From MSS to "Ofario"

Spule 4 · Post by **Spule 4** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:49 am

Chris Cairns:79400 wrote: It is great to see the camaraderie (is that the right word?) that has developed in the Mamod community on this Forum, in particular the BGRA Mamod contigent, with bits & pieces being swapped about or sold to each other.

Agreed, with this and the new 16mm Mamod Facebook page, there is an excellent exchange of info, assistance and ideas.

Now is the best time in my nearly 30 years in Mamodry as far as the share of support and info.

Chris Cairns · Post by **Chris Cairns** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:44 am

Spule 4 wrote:the new 16mm Mamod Facebook page

I've seen this being discussed before but it is not readily obvious when you search Facebook - there is no entry for 16mm Mamod.

Could you provide us with a link please? Thank you.

Chris Cairns.

laurence703 · Post by **laurence703** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:07 pm

http://www.facebook.com/groups/387493518008459/

That's the link. Myself and James are the Admin

Feel Free to join whenever you like

Chris Cairns · Post by **Chris Cairns** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:11 pm

Thanks Laurence.

It is strange that this Group does not come up when you search for 16mm Mamod. I ended up joining the 16mm garden railway group instead, but found that was not the right one.

Off to join the right one now!

Chris Cairns.

laurence703 · Post by **laurence703** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:24 pm

Cylinder covers were fitted today in my lunch break at work...

Here's a photo with some wagons

I'd set the group to closed in case the group gained a few spammers and the like which is why it probably didn't come up.

laurence703 · Post by **laurence703** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 4:58 pm

Chris Cairns:79400 wrote:
I'm sure we have not seen the last instalment of 'Ofario's Mamodification yet.

Chris Cairns.

Nope! You were right Chris, that was not the last instalment as today my brain had a moment of pure genius!

Ofario has been lined out and now has Steps for the cab.

Albeit currently drying as I've just painted them black and Varished the lining... fingers crossed it all comes out ok!

Catweasel · Post by **Catweasel** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:29 pm

I don't have a Facebook account and don't intend to sign up. Therefore the Mamod page is closed to me.

laurence703 · Post by **laurence703** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:31 pm

A lot of what I post onto the Mamod and Oscilators page on FB I post on here as well for those who don't have Facebook... This site is a lot more permanent than FB as well..

Lner fan Sam · Post by **Lner fan Sam** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:36 pm

You lucky devil, getting to tinker with your mamod like that. This dam snow as stopped me from working on pioneer for the past two weeks!

But on a more serious note, where did you get the steps from?

laurence703 · Post by **laurence703** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:37 pm

I made the Steps myself... Can give you the measurements if you want to make a set yourself?

Lner fan Sam · Post by **Lner fan Sam** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:42 pm

Yes please laurance what material did you use for steps.

laurence703 · Post by **laurence703** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:49 pm

I used 1mm Galvanised Steel... Because it was the only thing I had...

Strip of material 120mm long by 15mm wide.
Mark out from each end 5mm inwards, 20mm inwards and then put in a vice and bend...

Bend on the 20mm lines first then do the 5mm lines.

You should end up with this...

Then just drill a hole in the middle and 40mm in from one end of the raised bit for the knurled nut on the meths burner to secure in place

Lner fan Sam · Post by **Lner fan Sam** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:01 pm

aahh I see now thanks Laurance. How do you go about fixing it to the loco?

laurence703 · Post by **laurence703** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:03 pm

Drill a small hole in the middle for the knurled nut on the meths burner to secure it

Lner fan Sam · Post by **Lner fan Sam** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:29 pm

Oh I will find another way do to my engine being gas fired. The lining looks brill.

laurence703 · Post by **laurence703** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 5:11 pm

Steps have been painted Matt Black to match the rest but will no doubt go shiny over time from all the meths and oil etc...

Two coats have been applied with 24 hours between each coat.
So now... Ofario is all very SHINY!!!

Lner fan Sam · Post by **Lner fan Sam** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:05 pm

Polished to perfection by a band of 16mm scale volunteers!

laurence703 · Post by **laurence703** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:07 pm

More like the hand in the sky with a can of Humbrol Gloss Varnish lol

Lner fan Sam · Post by **Lner fan Sam** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:15 pm

Oh I see the volunteers have invested in a overhead painting gantry!

laurence703 · Post by **laurence703** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:30 pm

The Latest addition to Ofario has been a single lamp bracket and a GWR Lamp...

That lights up!

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