Smiffy2 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Give em a call! Cheers Shane Do they work Saturdays? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 T9 is shortened, smokebox wings added, door modified and fitted. Cross tube boxes made but not fitted, sandboxes halfway there. No chimney. But you can't have everything... It's looking good for original condition. I've ordered a Hornby tender underframe - is it a case of just shortening the tender body to fit? I'm liking the wheels/chassis on this one, and unlike others I don't think I'll need to replace it. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Update - I found a note in the packaging - 'unexpected delay with issue 19... Please be assured it will be sent as soon as the stock arrives', so others may be in the same boat. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catkins Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 If anyone is after the T9, there were four in WHSmiths in Grantham today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londontram Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 T9 is shortened, smokebox wings added, door modified and fitted. Cross tube boxes made but not fitted, sandboxes halfway there. No chimney. But you can't have everything... It's looking good for original condition. I've ordered a Hornby tender underframe - is it a case of just shortening the tender body to fit? I'm liking the wheels/chassis on this one, and unlike others I don't think I'll need to replace it. Smiffy we need pictures....lots of pictures Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Yeah, I know... I'll do some later - honest! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Brasher Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Issue 20 Great British Locomotives Collection. T9 117 crossing Corfe Viaduct in 1918. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londontram Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Splasher sandboxes, wing plates and smoke box cut down. Tell you what Smiffy leave the cross feed box off and you've got yourself a Caley Dunalastair I 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 So far - no filling done yet. First job was to cut off the chimney (to be replaced by an Alan Gibson), then cut back the smokebox to the level of the saddle. The smokebox door was taken out and the locating ring pared back and sanded. A smokebox wing plate was made using Russell as a template (40 thou plastikard) and the whole thing cemented together. The handrails were cut back, along with other pipework, and holes drilled for handrail knobs. Best to do this by carving a flat spot in the knob locations before filing the moulded-on rail back, centre marking and then drilling. It still doesn't always work... The cross tube boxes were made out of two pieces of 40 thou laminated. They're a ######. The shape isn't too complex, but it's very hard to get them to stay in position - the one I've done so far didn't. I've carved it back and I'll make good with filler. Same goes for the sandboxes. There's some tidying needed, the handrails and some pipework to make, but so far it's not looking like too bad a job. I don't moan too much if a part needs taking off and a better one made - that left hand tube box is getting smaller and smaller... I could have made things simpler by just cutting and shutting the smokebox... I'm keeping the 8-wheel tender on this one, though another will get a 6-wheeler. The next step is paint and lining - I haven't seen anywhere that makes LSWR lining, though I've got a thought that someone makes some which is included in an SR set. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Now I know this might seem crazy but if anyone wants to get shot of their HST power cars I may be interested in some swapsies. I have two 9F's and a slightly warped Black 5 available. Stop laughing at the back but I have a plan. Cheers Shane 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) I have a wrapped 125 I'd be happy to swap for a promise of a C Class (or N) when they emerge. Edited November 15, 2014 by Smiffy2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Evening folks, Just got back from shopping in Clacton on Sea and noticed that WHS still have three T9s in stock as of 5PM today! hope it helps anyone keen, Kind regards, Jock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I have a wrapped 125 I'd be happy to swap for a promise of a C Class (or N) when they emerge. Deal, when whichever comes out first! Cheers Shane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowanj Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) Progress to date on the D11 on GEM Glen chassis. My posts on the link below show how I got to this point. As I used a video clip of "SOMME" to check how the loco was lined - note the cab is different on Scottish engines, SOMME she will be. Edited November 15, 2014 by rowanj 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) Greenhithe Asda had a T9 this morning. She appeared complete, though some of the fittings were a bit skew and the number transfer '117' as well. Possibly suitable for a repaint, she was still there when I left. A quick scan of Dartford W.H.Smith revealed no part works at all. They must have either hidden them well or given up on them. Edited November 15, 2014 by Il Grifone 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted November 15, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 15, 2014 I just received 18 today on its own but for an apology slip saying delivery problems 19 to follow. I get the feeling this series has been more successful than planned and the expected drop of in orders hasn't happened! I was in NORWICH yesterday and didn't see any models in the usual shops. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Smiffy how do you end up with such a tidy workspace? My coffee table doesn't have any room for a mug of coffee. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 There's a big pile on the floor... The desk isn't so bad: but the rest of the room - not so much... It's what used to be my office when I was working. The iMac is in there, and as you can see the new Silhouette cutter. It's a bit cramped. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 That's still tidy. I'm too ashamed to post photos of my work space 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted November 15, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 15, 2014 That's still tidy. I'm too ashamed to post photos of my work space You should see my house, or perhaps better not. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieB Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) There's a big pile on the floor... The desk isn't so bad: IMG_0227.jpg but the rest of the room - not so much... IMG_0228.jpg It's what used to be my office when I was working. The iMac is in there, and as you can see the new Silhouette cutter. It's a bit cramped. Don't mind me saying so, but you do look rather hirsute for someone with Immac. Edited November 15, 2014 by EddieB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Ok this is my mess is anyone worse than me? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londontram Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 That's better darrel, tidy that up and you'd never find anything ever again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londontram Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Smiffy, I rest my case. Caledonian railway Dunalastair I 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 That's easily doable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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