garethashenden Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 My thought was that as I have to build my own layout now, I may as well try to be as accurate as possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 My thought was that as I have to build my own layout now, I may as well try to be as accurate as possible. Perhaps absolute dead scale S4 might suit? D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 True, especially given the superb modelling seen on your London Road layout at the Portsmouth show on Saturday. It made me feel quite the poor relation over on Empire Mills. D D, thanks, but everything was good. As Tim V said on the Portsmouth Show thread, "Cracking show. There was no rubbish. There were layouts not to my taste, but they were still good layouts". Jol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethashenden Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Perhaps absolute dead scale S4 might suit? D I think P4 will be enough. For now at least. I suppose we could look at this as all being your fault. You were the first person to really encourage me to try finescale modelling. We built a good layout that I'm quite proud of. Now that I'm separated from it it's time for the next challenge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I think P4 will be enough. For now at least. I suppose we could look at this as all being your fault. You were the first person to really encourage me to try finescale modelling. We built a good layout that I'm quite proud of. Now that I'm separated from it it's time for the next challenge. Surely its still your fault - you listened to me! D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethashenden Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 Back in the early '90s, when I was very small, MRJ published a series of articles on scratch building a Manning Wardle Class F 0-4-0. I've started building one, so far I've got the frames cut out and soldered together. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2865 Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 How did you ensure the bearings were level? Otherwise, looking better than anything I could scratch together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethashenden Posted December 12, 2015 Author Share Posted December 12, 2015 How did you ensure the bearings were level? Otherwise, looking better than anything I could scratch together. Solder the two frames together, then cut them out and drill the holes as one. That ensures that both frames are identical. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike morley Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I notice that although the MRJ Project Loco was intended for 2mm axles, you've fitted what look like eighth-inch axle bushes. I've got one to build but loathe 2mm driving axles (too many bad experiences with Gibson 2mm/eighth-inch collars) so would be interested to hear how you intend to overcome the "problem" that keeps mine on the back-burner - that the High Level gearbox specifically designed for this loco is intended for 2mm axles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethashenden Posted December 12, 2015 Author Share Posted December 12, 2015 I notice that although the MRJ Project Loco was intended for 2mm axles, you've fitted what look like eighth-inch axle bushes. I've got one to build but loathe 2mm driving axles (too many bad experiences with Gibson 2mm/eighth-inch collars) so would be interested to hear how you intend to overcome the "problem" that keeps mine on the back-burner - that the High Level gearbox specifically designed for this loco is intended for 2mm axles. The original design was for 2mm axles and Sharman 2'9" wheels. I'm using Gibson 3' wheels and a High Level RoadRunner Compact+. I didn't see the "advantage" of doing it the way they said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Will this be standard gauge (ie EM) or, glup, 'broad gauge'... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethashenden Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 Will this be standard gauge (ie EM) or, glup, 'broad gauge'... Standard, not narrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Standard, not narrow. I think you tease just a little. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethashenden Posted December 17, 2015 Author Share Posted December 17, 2015 I think you tease just a little. Me?? Tease you? How could you say such a thing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethashenden Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Here's another project, because you can never have too many... A Boston & Maine B15 2-6-0 in N scale. Frame material Cutting out Bushings soldered in Wheels! Frames together Tender Floor Sides Gears! 30:1 on the worm wheel, plus 14:18 giving something just under 40:1 in total Got the brakes soldered on 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) You know, I blame Gareth for making life difficult for us lesser mortals! Wonderful workmanship, old chap. drduncan Edited January 11, 2016 by drduncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin1985 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 The 2-6-0 looks excellent Gareth! It seems quite rare to see American steam locos done to finescale standard, especially in N. I guess for most people the problem of non-availability of wheels is a fundamental stumbling block, but using 2mm Assoc wheels is the perfect way around. Are you working to the formal FS160 standard? (or is there an equivalent North American P160 standard?) I don't envy North American modellers having to deal with all of the external "plumbing" - although this one doesn't seem too encumbered - very handsome loco actually! Justin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethashenden Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Thanks guys. It's FS160, it seems the best option. I don't mind building track, and freight wheels can be adapted easily, so it all works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethashenden Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 Back to Edwardian wagons... LRM's LNWR Deal wagon. So far it's going together very well. Just needs the brakes and a few other details. And Bill Bedford's GCR D1 2 plank. Just needs paint and lettering. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold nest Posted February 16, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16, 2016 Despite my lack of commenting on this site these days, I still pop in to keep up with the world as it were. Jolly good to see you tinkering away on the other side of the pond. Nestor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethashenden Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 I really need to stick with projects once I start them. This is a real problem. So, my 4mm Edwardian models seem to have changed to post war 2mm models. In typical fashion, nothing is finished yet. I have a BR Brake van from the 2mm Association kit. A 10' wb underframe. I, of course, forgot to order brake cylinders with my recent order. With the van body on top. 3 Farish PO wagons that I'm trying to turn into ex-PO wagons Wagons and brake van And finally, a GNR 8 wheel brake van for Copenhagen Fields Having now shared my 2mm efforts I'll probably get distracted by 4mm again. Hopefully I'll finish these soon though. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I have lots of suggestions for 4mm projects if you need you time filled (and you clearly do...) and to distract you from 2mm! Drduncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Are those Dinghams I spy on your 2mm po wagons? Another departure from the way of light and purity? D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted March 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28, 2016 Are those Dinghams I spy on your 2mm po wagons? Another departure from the way of light and purity? D Look like DG to me, same principle though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethashenden Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Are those Dinghams I spy on your 2mm po wagons? Another departure from the way of light and purity? D Look like DG to me, same principle though. They are DGs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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