bigd

I am following your improvements, as I have several that need work for my colliery layout.

I think the handrail issues start with the windows.

The heavy moulding results in a window that is too small, and a bit higher than the prototype.

If the handrails have been placed, based upon their relationship with the windows, then they will be too high.

The handrail is 2.5 mm away from the tank. That is a scale 7.5 inches!

As the tank is sloping, this results in the rail being too high.

The front rail has been set to match the side rail, resulting in it being a couple of mm too high.

I plan to open out the windows, replace the rails, with shorter fittings, and lower the front rail.

Looks interesting.

 

Hopefully we'll see a Judith Edge Hunslet appearing at some stage...

 

Paul.

I have a stalled project to build a 15".

If I have somewhere to run it, then it should inspire me to finish it.

Thanks everrybody for your feedback.

I am feeling a bit more positive this afternoon.

I will have another go at this cab later, if time permits.

Thanks Tony,

Its the 15" Hunslet 0-6-0ST.

I found a picture of a gravity rivet punch on Mike Calverts site Mike Calvert - Riveting Tool

It looks like a tool that could be made from bits lying round the garage!

I managed to find the London Road site

London Road - Components

It look like communication is by snail mail only.

Regards Andy