dennissousa Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Hello Mate, Yes a J39 would be good for later, in the mean time l have done some more to 68071... Hi George, I have been directed to this thread as I have recently acquired one of these (J94 Austerity ST) kits, part built. It doesn't have instructions with it, so I wonder whether you have instructions for yours. If so, any chance of a copy please? My biggest problem (apart from the construction that I have inherited being to an appalling standard) is that I can't see how to complete the saddle tank. What I have here stops just before the bend at the bottom. Help!! Best wishes Dennis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 Hello Dennis, With my J94 l had to fold up two part of the saddle tank and solder them together and it was not that easy to do, and when l got them to marry up l put loads of solder over the join an then filed the tank until it was right, hope this helps you, if you need anymore drawing pictures let me know.... 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKR Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 As George said. If you don't get a smooth joint you can always melt some soft 100 degree or 70 degree solder over the join and keep sanding and repeating to it's no longer noticeable. A 320 grit is coarse enough to do the job and fine enough not to leave too much in the way of scratches. Finish with your Garryflex block Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Hi Mate, any further forward on Catherine's Wharf? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 Hello Buddy, No only a name change to Tanners Wharf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted August 30, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 30, 2017 Hi George, Have you got fed up with the trolley buses or are you going to put a 'completed picture' up for us to see? Cheers, Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 Good point Peter with the trolley bus l have had a few problems that l never thought about when l started but hopefully l will sort them out soon, also we are in the middle of a complete kitchen removal - renewal so we are living on take aways at the moment with workmen in and out so l cant get on with any modelling at the moment, dust and mess everywhere.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Hello Buddy, No only a name change to Tanners Wharf Why, and any other changes to the Track Plan? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 Hahahaha what track plan, l build as l go (when l go that is) Hahahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Any purchase's at Telford today mate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 Hi Mate, Yes we had a cracking day at Telford as usual, and had many bargains like these two GWR locos, the first is a Tower brass 4400 which l fell in love with as soon as l picked her up, and the second was an older white metal 14XX both were run on the test track and ran fine, will strip and repaint the 14XX to weathered black after adding extra details... 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKR Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 That Tower model reminds me of Trebudoc.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) That Tower model reminds me of Trebudoc.... I agree, the Tower one looks more like a 45XX mate, Both very nice though, why re paint the 14XX? very few, if any, were Black even in BR I believe. EDIT = Talking total Bo**ocks as usual. Edited September 3, 2017 by Andrew P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 You talking bo**ocks never ? Hahahahaha l saw a few at the show and l though l would like one ... 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 As usual a few pictures from Telford... 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 As usual a few pictures from Telford... Cor Blimey mate, I thought there for a moment that you'd finished your Layout, hahhah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 No such luck Andy, but l must say l did get some inspiration from a few small layouts that were there.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 Another few pictures from Telford... 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 On the bring and buy stall l bought a 14xx as a rebuild / restoration project for £90, the chassis is fine with a nice smooth running motor plunger pick-ups and some good wheels, but the body needs some major work, complete strip down loads of extra details to be added and a nice coat of weathered black.... 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Looks like a nice little project. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Looks like a nice little project. Thanks Peter, l do like a little challenge now and again trouble is l have too many at the moment and really have to get my mojo up and running ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 I like projects like this if they are the right price. I find them good for financing my toys. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 Spot on Peter did'nt take me long to realise £60 of wheels plus £30 for the motor and you get the body thrown in for nothing, no brainer... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 Had a nice day out on the trains yesterday which started at Hazel grove and went all the way to Carlisle, saw loads of units but very few freight, spent three hours at Carlisle and saw just two locos, stopped at Carnfourth where there were a few locos stored up, still had some nice fast runs on Pendilinoes 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Looks like a good day mate, tomorrow will be boring down here, hahah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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