LNER/BR(ER) modellers - heads up!

[jwealleans]

I think in 4mm the bracket needs to be integral both for strength and because it'd be a fiddle making or fitting them.  Definitely Option B.

[Bucoops]

Am I right in thinking there isn't currently a source for the heavy duty dynamos in 4mm? I know I've searched in the past and not found anything.

 

 

[45609]

I’ve just bought some and they are very nice but I’ll buy some more if offered with integral bracket. So, yes, with an integral bracket please for 4mm

 

Cheers…Morgan

[Bucoops]

I have some heading my way of both dynamos so will post pictures when I get them.

[Bucoops]

Here they are - hopefully I will have time tomorrow to extract one of each from the sprue and offer them up to an underframe.

 

[Bucoops]

Ran short of time but I’ve separated one of the early ones off and put it on a 51ft underframe, I don’t think I have any 60ft ones available at the moment – I don’t think any HD dynamos were fitted to the shorter underframes but it works as a proof of concept sort of thing. It’s held on by being gripped between the solebar and brake v hanger so it is a little wonky. I've not removed a stabilising bar as I don't know which way round I want this one yet as I've not built a catering coach yet (or anything else that might use a heavy duty one).

 

 

 

 

 

And a quick one of the later type.

 

 

I also found my open 3rd bodyshell (I built this quite a long time ago, and not very well hence it's not progressed) - 

 

 

 

Comparing with photos of the LNERCA open coaches at the NYMR they need lifting slightly and moved nearer the outer walls of course  - looks like mounting to a plasticard base should allow this.

 

Edited September 9, 2021 by Bucoops
add later type and seats

[jwealleans]

Just a note about FK3D, the supplier of the above - I emailed on a Sunday asking about a different set of the GER Restaurant Car seats (for an RTO), received a reply and quotation by return and had them in my hand on Wednesday afternoon.   Outstanding service and a quality product.

[Bucoops]

1 hour ago, jwealleans said:

Just a note about FK3D, the supplier of the above - I emailed on a Sunday asking about a different set of the GER Restaurant Car seats (for an RTO), received a reply and quotation by return and had them in my hand on Wednesday afternoon.   Outstanding service and a quality product.

 

Excellent - it's on my list to get some for one of those at some point so saves me asking  I assume it's for Bill's D18? I've been toying with asking him for a couple but I think the panelling is wrong for my era. 

 

 

[jwealleans]

GER D431, actually.   Also from Bill but NLA.   The panelling is wrong on this one too, but it'll fill a gap until I sort out a better match.

[billbedford]

11 hours ago, Bucoops said:

 

Excellent - it's on my list to get some for one of those at some point so saves me asking  I assume it's for Bill's D18? I've been toying with asking him for a couple but I think the panelling is wrong for my era. 

 

 

 

If it's just the lower panels that need removing, it may be possible if you ask nicely. 

[Bucoops]

8 hours ago, billbedford said:

 

If it's just the lower panels that need removing, it may be possible if you ask nicely. 

 

Pretty please

[billbedford]

Ok, I'll put you down for 2?  

I don't think I'll be ordering from the etchers until after Christmas, so they won't be ready until around the end of February. I'll try and get an updated LNER 51' frame etch in the same batch. 

[Bucoops]

5 hours ago, billbedford said:

Ok, I'll put you down for 2?  

I don't think I'll be ordering from the etchers until after Christmas, so they won't be ready until around the end of February. I'll try and get an updated LNER 51' frame etch in the same batch. 

 

Looks like only two were built but yes please for 2. And definitely the turnbuckle underframe too if possible.

 

Thanks