YesTor Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Question - Will the ladders and walkways be etched metal or moulded in plastic? And, am I correct in thinking that there will be a 3D printed model to view before the pre-order deadline is reached? Thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 The ladders will be plastic mouldings to get the profile more akin to the real ones and the walkways will be an etched insert for the grilles. I am waiting on the last parts of the 3D print to arrive and then I will put together the sample to look at. There are parts too fine to 3D print though so these will be fabricated where necessary to try to replicate what will be on the injection moulded version. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Thought that this might be of interest to modellers; the PGAs are still being used by DB on some workings even in 2017!Last week PGAs were used on the Wembley to Angerstein Wharf service: 66137 Wembley to Angerstein Wharf 6Y94 by Train Photos, on Flickr Just a gentle reminder that we are taking pre-orders for our PGA wagon: http://www.cavalexmodels.com/preorders.html 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Just a bit of a teaser. Finished assembling the 3D printed sample of the PGA, I've left the ladders off for now as I couldn't print the handrails in any case. I may add them and scratch build some later but for now it is in the ladder-less guise. Pretty happy with this and the details are excellent. I will coat with some primer soon and pop up more pics which should show the details better, of course this is a 3D print and the finish on the injection molded version will be much much better. Don't forget we are still taking orders for the RTR version until 1st March. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Ok as promised some pics with primer on. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesTor Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) Question - Will the buffer heads be a separate fit on the production model? And will you be producing either version with the end protection panels as per one of your CAD images? Thanks Edited February 1, 2017 by YesTor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Yes the buffer heads are a seperate fit. They are on the 3D print too. Yes we will be producing the protection panelled version, maybe as an alternative fitment in the detail pack but not finalised yet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainTony Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I see that the pedestal suspension system and coupling location are on separate mouldings. How do you propose to locate and attach these to the floor, eg screws, spigots, glue, melt locating spigots, press-fit? It's a finer scale model at a suitable price for such. However, you seem to have compromised on this moulding, eg couplings,etc. (for those using small radius curves probably will only want the cheaper models available). That said, there is an easy solution. If these two mouldings can be prised off or left unattached as a special order (even at a higher price), then all problems are solved for the finer scale modeller - a (sprung-)W-iron can be inserted and the suspension mouldings attached moulding. It would then be easy to add 3-link or other coupling system. If you can do this my order will be 18 wagons in each livery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) Hi Tony, thanks for the suggestions. The coupling unit which includes the pedestals fits into a recess in the floor, the whole thing is removable as the plastic part will be screwed to the metal main chassis. |Any modification to the coupling part can be done by taking off the plastic part and working on it then screwing it back in place afterwards or if fitting W irons inside the frames cut away the cosmetic outer parts and glue them directly to the chassis once the replacement running gear is added. Would a view of how this area goes together be beneficial to you? Edited February 1, 2017 by RBE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainTony Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Hi Tony, thanks for the suggestions. The coupling unit which includes the pedestals fits into a recess in the floor, the whole thing is removable as the plastic part will be screwed to the metal main chassis. |Any modification to the coupling part can be done by taking off the plastic part and working on it then screwing it back in place afterwards or if fitting W irons inside the frames cut away the cosmetic outer parts and glue them directly to the chassis once the replacement running gear is added. Would a view of how this area goes together be beneficial to you? Yes, please. That is great news! I can confirm my order, then. I did send an e-mail with order (the conversion to P4 one - though no answer). Do I need to put my order anywhere else on your web-site? Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Hi Tony. I received that email and wrote a lengthy reply. Did you not get it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I've forwarded the message again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainTony Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Yes, please. That is great news! I can confirm my order, then. I did send an e-mail with order (the conversion to P4 one - though no answer). Do I need to put my order anywhere else on your web-site? Tony My mistake, I have got your e-mail. It's a first that has come through i-cloud! all others have are btinternet! Sorry about that, apologies. Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainTony Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I've forwarded the message again. I've got the resent message as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesTor Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Yes we will be producing the protection panelled version, maybe as an alternative fitment in the detail pack but not finalised yet. Hmmm, yes, as a separate item to be fitted is a good idea actually, that way we can make up a rake and add a bit of variation. I like that idea. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 I have just found this video on YouTube taken at Leicester in 1992 with a nice clip of a Construction 60 on a rake of Redland PGAs at 3m40s Thought that I would share it. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Great video Alex. Its funny how Leicester depot looks very similar today as it did then with all the Grids on shed. Who would have thought it! As for the train in question. I'm relying on you and Cav all the way for replicating that as Cav's in the process of doing a construction class 60 for me at the moment as well. Hopefully the orders are coming in to make the project viable. Cheers Marcus 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesTor Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) Great video Alex. Its funny how Leicester depot looks very similar today as it did then with all the Grids on shed. Who would have thought it! Absolutely! I keep thinking back to that same period too when you could often find anything up to a dozen triple-grey 60s on shed at any one time - something I didn't really appreciate fully at the time, I guess... Edited February 6, 2017 by YesTor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Just a quick message to say that I will be bringing the 3D print along to the Mansfield show on the first weekend in March for anyone that wants to take a look. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Some shots on the hard drive of PGAs and appropriate traction at the Barham terminal (located betwixt Needham Market and Ipswich), Stowmarket and Bedford. There's more in the to be scanned pile but that'll do for now, C6T. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Thanks C6T, now I know I'm not pushing the realms of reality having a set of PGAS on a GE based layout 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Certainly not Matt. I know Warren Lane is set somewhat further south, do you know what the sand to Mark's Tey was delivered in? C6T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Certainly not Matt. I know Warren Lane is set somewhat further south, do you know what the sand to Mark's Tey was delivered in? C6T. Not a clue. Besides, these days the layout is simply set 'somewhere on the GEML between Norwich and Shenfield with West Anglia Mainline diversions'. Covers all bases that way. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 Some shots on the hard drive of PGAs and appropriate traction at the Barham terminal (located betwixt Needham Market and Ipswich), Stowmarket and Bedford. 66011.jpg 60001a.jpg 60048a.jpg 60066.jpg 60081.jpg There's more in the to be scanned pile but that'll do for now, C6T. Thanks for posting the photos C6T, always nice to see photos of class 60s, especially on PGAs! I notice that in the photo with the 66, the end PGA has protection boards fitted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 Certainly not Matt. I know Warren Lane is set somewhat further south, do you know what the sand to Mark's Tey was delivered in? C6T. I remember seeing Tarmac livery PGAs at Witham behind a class 60. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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