billbedford Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 I can definitely do some buffers soon, and bogies later. But I will need some guinea pigs to check them out for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted June 30, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 30, 2022 8 hours ago, billbedford said: I can definitely do some buffers soon, and bogies later. But I will need some guinea pigs to check them out for me. Would they be etched bogies? My preference will always be for that for durability and low down weight. I'm a little wary of 3D printed buffers too as they are easily knocked. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbedford Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 That's why I need guinea-pigs, just to prove these are really superior products. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted June 30, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 30, 2022 I'm either absolutely the right person to be a guinea pig - or more likely completely the wrong person. I just have this mental block about using metal over plastics/resins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted June 30, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 30, 2022 5 hours ago, Bucoops said: I'm either absolutely the right person to be a guinea pig - or more likely completely the wrong person. I just have this mental block about using metal over plastics/resins. I thought you were a hamster? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted June 30, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 30, 2022 2 hours ago, teaky said: I thought you were a hamster? Yes, but I identify as a pig. If people want to assume it's a guinea one that doesn't bother me. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbedford Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 11 hours ago, Bucoops said: I just have this mental block about using metal over plastics/resins. I'm sure that is the opposite of what you wanted to say... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted July 1, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 1, 2022 8 hours ago, billbedford said: I'm sure that is the opposite of what you wanted to say... Indeed :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted July 3, 2022 Author Share Posted July 3, 2022 (edited) Those who are interested can find the longer version on my thread, but in a nutshell, Chris P Bacon of this parish has produced etches for a GN Hound Van to D339. With the addition of some scratchbuilt bits and Mike Trice's 3D printed components for GN 6 wheelers, my example is now waiting for me to get my finger out and prepare lettering so it can be finished off. Another characterful vehicle which might well be seen hanging around on Grantham once it's in a fully presentable state. The very sharp eyed might note more vents in the prototype photograph - there are annotations all over the diagram book about various amendments to individual vans, so I've gone with the roof furniture as shown in the clearest photo I have. That van is also in goods livery with the original sliding door. They were teak when built and are illustrated as such in Nick Campling's book, so I've gone with that for my example. The LNER also replaced the sliding doors with a hinged pair. Dave supplies both sets of sides so either can be built. Edited July 3, 2022 by jwealleans Add prototype photograph. 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 (edited) Thanks to the good offices of Dave Jobling, Floyd_kraemer on Ebay is now offering the following 4mm items: two patterns of battery box (pre and post 1927) and a regulator box for BGs. Some of these are scaled down from 7mm, so worth a look if that's your scale of choice. Edited September 18, 2022 by jwealleans 5 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Can you put up a link for the battery boxes Ian G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 I don't have one - message him via Ebay is your best bet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Sellers name floyd_kraemer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 I have him now on my saved sellers. Thank you Ian G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dominion Posted October 31, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 31, 2022 (edited) I noticed Hatton's has found some more new LNER brown livery 6 wheeled coaches, all lit. Edited October 31, 2022 by Dominion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted December 9, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2022 Isinglass have 10% off today as it would have been John's 90th birthday - code FoundersDay 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 (edited) I had these printed by John Peck this week. If you're an intensive user of the HMRS lettering sheet as I am, these are some of the bits you run out of first. Large lettering NE, 10, 12 and 20 ton weights and some of the more common identifiers - with a FRUIT closer to the actual size (the HMRS one is too big). I've lettered these with them today: John has the master PDF, so by all means contact him directly if you'd like a set. I emailed him on Friday morning and they came in Saturday's post, so you can't fault the service. http://precisiondecals.co.uk/contact.html?new Edited February 6, 2023 by jwealleans 6 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted February 5, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2023 A quick Google comes up with this page for John? http://precisiondecals.co.uk/contact.html?new Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 (edited) That's him. Just drop him an email explaining what you want and he generally replies very quickly. Edited February 6, 2023 by jwealleans 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted February 10, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2023 FK3D have now designed some GE bogies - They have NEM pockets and a mount for a DCC Concepts pickup. They won't be on ebay yet as just awaiting one more tweak to aid with assembly but should be about £12 a pair. Also LNER corridor 3rd and 1st seats (I believe at some point the 3rds had the armrests removed/fixed upright?): 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted February 10, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2023 (edited) Just arrived from Bill today - battery boxes to suit his Mousa 51ft Gresley underframe will offer it up to the underframe when I get home Edited February 10, 2023 by Bucoops 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 25 minutes ago, Bucoops said: FK3D have now designed some GE bogies - They have NEM pockets and a mount for a DCC Concepts pickup. They won't be on ebay yet as just awaiting one more tweak to aid with assembly but should be about £12 a pair. Also LNER corridor 3rd and 1st seats (I believe at some point the 3rds had the armrests removed/fixed upright?): No trace on ebay ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 Rich did say they needed a little work before they appear on Ebay. Will they do the sideframes only to fit to a brass bogie? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted February 10, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2023 9 minutes ago, micklner said: No trace on ebay ?? Not yet no - the latest tweaked version only arrived day before yesterday, he's going to be making one more change to the bogie to help with assembly then should be good to go. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted February 10, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2023 1 minute ago, jwealleans said: Rich did say they needed a little work before they appear on Ebay. Will they do the sideframes only to fit to a brass bogie? That was how we approached it initially (this is a Roxey frame) - but in the end we went with a complete set. I don't doubt they could go back to just sides. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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