Mike G

Nice!

Sprung tender? Like this? BR standard tender V1.docx If anyones interested PM me. Mike

That's what Archers detailing rivets are for...or at least one of their uses. Cracking engine Dave. Currently battling my way through a Finney 51xx. regards Mike

Dave That really looks the business, I'd be well happy were it mine! Mike

Damn, that looks good. Well done Mr Yates! How long before you reckon you can get an engine around? Mike (exceptionally jealous)

Exceptional, this will be some engine.

One solution;..snap off, file off the part that secures to the chassis. Get new ends from Comet solder in place and file back the chassis floor to allow for the extra thickness of the end - only the floor and not the coach solebars. There should be a 1 mm difference from the bottom of the coach side to the start of the securing tab - so 1mm up from the bottom of the coach end. You don't need to go bonkers with the solder if you tin both surfaces first and then add plenty of flux and plenty of heat to quickly mate the 2 parts. Put some hair grips near the coach ends on the sides to act as a heat sink. Mike

Anything that shows itself as a de-greaser will do. Mike

Absolutely - just not with soap, lanolin will prevent a good adherance for paint. I noticed on the start of your build that you hadn't cleaned the sides before you started soldering. I use one of those inch diameter fibre brushes, no use for getting rid of excess solder but really good at cleaning brass. Not cleaning the brass sides can lead to problems in soldering, not all etched sides are cleaned of their etching fluid. Cleaning after finishing a soldering session is a must, make it part of your modeling regime/session. It will pay dividends. If you want to know how there are plenty of suggestions on this site just search for them. Mike

A decent second cut file will see you through in no time - needle file will do. The brass in the comet sides is fairly soft. Just draw a straight line onto the side and file up to it. Mike

That is sickeningly good, wonderful work Dave!

Did you have to move anything out on the Jubilee to get room behind the front drivers and crosshead? Looks a great job. Mike

SPANKING!!

Definitely!

DRIBBLE!

You have been busy! Is john expect the Dutchman to make a return home? It looks as though it's on home ground already, lovely stuff. Mike

Nah, he still can't eat a decent size breakfast This looks more irresistible than, takes a gulp of air, than the Brit...gotta go and lie down. Mike

I'll bring my copy up next time. You can BORROW it. I should have some motive power of my own to demonstrate. Mike

Have you asked? I bet you'd get a price... Mike

I've said it once but it's worth repeating...I hate talent!

I hope you've got good info for the chassis. I can't think of a book that has any particularly good photos to help. Good luck with the build. Mike

Nice work...

"The men in white coats are on their way!" Great... can I have the Brit after you've been taken to recuperate? Mike

Stonking work!

A spectacularly grand day out. First time at the event, wonderful layouts and a great relaxed atmosphere! I would like to thank Morgan and Robin for finding the pub! And thanks to Rod for driving!! In the calendar for next year already... Mike