RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted January 1 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 1 Happy New Year to you both! And yes, I echo Chas' get well soon. Solder fumes should help the recovery. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 On 31/12/2023 at 17:44, micklner said: 200 error on previous attempt with multiple photos. Reported earlier today. Wanted !! I have now got to the chassis stage on the A2 and found that about 25 years ago DJH managed to supply 4 x 26mm plain and insulated Driving wheels , and for what ever reason they also include one insulated and one plain 27mm Drivers, all in the original still sealed bag !! Obviously the 27mm versions are not a lot of good 25 years on. Has anybody got a spare pair of 26mm Romford drivers with Nickel Silver tyres versions, one in Plain and one Insulated, without the cast balance weights versions please. A good price will be paid for them. No one seems to sell the Romford or Markits versions at the moment. Wizard are out of the modern version. Thanks. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chas Levin Posted January 15 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 15 Evening Mick, I can't myself supply the wheels you need, but have you looked on Ebay? I just searched using "26mm Romford drivers" and there are quite a few, though you'd probably need to contact the various sellers to check on details such as whether they're insulated or not... (Apologies if you've already tried that and/or don't want to use that supply!) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 I use ebay all the time . The minor problem is I only need two .All on ebay seem to be always sets of six. I doubt if anybody would spilt the sets they are trying to sell off. A couple (I need one insulated and one plain) will turn up, I am in no rush at the moment. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chas Levin Posted January 16 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 16 7 hours ago, micklner said: I use ebay all the time . The minor problem is I only need two .All on ebay seem to be always sets of six. I doubt if anybody would spilt the sets they are trying to sell off. A couple (I need one insulated and one plain) will turn up, I am in no rush at the moment. Good point, about the 6: hadn't thought about that! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 (edited) 26 minutes ago, rowanj said: Ill have a look through my spares box, Mick. Are the wheels in the kit the version they supplied with bushes, rather than the usual tapped holes for the crankpins? They are the tapped Nickel Silver rims versions . 26mm 22 spoke. No Balance weights. Thanks for looking. Edited January 16 by micklner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted January 16 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16 Just had a look and I don't have any. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowanj Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 3 hours ago, micklner said: They are the tapped Nickel Silver rims versions . 26mm 22 spoke. No Balance weights. Thanks for looking. Might these do? What about the throw compared to the ones in the kit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 30368 Posted January 16 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 16 Sorry Mick, none in my spares box, all 24mm or Bulleid wheels. Markits wheels are becoming rare even on ebay judging by my last few searches. Rest of build coming along. Good luck. Kind regards, 30368 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 1 hour ago, rowanj said: Might these do? What about the throw compared to the ones in the kit? Sorry they are 20 spoke , I need the 22 spoke version. Thanks for looking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowanj Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 1 hour ago, micklner said: Sorry they are 20 spoke , I need the 22 spoke version. Thanks for looking. How about these? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 17 minutes ago, rowanj said: How about these? ???? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted January 16 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 16 I think I win! Are these right? The unpainted pair has one balance weight (insulated, if I understand these things) and one not (uninsulated), but the green one would act as an insulated (?) matching pair? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post micklner Posted January 17 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 17 Latest update on the A2 . Loco body is 99% finished . Need final filler clean up and a location holes drilled for Three "Levers" on the Offside next to the Firebox , they will be fitted last as will other Brass fittings after painting and decalling. Cab interior to be painted then the Cab Roof will then be fitted and exterior painted etc. Chassis will be sorted once the Drivers arrive (thanks to Daddyman). I emailed Squires who list Romfords, and they have'nt even had the courtesy of a reply so far after three days. 19 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post micklner Posted February 3 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 3 (edited) A2 being painted. Current A2 chassis running in with a High Level Gearbox and Motor. Some photos of my previous DJH A2 build City Of Durham from 2008 . Chassis on this is a Comet Box and Mashima Motor. DJH designed the kit as a split chassis hence the wiring on the City of Durham's chassis, DJH supplied Live and Insulated Drivers in both kits. I decided on the City of Hull Hull chassis, to just add pick ups to the Insulated side of the Drivers and a wire direct to the live chassis much quicker and works just as well. Edited February 3 by micklner 20 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chas Levin Posted February 4 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 4 Nice work Mick - always nice to see a photo with blurred wheels! 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post micklner Posted March 8 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 8 (edited) A2 City of Kingston Upon Hull finished circa early 1930's. Edited March 8 by micklner 16 9 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chas Levin Posted March 10 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 10 Fine looking loco Mick! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 (edited) Comparison with the real Loco using Mike Meggison's earlier posted/shared Black/White original A2 photograph. Edited March 12 by micklner 17 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Daddyman Posted March 12 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 12 The finish - the lustre - on your locos is always superb, Mick, and the lining is exquisite. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 9 minutes ago, Daddyman said: The finish - the lustre - on your locos is always superb, Mick, and the lining is exquisite. Nothing exciting !! Army Painter aerosol Matt Varnish on Precision Paints brush painted and Halfords Matt Black Aerosol and a lot of masking tape !! HMRS decals and lining. 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemeg Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 (edited) 17 hours ago, micklner said: Comparison with the real Loco using Mike Meggison's earlier posted/shared Black/White original A2 photograph. Mick, You've certainly done justice to that kit and that build. Echoing some comments, made above, the finish on that model is lovely and really does highlight the LNER lined apple green livery perfectly. Kings Cross shed, in the 1920's and 30's must have been quite something to behold with all of that lined apple green, kept immaculately clean! Regards Mike Edited March 13 by mikemeg 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 On 12/03/2024 at 18:49, micklner said: Army Painter aerosol Matt Varnish Mick, Have you weathered over the Army painter varnish yet? I've had one or two wagons where it's flaked (literally) off when I've put a dirty wash onto it. It hasn't done it every time by any means, but often enough that I've noticed it's a problem. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 (edited) 23 minutes ago, jwealleans said: Mick, Have you weathered over the Army painter varnish yet? I've had one or two wagons where it's flaked (literally) off when I've put a dirty wash onto it. It hasn't done it every time by any means, but often enough that I've noticed it's a problem. JW, No weathering to be done on the A2 . My Pacifics are always left clean ,as they will lose value if ever sold on IMHO. I have'nt used the varnish on anything else so far. What does the dirty wash consist off ?. Ta for advice. Edited March 14 by micklner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 2 hours ago, micklner said: What does the dirty wash consist off ? It's the usual Martyn Welch mix; 4 shades of Humbrol and white spirit. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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