MJI

Frames easy part flush glazing not so.

Has to be hand cut

That MCV is mainly 3d printed, but LMS buffers, and i fitted brass bearings.

Odd it feels softer at 5 second than a 2.5 second test print left in the sun.

Will leave todays 4 prints in the sun over the week.

I need a lot more Mark 1s but availablity is not great at the moment, so considering Comet ones.

As to Mark 2/2a, there is an accurate model you could fit the Bachmann windows and bogies to, scrapping the shells.

Triang Hornby, they are spot on with major dimensions, just the glazing, and poor bogies on later ones, they do scrub up well.

This is why I asked for one to be put next to a Accurascale 2B, to show how accurate the new model is.

You get the feeling the toolmakers got to play with a real Mark 2.

I want a longer* mineral wagon train, so started the usual bid on Airfix 16T with low bids, did not get any. 4 are 10ft, 4 or 5 are 8 shoe.

Anyway will be maximum of 34, aiming for 15 or so. So of course checked thingiverse, printing out 2 at a go, now using ABSlike resin, no topflap conversion, no VB conversion, BUT no suitable for 9ft, so will be attempting my first resin axlebox swap, just need some split ones.

Also at the annoying stage of needing a minimum of 6 of a particular loco class, 4 of another, and a lot more of a third.

Getting to stage of not another 47.

* got a 6 modeled so far of 9 MCV MXV MDV mixed rake

More they are so expensive, oh and there are better tractor manufacturers.

Phone him

Accurascale EE Co Co with sound and DCC are getting there, i actually want some DC 50s.

I need to build a new PC, how do I use the software on Linux?

Dislike W10, refuse to use W Sausage

1 hour ago, The Ghost of IKB said:

Similarly what's the point of all those coal wagons without a class 40 to pull them?

They do 37s, and 37s pull them

9 hours ago, The Johnster said:

I feel much the same about Midland 0-6-0s and inside cylinder 4-4-0s...

 

If you want to find out the differences between GW loco, try accurately modelling one with the allegedly standard parts from another class, and see how easy it is to cope with different cylinder and boiler centre-line heights.  I expect it's the same with the Midland 0-6-0s and 4-4-0s!

Just different sizes, as to 4 4 0 they are all similar.

Same as most GWR panniers.

More variety with prairies.

22 minutes ago, Michael Hodgson said:

Silly boy question, but these cranes look as though they can only unload long rails on one side of the wagon as the upright would obstruct the load if wanted on the opposite side.   I can't believe they would design a train so that it has to go to the nearest triangle for turning.  What am I missing?

Sorry I don't know, I was working off spotting information, then found a picture.

Found  acheaper tool, will try that

9 hours ago, Rich Papper said:

Some did: https://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/brsturgeon

 

Only got two but they would fit my plans fine .

10 hours ago, Scottish Modeller said:

Hi Martin,

 

I've only seen Sturgeon with cranes in preservation.

 

Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway  have (had) one.

 

Are you sure it was a sturgeon with cranes?

 

I can think of Elk and Salmon with cranes.

 

Phil H

Yes, some had cranes. Either fit cranes or break off all end bits.

The instructions are not exactly good.

Crane ones fit with my plans.

If you want it make it,  i don't have the time to wait. Been waiting 40 years for cross country DMUs so made my own.

I also have a short wishlist in with ironmink. Who was already considering the wagons.

If any are done chassisless, would be my request due to different axleboxes .

Worked the Sturgeons i need have cranes on them.

Any sources please? Or a STL if not.

Thankd

Martin

I need to change mine as needle is jamming.

Tools are over £100, new brush is cheaper.

How can i change the seal without the toolkit?

Thanks

How many are in the genuine 140 club?

I have heard rumours of early GWML well over 130

I now need a 40, any ideas of the various models?

Working on another mineral wagon rake.

Was looking at buying about 15 Airfix kits and doing top flap and vb.

Too expensive now.

So trialing ABS like resin, rather good, but my exposure was too short.

Will repeat tomorrow.

Using ironmink stls.

41900 is now at wheel time. But brake gear fouls.

They are too soft, upping to 5 second exposures tomorrow.

Will be using ABS like resin now, but still want a fdm as well.

Now thinking of carriage sides minus overlay rather than laminating plasticard

Very good first print, but too soft.

3.5 second too short even though recommended, going for 5

For fun blue grey mark 1s are not well supplied.

RTR

Also the raised window frame ones