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Bidding…

Looks like I’m waiting for a coopercraft kit to come back into production and/or rapido to take up the challenge. Fingers crossed eBay gods are kind.

I’m looking for more details on the new Dapol cattle wagon. In short Is this a new design and is this a plausible model? Got an email from rails of Sheffield and need a couple but want to get it right first time. https://railsofsheffield.com/products/cattle-wagon-gwr-13827?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=Dapol June 2024 UK Produced Wagon Announcements&utm_id=01HW2M650STWH6AZKHG26VSNA4&_kx=j4x0pTACMVTgjQ5FrRxHF2ZqrbIv4cJ1KuAvSHixkh7daefIttArah6I30qtzgjP.RXkVMS

@RapidoCorbs I’ve just got a pair of O21. The literature indicates there should be a bag with door bangs in. But I can’t see any. Is this correct or should I go back to the retailer?

I found some drawings and rescaled them. It would appear that the opening is the correct dimensions but sits low on the cab side. I'm thinking this is a "feature" I'm willing to turn a blind eye too.

integral on the mainline model. So scalping job

Any chance you could upload your picture of the ML3 again. Looking to add one to my layout as well.

Can anyone tell me what axel diameter these have for possible conversion to P4

Watching this one with interest. I have an older mainline version for conversion and upgrade.

Is this black door thing a regional hangover from the various absorbed companies? Did certain ones paint their cab doors black vs a uniform colour?

Are the tank filer caps the Buffalo 850 variety from Alan Gibson?

Can anybody tell me what this item is? Is it some form of lubricant device. What is its name?

I ordered a OCWW Kit Siphon C and it arrived promptly. So at least one happy customer.

You wouldn't happen to know if any of them are suitable for a Collett Goods? I know its a Boiler Standard No10 but no idea what sort of a backhead it would have?

I was thinking dental mould and some milliput, I have a requirement for some dean goods sandboxes, splashers and toolboxs should the process work for the 655/2701 pannier project. I'm a little hesitant to try it on the functional models in case I end with dental mould stuck to my dean goods..

My approach has been turn to 11 and hope for the best. I acquired a 80w temperature controlled unit in the hope of injecting a little more science into my approach 😁 Out of interest what sort op tips do you use for various joints, or is it one type for everything?

This is interesting, I have a copy of the RTCS 6 coupled GWR tanks and my reading of it was that they were fitted later, If the outsourced (I presume you mean Armstrong ones) came fitted by default then 6690 might be my best bet. Adding ATC rather than removing the sliding shutters seems much simpler... I'll keep my eye out for a backhead, I do have a mainly trains one for the 14xx spare but that probably isn't the right type. Can you explain what you mean by cab cutout reveal? I'll have a search for a suitable whistle. They both appear to be on one "tree".

Ordered thanks, just need to hunt down the pannier papers No1

acquired some handrail knobs and sprung buffers from wizard whilst got the dart from silvertay. I also have some pannier steps from silvertay which I’m wondering if they would be suitable as a replacement front step. I take that the cab window shutters weren’t fitted by that point? In which case it’ll be scalping time again.

So I’m looking for some guidance, Santa kindly brought a hilevelskit 56xx chassis and a Collett chassis, some coreless motors and I have previously acquired a set of Markits wheels for them both. The donor models are Mainline originals. I have a LocoBuilder box to ensure a properly square chassis. Which then brings us onto the models in question. Both are a bit dated so they are going to need some remedial works. This is my first chassis kit so any advice is gratefully received. I’ve got some DCC Concepts Sapphire No-Clean Flux, weller lead free solder and a 80w iron. The 56xx I’m aiming to replicate would be either 5689 or 6690 both based at Westbury in 1934, so Lot235 from Swindon or Lot255 from Armstrong. The pieces of work I’ve identified already are as follows: · The safety valve looks awful. It has a huge ridge in the modelling. Is it possible to modify or buy a replacement part for this? · Handrails will need cutting off and replacing. · Lamp irons · Roof looks rather thick or the rain stips do at least, I presume these should be filed down? · No step on the side tank fronts · Dart for smokebox needed · New buffers (Collett straight type I think) · Coal bunker didn’t have the indent originally so I guess this will need to be modified somehow, any ideas when these two would have had the modification done? · Suitable DCC sound decoder. I’m open to suggestions as I haven’t bought this yet. · Boiler underside will need rebuilding I think as it forms part of the split chassis · Boiler banding?? Is it possible to redo this sensibly or is that a bridge too far? · Front step handrail. · The front step looks the wrong scale to my eye. Any ideas where I could find the correct dimensions for this? · Any thoughts on plunger pickups vs the alternatives. What have I missed? I’ve included some pictures of the model in question. I understand that the inside motion was changed on these but I think the two I’m looking at would have had the correct modifications that came with the etch. Any tips on what temperature I should set the Iron too would be helpful as well. 280deg C?

Sorry to dig this thread up again. I’m looking for some advice. I’m looking to replace my Weller 40w with something with a bit more grunt. The usage case will be 4mm chassis primarily, that and general electronics. My first thought was the Atten 80w digital but I can’t find a supplier for the T2080-K tips, in fact tips in general seem to be quite limiting. The alternative I was considering was the ERSA icon pico, which I know I can get tips for. Has anyone got any experience with this unit and know if it would be suitable?

Where did you get the original GWR drawings from?

Does anyone know how quickly Accurascale do replacement parts for their gear. Might be able to buy the steam pipe/vacuum pipe direct from them.

My understanding was that 8745 didn't have topfeed in 1934, My plan was to retro fit the vacuum and steam heat pipes as the alternative is adding rivet detail 😱

Many thanks for the reply's @PMP @Captain Kernow @Miss Prism , based off this I guess 6743 is the one for me and I should then add some steam/ vacuum pipes and screw link couplings to it as the alternative is adding rivet detail, a bridge too far for my skills currently. Is there any other things that differentiated the 67xx from the 57xx that I've missed? https://www.accurascale.com/collections/gwr-57xx-67xx-8750-pannier-tank/products/6700-class-6743-great-western-green