jsp3970 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Thanks Michael, was looking for the photos looking down from above as I was afraid I was getting confused about where a part went. But seems I wasn't. Learning a few new skills from this and so far haven't seemed to a messed it up, at least I don't think I have! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Two Questions Mike, Are you going to do a BR Standard 262 tank conversion kit for the Bachmann loco? How is the big steam Sentinel kit going? Best wishes, Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Michael Edge Posted April 20, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 20, 2015 I can look at the tank loco - when I get time. Sentinel is progressing slowly but the casing shape is going to need a second test etch to get it right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Thanks for the reply. All being well, I'll see you in September at Urmston. Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted April 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 28, 2015 Can I ask What glue would recommend for your ectes? as I have never really been happy with the ones I've used before. Only asking as I have just posted a order for the ecth of the limousine fowler 2 - 6 - 4t. I couldn't resist any longer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted April 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 28, 2015 I suspect the answer will be 145 degree solder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted April 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 28, 2015 If it was brass on brass I would have no worries. But the etch is brass and the Hornby fowler tank is plastic. So this is the problem sticking the two together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted April 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 28, 2015 ah right me, I'd use a gel type cyano, but Mike might have a preferred solution as you say Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I wonder if coating the back of the etch with cyano, and then using solvent to join the back to the plastic would work? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Many moons ago I did a not dissimilar conversion applying Perserverance etched sides, riveted pattern, to a Hornby Fowler 2-6-4T. I used Evostick contact adhesive and they're still very firmly attached. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Can I ask What glue would recommend for your ectes? as I have never really been happy with the ones I've used before. Only asking as I have just posted a order for the ecth of the limousine fowler 2 - 6 - 4t. I couldn't resist any longer. Double sided Sellotape? The etches become self adhesive that way. .... or Spraymount adhesive? Again - the etches become self adhesive. Regards, John Isherwood. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted April 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 28, 2015 I did think of soldering the back sides and possibley the cab together and seeing if it would sort of clamp around the Hornby body if you get my meaning. But that depends on lots if that could work. But still would need glueing Some where down the line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Michael Edge Posted April 28, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 28, 2015 I think I used superglue (the runny sort, not gel) for this job last time I did one. I have used Evostik in the past but I wasn't entirely happy with it. The problem is that you need a thin even layer of adhesive, you don't want the sides to stand out any more than they have to. You will have to wait a little for your etch, I'm in France at the moment working on Carlisle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Every good modeller uses a hammer (usually as large as possible), so surely nails would be appropriate? Stewart (coat already on but can't find my hat) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 (edited) ...I'm in France at the moment working on Carlisle. And I thought my knowledge of geography was tenuous. Edited April 29, 2015 by Horsetan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted April 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 28, 2015 You will have to wait a little for your etch, I'm in France at the moment working on Carlisle. Think the C5 satnav needs rebooting Mike. Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted May 13, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) cheers for your answer super glue at the ready I have just been going through my bits box and was wondering if any work as been done on the fowler 2-6-2t? Also have you any etches for your princess class. and what's the price for them in case of increase, a order will be sent If available. Edited May 13, 2015 by farren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Michael Edge Posted May 13, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2015 I have some Fowler 2-6-2T etches but have not built one yet. We have two Princess etches in stock, still £45 each. We will be at Railex weekend after next. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Richard_A Posted May 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 14, 2015 Do you have a time scale on when your em1 kit is likely to be produced? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted May 14, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 14, 2015 I'm looking forward to seeing the Fowler 2-6-2, sounds really interesting 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Please, please , please gentlemen, do not distract the great man from the really important projects, the big Sentinel and the Brush 0-4-0DE....... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Please, please , please gentlemen, do not distract the great man from the really important projects, the big Sentinel and the Brush 0-4-0DE....... Correction - the sole project to be worked on should be 10100 (The Fell) !!! Regards, John Isherwood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Please, please , please gentlemen, do not distract the great man from the really important projects, the big Sentinel and the Brush 0-4-0DE... What Arthur said. Adam 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Correction, the main project is to get the Ruston DE165 0-6-0, PWM650 from 4mm scale up to 7mm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) ....We will be at Railex weekend after next. I must get some more photos of the display stand. Every time I see it, there's something tempting and unofficial on it. That D10, for example, which I think you said was now official but hasn't made it onto your online catalogue yet..... Please, please , please gentlemen, do not distract the great man from the really important projects, the big Sentinel and the Brush 0-4-0DE....... Correction - the sole project to be worked on should be 10100 (The Fell) !!!..... Correction, the main project is to get the Ruston DE165 0-6-0, PWM650 from 4mm scale up to 7mm. It's really an unofficial Stanier "Duchess" etch in 4mm scale that I'd really, really like....... Edited May 14, 2015 by Horsetan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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