mark axlecounter Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 (edited) I was like that. I got them when Emily was born ( she is now 2 years old) I kept puttining it off until I got the guts to do it. It's a very good kit and take your time and it comes together.Mark Edited January 9, 2018 by mark axlecounter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark axlecounter Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I think I have sorted the pics. The boiler needs cleaning with a fiber brush and I checked the boiler again and it's not bowed or miss shaped it must be the camera. I have used a comet tender with Gibson wheels and I will be doing a bit more on Sunday because I've been asked to work on Sunday at Daisyfield. 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 (edited) Looks alright from here. The colour of the brass is a nice contrast with the nickel-silver. How will you be tackling the bottom of the boiler/firebox join? The important thing is that you get there in the end. Edited December 29, 2017 by Horsetan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark axlecounter Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Looks alright from here. The colour of the brass is a nice contrast with the nickel-silver. How will you be tackling the bottom of the boiler/firebox join?The important thing is that you get there in the end. Hi Ivan hope all is well. I will be thinking of it might be milliput I use it's easy than trying to form it. It looks weird with most of the loco as n/s and tender and boiler brass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark axlecounter Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I have not done a lot on my princess because of work and life. But what I have done is sorted out the void under the firebox. I was asked and I said it might be miliput but I decided to try and use brass as much as I can. Here are some pics of the princess any comments welcome 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 ^^ Looks decent enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark axlecounter Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Ta Iven this should give you some inspiration to start yours buddy. Mark towers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad McCann Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Got a set of those etches myself. I’m tempted to just wing it and knock up the sub assemblies anyway now. They can always rest in a box until I figure out what I’m going to do for a boiler and firebox I suppose! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark axlecounter Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 The boiler and firebox was ok to do just take your time and you will get it. If I can do it anyone can I used 10 th brass and for the bottom I used 5 th brass. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad McCann Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 To the best of my knowledge there has never been an instruction sheet for the etches so I’m assuming people used the likes of the GA and detail drawings in the Wild Swan guide? Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Michael Edge Posted March 24, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 24, 2018 Drawings are provided with the etch (in this case largely derived from those in the Wild Swan book), these are CAD drawings printed to scale and show all the components - just as you get in all our kits. No instructions as such with most of our "etches only" production, remember that these grew out of a demand for more when I sold off some spare etches done for my own use. I'm quite happy to offer assistance if needed - just ask on here or Email me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted March 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24, 2018 Do you have any more ecthesor would make any newe ones? I have one set ready for 46205 but would like a second for either 46200/01. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Michael Edge Posted March 24, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 24, 2018 None in stock but are putting an order in on Monday, will get you one if you want it. Let us know asap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted March 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24, 2018 Pm sent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 ....ecthesor.... A figure from historical myth? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Ta Iven this should give you some inspiration to start yours buddy. I'll be doing the Brassmasters one first, and cribbing bits (including a full set of leftover motion) and techniques from it to use on The Edge. Already have a boiler rolled; firebox is next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad McCann Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Thanks Michael. Most of it looks like it can be put together without major drama but I’ll contact you if I do require any guidance. Sometimes it just nice to have an opinion from someone else before you commit. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad McCann Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 A figure from historical myth? Wasn’t it a kind of marine reptile from pre-history? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark axlecounter Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Drawings are provided with the etch (in this case largely derived from those in the Wild Swan book), these are CAD drawings printed to scale and show all the components - just as you get in all our kits. No instructions as such with most of our "etches only" production, remember that these grew out of a demand for more when I sold off some spare etches done for my own use. I'm quite happy to offer assistance if needed - just ask on here or Email me. I have Mikes phone number on speed dial. Mark running for the hills Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffordshire Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 100_14531.JPG The finished 46208 - Princess Helena Victoria, in a very short lived livery ! Sister for 46208 (with the weathered steps) , 46212 Duchess of Kent 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold farren Posted May 20, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2018 Dose anyone know if anyone has decided to produce the castings for the Princess Royal Casting yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Michael Edge Posted May 20, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 20, 2018 I can do chimney, dome, top feed and firebox back mouldings now - easiest if you catch up with us at an exhibition. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 That's useful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad McCann Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Expo EM North, perchance..? :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Dose anyone know if anyone has decided to produce the castings for the Princess Royal Casting yet? You could always ask Brassmasters. Even if their Princess kit sold out long ago, the castings should still be available as spares - just ask them to quote you for a set. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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