Jeff Smith Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Just wondering if there is a current kit of the ex-WD Baldwin 4-6-0 per GVT, WHR, etc., in either 7mm or On30? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 CW railways can print you a body with you sorting out a chassis the web site only says abaout 4mm OO9 ones but i have seen a 7mm one there are all but no print lines I will be getting one soon the was chat on another forum that it uses a Hornby Terrier 0-6-0 http://www.cwrailways.com/baldwins.html I have built a 4mm one link here http://scalerail.phpbbhosts.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=184&t=1275&start=26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 7mm drawings I have of the (GVT) Baldwin show bar frames and a gap running the full length under the boiler and footplate. The firebox does not even come down as far as the top of the frames. Some compromise in appearance would have to be made to get the drive down to the wheels. Driving wheels = 1'11.5", unequally spaced, 5'10" wheelbase. Bogie wheels = 1'4", on approx. 3'6" centres. Overall wheelbase = 12'2" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 The Terrier has roughly the right sized wheels (a bit big at 16mm) but equispaced at 24mm, whereas the 7mm Baldwin is 23.5mm and 17.5mm and needs 14mm wheels. This would be quite noticeable. Terrier dimensions taken from the Gibson catalogue. I don't actually know the Hornby dimensions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted February 10, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2015 The Wrightlines kit is O16.5 but not currently available, have a search of ebay etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Nothing listed at this time - was it a complete kit, ie chassis too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
49395 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Nothing listed at this time - was it a complete kit, ie chassis too? It was, although the chassis is rather crude. I'm in the process of developing a replacement etched chassis for the Wrightlines Baldwins I have to build. It's designed for O14 and I'm expecting the first test etch this week. The plan is for a gearbox in the firebox. Hopefully it'll be a straight replacement for the Wrightlines chassis, it might also work for the 3D print mentioned above with a few tweaks. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted February 10, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2015 Yes and they do turn up on eBay. It's the best kit I've seen, have a look on the Bridport and Charmouth threads by Dave Taylor as I believe his are Wrightlines based though Dave is such a good scratchbuilder they might be heavily modified Search for Wrightlines Baldwin images on google and you'll get an idea of what you get. It's either scratchbuild a chassis for the Chris Ward one, set up an eBay search or see if the 7mm NGA have one on their secondhand stall at shows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Having done all the research for the 4mm version it would be really nice if Bachmann was to produce an On30 or 7mm one..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
suffolk009 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hi Mike, I too have a wrightlines kit, but mine is sitting untouched in it's box. I was a little disappointed with the chassis. Nothing wrong with it, just a bit heavy - the part at the back under the cab is very thin on the prototype - I think it's welded bar, rather than plate frame. Anyway the chap who I asked to build the loco for me suggested a milled chassis and maybe even replacement etches for the cab. I could be very interested in your chassis etch, would love to see some pictures when it's done. Best, Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
49395 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hi Tim, Thanks for the interest, I'll start a new topic in this section when the etch arrives Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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