N15class Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Hi Peter Glue! Yuck!! All soldered using Carrs 100 degree solder, Copalux paste flux and my Temp. Controlled iron set at 210 Degrees. The white metal does even out the balancing effect quite well, as it did on the previous build I did of the same kit. Considering it is basically a white metal kit, it is well cast and the bits all fit with very little work. Sandy P1060860_copy.jpg That would look nice in my fleet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Harper Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 (edited) Looks like a real gem sandy. Tell me, do you need to be more careful with handling completed W/M kits? Hi Jack, If you solder the white metal then there should really be no difference as to how you handle a white metal kit, to a brass kit. Having spent may hours, and a not inconsiderable amount of money on it, I trust you would handle it carefully anyway! I have seen the results of 'glued together' models and even without rough handling, they generally start to fall apart after a short time. This is probably due to bad preparation of the white metal parts to begin with but even so, I would not consider glue for the major part of the build. I have used glue for very small parts that will not be affected by mechanical stress. ie. fitting of whistles, back head components, etc. Regards Sandy Edited March 22, 2014 by Sandy Harper 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Harper Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 That would look nice in my fleet. Regretfully, that particular example is now running on a layout in Jersey! Sandy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Boucher Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Hi Peter Glue! Yuck!! All soldered using Carrs 100 degree solder, Copalux paste flux and my Temp. Controlled iron set at 210 Degrees. The white metal does even out the balancing effect quite well, as it did on the previous build I did of the same kit. Considering it is basically a white metal kit, it is well cast and the bits all fit with very little work. Sandy P1060860_copy.jpg While I'm not a huge fan of the Southern, those Adams Radials are a very handsome loco, especially in that paint scheme... Nice work. (for the record, I also like N class moguls and Schools 4-4-0s...) Now for the question: Is the boiler white metal too, or its is rolled brass? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Harper Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 While I'm not a huge fan of the Southern, those Adams Radials are a very handsome loco, especially in that paint scheme... Nice work. (for the record, I also like N class moguls and Schools 4-4-0s...) Now for the question: Is the boiler white metal too, or its is rolled brass? Hi Mike The boiler is rolled brass and it comes correctly rolled and cutout to fit the motor. It also has all the holes in it for the boiler fittings and handrail knobs. The brass is quite thin and appears to be either very soft or annealed. It has a dull patina which will not take solder and the whole thing needs to be gone over with wet & dry to get a shiny surface to accept solder. Kind regards Sandy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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N15class Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 That looks the business now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev_Lewis Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Simply stunning. Top work, Sandy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Harper Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 Thanks Kev and Peter I had a nightmare with the tender. First, a run on one side, then the varnish went funny, but came out in the end. Sandy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Harper Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) I have completed the painting of the Adams Radial but have been awaiting the builder plates and brass raised numbers from Guilplates. They arrived today so they will be fitted next week and the final varnish applied. In the meantime I have completed the major building part of another 'Earl' and she is now ready to head for the gritblaster followed by the paintshop. This particular version (Earl of Dartmouth) had plain rods and parallel buffer housings. Hear are a few photographs of the build so far. A quick look at the Adams paint job. The 'pink' buffer beam is only the undercoat!! Regards Sandy Edited May 30, 2014 by Sandy Harper 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 That is going to look very nice in its LSWR livery. I have a dukedog to do probably after Christmas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Harper Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 The Adams Radial is now complete and will be going to its new home tomorrow. Regards Sandy 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Looks fantastic. I am always tempted to go back in time to LSWR rather than SR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Harper Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Looks fantastic. I am always tempted to go back in time to LSWR rather than SR. I thought you might like it Peter. Is the football getting to you yet? We are getting sick of it here already!!!!! Regards Sandy (in a football free zone) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I live in a football free zone too. The country closes down when Brazil play. Lots of workers were sent home yesterday at 12:00 ready for the 17:00 kick off. I am ok I get my own back, I have the test cricket on the radio 4 online when they are playing and the golf on sky. As for the radial, I want I want I want!!!!!!!!! I thought you might like it Peter. Is the football getting to you yet? We are getting sick of it here already!!!!!RegardsSandy (in a football free zone) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
asa Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Sandy,you've made a lovely job of that mate.Well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Harper Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Thanks everyone for your 'Likes' etc. Much appreciated. Sandy 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Shouldn't the coupling rod be outside the connecting rod? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Harper Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) Shouldn't the coupling rod be outside the connecting rod? You're right, Bu66er! Sandy Edited June 14, 2014 by Sandy Harper Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 WOW that's stunning Sandy, what a beautifully built & finished model. Oh my. Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Harper Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Thanks Barnaby. Here is a shot taken on our club layout pulling a rake of Metropolitan Coaches. Regards Sandy 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Wright Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Hi, every time I see one of your Radial builds I wonder if one could be justified as a war loan to the HR.(I know they had a few) The latest one in its LSWR livery is so handsome what a nice criesp build and finish. I wonder how well the HR kept the war loan locos, there does not seem to be many photos of these engines in the far North. Regards, Malc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Harper Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Hi, every time I see one of your Radial builds I wonder if one could be justified as a war loan to the HR.(I know they had a few) The latest one in its LSWR livery is so handsome what a nice criesp build and finish. I wonder how well the HR kept the war loan locos, there does not seem to be many photos of these engines in the far North. Regards, Malc. Thanks Malc. The threat of being 'shot at dawn' was probably enough for 'would be photographers' to keep their cameras well hidden! Regards Sandy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOCJACOB Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Only ever seen 2 images of the Radials in the Highlands. One recent published I think at Fortrose in BackTrack and the other in R D Stephen collection of LSWR Radial at Blair Atholl 8/21 with a NER Fletcher 0-4-4 in tow as they return South Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Harper Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Earl of Dartmouth Yes, I know it probably shouldn't have a shiny brass safety valve cover but, if the client wants it, the client gets it! Regards Sandy 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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