Guest Tom F Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 (edited) The more I look, the more I think what a stunner Mick! Well Done as I said on LNER forum A little request? Photo shoot of her with your other pacifics on shed!? Edited November 13, 2011 by Tom F Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfy Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 What a cracking model of what I think is a very handsome prototype. Good name too! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Thompson Pacific line up. The A2/1 and A2/3 were first shown on the old RM Web PDK A1/1 NuCast A2/1 DJH A2/3 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 Another A2/2 Lord President , is on the workbench. I will post some pictures not covered in the build of The Wolf. A4 Cab mated to A2 body using the original A2 footplate to ensure all mates correctly. Photo after being left overnight for plastic cement to cure. The cab was held in place with masking tape during the cure. Gaps between cab and boiler in picture have now been filled with microstrip pieces prior to rubbing down and smoothing in due course . Attachment: Tender body repainted to LNER Apple Green. Other pictures below show how I have adapted the Hornby chassis so that the Bachmann A2 coupling can still be used. A 8BA nut and bolt held in place with Microstrip has produced a nice strong connector pin. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom F Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Excellent Mick...look forward to seeing another A2/2 from you same member of the class I have too! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 (edited) Brassmaster etched conversion sheets have been used on some of my Hornby A3 and A4's. Some observations RE A3 Front detail etch will not fit if using Hornby Bogie wheels. As I wanted to keep the lined LNER wheels I never used them after a trial fit. The reversing rods and ashpan lever are excellent. Both are much better than the Hornby oversize fittings. I aso used the footplate supports Some other very small parts which I never bothered with as Hornby parts are already good enough . RE A4 Used on my Black Sir Charles Newton unvalenced version. Front etch fitted after a bit of filing as not a perfect fit , a lot of plastic has not be cut from the mountings for the Hornby chassis front for them to be used. This works ok with Gibson bogie wheels, I also left a larger gap above the wheels than as designed using the etch. Small Rear footplate supports to wide for body not used larger ones used as per the A3 photo below Reversing lever no means of fitting to body not used. Ashpan lever appeared a real pain to fit not used as very little difference to the Hornby part. Same design as A3 part so will be used on one on my A3's. Again some tiny parts not used or Hornby parts good enough for me. Overall . Re A3 if you have missing reversing rods /ashpan levers ,as I had on some of my NRM A3 bought off ebay very worth buying. I also made use of one set for those parts on my A2/2 build shown above earlier. Re A4 front etch hardy visible when fitted, some parts poor size and/or no obvious way to fit. I wont use again. Instructions are at times confusing and could be written much better with bigger photos please !! Gladiateur now fitted with reversing rod on the correct side unlike the original Hornby fitting Newton Instructions suggest gluing the front etch onto the body. I decided to use the original screws this allowed removal during the fitting process. The screw heads had to be turned down to allow this method. Photos have been brightened to allow detail to be seen better Edited December 7, 2011 by micklner 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 (edited) Progress on A2/2 Lord President. The Tender is ready for lining. Nothing screwed down in pictures Edited December 7, 2011 by micklner 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Mick, some very nice work, keep it up. Mick Nicholson. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike J Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Progress on A2/2 Lord President. The Tender is ready for lining. Nothing screwed down in pictures Nothing screwed up either! Nice work there Mick, the difference is in the detail. Looking forward to seeing the completed loco but I'm enjoying reading how you did it. Mike 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) More progress Scratch smoke deflectors New saddle as the original A2 is the wrong shape/position for the A2/2 Edited December 14, 2011 by micklner 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Thanks Mick. I've been layout building hense no progress on my DJH wolf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted December 14, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 14, 2011 Love the 'Mr Wright' style lube pipe runs; excellent. P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 One question -where do you get the cylinder wash out plugs the bachman ones are the wrong size? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) Martin Finney etches available as spares cheers Edited December 14, 2011 by micklner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) Running in since last post. Colour variation between Loco and Tender is due to Loco being unvarnished in pictures. Since these were taken I have lined out the Cab and part of the Tender. Edited December 29, 2011 by micklner 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 (edited) If I can be cheeky Mick, I'll suggest that great minds think alike with regards to LNER cut and shuts..... Some excellent and inspiring work there and although I have no excuse for any of the ex LNER pacifics, I'm thoroughly enjoying watching your progress. Cheers. Sean. Edited January 2, 2012 by the penguin of doom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 Lord President completed 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 In addition to Lord President which I have built on commision . I have also put a little detail on my Hornby B1 Roedeer, Etched Name Plates, Crew and Coal in the tender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scots region Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Excellent set of skills, you should be well proud and what fabulous models. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon020 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Lord President completed Right, well, where do I start. Having just come here from Tim's thread.... these are totally stunning.... they all are! And yes, I do like those A2/2s. I will put on my flak jacket and mention that I prefer their slight look of menace when in BR livery... but I think this is derived from the position of the smokebox number plate... which I think serves to enhance their pose; but the look of these in that splendid LNER livery would really atke some beating. Thanks for linking to your thread... you seem to be a true modelling master, and must be very proud of your achievments. Jon 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Start made on A2/3 Chamoissaire As I hate trying to line out washout plugs/mudhole doors. I decided to make use of the nicely lined Bachmann A2 cab. Luckily a etched A3 cab was obtained from ebay. Looking at the Bachmann version there were three problems a part V front, slight slope on the sides by the windows and cut outs on the sides. After cutting of the cab front and the etched cab front I have arrived at below. Archer rivets will be used on the front of the cab after priming. The cab sides once unsupported straightend easily. cab cut outs were done with a needle files and a new plastikard cab edge added. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timara Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I have to say Mick, that looks horribly strange, not to mention just plain wrong! Can I ask what was wrong with using the A3 cabsides? FWIW, I'd favour accuracy over painting, regardless of it being a tedious job (yes, I've done it on Tom's A2 and I found it a PITA, but I did it nonetheless). My personal method, in absence of a suitable cab would have been to use the mk2 Margate A3 cab with new overlays. At least the cabside windows would actually have been in the right place, not to mention being entirely flat as per prototype. Regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Tim I have been blinded by the lining and trying to cut corners without realising it is totally wrong . Your 100% correct and thanks for pointing it out. Now plan 2 I have a DJH A2/2 cab with a part sloped front . I cut the centre out of the front to reduce too correct width and solder a spreader across the back. Hopefully I can still use the Bachmann roof or I will scratch build one. I never used the A3 sides as they are the large cutout type. As to Hornby no thanks at the moment !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timara Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 No worries! Glad to have helped there. The DJH sides (provided they're kept flat) should do the trick. As to the roof, see how the Bachmann one fits in, but I have a sneaking suspicion they were welded. Might as well smooth all the rivets off if that's the case! Also, don't forget that A2/3s didn't have the extra rear shoulder vents as per A1s and A2s. Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Thanks again. I have a built DJH A2/3 so I can copy that one !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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