N15class Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 Get some 3-d printed crew from ModelU there're great. I agree. But I need to use up stock and I don't have 2 months to wait for delivery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 I think the building has finished. I have just to paint the crew and add some coal to the bunker. I can say I have completed the task, within time too!!! The work today consisted of adding the pickups. The front ones were very tight there is not much room for them. In the end it worked well, hiding the wires and avoiding the the motion was fun. You will see the simple strap for the motor. The next bit was to refit the brake gear, which worked very well, and needed easing, thankfully I put plastic shoes on it. The body was united with the frames and the couplings added after testing. The nice thing about compensated frames there is less sensitive when bolted to the body. Then last but not least the couplings. A few more photos than needed but hey I do not care. And the low down moody shot. Hopefully the crew will be added before the end of the comp. Thanks for all the comments and likes, I hope you have enjoyed the build as much as I have. What to do I do now??????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 18, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 18, 2015 Absolutely beautiful, love the livery. Next job is to build Bodmin! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKR Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Adams T3 or X2. Sheer elegance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fitness Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 I think the building has finished. I have just to paint the crew and add some coal to the bunker. I can say I have completed the task, within time too!!! The work today consisted of adding the pickups. The front ones were very tight there is not much room for them. In the end it worked well, hiding the wires and avoiding the the motion was fun. You will see the simple strap for the motor. a.jpg b.jpg The next bit was to refit the brake gear, which worked very well, and needed easing, thankfully I put plastic shoes on it. The body was united with the frames and the couplings added after testing. The nice thing about compensated frames there is less sensitive when bolted to the body. Then last but not least the couplings. A few more photos than needed but hey I do not care. c.jpg d.jpg d1.jpg e.jpg f.jpg And the low down moody shot. g.jpg Hopefully the crew will be added before the end of the comp. Thanks for all the comments and likes, I hope you have enjoyed the build as much as I have. What to do I do now??????? Utterly beautiful and topped off with a flawless paint job! I think you can honestly say the "challenge" has been well and truly met Jon F. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 Absolutely beautiful, love the livery. Next job is to build Bodmin! Thanks Chris I am working on Bodmin. Once the test track works I will start the points. I don't think I need a slip until the 3rd board. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 Adams T3 or X2. Sheer elegance. Thanks I was thinking of something more modern a Drummond K10 or L11. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 Utterly beautiful and topped off with a flawless paint job! I think you can honestly say the "challenge" has been well and truly met Jon F. Thanks jon I think the painting has got better since I got some cellulose paint, it goes on thinner. But shows up everything underneath. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 Just to show that it runs too, I had a little play today. As Chris says I need to build Bodmin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 [begin crescendo] Ooooh. A spam can.... [end crescendo] [dissipate crescendo] Building spam can might be quicker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 18, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 18, 2015 Building spam can might be quicker. You'd have to build two... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 You'd have to build two... The last one I built started with b and ended in ard. It was a really poor kit. Bit to modern for my period. But we know one actually got to Bodmin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 18, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 18, 2015 The last one I built started with b and ended in ard. It was a really poor kit. Bit to modern for my period. But we know one actually got to Bodmin. I've made sure my headshunt is long enough, just in case... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 I've made sure my headshunt is long enough, just in case... I mine isn't, even then I think it's to long. I have a feeling the 2MT only just fitted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ullypug Posted December 19, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 19, 2015 Just caught up with this. Simply stunning. I do miss your blog updates! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 Just caught up with this. Simply stunning. I do miss your blog updates! Thanks Andrew As for the blog, I sort of miss it too. Mind you nothing would of been posted as I have been wasting time on my own toys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted December 22, 2015 Author Share Posted December 22, 2015 Over the weekend I took some paints to the apartment and have manage to get the crew ready. They will be reporting for duty after the Christmas break. People always seem to take far more time than you allow for. Happy Christmas to all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Keep on modelling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 I was trying to get a nice photo for Andy today. As my tripod is to short, to old, and to wobbly I had to make a platform to sit the camera on. Then use the self timer to stop the judder as you push the button. (note to self must get a remote for it). I did take a load many of the same pose but using different exposures ect. The trouble is I did not know which one to send. In the endI sent three and left it to Andy to pick the one that fits his needs best. Well here are a few, nothing like being self indulgent sometimes. Now back to things that are not already finished. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 2 and 3 do it for me, although if you are only allowed one then 3 is great. Awesome work btw! Nelson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Hi Peter You have done a fantastic job this one and the photos have come out very good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Hi Peter You have done a fantastic job this one and the photos have come out very good. I am now looking forward to getting back to and finishing my 0395 class, it is close to being finished and a little push would make it ready for painting. I think I have been re bitten by the scratch building bug. I would like to start another one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I am now looking forward to getting back to and finishing my 0395 class, it is close to being finished and a little push would make it ready for painting. I think I have been re bitten by the scratch building bug. I would like to start another one. What is going to happen with Bodmin Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 What is going to happen with Bodmin Peter. Bodmin is going ahead, it is a long slow job. I have made two points, and will start on the first two boards soon. I have settled on a track plan, except for a possible alteration at the fiddle yard end. I would like to put a 50 foot table in. there is a ready made 300mm narrow gauge one that if I can get at the right price would do with a bit of alteration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKR Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Looking forward to the "Jubilee". I have one in my toit stack, but the instructions are somewhat terse. Fortunately it's fairly down the stack...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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