Kev T Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I'm building a David Andrews Duke, but the kit has a white metal chimney and safety valves. I can get the safety valve in brass from Warren Shephard, but I can't find a supplier for the chimney. Any ideas? I've checked the old website for ideas, but I can't turn a new chimney and I don't fancy trying to electroplate white metal unless I have to, so I'm stumped. cheers Kev Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I'm building a David Andrews Duke, but the kit has a white metal chimney and safety valves. I can get the safety valve in brass from Warren Shephard, but I can't find a supplier for the chimney. Any ideas? I've checked the old website for ideas, but I can't turn a new chimney and I don't fancy trying to electroplate white metal unless I have to, so I'm stumped. cheers Kev Springside list a Bulldog Chimney in their 0 gauge range if that helps Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Gladiator and Scorpio have copper toped chimneys in their kits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev T Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 Thanks for the replies, I didn't know about Springside, I'll email them first, make sure that the chinmey is in brass as it's not clear from their website. thanks Kev Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaScala Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 How is the kit anyway? I have been tempted by this especially after seeing the pics on David's catalogue I might even go the all N/S option at 10% premium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev T Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 How is the kit anyway? I have been tempted by this especially after seeing the pics on David's catalogue I might even go the all N/S option at 10% premium. There were two reasons for me buying this kit, one was that I like the loco and wanted to build one, the other was David Andrews reputation. I've almost finished the kit and have test run it and I'm pleased overall with the result, however I can't recommend this kit for anyone who hasn't got a decent amount of experience. Main problem is the instructions assume too much for a beginner and the diagrams are ambiguous on a few items. A good set of photos is essential, forming the flare on the tender is a pain and the way the con rods fasten to the driving axles is barely covered in the instructions, I ended up taking advice from club members and getting Derek Mundy bushes. Having said that I'm now sure the end result will be very good, fit and finish is good and it does run very well. I took David's advice and fitted smaller bogie wheels and the loco easily goes around a 5' radius curve. In hindsight I should have fitted hornblocks to allow removal of the driving wheels and axles, they are all but impossible to remove with a compensated chassis like I've built. I'd say go for it if you're confident of your abilities, if you've little experience I would be carefull; but having said that I would still buy it over the Martin Finney because of the large cost difference. I would think carefully about buying one in N/S as the tender flare is difficult enough in brass. Kev Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaScala Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 My last but one kit was a Mega outside framed 328 class Beyer Goods, so a mere tender flare would be child's play compared with some of the atrocities of this kit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev T Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 My last but one kit was a Mega outside framed 328 class Beyer Goods, so a mere tender flare would be child's play compared with some of the atrocities of this kit! Go for it then, as I said the end result is very good and the price is not too bad. This is only my second loco kit so I'm still on a steep learning curve. Springside chimney is unfortunately in whitemetal and no copper cap so I'll contact Scorpio to see if they'll sell me a chimney separately. Kev Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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