RTJ Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Has anyone built any of these? (They come complete with motor and Delrin chain). Any feedback? Somerset & Dorset Sentinel | Walsworth Models The distinctive 'bonnet' of this loco is pre-formed for you.The RTR price, built to your specification is £244.95p Free post and Packing to uk addresses on this Item www.walsworthmodelservices.co.uk Thanks, Richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTJ Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 I'm tempted to go for this 'easy' kit whilst under 'lockdown' in a few weeks time. I've asked the owner (John Percival) if the kit comes with oval buffers - rather than the round ones that are evident on the photo of his model. It's tempting to base the model on 'Joyce' at Midsomer Norton, now been fully restored and working well! However, be warned, there are some minor differences between the two 'Radstock Sentinels' and 'Joyce'. A list can be seen here: http://sentinel7109.blogspot.com/p/7109-vs-radstock-sentinels.html Hope that helps others. I'm hoping there's room for a DCC chip inside! Richard. Edit: John has sold out at present. He's also informed me that it was the S&D that changed the original round buffers to oval. Still hoping to hear from someone who has built one... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTJ Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 Well, it arrived in the post this morning. It's in queue - after the Ivatt tank. R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTJ Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Coming along... It's a good kit-- lots of excellent etches...only let down by my poor skill and some 'open' instructions with very few pictures. Good value for money there's an 'OO' version for £140 and this the 7mm version (from a different manufacturer although I suspect some cross-fertilisation) is 'only' £185. There's more details of the build and history of these diminutive locos on the GoG site. Richard. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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down the sdjr Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Looking forward to seeing progress on this, it looks great. Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTJ Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 2 hours ago, down the sdjr said: Looking forward to seeing progress on this, it looks great. Paul. Coming along... It's a good kit-- lots of excellent etches...only let down by my poor skill and some 'open' instructions with very few pictures. Good value for money there's an 'OO' version for £140 and this the 7mm version (from a different manufacturer although I suspect some cross-fertilisation) is 'only' £185. There's more details of the build and history of these diminutive locos on the GoG site. Richard. Thanks...now waiting for some black spray paint! R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTJ Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 Almost there....weathering yet to do and yes, the guard irons look too long to me too. I'm not sure if I have the correct regulator handle. (?). The motor and pick-ups are in. Will post more of a 'build' later. 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
down the sdjr Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Looks really good. What black paint did you use? I need to re spray a ruston in black and was thinking Halfords matt spray can??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTJ Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 Hi, yes, Halford's grey primer (red on the cab roof - but only 'cos I'd run out of grey). Satin black from Amazon to complete. Still to weather and varnish though. Can give more details tomorrow if you need them. R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RTJ Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 Still waiting for more paint so roof, boiler and driver just blu-tacked in. R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTJ Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 In my review for a magazine I wrote: In summary, this is a good, detailed, relatively inexpensive kit, especially when one realises that wheels and motor are included and the 4mm version is almost the same price. Many of the parts are of a high quality, the etches are clean and parts are easily cut out. Some of the soft metal parts are not quite up to the same standard, but can be remedied - or not on show. It is not, in my view, a beginner’s kit despite the fact that this is only a four wheel loco with no coupling rods or valve gear to assemble. My major gripe is with the instructions and lack of pictures. John will supply such pictures by email on request but why not include them (or at least a web link) in the first place? I also think a photocopy of the lost wax parts still on their sprue, with labels attached would be very useful as well as a picture of the underneath of the chassis showing the position of the cogs and chains. Naturally, pictures of the real thing are obligatory. Overall: recommended. 8.5/10. I think I've overdone the weathering somewhat and I wish I'd used a satin varnish ....next time! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Iain.d Posted April 27, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 27, 2020 On 26/04/2020 at 16:30, RTJ said: In my review for a magazine I wrote: In summary, this is a good, detailed, relatively inexpensive kit, especially when one realises that wheels and motor are included and the 4mm version is almost the same price. Many of the parts are of a high quality, the etches are clean and parts are easily cut out. Some of the soft metal parts are not quite up to the same standard, but can be remedied - or not on show. It is not, in my view, a beginner’s kit despite the fact that this is only a four wheel loco with no coupling rods or valve gear to assemble. My major gripe is with the instructions and lack of pictures. John will supply such pictures by email on request but why not include them (or at least a web link) in the first place? I also think a photocopy of the lost wax parts still on their sprue, with labels attached would be very useful as well as a picture of the underneath of the chassis showing the position of the cogs and chains. Naturally, pictures of the real thing are obligatory. Overall: recommended. 8.5/10. I think I've overdone the weathering somewhat and I wish I'd used a satin varnish ....next time! Looks alright to me! Good job. Might have to look at getting the 4mm version. Can you tell me a bit about your background image? It looks reasonably like the North Somerset coalfield. Kind regards, Iain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTJ Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 Hi Ian, no it's just a Gaugemaster sheet. I agree ... a little bit like the area around Midsomer Norton. BW Richard. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailWest Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 It reminded me a bit of the landscape east of the line in the area north of Wellow - certainly has the right sort of 'flavour'. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeromole Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Quick question, please; I assume the front and rear windows were glazed. They appear so in the model, but the photos I have do not make it clear. Thanks. Pete PS model is nearly complete. Side beam compensation, motor re-positioned to allow battery/radio control pack, water filler made lift-able to access charging point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTJ Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 mmm. Since I made it I've never opened the storage box in which it's kept. I'll look tomorrow. looking here: https://sdjr.co.uk/locomotives-stock/7109-joyce they were glazed. Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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