 We are down to last few bits to finish off. Sorry Hugh, I'm with Jim on this, there's still major things to be corrected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
new puritan Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Sorry Hugh, I'm with Jim on this, there's still major things to be corrected. I would so like to disagree with the last few posts but there seem to be many problems that have not been addressed. Is it too late for us to submit more pictures and explain to you what we then see as discrepancies Hugh? Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Hugh Some of the feedback you're getting must seem pretty harsh. Personally, I don't have enough of an eye for some of the finer chassis detail although I sometimes feel that something doesn't look right even if I don;t know why! It is important to get it right though so......take the constructive comments on board......get it right .....stick with it and, hopefully, the whole venture will be a success and spur you on to greater things. Just wanted to offer some encouragement as I'm sure I'm not alone in silently wishing you the best with the project. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Flynn Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Hi Chris Things have all moved along very well and i have addressed issues on sample. The mould is being worked on for plastic sample. The decals are being worked on and with a big help from RM Web members for a good shot of Dragon on Cardiff rod mill. So there will be 2 x railfeight numbers 500 each and 2 x Cardiff rod mill without hood 500 each ,the hood will be in the next batch Also on with FTG Models box design. I have included a couple of cad shots to show how these are going along but its the finished model that will count? And Yes I am still 100% behind my model and look forward to next challange? Hugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Scott Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 oh just before you start tooling hughie, do you think you maybe able to include opening doors and also put real chains where the door locks are and working brake levers so when i park the wagon up i can apply the brakes, connectable brake hoses would be a nice touch too even provision for a sound decoder. see you tomorrow at the club mate looking forward to having a few of these on the next layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 connectable brake hoses would be a nice touch too They're a doddle to do yourself! Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Hugh Really looking forward to the issue of your SPA wagons - when and how can we place orders please? Many thanks Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Flynn Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Hi Thanks for interest things are coming along nicely, I'll be posting more great info soon. You will be able to order from my up and coming website and approved distributers. Hugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piemanlarger Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hi You will be able to order from my up and coming website and approved distributers. Hugh any rough time scale so pennies can be putaway? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Flynn Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hi Thanks for interest ,It is New Year in China so all quiet for the next few weeks. Updated info -The hood is away for costing and Bolster wagon being worked on ready for tooling cost. Hugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class37418stag Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hiya I like that model of SPA wagon and I want order for two railfreight and one dutch engineer please Thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mod6 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Andrew - please see post three above yours regarding ordering. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hi Thanks for interest ,It is New Year in China so all quiet for the next few weeks. Updated info -The hood is away for costing and Bolster wagon being worked on ready for tooling cost. Hugh Hi Hugh Couldn't help noticing the "bolster wagon" reference there, which could mean the SPA fitted with bolsters, or a "bogie bolster". Have I missed a press release ? I must congratulate you on your perseverence with this project and guess you have been exasperated at times. The British Railways modeller can seem very fickle at times, but the quest to get as accurate a model onto the shelves, whilst suiting the various track gauges used by a proportion of modellers is paramount. Well done and keep it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hi Hugh Couldn't help noticing the "bolster wagon" reference there, which could mean the SPA fitted with bolsters, or a "bogie bolster". Have I missed a press release ? I must congratulate you on your perseverence with this project and guess you have been exasperated at times. The British Railways modeller can seem very fickle at times, but the quest to get as accurate a model onto the shelves, whilst suiting the various track gauges used by a proportion of modellers is paramount. Well done and keep it up. Is it the SDA, the SPA with sides removed and four bolsters fitted? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Flynn Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Hi things should pick up next week as China back at work. Thanks for interest to you all ,I am looking forward to this model coming out and then on to my next? Bolster wagon as attached - please note this is the old cad drawing? Hugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Scott Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Hughie, with the news of the 08 from Dapol, have you thought about scaling up the spa to O gauge, could just see a nice little layout with a few of those and a shunter. cheers, richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Flynn Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 Hi yes would be nice but sticking to OO gauge for the time being. As a update all the tooling is now complete and just waiting for mold 1st sample to be delivered. Sorry for poor quality photos of mold picture show before the mold was polished? Hugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BR Blue Posted April 1, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2012 Good to see progress is being made. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Boar Fell Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Hi Hugh, Have you managed to make much progress since your last update? This is a very interesting project and I wish you the best of luck with it. Regards Wild Boar Fell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Flynn Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 Hi thanks for interest. I have recieved the first sample from the mould it is starting to look like a SPA I have dry brushed to show some of the detail so hope you can see it on photos. I have a meeting with cad designer to go through a few points like buffer shank missing, wheel flanges are too big,coupling hook missing?Not major things but still need to be sorted. Hugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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