Ian Fisher Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 Half way with using some pushmoulds for the suspension between the bogie side frame and the axle bearing, 24 needed. Using squadron putty and so far not too bad... Really a bit too small to take a pic of... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 (edited) Next Up inner connection beams... I would say buffer beam, but they avent got any! There are two sizes seemingly with the PTMV's having a much deeper plate..this is one for a TAV, all cut just need gluing into place. Edited June 17, 2012 by Ian Fisher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share Posted June 17, 2012 Bit more work making up the deeper coupling thingy....four out of nine glued in place as of tonight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Brake modules getting superglued to the DTV's later another little job out the way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 are they insulated wheels in the pic? one is on the wrong way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 :declare: yep are they insulated wheels in the pic? one is on the wrong way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 (edited) Working on cab ends to get everything as fine and fettled as I can at the minute... Edited July 3, 2012 by Ian Fisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 finished it yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 Nope......just focusing on trying to create a living for myself!! Normal service will resume shortly.. Ian finished it yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Dusted off some driving trailers....not far off getting some body coloured paint on them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) Just been doing some shopping for another sort of Royal Mail Train...and very happily came across Hurst's 91/325 LWB panotgrapgh as being in stock..so would be rude not to flex my flexible friend. I could be awash in Post trains! Just had an update email the parcel is despatched and on its way! Efficient or what! Two hours later Edited September 18, 2013 by Ian Fisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Also hopefully within the consignment will be some of the door opening lights retro fitred to mark two and mark three stock. The "lights" come moulded in translucent orange, I need them to be blue! I have some opaque blue acrylic from a aeromodelling project so will try if this gives the effect I require, touch the sides with a shiny metallic colour and it could provide the detail that is just so fine and defining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) An item of myth and legend, I am now the owner of a Hurst LWB pantograpgh kit! Ok I need another two but at least im a 1/3 of the way there. Having only ever heard of them and having talked to Andrew Hurst about them, the other nights quick perusal of his site showed one as being in stock. The other parts being the door opening lights with a 325 they are located in the place of a door open warning, but as I understand they contain a blue shade, they are part of a system to see if anyone is in the coach. Edited September 20, 2013 by Ian Fisher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 Having thoughts on motors and such like again, and having had success on ebay for some 150 bodies for something else the thought hit me at using as CWJ did the gubbins from a few 150's such as motor lights etc in the 325's, makes for a cost effective way of getting lights and motor and loads of other bits and bobs, the older first release chassis block wont matter a jot as it is hidden and will add much grunt! Also keeping an eye on Hurst website for a new batch of LWB pantographs..only need two more 91/325 ones and I can get em all done at roughly the same time! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 thanks for directing me to your thread - love the 325's nice work so far where about are you now would it be too much to ask for a few pictures of what they look like now also how come you are making 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub39h Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 ... some 150 bodies for something else the thought hit me at using as CWJ did the gubbins from a few 150's such as motor lights etc in the 325's, makes for a cost effective way of getting lights and motor and loads of other bits and bobs, the older first release chassis block wont matter a jot as it is hidden and will add much grunt! I agree. Purchase 2 new 150s for my 2 Bratchell 319s for £53 each. As far as I can see it's the best way to provide weight for a single car (maybe the chassis off cuts can be used in other cars), a strong all wheel drive and pick up motor, a light kit, plus some spare bodies that hopefully can be sold on and some spare under frame bits to help detail my Hornby Class 153. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 I fancied a challenege...and then the real ones mainly work as 12 car sets so erm...I got me hands to the bottom of my pockets and sent me pennies off! Current state of play is reflected in the thread..they are getting closer to being looked at again as my step-gradnson likes em! thanks for directing me to your thread - love the 325's nice work so far where about are you now would it be too much to ask for a few pictures of what they look like now also how come you are making 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I fancied a challenege...and then the real ones mainly work as 12 car sets so erm...I got me hands to the bottom of my pockets and sent me pennies off! Current state of play is reflected in the thread..they are getting closer to being looked at again as my step-gradnson likes em! very true about the 12 car formations - well i hope they turn out great which from what i can see they will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 Having had a drop off at Tamworth of my Mum and Sis. late Thursday a 12 car 325 belted past....could be a need for a few more of these.. Could be a resin casting job though...thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Would others be interested in some shells? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium James Makin Posted January 31, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 31, 2014 Would others be interested in some shells? Would be interesting to see how you tackle the mould making process Ian! I tried resin casting the entire vehicle sides & rooves of my 377 Electrostars but couldn't find a good way of making a large enough rubber mould that didn't sag or change shape - will be interested if you find a way around this, very best of luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 Some RTV was purchased a few months ago and smaller moulds have been trialed. Watch this space 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub39h Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I'd definitely be interested in shells for sale if you decide to sell some. Don't have the skills to make these from scratch but would love a 325 or two for my fleet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I'd second that of the comment above i would buy the shells for a set as well 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feoffee2 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I two would have some body shells if they were available. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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