66C Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Hi Tim The top and middle hinges are 2mm lengths of 30 thou plastic rod set in the door to panel join with solvent. The bottom hinge starts off in the same way but after the first piece of rod has dried out it is trimmed so that the front "face" is vertical since it is on the tumblehome of the coach side. A second piece of rod is then stuck on top. Regards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Hi Tim The top and middle hinges are 2mm lengths of 30 thou plastic rod set in the door to panel join with solvent. The bottom hinge starts off in the same way but after the first piece of rod has dried out it is trimmed so that the front "face" is vertical since it is on the tumblehome of the coach side. A second piece of rod is then stuck on top. Regards. Do you not find the second piece of rod is easily dislodged - as the contact area between it and the trimmed bit is small? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
66C Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Do you not find the second piece of rod is easily dislodged - as the contact area between it and the trimmed bit is small? The second piece of rod is well secured using solvent - none have come adrift after about 5 years. Bear in mind they are fitted before painting - primer, top coat and varnish. Regards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 The second piece of rod is well secured using solvent - none have come adrift after about 5 years. Bear in mind they are fitted before painting - primer, top coat and varnish. Regards. Fair enough! I have had problems with solvent joints when the contact betwwen parts is small, especially on stock that is often handled. Chaz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
9430 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 What diameter wire would I use for the tank filler pipes on 57' Stanier's ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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