rs4 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Nice ! Bet that's a brute in O ! Further excitement today with a delivery from genesis. There's a lot to hack off the Bachmann wagon - very large chunks of the deck.... Looking forward to it. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Hmmm, so some filing on the castings to remove excess material, test assemble, glue (no solder here !): Loving it already. Next is the massochism of the deck....better wait until it's dark for that... 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Man Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Looking good nick I need to get some of the cradles for mine at somepoint Nik Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Cheers Nik Further thought, and you can extract the sub chassis from the deck..... So, makes it ALOT easier to sort the deck out. May be best to cut the centre section out completely and re sheet with plastic sheet. The decks are smooth and flush on the BCAs not ribbed. There is a cut out at each end too Ooouuuu I love stuff like this.. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ews60002 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I made a rake of 8 BCA wagons with the cradles and they are a B&%$£r to do, I did strip the wagon down to it's components parts as you have done and cut out what was needed then added the cradles. I found using rocket glue was a lot better than solder for the cradles. The best thing about the wagon when you have finished then is when you have say 8 in a line and they are behind a 60 on a layout it looks so good and very pleasing at the same time. I ran mine behind a Colas 56 with 12 BYA's and the 8 BCA's. Just remember not to stop the train suddenly as the weight of 8 said wagons can and does cause them to de-rail as I found out a few times. Mathew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Hi Matthew, I think it was your rebuild that inspired me a while ago. I wasn't aware anyone made the cradles. I had 7 BAA spare and thought ..why not ? You're right about painful rebuilds etc, but when they're done it's very satisfying... Assuming they come out ok... Interesting to see if I can recreate the semi circle of rust on the outer faces of the cradles Do I really have to go to work today ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Ok, so I've been thinking overnight and while driving about today. I started drilling holes to remove the deck... Nope. Why not score along the underside with a craft knife ? Yes: So, the sub chassis can now be put back in place (will be glued rather than screwed): You can now see all of that lovely underframe structure....for now. A slice of plastic sheet with appropriate gaps can now form the new deck. I might remove the weights (as they are in a place which has a gap...). I won't need them with all that pewter up top. Coming along. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 One final job before deck creation, file off the remainder of the ribs. The small protrusions - extensions of the ribs remain. Hopefully you can see here: 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 So, have removed weights (they just push out) Glued sub chassis back in position. Cut a test piece of evergreen sheet. Need to work out where the slots run now - certainly the two ends and a central run end to end by the looks of it. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack374 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Looking good thus far Nick... I've been thinking about a crane kit too, but I can't justify the cost of one as a GCSE student (no time) and on a child's pocket money! Must get an RHTT sorted though... Jack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Hi Jack Well, the summer hols are coming up, surely some money making opportunity might present itself ? Be nice to set yourself some target ..RHTT and crane.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack374 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Hadn't thought of summer actually! Only 4 weeks away! I think I'll pass on the crane but I'll definitely get some RHTT bits...I've got the wagons ready....just no modules! Also just noticed you've reached (and surpassed) post 1000, congrats and here's to another 1000! Jack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted June 20, 2015 Author Share Posted June 20, 2015 Some hacking about this morning and I've cut out all the decks and filed off. And onto the decks.... 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Thanks for the likes etc - does spur me on. BCA progress has continued in various areas, Filing of cradles now complete: So next it's a mammoth glueing session. There is quite a bit of filing to do..... I've also painted the inner, outer and axles of the wheels pending fitting of brake discs. I may do the internal disc too as they will be more visible on this BCA than a normal BAA. Is a rake of 7 enough ????? 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Thanks for the likes etc - does spur me on. BCA progress has continued in various areas, Filing of cradles now complete: image.jpg So next it's a mammoth glueing session. There is quite a bit of filing to do..... image.jpg I've also painted the inner, outer and axles of the wheels pending fitting of brake discs. I may do the internal disc too as they will be more visible on this BCA than a normal BAA. image.jpg Is a rake of 7 enough ????? Top work as usual Nick. Love the self portrait btw! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Larf. It has more hair than me ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ews60002 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 A rake of 7 sounds ok although you can mix the rake with BYA's, BDA's, SPA's, just make sure the BCA are at the front due to the weight of the wagons. Mathew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 (edited) Sounds good Matthew. The SPAs are on my list to do. Tonight I've added brake discs to the outer faces of the wheels using Colin Craig's CC06W discs. I have started adding inner brake discs using CC07W (as the others don't fit over the collar) but run out.... In my view they really do add to the model - why is no manufacturer (generally) paying attention to this ??? I've been studying photos and I have some observations which I will be implementing - some wagons have round buffers.... Plus for me, the iron work underneath appears to be ALOT more beefy than Bachmann have made it, in the exposed end I may rip out and replace with a larger I beam. I've made an attempt on a deck, but I think I need to make the gap narrower in the middle. Finally, a look at the double faced wheels on a wagon, looks the part to me. And from low down, track level.... Happy modelling, Nick Edited June 22, 2015 by rs4 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 Further stocks of super glue have arrived so it was rude not to progress a little. I should be able to get these primed and painted over the weekend I guess ? 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Great work as always! When weathering the wheel sets, do you ever clean off the treads or do they wear off after a few hours running? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 Hi JohnH The wheel treads aren't painted - using a fairly fine brush it's easy to do On the odd occasion you might go over the tread etc - best wiped off Regards Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie_pudd Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Brake disc inserts do make the wheel sets far more attractive cosmetic wise, and the cradles are coming along nicely but not sure how two ozzy wagons will fit in to the rake stunning work as usual Nick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Colin Craig delivery arrived today so have finished the remaining wheels tonight, When you look at the number of wheels.......loads...... And you need that many for only 7 wagons... It's maths I know, but it doesn't look right ! Have managed to prime the cradles this week so it's a coat of red oxide tomorrow. Must go to the local model emporium (no, not one of those shops) and purchase I beam. Beam me up.... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Man Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Nice one Nick. My cradles have arrived so more super glue needed Nik 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs4 Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 A delivery in from genesis has allowed me to fit 3 of the 7 with Oleo round buffers: I've been to the local emporium and picked up some I beam. Cut off offending weak members and replaced with more substantial stock, then recut the reduced length deck to fit: Paint this afternoon. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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