Ben Riley Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I would accept that level of instructions- a few photos (as what you've put on here, in fact) and a parts list would be enough to make a start. I'll get on with assembling some of the wagon kits I've scraped together in the meantime. 5 chassis etches for me please, in the hope I can add a Joan and Hummy to my Bridget, Guy and Peggy. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted October 5, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2016 Very nice indeed Mike. Did you take any photos of the motor & gearbox fitting? All the best, Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49395 Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 Very nice indeed Mike. Did you take any photos of the motor & gearbox fitting? All the best, Dave. Only the photo in post 17, the gearbox is a High Level 54:1 slimliner + with a D3 drive extender, the motor is a Mashima 1428 The drive extender runs forward and up at an angle with the gearbox vertical in the firebox The motor is in the boiler with an amount of metal carved out to accommodate it. I hope this is helpful I really need to crack on with another of these and get a production version sorted once my available spare time increases a bit Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted October 5, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2016 Thanks Mike. The photo in post 17 only shows the body in place, I can't see the gearbox, so you've made an excellent job of hiding the drive! That's pretty much how I motorised my two; the first one had an RG4 with a rebuilt gearbox, the second one a Branchlines Multibox (WITHOUT the drive extender) and a Mashima 1626 The Highlevel Loadhauler-Plus would have been an ideal box, but its too wide for the frames. I've got another Wrightlines kit that I want to convert into the 2-6-2 version, so that's going to need a lot of work on the frames. Cheers, Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 (edited) Mike, Any update please on price and availability of etches. If you are keeping a list please add one for me. Edited December 3, 2016 by Jeff Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49395 Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 So it's been rather too long since I last updated this thread. I've made a final revision to the artwork for the chassis and put a parts list together I should be able to put together some basic instructions and a few photos to help with placement of parts soon I can also list the parts I designed the chassis to work with (most are below) There are options for things like wheels and crankpins designed in but I've only built a chassis as originally designed If you are still interested in one or more of these etches (with basic instructions) please let me know and I'll get an idea of costs for a batch The chassis is designed to be built rigid to 14mm gauge (with washers adding 16.5mm gauge should be possible), with Gibson or Romford driving wheels and crankpins Bogie wheels are 7mm disks from kbscale Motor and gearbox is up to personal preference, I used a High Level 54:1 slimliner + with a D3 drive extender, the motor is a Mashima 1428 Valve gear rivets will be needed along with a selection of wire sizes Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decauville1126 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 One customer still here! Look forward to hearing further about price + availability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mr.S.corn78 Posted April 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2017 Hi Mike, Add me to the list please Thanks Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I should definitely like one please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49395 Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 A quick update with the pricing on the etches. I've got a quote back from the etching company and it's looking like the cost per chassis etch will be £36 plus postage If you've expressed an interest in one (or more) chassis please let me know (preferably by PM) if you're still interested and I'll try and work out postage costs depending on destination and number ordered Thanks for looking in Regards Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Smith Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Some time ago I tried emailing cwrailways.com to enquire about the availability of the GVT 3D printed body. I didn't get any answer, I'm wondering if anyone else has been in contact? The body is currently priced at £95 in batches of five. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jub45565 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I have 2 of the CWR prints, but am unlikely to build both any time soon. I have PM'd Mike for one chassis, but if anyone else would like the other body at cost (Which was £95, plus P&P) let me know. I offered it to Jeff but he is really after the GVT variant with altered cab and chimney etc I have measured some dimensions, against the drawings in E S Tonks book on the Snailbeach District Railway. I do have other drawings elsewhere, but havent yet cross referenced to see whether they all agree! Tank height 29" = 16.92mm. Measured 17.5mm Tank length 102.5" = 59.8mm. Measured 59.65mm Gap between tanks and cab 23.25" = 13.56mm. Measured 13.8mm Cab side front section length 28.5" = 16.625mm. Measured 15.8mm Cab opening (including handrails) 22" = 12.83mm. Measured 13.7mm Cab side rear section length 24.5" = 14.82mm. Measured 12mm Cab rear sidesheet height 42.5" = 24.79mm. Measured 24.62mm Chimney to sand box centres 30" = 17.5mm. Measured 17.8mm Sand box to dome centres 36" = 21mm. Measured 21mm Tank width 19" = 11.08mm. Measured 11.4mm Cab back width 78" = 45.5mm. Measured 45.5mm Rear bufferbeam height 18" = 10.5mm. Measured 10.54mm Cab roof width over eaves 83" = 48.42mm. Measured 50.1mm Cab height footplate to centre of roof 76" = 44.3mm. Measured 46.2mm. Front bufferbeam height 12" = 7mm. Measured 8.8mm Front bufferbeam width 61" = 35.58mm. Measured 35.23mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49395 Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 A quick update. I've taken delivery of a batch of etches and I'm working on a parts list and some basic instructions . I'll be in touch with everyone who's expressed an interest over the next few days to sort out delivery details. One minor issue that has cropped up is that a few holes on a couple of parts haven't etched properly, although there are mirrored parts that can be used to help drill out the holes in most cases. I think I can also cover U.K. delivery in the price, for those of you overseas it'll depend whereabouts you are but the cost will come down by the same amount Cheers Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decauville1126 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 My two chassis etches arrived safely today, and I think we all owe Mike a great big thankyou for making available to us what started out as essentially a personal project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49395 Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 A quick note to those of you I haven't contacted yet, it's time consuming packing the chassis so I'm contacting people a few at a time If anyone hasn't yet expressed an interest and would like to there's still plenty of time as I need to order a second batch of etches soon to meet the demand The support for what started as a personal project has been overwhelming and I'd like to thank everyone for their interest in my work. Regards Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted June 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 13, 2017 Are there any of these chassis etches left. I have acquired in a job lot of other stuff a complete Wrightlines kit. I was going to sell it on as I understand they fetch a descent price but I may well keep it if a descent chassis is available. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49395 Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 Hi Jerry, Yes I can add you to the list Thanks for the interest Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted June 13, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 13, 2017 Hi Mike, I can't remember if I definitely said I would like one? If I didn't, please add me. Many thanks, Dave. Are there any of these chassis etches left. I have acquired in a job lot of other stuff a complete Wrightlines kit. I was going to sell it on as I understand they fetch a descent price but I may well keep it if a descent chassis is available. Jerry Are you turning to narrow-gauge then Jerry?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49395 Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 Hi Dave, I don't think you were on the list but you are now Thanks for the interest Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted June 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 13, 2017 Are you turning to narrow-gauge then Jerry?? Hi Dave, No, its just that it came in a job lot of other stuff I bought and I rather fancy building it. It would live in my cabinet and get the occasional run out on friends layouts. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 I received my etch this morning - and extremely good it looks!!! Thank you very much indeed Michael! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted August 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 25, 2017 Are there any of these chassis etches left. I have acquired in a job lot of other stuff a complete Wrightlines kit. I was going to sell it on as I understand they fetch a descent price but I may well keep it if a descent chassis is available. Jerry Much as I would like to build it, I have decided that there are already enough locos in my 'one day' pile so have decided to sell my Wrightlines kit. It went on eBay yesterday. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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