Scalefour Forum

Dave
Great work, really impressive. I don't know if you've been asked this before, but what do you use for rivets on the valve gear? The heads look way smaller than I've seen. What's the secret please?

Hope you're keeping well.

regards

Mike

I understood that Dullcoat was cellulose based. Never had a problem with any of the coaches I've used it on. But then these were covered in a cellulose paint. I've used the can and the stuff out the bottle. Thinned the bottled stuff with cellulose. 50/50 @ 25 psi. I have used the Vallejo acrylic mat...

Pete

Count me in ; Std 3 and 4 in the to do pile.

Mike

Pete
Nice work, I think that rough patch on the cylinder cover will rub out with a 5mm scratch pencil. Might save you a job or two.

regards

Mike

Julian There is a slight compromise in where the bogie is positioned. The layouts that this runs on don't have the scaled bends. I think you can just see the compromise in this photo. Dive in with the build. This is a Comet Scot kit and was great fun to build. The photo was by Bernie Baker, taken on...

Gordon

That's a Comet rubbing plate for coaches - still available separately - which I had milled down to the correct thickness (Comet part C59). Fortunately Newport MRS has it's own milling machine. Took about 1mm off the thickness.

Mike

I'd agree CSB on a bogie would be a bit of an ask! But that doesn't mean springing can't be used on a bogie. This is the arrangement I have on my Scot. Those who've seen it run will attest to the quality of the chassis - not all my own work admittedly. The bogie is a typical Garwood bodge! :D P10100...

Derek

Does this mean you're not going to be stocking the air booth filter replacements? If not, can you suggest a supplier please.

regards

Mike

I have a number of Comet Mk1's with the Comet brass 'slab' soldered onto the underframe. I was hoping that your design might be adapted to allow me to use them without having to un-solder this big brass washer, described on the Comet site as 'Threaded coach bogie rubbing plates, bolts, nuts, pair' ...

Pete

My thoughts exactly...

Mike

Adapted? To what? Aren't they comprehensive enough as they are? Justin I have a number of Comet Mk1's with the Comet brass 'slab' soldered onto the underframe. I was hoping that your design might be adapted to allow me to use them without having to un-solder this big brass washer, described on the ...

Very nice Justin. Any idea of price for the kit? I'd be up for a couple of those. Can they be adapted?

Mike

That is exceptionally convincing Jim, lovely work.

Mike

Hi

I think the owner has recently passed away and I don't think the range has been picked up. I could be wrong on that - but not about the owner.

Mike

Rod

That looks awesome! Which couplings did you standardize on for the freight stock?

Mike

Considering the crap day I've just had...I feel my mood lightning, thanks Rob, just what I needed. It looks quite spectacular!

Mike

Hi Andy I've no idea how old the transfer sheet was/is. It's one of pages I had left over from lining all the LMS coaches I built some years ago. But it was still tacky when I peeled the protective cover off to get at them. I'd checked the alignment by running my eye down the length of the coach and...

Thank you all for the suggestions. I tried the meths approach first without any success only dulling the finish of the surrounding area. Tried the micro sol suggestion, I did use a lot of the solution, but you can see the result below. So, bathtime with some cellulose thinners and start again. IMG_1...

Good evening Just finishing off a GWR full brake, in BR maroon (cellulose)...my usual methods employed for getting the lining straight - which on the previous 30 odd coaches worked well. Added the Micro sol, off came the top covering to reveal a donkey's hind leg. Added more micro sol and went about...

For the last few years, for all the chassis I've wanted (but not having time to build right now) I've ordered wheels ahead of the build. The only wheels I need right now - and I'm in no particular rush - is for a Royal Scot and a Duchess...and I may decide to get rid of these kits as they don't fit ...

Thanks John

Anyone like to post some photos, for those of us... #tied up in a caravan in Folkestone! #

#edit : not allowed out, not enough brownie points, I blame the painting and decorating gremlins

Mike

You might want to see what Justin Newitt of Rumney models developed for those. That's if you don't already know...

http://website.rumneymodels.co.uk/milk- ... -detailing

Mike

Looking forward to seeing that!

Mike

Personally, I was thinking 16t mins and Justin Newitt's excellent under pinning, some 12t BR goods vans wouldn't go a miss either. As I type this my credit card is already wincing!

Mike