RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted August 8, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 8, 2017 Hello friends, I hope you are well, This week I was feeling lazy and didn't do anything!! Until that is I saw some work by SkinnyLinny of this parish on twitter, they had a Roxey Mouldings Stroudley Goods Brake, and when we discussed it they also found another kit that had some very good side and end images, armed with these images and some measurements that Linny took for me I made myself some drawings: These were cut out of 20 thou plasticard and the mounted together to have the appropriate details: These all went together nicely and the basic body was done: And once a roof was formed it was tried onto a chassis for size (Standard Tri-ang wagon chassis) Once I knew this was OK I proceeded to hack the chassis about and paint the van: Meaning I could finally put a nice small goods rake appropriate for Oak Hill's time period: I plan on making another of these brakes with the lantern removed as was done later in their life, I think this make a rather large improvement to my goods stock, what about you?? Thanks for looking, hope you enjoyed, Gary 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisN Posted August 8, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 8, 2017 Gary, I do not know how you do it. Firstly, it is an excellent build. I do like it and does add to your goods stock. The Cambrian had no goods brake vans like that. However, what is amazing is you have done it in less than a week. That is about three months work for me! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted August 8, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 8, 2017 Thanks Chris, I seem to get rather a lot of time to work on stock, it is one of the things having the workbench in the living room aids as it means I can be doing it while spending time with the family, I did the majority of the work while watching films with the kids over the weekend. Gary 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted August 8, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 8, 2017 I like the brake. I don't know if you saw the article by John Holdden in MRJ where the lantern of an S gauge Highland Railway brake van was built around a piece of solid perspex. Too late for this time and no use for the next one, but an idea to file away (unfortunately the Rhymney had no brake vans with lanterns). Jonathan 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted August 8, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 8, 2017 THanks Jonathan, I have not seen that article, which issue was it? I have rather a lot of MRJ's but not quite a full set. It does sound like a good idea, I'm sure I will need more lantern brake vans in the future so I shall try and remember that technique. Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisN Posted August 8, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 8, 2017 Thanks Chris, I seem to get rather a lot of time to work on stock, it is one of the things having the workbench in the living room aids as it means I can be doing it while spending time with the family, I did the majority of the work while watching films with the kids over the weekend. Gary Gary, My workbench is on the dinning room table but even then I do not have lots of time, and when we have people round for dinner........ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted August 8, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 8, 2017 I would never get away with the workbench on the dining table!! Plus it is used every mealtime so I would have to clean up a lot more often. The 4.5 hours between the kids going to bed and me going to bed also help!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted August 9, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 9, 2017 The article is in the latest issue - 256. A very good issue all round. Jonathan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted August 9, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2017 Thanks Jonathan, I shall have to see if I can get myself a copy. Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Hello friends, I hope you are well, This week I was feeling lazy and didn't do anything!! Until that is I saw some work by SkinnyLinny of this parish on twitter, they had a Roxey Mouldings Stroudley Goods Brake, and when we discussed it they also found another kit that had some very good side and end images, armed with these images and some measurements that Linny took for me I made myself some drawings: 2017-08-06 14.08.26.jpg These were cut out of 20 thou plasticard and the mounted together to have the appropriate details: 2017-08-06 21.58.15.jpg These all went together nicely and the basic body was done: 2017-08-06 22.39.52.jpg And once a roof was formed it was tried onto a chassis for size (Standard Tri-ang wagon chassis) 2017-08-06 23.30.11.jpg Once I knew this was OK I proceeded to hack the chassis about and paint the van: 2017-08-08 19.38.35.jpg Meaning I could finally put a nice small goods rake appropriate for Oak Hill's time period: 2017-08-08 19.39.37.jpg I plan on making another of these brakes with the lantern removed as was done later in their life, I think this make a rather large improvement to my goods stock, what about you?? Thanks for looking, hope you enjoyed, Gary Brilliant work, Gary. It is good to see a OO model railway exhibiting more originality than most in its stock, and such evidence of creativity. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted August 9, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2017 Thanks James, I had wanted one of these brake vans for a while, but the Roxey kit with wheels costs £35, which is more that I have spent on most my locos so it was hard to justify. However once I saw the kit of one and some good pictures I realised it would be quite simple to scratch build, and the resulting van cost about 50p!! A much more manageable amount!! Gary 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnylinny Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Looking good there, Gary! I'm impressed at how quickly you turned that around - even with all the parts drawn and cut out for me, I'm still beavering away at that Roxey kit! Then again, I can only get the odd hour in here and there on the work soldering station, but it's at least coming along now. Suspect I might cheat and glue on handrails and small details though... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted August 14, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 14, 2017 Thanks Linny, I didn't expect to turn it around nearly as quickly as I did, The scribing of the planks on the sides was the hardest part. Normally I keep my modelling to hte evenings and that is what holds me up time wise, however getting to do this through the day while watching films with the kids sped it up. I am impressed at the look of your Roxey one, it is certainly going to look better than mine when it is done, and while you may be cheating with super glue, mine is plastic the whole thing is held together by super glue. Poundland super glue at that!!!! Gary 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted August 15, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) Well everyone I hate to disappoint but I haven't done a lot this week. In fact all I have don on Oak Hill is to modify the hats on my loco crew!! I hope everyone likes the change: This means that the Manning Wardle now has a crew and can take up it's job pulling the goods into Oak Hill: They have just been bluetacked in so are still removable for when the loco is on shed. I also went into the local model shop and was presented with this sign as a gift: I was aware of the existance of the Brewery (in Somerset, I believe) which had it's own internal rail system!! However I don't think I will be modelling Somerset, but a new micro layout may have to be built around this sign. (You're not reading this are you dear?? No, good that's what I thought!!) That is all for this week, but tomorrow being the day I mark another notch on my count of how many times I have circled the sun means there should be some new things to show off next week!! In the meantime, Thanks for looking, and I hope you enjoyed, Gary Edited August 15, 2017 by BlueLightning 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Midland Mole Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I really do love the Manning Wardle, and the crew sets it off just right. The sign is a nice little detail and would be the perfect stepping off point for a micro layout. (In case transmissions are being monitored, I said nothing and wholeheartedly do NOT support the idea!) Alex 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted August 15, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 15, 2017 THanks Alex, I have a soft spot for Manning Wardles, I have been looking at pictures of the SE&CR Manning Wardle today,I think it needs to make an appearance at some point in the future. Gary PS looking at your footer my vote has to be on either the 009 WW1 layout in France, or pre-WW1 Worcester Midland Shed! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Midland Mole Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 An SE&CR Wardle? Very nice. Alex 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted August 15, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 15, 2017 Yes it is!! and I have the drawings for it!!! Gary 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 All good stuff,Gary. What a lovely scene your excellent MW makes, resplendent with crew and heading up your goods train. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Hi Gary... I like the "Hat Surgery"! I have been looking through Model Railway Constructor editions for 1963 and 1964 (!). There is quite a bit of "Brighton" coverage, including drawings for at least 2 signal boxes (a brick one, and a timber one...). There are photos of Ex Brighton stock on the Isle Of Wight (a whole series of articles on the IOW lines 1963, with extras in 1964 (I am prt way through '64!). More up-to-date, the current Railway modeller has cattle wagon models from "Dentdale".....and a SR (Ex LBSCR) Cattle wagon is included, one side on photo of the model.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted August 17, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 17, 2017 Thanks Sarah, The "Hat Surgery" was nice and easy in the end, in fact all it took was the knife and some patiences!! Looks like I shall have to go and look for some old copies of the Model Railway Constructor!! I have quite a few drawings of cattle wagons so I may already have details of the one in RM. Gary 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 (edited) Hi Gary.... Here are the results from 1964 (I'll have to do 1963 next!)... LBSCR etc Drawings From Model Railway Constructor Magazines 1964 January 1964 Page 16. LBSCR Standard Signal box Brick Base timber upper. March 1964 Page 74-75. SECR Steam Rail motor No. 3 May 1964 Page 130. LBSCR Standard Signal box Wood Built. September 1964 Page 243. LBSCR "Crawley" Signal box Brick Built. Tall. October 1964 Page 270. LSWR Ballast Brake Van Edited August 19, 2017 by Sarahagain 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted August 19, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 19, 2017 Thanks Sarah, I will have to get copies of those, I quite like the idea of building the SECR Railmotor. Gary 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 (edited) Isle Of Wight Railways Articles. Model Railway Constructor. 1963 and 1964. Part 1. (Introduction) March 1963 P.74 – 77 Part 2.Buildings & Signals. April 1963 P.44 - 96 Part 3. Locomotives. May 1963 P.123 – 126 Part 4. Coaches. July 1963 P.176 – 181 (Plans. IOW Coaches. July 1963 P.182-183) Part 5. Freight Vehicles (Wagons) September 1963 P. 228 – 231 A Last Look at the IOW Railways? (Feature) August 1964. P.216 – 219. Some photos added!. Edited August 21, 2017 by Sarahagain 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted August 20, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 20, 2017 Thanks Sarah, Those sound like interesting articles, and being ex-LBSCR stock does make me want to model them!! Gary 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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