Horsetan Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 '....** Just as long as it's not 'Sir Dinadan'........ You might be able to knock that into a passable S15.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Or 'The King' Blue Suede Shoes-geddit? (I know, coat already moved to the lower peg and taken off) Ah........But...... Carl Perkins' version is far better - and he wrote it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 "King Carl"? I wonder if I could get nameplates made for King 'Ell.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 King Kong? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) You might be able to knock that into a passable S15.... What I thought, but it doesn't seem quite as straight forward as I hoped. Edited November 7, 2014 by Il Grifone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowanj Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) For anyone thinking of motorising the T9, or converting to Ben Adler or the like, I've started the ex-GEM chassis designed for the Glen/Scott as a replacement for the Triang L1. It's probably the easiest etch chassis I've ever put together, and should be readily convertible for most 40mm wheelbase 4-4-0's. The etch is excellent, with accurate tabs to fit spacers, I'm currently sticking one under a Butler-Henderson. John Edit - Supplier http://www.lytchettmanor.co.uk/. They quote delivery 28 days, but I found them easy and helpful to deal with. Note the chassis kit, like almost all, does ny include wheels and motor. Edited November 7, 2014 by rowanj 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Who is the current retailer, and where did you get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railroadbill Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) re the T9. I've found a drawing of the LSWR K10 class, same boiler dia as T9 but shorter firebox and shorter coupled wheelbase, also smaller driving wheels. Here's a comparison with my Hornby T9, so think if GBL boiler is shortened and splashers cut down, could get away with it. There was also the L11 which seems to have been the K10 with the T9 firebox (so would only have to cut off the T9 superheated version smokebox, and which had the T9 coupled wheelbase although smaller wheels as well. L11s had the 8 wheel tender and some K10s did as well. So original unsuperheated T9, (shorter smokebox, wing plates) K10 and L11 in LSWR livery would appear possible. Might have to widen the cab/splashers as well, need to do some more research there. But - in with a chance, perhaps. They would need an original Drummond chimney of course, and smokebox wing plates. I think I've got a chimney somewhere, did see it some years ago. :-( That's without thinking about any of those rather nice Scottish locos.... Er, probably won't find any GBL T9s now. Hope the Asda buyer is on his toes.... Also, thanks for the Gem 4-4-0 chassis heads-up, Rowanj. Could be just the job. Edited November 7, 2014 by railroadbill 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Thanks for that, Rowan. Does the chassis kit include coupling rods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46256 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Thanks indeed rowan didnt realise gem was still available....looking at the photos and I was transported back to the 70s looking at their adverts in the R Modeller or in the kit section of the W and H catalogue. Nice to see they have upgraded the chassis on what was, and by the look of it a fine series of kits. I have no wish to create another diversion from this main thread merely to enquire of the others on this thread if it is known if the Nucast range is still or about to be produced again? In the meantime where's my shirts with the penny round collars and my flares.....if only I could still get into them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowanj Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) Will5210 was the member who pointed me in the direction of the ex Gem chassis. His topic on the LNER site is we'll worth a look.The chassis kit is very up to date, and has spacers for EM for those so inclined. It does have con rods being complete other than motor and wheels.Cost around £30, so with wheels and motor you don't get much change out of £80 to build.However I had these in the spares box so it doesn't count!!! You can follow the D11 build on the link below. I believe the man who was producing NuCast retired at the end of 2012. Edited November 8, 2014 by rowanj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith George Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 If the axles need splitting on the Princess so as to move the wheels out to line up with the splashers, I would have thought that this meant the body of the loco was overscale. Particularly as the driving wheels of the loco as assembled by GBL line up with OO track. Keith. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 If the axles need splitting on the Princess so as to move the wheels out to line up with the splashers, I would have thought that this meant the body of the loco was overscale. Particularly as the driving wheels of the loco as assembled by GBL line up with OO track. Keith. Keith, it's a rare case of a model being made to scale, with regard to the splashers, even if it was done inadvertently. As you can see from my series of pics, the altered wheels fit P4 track! Cheers Shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) GBL have chopped off the top of the wheels to fit under the running plate, but not enough if the body is lowered to the correct height. The splashers are hollow, but the plastic is too thick (as it needs to be for strength) for proper clearance, and they are closed on the inside. The model measures 36mm over the running plate. (This could be a tad too wide? - A 'Princess' is 9' overall (according to the drawing I have), but I think this is over the cylinders. Has anyone got better drawings?) Edited November 9, 2014 by Il Grifone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spet0114 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I'm eagerly awaiting the T9 in the shops - has anyone seen any on the shelves? My local WHSmiths still has a couple of princesses, but no T9s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Expected on Wednesday 12th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted November 10, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) Form an orderly queue here, behind Smiffy. Edited November 10, 2014 by Nile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I've brought a suitcase... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londontram Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I think this T9 will have a lot to answer for I just wish I'd ordered more now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I actually want three or four - one to keep in LSWR and one, at least, in early Southern green. Perhaps a malachite, and a BR. I don't want to make working locos, but I suspect I'll try at least one Alan Gibson chassis/wheels. Maybe an alternate tender. Perhaps one with cross water tubes, but I haven't fully worked out all the complexities of that one. I'm reading Russell to see if they can easily be converted into something else, but I suspect not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I wonder how easy it would be to convert a T9 into an Adams Radial.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_mcfarlane Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I wonder if the Finecast T9 etched chassis will fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted November 10, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 10, 2014 I am after four as well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium CloggyDog Posted November 11, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 11, 2014 Finding the lack of D&E subjects quite annoying now - the rumour/intent of a Peak being one of the primary reasons I risked subscribing... And even moreso now that we have (essentially) wasteful duplicates appearing in the steam selection (Castle/King). Bah. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Finding the lack of D&E subjects quite annoying now - the rumour/intent of a Peak being one of the primary reasons I risked subscribing... And even moreso now that we have (essentially) wasteful duplicates appearing in the steam selection (Castle/King). Bah. I heard the next diesel will be a 33....... Cheers Shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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