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I like the straight frames and stockier profile, but yeah I'd agree the footplate needs to be longer. Usually rule of thumb is to make sure that someone can stand on the front to clean out the smoke box without the use of a plank (unless you're Bullied, then do what you want). I'd also encourage you to mess with some of the other dimensions to suit, cutting out those fake splashers may help (although that may reveal too much motor).
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Corbs' Cobbling - Is it electric?
CinderMonkey replied to Corbs's topic in Modifying & Detailing RTR stock
Love that 4-8-0 Corbs. I do believe the 4-8-4 you cut down for it was a New York Central Niagra; if you are interested in Chapelon's work I would highly recommend reading up on Paul Kiefer (He designed the Niagras and was considered by some to be the American equivalent of Chapelon). -
Red's Fumbling Bench
CinderMonkey replied to RedGemAlchemist's topic in Modifying & Detailing RTR stock
Yep. -
Red's Fumbling Bench
CinderMonkey replied to RedGemAlchemist's topic in Modifying & Detailing RTR stock
Actually I've just found some photos of works No. 679, which looks quite close to your engine. I've also found evidence of Hudswell locomotives fitted with stovepipe chimneys if you would rather model those. -
Red's Fumbling Bench
CinderMonkey replied to RedGemAlchemist's topic in Modifying & Detailing RTR stock
I don't know of any castings off the top of my head, but I do know @ahardy of Hardy's Hobbies has several 3d printed Hudswell kits. If you ask him he may be able to supply just the chimney, or extend it if necessary. You may also be able to improve the existing chimney by scratching it a more pronounced cap and a flared base. I should add I am no expert on Hudswell Clarke or any other small locomotive firm, so proceed as you see best. -
Red's Fumbling Bench
CinderMonkey replied to RedGemAlchemist's topic in Modifying & Detailing RTR stock
Now I've seen other shots (Thanks Red) I'm inclined to agree with Hudswell Clarke (although the chimney may have to be swapped to suit). I always forget how tiny the J72 boilers are until I look at one. -
Red's Fumbling Bench
CinderMonkey replied to RedGemAlchemist's topic in Modifying & Detailing RTR stock
Could we get a side and 3/4 view of the engine? Might make it a tad easier to suggest a builder. -
Shame, had no clue it was in such a poor way. While I am interested to see what a narrow gauge version looks like (someone could make a bash from that, you know ), I think it would be a shame to cut up such a unique survivor for a boiler that may not be salvageable in the first place. I imagine if it were to be restored Beamish or any of its contemporaries would make splendid use of it, or if it won't be restored at least make a respectable exhibit of it. At the end of the day, if a narrow gauge railway were in such desperate need of a locomotive and restoring an existing engine wasn't possible, I think new-build would make more sense over rebuilding this engine, both economically and for the longevity and practicality of the end result. Now, enough of my rambling , how has your model progressed Fanatic?
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Corbs' Cobbling - Is it electric?
CinderMonkey replied to Corbs's topic in Modifying & Detailing RTR stock
While I can't say I was sold on the idea of the "Banana Pannier" when I saw it originallly, those brilliant shots of it snow-covered have convinced me that the yellow works! Where did you get its plow? The Steel engine also looks fantastic, have you shown that before on another thread of have I just missed it on this one? -
Red's Fumbling Bench
CinderMonkey replied to RedGemAlchemist's topic in Modifying & Detailing RTR stock
Would seem that America now has its own 'Wild Rover'. (I, of course, have no affiliation or interests within the magazine) http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/2019/11/12-steamtown-names-baldwin-built-steam-locomotive-no-26-rover -
Gotta love a good pugbash! It seems to me that one of the Electrotren Side Tank 'Barclays' could be bashed about to make one of the many similar english engines, akin to what Linny did back on page 21. I dunno if the wheelbase is correct for any of them, but you could at least have a 'creative approximation'. Possible opitons would include 1245 of the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway or the rather attractive Giesel-fitted NCB No.24 (photo courtesy of Jim Bavin via Flickr). Ack! Ive just noticed the erroneous external steam delivery pipes, so all you purist out there can be annoyed by that as well (though I doubt many purists visit this thread anyhow)
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Thats a brilliant model, may I ask what process you use to finish your 3d prints?
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The Steam Bankers Appreciation Society
CinderMonkey replied to Corbs's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
Here's a video of 34046 Braunton shoving its unrebuilt cousin 34067 Tangmere up Exeter Bank, courtesy of Great Western MGM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUKqptpdLgc