Time to build a railway...but where?

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by steamgeorge » Fri Feb 15, 2019 10:41 pm

Did the rod try to twist more at the bottom or did it twist evenly? I have heard some people have struggled to get a consistent twist.

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Peter Butler » Fri Feb 15, 2019 11:16 pm

No problem with any of the six I twisted, possibly because of the limited length? It is true that the twists appear to be tighter at the turning end initially but that sorts itself out equally before long. If you watch closely it seems to tell you when to stop, which is useful having never done it before!
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Peter Butler » Sun Feb 17, 2019 10:41 pm

More progress starting with this....
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I'm not thinking of changing scales but yesterday I visited the VoR and saw this....
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Can you see the similarity too?
By removing the plastic centres and filling with epoxy resin, a little paint application makes these.....
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Other finishing touches carried out and pictures will be posted tomorrow.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by IanC » Mon Feb 18, 2019 11:55 am

Very clever. :thumbup:
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Post by ge_rik » Mon Feb 18, 2019 12:00 pm

Great idea for making gauges! Duly pinched for when I next get around to detailing one of my locos. Thanks Peter.

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Peter Butler » Mon Feb 18, 2019 1:24 pm

The loco is all-but finished with just a nameplate to add to the tank sides, a name has yet to be decided and I am on the hunt for something cheap and cheerful!
I think there is a manufacturer who has a range of stock names available, but I can't find them..... any ideas please?
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by jim@NAL » Mon Feb 18, 2019 10:04 pm

That's rather great peter

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by philipy » Tue Feb 19, 2019 6:14 am

Oh dear Peter!
SWMBO has a 'thing' about the colour purple and she has said before that I should build a purple loco. I am going to be in so much bother when she sees this magnificent creation of yours!
Cheers pal! :lol:
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by FWLR » Tue Feb 19, 2019 8:39 am

I love the colour Peter. It's another unique masterpiece. :notworthy: :notworthy:

How have you managed to paint it though mate. It's to flipping cold and damp in my garage for any painting and Anne would have a blast at me if I did any rattle can in the house....... :roll:

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Peter Butler » Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:55 am

Hi Rod, it is always damp and often cold here in West Wales so we have made the workshop as user-friendly as possible with insulation and multi-fuel central heating.
My elder son is a plumber, perhaps that has something to do with it?
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Peter Butler » Tue Feb 19, 2019 11:01 am

philipy wrote: Tue Feb 19, 2019 6:14 am Oh dear Peter!
SWMBO has a 'thing' about the colour purple and she has said before that I should build a purple loco. I am going to be in so much bother when she sees this magnificent creation of yours!
Cheers pal! :lol:
I like to see colourful locos, especially those of non-standard design. Let yourself free with your colour palette, you will surely gain points in her view!
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by ge_rik » Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:00 pm

Top notch finish, Peter. That 3D printed driver looks so natural. A great addition to the fleet. I would love to see that motion in action. Looks like I'm talking myself into another visit.

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Peter Butler » Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:36 am

It would be wonderful to meet up again Rik, you would be most welcome. I have a special reason to get the railway looking at its best as soon as the weather improves and a perfect opportunity to record the line in action with all of the recent stock builds.
The 3D figures are the best available IMHO and so reasonably priced too. I have just placed an order for more and the range is increasing constantly.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by philipy » Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:41 am

ge_rik wrote: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:00 pm Top notch finish, Peter. That 3D printed driver looks so natural. A great addition to the fleet. I would love to see that motion in action. Looks like I'm talking myself into another visit.

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Pleeease remember to take your video camera, because, with Peters' consent of course, we would all love to see not only this new loco, but many of Peter's productions in motion.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by FWLR » Thu Feb 21, 2019 2:24 pm

Peter Butler wrote: Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:36 am It would be wonderful to meet up again Rik, you would be most welcome. I have a special reason to get the railway looking at its best as soon as the weather improves and a perfect opportunity to record the line in action with all of the recent stock builds.
The 3D figures are the best available IMHO and so reasonably priced too. I have just placed an order for more and the range is increasing constantly.
Who does them please Peter.....

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by ge_rik » Thu Feb 21, 2019 3:15 pm

Peter Butler wrote: Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:36 am It would be wonderful to meet up again Rik, you would be most welcome. I have a special reason to get the railway looking at its best as soon as the weather improves and a perfect opportunity to record the line in action with all of the recent stock builds.
The 3D figures are the best available IMHO and so reasonably priced too. I have just placed an order for more and the range is increasing constantly.
I'll be in touch. Not sure when it will be, yet. Need to sort it out with the Domestic Authorities, but will PM when I know more.

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Post by ge_rik » Thu Feb 21, 2019 3:16 pm

philipy wrote: Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:41 am Rik,
Pleeease remember to take your video camera, because, with Peters' consent of course, we would all love to see not only this new loco, but many of Peter's productions in motion.
With Peter's approval, I will definitely shoot and post some footage.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Peter Butler » Thu Feb 21, 2019 6:12 pm

Rik, you are most welcome to visit, especially with your camera! The video which you took and expertly edited since your previous visit is here.... www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHWWkVZi1p8
It would be wonderful to see another showing my 'mix and match' stock.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by tom_tom_go » Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:39 pm

Take your Regner this time Rik :thumbup:

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Peter Butler » Sat Feb 23, 2019 7:40 pm

Not content with just one vertical boilered loco I set about building, or rather re-building, a second. This one is a previous construction from some years ago when I made it to go with my Emett stock. It wasn't a pure Emett, just 'in the style of', and although it looked OK and ran well, being battery powered and manually controlled in forward and reverse via a speed controller operated by twisting the chimney cap, I was never totally happy with it for some reason.
This is how it looked before.....
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Unfortunately I can't find a picture of it complete with driver figure which stood about six inches tall to match my other Emett stock.
I decided the figure should go and the bodywork reduced in height, so another candidate for a trip to the bandsaw.....
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With the top of the bunker (still containing the coal) re-attached it went to the paint-shop.....
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The chimney still looked too tall, particularly when placed side by side with the other vertical boiler, so another surgical procedure too place and the top replaced about 2cm lower.....
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After all this I discovered I hadn't still got any of the original yellow spray paint so I had to mix acrylics until it looked a match, followed by lining with a felt tip marker, as I had also run out of lining tape!.....
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You might not think there is much difference but I can assure you they sit better together now.....
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With the addition of a driver (on order) and new RC Trains receiver (waiting for stock) all will be well.
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