HealeyMills Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) Good grief George, I've just had a bit of a catch up on your thread and I'm astounded at the quality and the speed with which you work on these brass kits. I'd love to be able to build these but I know my limits... and these kits are well and truly out of my reach Superb stuff, keep posting!!!! Cheers Lee Edited May 16, 2016 by HealeyMills Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I agree great work. I would love to tackle a DJH class 31 or 47. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Stunning work. Looking forward to seeing the finished article Hi Duncan. Thanks l am looking forward to the finish too, it has been a joy to put together... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Good grief George, I've just had a bit of a catch up on your thread and I'm astounded at the quality and the speed with which you work on these brass kits. I'd love to be able to build these but I know my limits... and these kits are well and truly out of my reach Superb stuff, keep posting!!!! Cheers Lee Hello Lee, l do have a lot of time in the mornings up to one o'clock so things seem to get done, get yourself a cheap brass kit and go for it, you will find they are not as hard as you think....trust me... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 I agree great work. I would love to tackle a DJH class 31 or 47. Hi Cav, l did think about getting a diesel kit, but when l looked at the price well that put me off, you would need two sets of wheels, two motors, chain gear the money soon mounts up, best bet would be a RTR and super detail it, still looking at £400 - £600 though, you could have two 0-6-0 tank engines for that ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Yes I couldn't justify the cost, hence I don't do it. Would still love to though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Heljan 33 in Green with Small Yellow Ends just gone on E-Bay for £375 it was New and Mint, there was a used Weathered Blue on at about £500 last week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Still more than I can justify buddy especially as I don't model 7mm so would be an expensive ornament. I would like to build one though rather than get an rtr. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HealeyMills Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) Hello Lee, l do have a lot of time in the mornings up to one o'clock so things seem to get done, get yourself a cheap brass kit and go for it, you will find they are not as hard as you think....trust me... Hi George, Perhaps one day I may do just that. I really like the Macaw that you built and maybe I should get something like that. I'm just getting used to building the JLTRT locos now with a few more in the build pile to complete, so when they are done, I should really get the soldering iron fired up! Going back to the Macaw, did you use some long bending bars to form the wagon bed? Keep up with the posting George, it's quite inspirational. Cheers Lee Edited May 17, 2016 by HealeyMills Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Hi George, Perhaps one day I may do just that. I really like the Macaw that you built and maybe I should get something like that. I'm just getting used to building the JLTRT locos now with a few more in the build pile to complete, so when they are done, I should really get the soldering iron fired up! Going back to the Macaw, did you use some long bending bars to form the wagon bed? Keep up with the posting George, it's quite inspirational. Cheers Lee Hi Lee, Yes l have some 12" folding bars, but it was still hard work as you have to fold the 3mm lip which gets in the way of the big side fold, tricky but not impossible took a while though...what JLTRT are you building ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HealeyMills Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Ah yes, I see what you mean that does look quite fiddly and tricky. If I attempt this kit I'd have to get some bars I guess... Hmmm, maybe an easier kit for starters then. The JLTRT kits I've been building are the diesels (just finished a class 20 and a 40): http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/24805-7mm-diesels/page-20&do=findComment&comment=2308343 These as you probably know are resin kits and I find easier to deal with, but I really do need to have a go at a brass kit. Cheers Lee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 Ah yes, I see what you mean that does look quite fiddly and tricky. If I attempt this kit I'd have to get some bars I guess... Hmmm, maybe an easier kit for starters then. The JLTRT kits I've been building are the diesels (just finished a class 20 and a 40): http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/24805-7mm-diesels/page-20&do=findComment&comment=2308343 These as you probably know are resin kits and I find easier to deal with, but I really do need to have a go at a brass kit. Cheers Lee Hi Lee, You will never look go back brass is lovely to work wit... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 Just found these 3-link couplings from JPL all made up ready to fit.... 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 Finished off and primed my 24ton LSWR brake van, just waiting for some replacment 3-links from JPL models 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano747 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Hi George Excellent work on the Macaw and Brake van. Would JPL be the shop in Tyldesley by any chance, and if so do they have a website? Thanks. Keep up the good work! Regards, Deano. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 Hi George Excellent work on the Macaw and Brake van. Would JPL be the shop in Tyldesley by any chance, and if so do they have a website? Thanks. Keep up the good work! Regards, Deano. Hello Deano, Thanks for the kind words, JPL yes thats the shop and l found the web site on e-bay l just typed in 7mm 3-link couplings and found some of their stuff which then led to a site, couldn't find a site on their own only through e-bay... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano747 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Hello Deano, Thanks for the kind words, JPL yes thats the shop and l found the web site on e-bay l just typed in 7mm 3-link couplings and found some of their stuff which then led to a site, couldn't find a site on their own only through e-bay... Thanks George. The couplings look good. better than the etched ones! Regards, Deano. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Van and Couplings look good mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted May 18, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 18, 2016 Some lovely work George. Regarding the 45xx Here's one on the WSR with a couple of cab shots The ex Mitchell Kit from JLTRT can make up a nice model (etched brass mine is a Springside White metal one) Don 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 Some lovely work George. Regarding the 45xx Here's one on the WSR with a couple of cab shots The ex Mitchell Kit from JLTRT can make up a nice model (etched brass mine is a Springside White metal one) Don Thanks for the pictures Don will be very handy when l get a 45xx... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 The brake van looks great George. Well done on that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) Some lovely work George. Regarding the 45xx Here's one on the WSR with a couple of cab shots The ex Mitchell Kit from JLTRT can make up a nice model (etched brass mine is a Springside White metal one) Don Mine was Springside with South West Digital Sound, CLICK ON PICS for a super view, taken on my Trebudoc by Andy York. Edited January 26, 2017 by Andrew P 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 The brake van looks great George. Well done on that. Morning Cav, Thanks, l have a thing for brake vans, l am now building a GWR 16ton AA7 Toad brake van, as l was not happy with the plastic one l built a few years ago 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 Mine was Springside with South West Digital Sound, CLICK ON PIS for a super view, taken on my Trebudoc by Andy York. Trebudoc 10.jpg Trebudoc 9.jpg Morning Buddy, 'Trebudoc' was a great layout and it inspired me to go for O gauge l feel son of 'Trebudoc' in the pipe line ? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Those pics of Trebudoc look great Andy. Anyway George that toad is looking like its shaping up to be a bit good too. I yesterday took delivery of 2 2mm scale sealion kits that I have to solder up. Those will be fun! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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