Mookie

Now with video re uploaded due to editing errors!

 

https://youtu.be/-8sUg8T2R40

Great Youtube channel. Look forward to the next instalment.

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On 21/03/2017 at 08:02, twiggyforest2 said:

A1 models has re-released the etches for the prototype Deltic. John was at the Nottingham show last weekend, the etches contain the cant rail, bodyside grills and roof fans and grills also. Cost £10 which I think is fair value to inprove the look of the kit.

 

A1 website    A1modelsuk.com

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On 21/03/2017 at 09:00, Dunsignalling said:

For the coaches:

 

Tip number one. If you don't already have one, go out and get a 2" Engineer's square.  

 

Tip number two: Replace your razor-saw blade more often than you think you need to. You don't notice them deteriorating until it's too late. 

 

 

 

John

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On 21/03/2017 at 04:37, kmargetson said:

NIce to see the project is still continuing!  I havent got onto to mine yet, although my son keeps reminding me!  So, did the Class 47 work well. Have much longer is the chassis extended?  I just saw a DCC one on rails of sheffield  cheap, and may jump on that.

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Well, it's been nearly a year since I last posted on this thread, so it's about time I made some more progress on this loco.

I haven't been idle but I do have rather too many projects on the go at the same time – sound familiar?

 

The body is at the painting stage and has had a first coat of grey primer. This has shown up a few rough areas that need a bit

more filling and smoothing down. I also found out that there should be another triangular shaped panel on this side of the loco,

and this has been scribed on since this photo was taken.

 

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Great looking model. What brand of primer do you use?

On 02/01/2017 at 09:40, david.hill64 said:

Runs nicely too, so barring any last minute disasters, definitely ready for Bristol (in primer).

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On 15/12/2016 at 15:11, david.hill64 said:

The brass etched have half etched indents for the rivet locations. These have to be pressed out - embossed - with a suitable tool.

 

When I returned to kit building a couple of years ago I started with this:

 

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Yes it is  hammer a nail and some lead sheet to support the etch while it is attacked. Brutal, likely to give indifferent results but very cheap.

 

Then I moved on to a gravity riveter:

 

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The weight is set to drop from a set height giving even rivets. Trouble is like the hammer method, you end up with a deformed etch that has to be straightened.

 

So now I use this:

 

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A proper rivet press that supports the etch with an indented anvil and gives crisp rivet detail. 

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First job: emboss the rivets on the centre section of the footplate. There are a lot of these!

 

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I know nothing of brass kit building and want to know more. These rivets, are they marked in the brass and you make them more prominent, or do you have to second guest their location? And what tools do you use?

What a great blog. I'm looking to have a go at a brass kit one day, so a detailed build like this, is highly value. Thank you.

Amazing detail and craftsmanship. I love the contrast between the foreground modelling and graphic backdrop. A really inspirational layout.

I love the couplings. Really inspiring modelling.

On 28/10/2016 at 12:03, robertcwp said:

Thanks, I think all the images came from my collection. There are lots more GC ones besides - all in this album.

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On 21/07/2016 at 13:55, kmargetson said:

Hi Mookie. Very nice work there!  I was looking at doing a similar thing, but from down in here in AUS it may be easier for me to chase the parts separately (peters spares have a few to work with).  Did you require anything else from the Class 47, excluding the base frame and front and rear boogies and connecting wire? 

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On 20/06/2016 at 12:11, Horsetan said:

Maybe not, but you have proved that the use of the Class 47 bogies does work, and match the wheelbase much more closely than a production Deltic or Class 37 bogie ever could. If you get hold of a second Class 47 motor bogie, you could make your model double-motored.

 

Detailing it with brass etches is probably a waste if the windscreens and nose top profile are not corrected at the same time.

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