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Freelance flat wagon

Post by tom_tom_go » Sun Mar 06, 2011 10:12 am

As a sideshow to my work on my SL (see post 'Changing of a Lady' in 'Projects') I was building a coach kit, however, it dwarfed all my rolling stock so I am now converting to a wagon for goods:

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I a pair of flexible brake hoses and lamp brackets to add as well including more rivets/bolts.

Kids can be great sometimes. The wagon has been dropped already due to 'accidents' and it has given it some knocks/dents that make it look used ;)

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Post by tom_tom_go » Wed Jun 15, 2011 5:45 pm

Not worked on rolling stock for a while as I am building the line for them to run on, however, got some painting done today:

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The wood on the flat wagon needs weathering more and some matt varnish also need applying.

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Post by LMS-Jools » Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:47 pm

Lookin good. 8)
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Post by tom_tom_go » Tue Nov 01, 2011 5:49 pm

I recently built myself a purpose built painting/hobby table in the loft so I can get on more with rolling stock construction.

By the time I set up the dining table for a days work I end up having to pack my stuff away again before the family invade so this new table will enable me to just leave stuff and walk away from it as and when required.

The flat wagon is nearly finished:

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I think the wood needs more weathering and maybe some lamp brackets for the side panels?

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Post by Sir Clothem Cap » Tue Nov 01, 2011 7:14 pm

Tjat is looking good tom, Its a good move finding a safe place to model and leave.
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Post by Pretoria » Tue Nov 01, 2011 7:28 pm

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My personal choice would be Border Dark Chocolate Coated Gingers, but, hey, who's being choosy ?

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p.s. Like the wagon too !
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Post by tom_tom_go » Tue Nov 01, 2011 7:40 pm

It's my fiancee preference for Dorest Knobs ;)

And here is my new painting table where the magic happens:

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Always keep offcuts of timber! ;)

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Post by tom_tom_go » Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:48 pm

I think it's finally done as I have spent too long tarting around with it!

It did look better prior to the pictures being taken, however, I went OTT with the matt varnish so white residue appeared and I only learned later you can just use gloss varnish to dissolve these white patches and then go over with matt varnish again.

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Post by williamfj » Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:02 pm

Looks great, I like the weathered deck & the replaced plank! 8)
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Post by TheChestnutLine » Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:57 pm

Super job!Definitely looks the business :)
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Post by tom_tom_go » Thu Nov 10, 2011 8:15 am

Thanks for comments chaps :)

If you look at the vacuum pipes I have extended the ends using twin & earth cable so it shows the pipe going along the bottom of the wagon (no braking on this, just piped through).

Also, this pic did not make the last post due to typo:

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I think next time I do a big order with Brandbright I will order some shackles/pins so loads can be secured onto the wagon with chains.

Time to build something to put on it now :D

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Post by tom_tom_go » Fri Nov 25, 2011 6:56 pm

Where would we all be without coffee stirrers :)

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Post by Narrow Minded » Fri Nov 25, 2011 7:19 pm

Where would we all be without coffee stirrers
With bitter cups of coffee until you get down to the over-sweet bit at the bottom :lol:
(Or, with soggy biro's in our pockets! ;) )

Nice crate!
Did you build it completely out of stirrers (as I did my first one), or use stirrers to cover a wood block (as I did after a flash of inspiration :roll: )?
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Post by tom_tom_go » Fri Nov 25, 2011 7:37 pm

It's built round an used 12v rechargeable battery when the contacts filed down (don't file contacts so both + and - make contact with the metal file otherwise you get sparks like I did he he) ;)

Nice and heavy as I like a good chuff!

The external planking is balsa wood which I find very easy to work with.

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Post by SapperAnt » Sat Nov 26, 2011 12:35 pm

Looks great!! what not brake gear?
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Post by tom_tom_go » Sat Nov 26, 2011 12:39 pm

Yes I was debating that. Has anyone bought the IP one yet as it looks good on their site:

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Post by SapperAnt » Sat Nov 26, 2011 12:41 pm

Yes I have. Its goood. as are their working hinges and whatnot :)
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Post by tom_tom_go » Sat Jan 21, 2012 12:22 pm

I have some of these kits now (brake gear), however, was wondering is it the norm to have one on each side as it would save on cost if I just fitted one only to each wagon I build :)

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Post by Narrow Minded » Sat Jan 21, 2012 12:24 pm

tom_tom_go:65209 wrote:I have some of these kits now (brake gear), however, was wondering is it the norm to have one on each side as it would save on cost if I just fitted one only to each wagon I build :)

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Depends on your chosen prototype - eg the W&L was one side only ;)
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Post by tom_tom_go » Sat Jan 21, 2012 12:50 pm

Cheers Greg for the reply.

My line is freelance so one sounds good to me :D

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