Pictures please Paul.
Gordon A
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- Thu Jul 04, 2019 6:50 pm
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Wheel cleaning
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2943
- Thu Jul 04, 2019 2:43 pm
- Forum: Chassis and Suspensions
- Topic: Methods for Removable Loco Wheelsets.
- Replies: 40
- Views: 8379
Re: Methods for Removable Loco Wheelsets.
Brian,
If you are looking to build a loco like a pannier where the brake pull rods are on the outside of the wheel faces no problem.
But if your loco has the brake pull rods inbetween the wheels then you will need to make the brake rigging removeable.
Gordon
If you are looking to build a loco like a pannier where the brake pull rods are on the outside of the wheel faces no problem.
But if your loco has the brake pull rods inbetween the wheels then you will need to make the brake rigging removeable.
Gordon
- Wed Jul 03, 2019 6:20 pm
- Forum: Chassis and Suspensions
- Topic: Methods for Removable Loco Wheelsets.
- Replies: 40
- Views: 8379
Re: Methods for Removable Loco Wheelsets.
You will need cut outs in the chassis so that the wheel bearings axles and gearbox can drop out. If you are using scraper pick ups, the base for them will also need to be demountable - screwed to frame spacers possible? Also you will need to build your brake hangars and linkage so that it can unclip...
- Mon Jun 24, 2019 12:45 pm
- Forum: barrowroad
- Topic: Uncompensated 16T Bachmann Minerals in P4
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5848
Re: Uncompensated 16T Bachmann Minerals in P4
Thanks Robin, I enjoyed watching that move.
Impressed.
Gordon A
Impressed.
Gordon A
- Fri Jun 21, 2019 2:57 pm
- Forum: barrowroad
- Topic: Uncompensated 16T Bachmann Minerals in P4
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5848
Re: Uncompensated 16T Bachmann Minerals in P4
Thanks for your reply Robin.
Gordon A
Gordon A
- Thu Jun 20, 2019 6:51 pm
- Forum: barrowroad
- Topic: Uncompensated 16T Bachmann Minerals in P4
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5848
Re: Uncompensated 16T Bachmann Minerals in P4
Dave,
1) Do you add any weight to the wagons?
2) How do they behave when propelled?
3) Any other mods?
Gordon A
1) Do you add any weight to the wagons?
2) How do they behave when propelled?
3) Any other mods?
Gordon A
- Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:02 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Brassmasters J94
- Replies: 42
- Views: 9917
Re: Brassmasters J94
The cab roof is right for one that is well pitted with rust, but looked after.
Gordon A
Gordon A
- Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:00 pm
- Forum: barrowroad
- Topic: Uncompensated 16T Bachmann Minerals in P4
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5848
Re: Uncompensated 16T Bachmann Minerals in P4
Have you tried propelling them?
Gordon A
Gordon A
- Sun Jun 16, 2019 6:16 pm
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Track cleaning
- Replies: 68
- Views: 13365
Re: Track cleaning
As requested I have squirted some of the WD40 contact cleaner on some sheet plastic sheet that I first roughed the surface with wet and dry.
There was no reaction or tackiness on the surface after a couple of hors.
Gordon A
There was no reaction or tackiness on the surface after a couple of hors.
Gordon A
- Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:56 pm
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Track cleaning
- Replies: 68
- Views: 13365
Re: Track cleaning
Thank you chaps. The words in the MRH track cleaning article are the same as that I have circulated to the BS4 group but without diagrams and colour. I have given WD40 contact cleaner a try on my 16ft by 8ft test track prior to our meeting on Tuesday. Robin Gay's rtr conversion of the Oxford Rail Ra...
- Thu Jun 06, 2019 12:36 pm
- Forum: Wagons
- Topic: Waisted bearings for Bedford sprung W irons?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5512
Re: Waisted bearings for Bedford sprung W irons?
Purchase direct from Gibson Wheels?
Gordon A
Gordon A
- Tue May 28, 2019 5:50 pm
- Forum: Track and Turnouts
- Topic: Exactoscale PW023
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3960
Re: Exactoscale PW023
Tim V will probably know.
I am guessing the set of eight are gauges for setting the track gauge, and the set of two are for setting parallel tracks.
Gordon
I am guessing the set of eight are gauges for setting the track gauge, and the set of two are for setting parallel tracks.
Gordon
- Tue May 28, 2019 11:55 am
- Forum: Track and Turnouts
- Topic: Exactoscale PW023
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3960
Re: Exactoscale PW023
What does it look like?
A picture might be helpful.
Gordon A
A picture might be helpful.
Gordon A
- Fri May 24, 2019 4:36 pm
- Forum: Chassis and Suspensions
- Topic: Last orders for an etched chassis kit for the Hornby 0-4-0 Peckett.
- Replies: 85
- Views: 27221
Re: An etched chassis for the Hornby Peckett.
PM sent.
Gordon A
Gordon A
- Sat May 18, 2019 8:55 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Brassmasters J94
- Replies: 42
- Views: 9917
Re: Brassmasters J94
The Brassmasters kit came with two sets of frames, one for the J94 and an alternative set for the Hunslet 50550.
Gordon A
Gordon A
- Sat May 11, 2019 11:05 am
- Forum: Chassis and Suspensions
- Topic: Chassis Speed Building - Records and Methods
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4230
Re: Chassis Speed Building - Records and Methods
A picture of the chassis would be useful as a reference as to what you are talking about.
Gordon A
Gordon A
- Wed May 08, 2019 11:47 am
- Forum: Chassis and Suspensions
- Topic: Last orders for an etched chassis kit for the Hornby 0-4-0 Peckett.
- Replies: 85
- Views: 27221
Re: An etched chassis for the Hornby Peckett.
Sent you a message.
Gordon
Gordon
- Tue May 07, 2019 3:38 pm
- Forum: Chassis and Suspensions
- Topic: Last orders for an etched chassis kit for the Hornby 0-4-0 Peckett.
- Replies: 85
- Views: 27221
Re: An etched chassis for the Hornby Peckett.
Ins 52.jpg At last I am pleased to announce that the Hornby EM / P4 chassis kit has been assembled using the version 3 etch and the twelve pages of instructions with photographs. A few tweaks to the instructions were requested otherwise I was advised all was well. The etch along with associated rod...
- Sun Apr 14, 2019 6:33 pm
- Forum: Track and Turnouts
- Topic: Crossing Vee Jig
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7784
Re: Crossing Vee Jig
There are jigs for the point blades as well.
Gordon A
Gordon A
- Sun Apr 07, 2019 6:35 pm
- Forum: Chassis and Suspensions
- Topic: Last orders for an etched chassis kit for the Hornby 0-4-0 Peckett.
- Replies: 85
- Views: 27221
Re: An etched chassis for the Hornby Peckett.
Dodo visiting Rolvenden late Saturday afternoon at Scalefour North.
Just the instructions and a third party test build to do.
Gordon A
Just the instructions and a third party test build to do.
Gordon A
- Sun Apr 07, 2019 6:32 pm
- Forum: Exhibitions
- Topic: 2019 S4 North
- Replies: 37
- Views: 11324
Re: 2019 S4 North
A really enjoyable weekend. Beer, curry, spending money at the show and talking to the demonstrators and many friends. A good selection of layouts and trade. Dodo with my etched P4 chassis paid a visit to Rolvenden K&ESR with the managements permission late Saturday afternoon fort running trials...
- Tue Mar 19, 2019 12:21 am
- Forum: Chassis and Suspensions
- Topic: Last orders for an etched chassis kit for the Hornby 0-4-0 Peckett.
- Replies: 85
- Views: 27221
Re: An etched chassis for the Hornby Peckett.
Sorry David, no estimates on price yet.
Gordon A
Gordon A
- Mon Mar 18, 2019 12:42 pm
- Forum: Chassis and Suspensions
- Topic: Last orders for an etched chassis kit for the Hornby 0-4-0 Peckett.
- Replies: 85
- Views: 27221
Re: An etched chassis for the Hornby Peckett.
Version 3 of the etch with the modified lower boiler barrel. Yes it fits. HP V3.jpg Unfortunately I forgot to add the cylinders before soldering the lower boiler barrell in place. HP chassis V3.jpg Not the best of pictures, both taken with my phone. One minor mod to think about which will not requir...
- Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:51 am
- Forum: Operating in Practice
- Topic: Operational entertainment...
- Replies: 34
- Views: 13272
Re: Operational entertainment...
Andrew surely coaches need cleaning, repairing and overhauling which would give reason for some movements.
Also in steam days you would have strengthening coaches for say market days and excursion trains.
Parcels coaches may also be attached and removed from formations.
Gordon A
Also in steam days you would have strengthening coaches for say market days and excursion trains.
Parcels coaches may also be attached and removed from formations.
Gordon A
- Fri Mar 08, 2019 5:16 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Locomotive fire irons
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4192
Re: Locomotive fire irons
Your fire irons will need to be long enough to reach the front of the firebox without the fireman having to put his hands into the firebox.
Gordon A
Gordon A