RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted August 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 20, 2015 Some nice work there Jinty Cheers, Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Bingo "Tove" Brian you have found the picture - 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 At least it's in Choc/Cream I suppose!!! I forgot a picture of the underneath yesterday Which shows the strengthening wire behind the steps, and the rigging for the other end being set up ready behind it. Also one of my next little side projects, LMS/BR D1972 Horsebox by CRT. Nice little acquisition from that famous auction site. I'm looking for a GWR N16/15 Horsebox to go with it if anyone knows of a kit manufacturer who does one? Maybe more later. Jinty 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Hi David, The small chassis mounted steps were originally at the sides, not mounted from behind the bufferbeam facing forwards..... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Thanks Coachman, The instructions intimate that they are mounted next to the buffers. an easy correction at this point. Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Steps corrected, and I've fitted the ar$e end auto linkage and buffer beam bits and bobs. I then plodded away at the drivers end body detail. The inner control gear was fitted with the regulator cable run across and down into conduit as per the real one, the AWS bell located on the RH side and the handbrake, etc mounted. A view into the driving end (a clean up is yet to happen, it's just to give you an idea). A view through the side window into the driving cab After the bits and bobs were fitted onto the inside, I decided to see if I couldn't give it a face. handrails, gong linkage, pulley and wire (0.5mm brass) fitted, as well as the gong soldered with its back plate. I've got to make up the jumper cables and units, and fit, and also the wiper. I need to file up a small block of brass and make up a wiper motor for the inside with its conduit. All in all an enjoyable day in the workshop, just plodding along. Not a great deal achieved, but enjoyable. As per my question about the GWR N16 Horsebox, I haven't been able to find one, but I have found that WEP models do an N11. Built in 1913, these lasted into BR days, but does anyone know how far into BR they lasted? Jinty 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Whoa Jinty, that Autocoach looks fantastic Craig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) At least it's in Choc/Cream I suppose!!! Jinty Hope i have`nt thrown a spanner in the works with the link earlier!. But seeing your beautiful build, makes me want one in the ADB configuration for my 80`s layout.And i have`nt even built it yet!. Brian. Edited August 20, 2015 by Tove Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 That cab interior is really worthwhile when it can be seen through the windows. I took photos inside a Hawksworth at Llangollen a few years ago..... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Hope i have`nt thrown a spanner in the works with the link earlier!. But seeing your beautiful build, makes me want one in the ADB configuration for my 80`s layout.And i have`nt even built it yet!. Brian. No you haven't let the cat out of the bag, I think Craig was waiting for someone to guess. Thank you for the compliment, I can say that the Orion A38 is a lovely kit to build (up to now anyway!!). That cab interior is really worthwhile when it can be seen through the windows. I took photos inside a Hawksworth at Llangollen a few years ago..... Thank you for the interior pictures Coachman, it's nice to see the subtle differences between them inside. Although the basic layout is the same. I have the step levers in place on the saloon partition but forgot to photograph them. Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Hi David Don't know whether you and Craig are interested but we do a small range of figures in 7mm white metal unpainted. - gangers, woman standing, dogs etc. If either of you are interested drop me a pm. Cheers Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 Hi David Don't know whether you and Craig are interested but we do a small range of figures in 7mm white metal unpainted. - gangers, woman standing, dogs etc. If either of you are interested drop me a pm. Cheers Peter Hi Peter, Hope you are keeping well. Yes I'd be interested, I'll PM you later after work. Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Bit of a long day at work yesterday, only managed a short while on the Autocoach, fitting more bits and pieces. Firstly I forgot to take a picture of the step extension levers on the saloon partition As for the bits fitted last night, I fitted the handrail above the centre window. Then just above that, and below the triangular plate, there are two little blips, which were fashioned from some 0.9mm nickel silver rod, soldered from the back and filed on the outside. The next thing was the windscreen wiper, again some 0.7mm wire attached and then soldered in place from the inside. I then cleaned up a bit on the inside of the cab and made up a 'wiper motor' from an old brass casting, and added a cable and then some conduit down the corner from copper tube. I've got to find/make a vacuum gauge and a small switch panel now and that should see the cab detail finished. Jinty 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) Looking very nice David. How are you planning to glaze it? I built one a few years back, and I recall that it was "troublesome"... Sorry - had to say, your brake standard looks a tad tipsy - hope you don't mind! Best Simon Edited August 22, 2015 by Simond Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Hi Simon, Thank you for your kind words. Craig will be glazing it after he's painted it. Shouldn't be too difficult as I've left room. As for the brake standard, they are mounted at an angle on the prototype to clear the vacuum brake actuator. I think there will be a picture in Coachman's set above that shows this. Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daifly Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 See photo 5 here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Most convincing! Thanks Dave, Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Lovely work Jinty, always inspirational! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Although it was a day off today, I've done nothing on the Autocoach. Decided on a relaxing Sunday, and decided to have a little photo pose even though it was dull light outside (And rained quite heavy not long afterwards). 4F, 44487 arrives from Hereford into platform 1 at Talyllyn Junction. And a few from different angles I'm not very good with Photoshop and the like, but I reckon someone who was, could make something plausible with one of these. I'll get stuck into the Autocoach during the week, where the body comes in for some attention. Jinty Edited August 23, 2015 by Jintyman 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Hi Jinty, weather has been atrocious down here today, I don't think there can be much rain left up in those clouds after the bursts we had this morning and this afternoon. Nice pics on the 4f is that the same one you made earlier in this thread ? Craig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Hi Jinty, weather has been atrocious down here today, I don't think there can be much rain left up in those clouds after the bursts we had this morning and this afternoon. Nice pics on the 4f is that the same one you made earlier in this thread ? Craig Yes Craig, it is. Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 The layout looks superb Jinty! Top work on the coach as well. Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railwayrod Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Brilliant work David. Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Having a little break from the Autocoach, and at a loss as for something to do last night, I thought I'd break open one of my Parkside kits. Namely PS28 GWR/BR Coverd Goods Van Dia: V36/V37. This one being built as a vacuum braked V36 example. All the V37, non vacuum braked versions were rebuilt as V36's by the 1960's. Blackened the wheels and axles, the coupling hooks and loops. Also blackened a couple of C&L instanter loops to make up the couplings. I prefer the C&L ones as they are finer, and stronger than the plastic ones supplied being brass. I replaced the central pivot rod for the brakes for a 1mm Nickel silver rod to add some strength. I'd got a rolling box by the end of last night, and carried on with it this morning. I then stripped the wheels, buffers and couplings off the body, give it a good wash and primered it. After the primer had been given an hour, I attacked the chassis and under frame with satin black. I left that to dry for a couple of hours and then masked the van off and gave it about 4 nice coats of Railmatch Bauxite 40/60 with cellulose thinners. I demasked it after it had gone off a bit. I left it for an hour or so and then touched in the buffers and vac pipes with some Humbrol Matt 33 with a brush. I also touched in the vacuum hose and the brake handle end in white. It should be ready for transfers tomorrow and a coat of varnish the day after. The roof was airbrushed in Phoenix Maroon coach roof grey. THe roof is not glued down yet, as I will add a little extra weight inside before I do. This is the way I build Parkside kits, I don't paint the small parts on the sprue, but that doesn't mean to say that that method is wrong. I just find it easier this way. I'll post a couple of pictures once the transfers are on. Jinty 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 And another rolling box appears this evening, in the form of PS48 GWR/BR TEVAN Dia: V32. Pretty much exactly the same method of construction, only this one will be having weight added and the roof glued down before it's painted, as the handrails extend onto the roof. A little bit more challenging with all the small details, but a lovely kit as usual from PD. Jinty 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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