jwealleans Posted September 3, 2021 Author Share Posted September 3, 2021 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. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted September 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2021 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. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45609 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 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 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted September 5, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 5, 2021 I have some heading my way of both dynamos so will post pictures when I get them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted September 7, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 7, 2021 (edited) Here they are - hopefully I will have time tomorrow to extract one of each from the sprue and offer them up to an underframe. Edited June 29, 2022 by Bucoops Replace picture 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted September 9, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2021 (edited) 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 June 29, 2022 by Bucoops Replace pictures 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 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. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted November 12, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 12, 2021 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbedford Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted November 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 13, 2021 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbedford Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted November 14, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 14, 2021 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted May 26, 2022 Author Share Posted May 26, 2022 For any LNER modellers in North America, Richard Marsden who runs the LNER Encyclopedia is divesting himself of some books and magazines. Postage to the UK is probably prohibitive but there might be a bargain if you live on the right side of the pond. https://www.lner.info/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=14387 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiuModels Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 LNER Diagram 19 and Diagram 20 Independent Snowploughs. Price is £35.00 each or £65.00 for a pair. (+P&P) To pre-order, please email us at info@niumodels.co.uk 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmditch Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Bound to happen - (just when I was going to start the second one of a pair!) The NIUModels ones do look very nice though! (Mine has a fictitious number and location.) 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon4470 Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 For anyone interested in North Eastern Railway and North Eastern Area model kits the following link maybe of interest: https://ner.org.uk/model-supplies/ There are lists of models available for 4 mm and 7mm and this covers locos, carriages and wagons. A number of people have collaborated on the compilation of these lists. The intention is to add more to them over time (especially second hand availability and the joint stock carriage kits). If anyone spots any errors please let me know ( preferably by PM) and I’ll get the lists updated. Jon 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted June 28, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 28, 2022 On 12/11/2021 at 11:36, jwealleans said: 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. Please excuse the rough and ready photos but ta da :) Arrived today. With quite a bit of to and fro between Bill and myself (and Bill has been very patient with me!), Bill has produced this underframe detail. It's proven quite hard to find much info on the post-LNER conversion of the underframe, but this seems to add up from the few photos we have found. Lost 3 gas cylinders (the other 3 being connected to the adjacent kitchen car), replaced with a dynamo and single battery box, and Westinghouse brakes removed. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 Yep, that fits exactly with what I concluded from the photographs I found. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted June 29, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 29, 2022 21 minutes ago, jwealleans said: Yep, that fits exactly with what I concluded from the photographs I found. Phew! 🤪 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 31A Posted June 29, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 29, 2022 Have you got as far as thinking about bogies and buffers for your GE coach? I've potentially got a couple to make at some point, of similar outline. I can't find a source of GER items but thought Comet LNWR 8ft wheelbase bogies looked similar, possibly with the axle boxes modified slightly, but haven't really come up with any suitable buffers yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted June 29, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 29, 2022 23 minutes ago, 31A said: Have you got as far as thinking about bogies and buffers for your GE coach? I've potentially got a couple to make at some point, of similar outline. I can't find a source of GER items but thought Comet LNWR 8ft wheelbase bogies looked similar, possibly with the axle boxes modified slightly, but haven't really come up with any suitable buffers yet. Bogies - I have been using "Roxey pseudo" (my phrase). Dave at Roxey Mouldings put it together for me - I thin it uses LBSCR overlays - not sure on the castings. Most noticable difference to me is on the overlay there are 5 rivet heads adjacent to the inner spring hangers whereas the GE bogies have 4. Buffers - these ones I think: https://www.phoenix-paints.co.uk/products/coach-and-wagon-parts/coach-parts/4-bogies-and-underframe-parts/4-coach-buffers/4-40448 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 Just to show up my own slapdash modelling standards, I used MJT GN Fox bogies for mine, with odd bits carved off. For buffers I used the 51L/Wizard L & Y sprung carriage buffers. The website is slightly misleading here; the oval head is an overlay so they can be used as round as well as oval buffers. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 31A Posted June 29, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 29, 2022 29 minutes ago, Bucoops said: Bogies - I have been using "Roxey pseudo" (my phrase). Dave at Roxey Mouldings put it together for me - I thin it uses LBSCR overlays - not sure on the castings. Most noticable difference to me is on the overlay there are 5 rivet heads adjacent to the inner spring hangers whereas the GE bogies have 4. Buffers - these ones I think: https://www.phoenix-paints.co.uk/products/coach-and-wagon-parts/coach-parts/4-bogies-and-underframe-parts/4-coach-buffers/4-40448 Thank you Rich. Those bogies do look quite suitable; perhaps I'll approach Roxey when the time comes. The buffers look good as do the ones that Jonathan has referenced and I will probably end up using something similar, but I was really hoping to find something with a square (rectangular?) base, so far without success. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted June 29, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 29, 2022 27 minutes ago, 31A said: Thank you Rich. Those bogies do look quite suitable; perhaps I'll approach Roxey when the time comes. The buffers look good as do the ones that Jonathan has referenced and I will probably end up using something similar, but I was really hoping to find something with a square (rectangular?) base, so far without success. Yeah the buffers are definitely a compromise. Maybe if we gang up on @davefrkhe may be able to work his wonders? 😉 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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