Andrew P Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Anything new from today mate? It's gone VERY quiet on here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Anything new from today mate? It's gone VERY quiet on here. Hope he ain't changed his mind again and gone back to 00 Hahaha Cheers, Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 Hope he ain't changed his mind again and gone back to 00 Hahaha Cheers, Bob. No chance of that Bob, l am sticking to O gauge, (well today anyway hahahaha) Have started building the steps on the J94 The loco l have decided to build is No 68071 which had an extended bunker and an extra step in the middle also had a long ladder at the rear Also l have added extra support to the steps by soldering some brass rod behind them With the chassis l have plunger pick-ups on all wheels starting to look the part now... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Hope he ain't changed his mind again and gone back to 00 Hahaha Cheers, Bob. ''N'' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Agh were O.K. Bob, just seen the post above, got a bit worried for a bit there. Very good G. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Agh were O.K. Bob, just seen the post above, got a bit worried for a bit there. Very good G. Yeah I think its safe to say that George is back into his 0 Gauge ok - Well, as he said for a few days at least Hahaha Cheers, Bob. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Hi George, You may have noticed (!) that I've done a bit of a marathon catch up with your work bench thread! Sorry for the rash of likes, they're all deserved. I'm amazed at how clever you've been with your various builds, some brilliant solutions there. Also, my apologies about the lack of instructions with the BR 20T brake van kit, if it's any consolation, I think that's how it came to me. Don't forget that you had found nickel silver easier to work with (as do I) and that you liked guitar string for electrical pick ups!! I'll give you a call in the next couple of days! Cheers buddy, John 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Hi George, You may have noticed (!) that I've done a bit of a marathon catch up with your work bench thread! Sorry for the rash of likes, they're all deserved. I'm amazed at how clever you've been with your various builds, some brilliant solutions there. Also, my apologies about the lack of instructions with the BR 20T brake van kit, if it's any consolation, I think that's how it came to me. Don't forget that you had found nickel silver easier to work with (as do I) and that you liked guitar string for electrical pick ups!! I'll give you a call in the next couple of days! Cheers buddy, John Morning John, You do realize that it was you who gave me the final push l needed to go back to O gauge don't you ? hahahaha.. Well l have been finishing off and refurbishing a Wagon & Carriage 7mm J94 kit which had been started, l have chosen 68071 which was based at Gorton in Manchester in the 60s, and had an extended coal bunker with a ladder at the rear which l had to make... First l photo-stated the drawing and put double-sided tape down then added the brass rod... Then soldered up the ladder... Then check a photo of 68071 to see where the ladder was fitted... Job done... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Morning John, You do realize that it was you who gave me the final push l needed to go back to O gauge don't you ? hahahaha.. Happy to oblige, George!It seems that it was a very fortuitous deal for us both, CA really fits my plans now! Btw, how's the 08 doing? Cheers matey, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Happy to oblige, George! It seems that it was a very fortuitous deal for us both, CA really fits my plans now! Btw, how's the 08 doing? Cheers matey, John Hello Mate, l am going to buy some connecting from Premier Components and some plunger pick-ups, but that will be when l have finished the J94.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted April 11, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 11, 2016 No chance of that Bob, l am sticking to O gauge, (well today anyway hahahaha) Have started building the steps on the J94 IMG_5379.JPG The loco l have decided to build is No 68071 which had an extended bunker and an extra step in the middle also had a long ladder at the rear IMG_5380.JPG Also l have added extra support to the steps by soldering some brass rod behind them IMG_5381.JPG With the chassis l have plunger pick-ups on all wheels IMG_5382.JPG starting to look the part now... IMG_5383.JPG Superb work George. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Cracking job on the J94 mate, did you mention a J39 next? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Cracking job on the J94 mate, did you mention a J39 next? Hello Mate, Yes a J39 would be good for later, in the mean time l have done some more to 68071... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Very nice George. Cheers, Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Hello Mate, Yes a J39 would be good for later, in the mean time l have done some more to 68071... Superb mate, has it got a detailed Bulkhead? Have you any Crew lined up yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Very nice George. Cheers, Bob. Cheers Bob, Will you ever be returning to O ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Superb mate, has it got a detailed Bulkhead? Have you any Crew lined up yet? Thanks Buddy, Yes l will have some nice details in the cab and will look for some nice crew figures at the Leigh show... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Thanks Buddy, Yes l will have some nice details in the cab and will look for some nice crew figures at the Leigh show... l managed to fit some fittings in the cab (not 100%) but it looks about right, also removed the ladder and will make a better one... 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Cheers Bob, Will you ever be returning to O ? Hi George - Like you I have sold all my O Gauge Loco's/Stock and Layout, so don't think that I will be going back to O .... But, you can never say never Hahaha Nice work Mate on the J94 Cheers, Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Hi George - Like you I have sold all my O Gauge Loco's/Stock and Layout, so don't think that I will be going back to O .... But, you can never say never Hahaha Nice work Mate on the J94 Cheers, Bob. Morning Bob, Having finally realizing after hours and hours of hard work on various layouts steam and diesel and spending a fortune in the process all wasted,, l now know its the building of locomotives and rolling stock and not the actual operating them, so for the present l will be making as many models in O as l can, and as you say never say never.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 l managed to fit some fittings in the cab (not 100%) but it looks about right, also removed the ladder and will make a better one... That will be fun painting and picking out all the nice details in the Back Head before you fit it permanently mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 That will be fun painting and picking out all the nice details in the Back Head before you fit it permanently mate. The worst thing l have to do now is to take it all apart to paint it, not my favourite job, (note to myself) future projects will have the chassis painted BEFORE construction ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Painting before assembly would be easier but you needed to make sure it ran first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 My J94 is almost ready for the paint shop, after a good clean up and wash.. . 68071 had a vent in the roof so l had to make one.. . When l was into O gauge a few years back l found a Black primer that was so good you could spray the whole loco as it was such a good finish, trouble is l cant remember what it was.. any idea lads ?... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 My J94 is almost ready for the paint shop, after a good clean up and wash.. .IMG_5397.JPG 68071 had a vent in the roof so l had to make one.. .IMG_5398.JPG When l was into O gauge a few years back l found a Black primer that was so good you could spray the whole loco as it was such a good finish, trouble is l cant remember what it was.. any idea lads ?... Halfords Matt Black as used by most of our Clubs O Gauge Loco Builders on Black Locos mate, same for Brown and Grey Primer for Vans and Wagons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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