Flyingscotsmanfan Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Issues 4 through 7 arrived this morning I didn't have much of a chance to look at the parts in depth but part 7 has one half of the chassis. Also a binder, the mallard coasters and magnifier glass came with them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamuck99 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 There is a facebook group for the partworks of whom a few of us are working on building different variations of the A4s using the partworks (who knows we may come up with the entire A4 class between us multiple times!) Anyone else that wants to join us for swapping hints, tips and advice is more than welcome. https://www.facebook.com/groups/221538741371836/ I tried joining this group and received an acknoledgement but am unable to access . Has it been disbandede? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenglade Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 There is a facebook group for the partworks of whom a few of us are working on building different variations of the A4s using the partworks (who knows we may come up with the entire A4 class between us multiple times!) Anyone else that wants to join us for swapping hints, tips and advice is more than welcome. https://www.facebook.com/groups/221538741371836/ I tried joining this group and received an acknoledgement but am unable to access . Has it been disbandede? .i'm a member and it seems active still to me...last update a few days ago..perhaps something wrong in your settings although I don't know what...not that computer savvy myself.... Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelpara Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 still working, try https://www.facebook.com/groups/221538741371836/ again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamuck99 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 still working, try https://www.facebook.com/groups/221538741371836/ again Thanks tried again this is aii I get : This content is currently unavailable The page you requested cannot be displayed at the moment. It may be temporarily unavailable, the link you clicked on may have expired, or you may not have permission to view this page. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Phil Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I clicked to join and it tells me 'It is pending'. We'll see. Maybe I'm not wanted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Phil Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Received approval to join this morning. No Problem at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelpara Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Thanks tried again this is aii I get : This content is currently unavailable The page you requested cannot be displayed at the moment. It may be temporarily unavailable, the link you clicked on may have expired, or you may not have permission to view this page. Have you tried using a different browser or logging out and in again to see if its something else causing the error? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Peter Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Just opened up the front of my A4, now I'll have to search for a smoke-box door.---Rob P.S,photo's to follow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Peter Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 All's quiet on this site???? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenglade Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I'm here....i can show my progress to date...I posted this yesterday on the FB page... cab handrails have been made but not fixed yet until painted...boiler handrails are removable for painting...gaps in valances have been filled but not sanded down yet..oh and chassis is out of sight under neath...so far I'm impressed with the quality of the kit...details like the swiveling ash shields on the cab windows give some idea of how much detail this kit is going to have....let's hope the good start continues... Pete 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Peter Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Hi Pete, A4 is looking good---Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Peter Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 This is my attempt at front -end, all I need to find is a smoke-box door. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Peter Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I missed this one. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ROSSPOP Posted November 2, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 2, 2014 Won't be starting mine just yet as I prefer to build the chassis first, using the connecting rods as the jig for squareness. I'm also wondering how the chassis will be attached to the body as there were issues with the A3. I also wish mine to be a working model and use my preferred sprung chassis system using Hobby Holiday Hornguides and roller bearings. I have purchased motion set from Premier Components, the coupling rods have been jointed . 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenglade Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 (edited) Hi Ross early days yet to say how well the chassis fits the body but so far looks pretty good..picture just to show what's involved so far. The chassis itself is a good fit, holds itself insitu without screws, you can see two of the future mounting points at the rear , the bent over tabs that will join with the trailing frames have elongated slot's in them for the two screws under the cab. The chassis is currently slightly deformed in the middle due to being compressed too much by the locating lugs under the body, this occurs no matter which side of the lugs you mount the chassis, i suspect the final resting place will be to place the frames to the outside of the lugs but which ever it is will need a little material removing to ensure the frames run parallel, of course the thickness of the paint doesn''t help here...i'll tackle this later when more parts have been assembled. Another point to note is that the elongated holes in what on the full size would be'the stiffeners' between main frames and trailing frames could do with being elongated across the other axis, they are spot on for for and aft positions but look like they will need adjusting for width to keep the frames running parallel, again i'll leave such things until more is known about the designers intention...having said all that so far the model is looking very good. Pete Edited November 3, 2014 by greenglade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ROSSPOP Posted November 3, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2014 That's very helpfull Pete thanks. At the moment I'm researching what motor/gearbox to get . Is that 'Green Stuff' you've used as filler? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenglade Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 (edited) Hi ross yes...squadron green...i haven't sanded it down yet....will do before the next issues arrive.... Pete NB: err i think i should be calling you John going by the other forum....hope I have that right... Edited November 3, 2014 by greenglade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicar47 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 What's the differnce between Green Stuff and White Stuff - apart from the obvious? One ebay advert describes each of them as perfect! Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Peter Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) Here's a guess of the A4 whistle:- I should add that this is my prototype took half hour to make. Edited November 5, 2014 by Blue Peter 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ROSSPOP Posted November 6, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2014 Thought that on issue 2 it looked like the chassis is to be double thickness sides as according to what I have seen on flea-bay, issues 8 and 9 are fully detailed full length chassis overlays.......very nice. glad I hav'nt started construction yet.......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenglade Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Thought that on issue 2 it looked like the chassis is to be double thickness sides as according to what I have seen on flea-bay, issues 8 and 9 are fully detailed full length chassis overlays.......very nice. glad I hav'nt started construction yet.......... very interesting and the reason why I said before, here and elsewhere that it's too early to criticize any part of this model until we know more about the designers plans...going by this info it seems he/she is ahead of the game and perhaps we are in for a real treat building this model, I have to say that so far I see no reason to doubt that this will be a fine model and runner......however we still have a long way to go......looking good though.... Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ROSSPOP Posted November 6, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2014 Absolutely Pete, question is do I solder the overlays on before shaping the side frames ? Decided to purchase an ABC 27.1 gearbox and Maxon motor as the one on offer is far too expensive for what it is...... John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenglade Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Hi John I would like to think that there's a reason why the chassis has been built so far before the overlays go on......it's a good way of hiding the stretcher joints with I hope scale like rivets and bolt etches on the overlays....there are a number of other fixing points along the chassis that i guess would also need their parts fitted before the overlays......i'm looking forward to the next 4 issues being delivered.....I'm at roughly the same stage on my large live steam model A1 ( more or less identical frames), erecting the frames now so it's an advantage to check how accurate the Partworks model is.....It would be nice to see Gresley's famous 'star-stay' appear, the 2:1 gear stay already fitted is pretty close to prototype and the vacuum cylinder stay is there although much simplified, looks like the two holes in it's etch are there ready for the cylinders to fit too ... Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmg123 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 What i the best way to line up the frame overlays to the main frame for laminating? Also I notice that the inner frames have screwed in spacers, but the overlays don't appear to have a gap for the screws. (from the photos on Facebook of someone who has progressed up to issue 10.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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