RMweb Premium Nig H Posted November 2, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2017 No Princesses for years, then you get two almost back to back! Looks like nice work there John and I hope you will keep updating us with progress. Can you remind me which one you are going to do? Nig H Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Nick Mitchell Posted November 14, 2017 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted November 14, 2017 I have at last got round to finishing off my L&Y Radial Tank, with the last few bits of boiler furniture. This one started life as the final test build (out of several) for Nigel Hunt's kit, and has been "almost finished" for ages. After N Brass produced the cast chimney earlier this summer, I was spurred into making a dome and safety valves to go with it. Once I've painted it, I can make a start on the Belpaire boiler and long bunker versions... 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen 28 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I have at last got round to finishing off my L&Y Radial Tank, with the last few bits of boiler furniture. This one started life as the final test build (out of several) for Nigel Hunt's kit, and has been "almost finished" for ages. After N Brass produced the cast chimney earlier this summer, I was spurred into making a dome and safety valves to go with it. Once I've painted it, I can make a start on the Belpaire boiler and long bunker versions... Where is the drool button when you need it? That looks very nice indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2mmKiwi Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I have at last got round to finishing off my L&Y Radial Tank, with the last few bits of boiler furniture. This one started life as the final test build (out of several) for Nigel Hunt's kit, and has been "almost finished" for ages. After N Brass produced the cast chimney earlier this summer, I was spurred into making a dome and safety valves to go with it. Once I've painted it, I can make a start on the Belpaire boiler and long bunker versions... What layout will this locomotive run on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nick Mitchell Posted November 15, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 15, 2017 What layout will this locomotive run on? I'm very very slowly building a layout based around Healey Dell viaduct and Broadley station on the Rochdale to Bacup branch of the former L&Y. I haven't made much progress yet, and I've got the excuse of the 2mm Association's Diamond Jubilee Layout Challenge to distract me from making progress in the next couple of years... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Lovely work Nick Stunning Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian Smeeton Posted November 15, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 15, 2017 OMWB 25 more switch blades filed for PSJ while RMWeb has been down today. Can I have some more time off please, Andy? Regards Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post queensquare Posted November 15, 2017 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2017 (edited) Another S&D signal box, the unique, all stone example from Winsor hill as it was after closure in the 1950s. It still requires a bit of work with the paint brush- it's destined for Paul Stephens S&D layout. ll Jerry Edited November 16, 2017 by queensquare 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted November 15, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 15, 2017 Superb bit of work Jerry. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nick Mitchell Posted November 16, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 16, 2017 I've attempted to put together a video showing how I made the dome for my L&Y 2-4-2T using a combination of turning and filing. Trying to film (using a webcam attached to an anglepoise arm) while working made the job take at least 3 times as long - but I've managed to edit a whole afternoon down to 11 minutes. If anybody has been having trouble sleeping, this should help... https://youtu.be/l4u1OauT-u0 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted November 16, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 16, 2017 What a fantastically useful video Nick, many thanks for posting. Those collett holders which you can put in the vice look very handy, where do they come from. Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium eldavo Posted November 16, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 16, 2017 Beautiful work! Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kylestrome Posted November 16, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 16, 2017 Nick, It's always a pleasure to watch a real craftsman at work. That was 11 minutes well spent! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nick Mitchell Posted November 16, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 16, 2017 Those collett holders which you can put in the vice look very handy, where do they come from. Hi Jerry, I got mine from Merlin Tools on eBay. They're not listing them at the moment, but another eBay seller has them here. Nick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted November 17, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2017 Excellent video very informative about how to do such work. Many thanks Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Jim Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 While waiting for the etch for my signal box to be done by PPD I came across one of those round thingamyjigs to let me finish off the mineral wagons I showed here. Firstly, wheels off and a coat of red oxide primer from a rattle can :- Re-united with their wheels, a coat of Phoenix Paints CR red oxide (for three of the Dia 21's a varying amount of yellow was added to slightly change the shade), ironwork picked out in black (actually very dark grey ) and lettering done on one of the Dia 21's. (forgot to take the photo before doing the lettering! ) :- Lettering completed to a fair - middling standard (won't stand close scrutiny) :- The only evidence I have of the Dixon livery is a sketch of a 5-plank wagon with a drop down door built by Hurst Nelson in 1923, however there is every possibility that in the late 19th/early 20th centuries they used Dia 22 type wagons. In any event, I like the livery, they operate Kirkallanmuir colliery and so rule 1 applies! After I took this last photo I realised I hadn't put the label and the paint date on the right hand one. Ah, well, out with the white paint again! Next up is fitting coupling chains, loading the 2 Dixon ones (the Dia 21's with form a raft of empties), some weathering and then AJ's to the outer ends of the end ones of each raft with semi-fixed couplings on the rest. How far I get with that will depend on when the etch arrives, expected to be the end of next week. Jim 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Jim Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Just received an email from PPD to say the etch has been dispatched and should arrive before 13:00 tomorrow. With any luck it will come before I leave for our Area Group meeting. Do I then start on the signal box or finish off the wagons? Decisions, decisions!! Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Copleston Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Just received an email from PPD to say the etch has been dispatched and should arrive before 13:00 tomorrow. With any luck it will come before I leave for our Area Group meeting. Do I then start on the signal box or finish off the wagons? Decisions, decisions!! Jim Finish the wagons, Jim! Then look forward to building the Signal Box. Delayed gratification. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Jim Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Finish the wagons, Jim! Then look forward to building the Signal Box. Delayed gratification. Thanks, Phil. I'd already made the decision to do that as we were on our way down to the cinema this evening www.biggarlittlecinema.org.uk . They should only take a couple of evenings (well, maybe three!). Problem is going to be getting three free evenings this incoming week. Jim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Argos Posted November 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2017 I've attempted to put together a video showing how I made the dome for my L&Y 2-4-2T using a combination of turning and filing. Trying to film (using a webcam attached to an anglepoise arm) while working made the job take at least 3 times as long - but I've managed to edit a whole afternoon down to 11 minutes. If anybody has been having trouble sleeping, this should help... https://youtu.be/l4u1OauT-u0 Having bought myself a watchmakers lathe earlier in the year this video is really useful in helping me get to grips with it. A great tutorial, thanks Nick. Would happily watch more if you care to post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendreladis Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Most tedious weekend ever. Station approaches for Neath Riverside circa 1868 with BG2 and 2FS and the sidings serving the goods yard. A simple five turnout station and luckily the Vale on Neath had committed to cross sleeper track by this time. Just need to flare the wings and add the various check rails and blades. Then work out how to wire it all up . . . and make some stock. Bit confused by just how the narrow gauge stock would access the yard as the narrow gauge entry is limited to one track with no obvious route over - the cross over is broad gauge only. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted November 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2017 Hendreladis, Wow amazing it needs a double button for craftmanship/clever. Making blades and attaching let alone wiring up will be and adventure. Thanks for sharing your pain and glory ! Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Jim Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Well, I've had more time these last few days than I expected, so I've managed to finish off the wagons. first the Dia 21 Loco Coal wagons :- And the Dia 22's in Dixon's livery. Now to make a start on the signal box etch. Jim 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted November 21, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) Definitely worth a badge. Edited November 21, 2017 by Northroader 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendreladis Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Well, I've had more time these last few days than I expected, so I've managed to finish off the wagons. first the Dia 21 Loco Coal wagons :- DSC_0593.JPG And the Dia 22's in Dixon's livery. DSC_0592.JPG Now to make a start on the signal box etch. Jim Really impressive bit of lettering Jim. Did you mask the X on the Dixon wagons to ensure sharpness at the extreme, pointiest corners of the 'X' or is it down to a lifetime of skills and a steady hand on a small brush? Dare I say it that these are a step change from your examples in the old Association wagon building book. Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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