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Re: Sand hopper

Post by Andrew » Thu Mar 21, 2019 1:36 pm

Those really are very good indeed - the full rake will look wonderful.

They look vert nice in grey - guess you went off the red idea, Rik?

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Re: Sand hopper

Post by ge_rik » Thu Mar 21, 2019 6:03 pm

Andrew wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2019 1:36 pm
They look vert nice in grey - guess you went off the red idea, Rik?
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Purely and simply because I had a can and a half of grey primer in the cupboard and only half a can of red. I decided fate was trying to tell me something.

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Re: Sand hopper

Post by jim@NAL » Thu Mar 21, 2019 10:16 pm

They look fantastic

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Re: Sand hopper

Post by ge_rik » Fri Mar 29, 2019 10:36 am

Just a quick update on progress.
I've now completed the structures for the chassis and bodies for the remaining five hoppers.
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I am slowly and steadily adding the rivets. Just worked out there are 172 rivets on each wagon!
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I'm using nail art half round pearls (thanks to markoteal of this parish). I've discovered that not all 1mm pearls are equal - but at 98p per thousand I'm not too worried, just use a different supplier. The technique I'm using to apply them is to put spots of superglue at the desired locations with a cocktail stick (I do around ten dots at a go) and then pick up the pearl using the residue of glue on the end of the stick. I find the larger spot of glue on the model sufficient to entice the pearl off the end of the stick. It's even possible to pick up an inverted pearl and flip it as it's applied. Getting quite a production line going.....
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Re: Sand hopper

Post by Soar Valley Light » Fri Mar 29, 2019 7:05 pm

Wow, Rik, they are superb! :thumbright:

It's almost a shame to hide the underside on top of an underframe! ;)

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Re: Sand hopper

Post by jim@NAL » Fri Mar 29, 2019 11:47 pm

You have been busy. They look great

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Re: Sand hopper

Post by ge_rik » Sat Mar 30, 2019 7:29 am

Soar Valley Light wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2019 7:05 pm It's almost a shame to hide the underside on top of an underframe! ;)
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Thanks Andrew
I had considered modelling the hinges and a release mechanism for the doors, but as you say, it wouldn't really be seen. Besides, I couldn't find any info about the doors.

I still have to add brake gear, but will mass produce this at a later date, probably using bits of brass.

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Re: Sand hopper

Post by Andrew » Sat Mar 30, 2019 2:51 pm

I really admire your patience Rik! Might give your gem applying technique a go some time - I use the tip of a knife blade to apply 'em, which works OK but is a bit fiddly.

The wagons are looking marvellous, well done!

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Re: Sand hopper

Post by ge_rik » Sat Mar 30, 2019 6:22 pm

Well, 1376 rivets later and all nine wagons are now on the rails. Need to add couplings and think about removable sand loads, but it looks like traffic to and from the sand quarry will be able to commence at the next running session.
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Will take a few more pictures when the rake is fully finished and up and running. The light is getting a bit poor outside for now.

Have been thinking about some sort of loading hopper/gantry/bin at the sand quarry siding. There's always something to do, ain't there?

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Re: Sand hopper

Post by Peter Butler » Sat Mar 30, 2019 7:29 pm

The do look very business-like, given loads and the correct setting they will be a great addition to the fleet.
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Re: Sand hopper

Post by -steves- » Sat Mar 30, 2019 8:55 pm

They look amazing Rik, great work :)
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Re: Sand hopper

Post by ge_rik » Mon Apr 01, 2019 4:11 pm

Thanks folks
Now finished them off - though they will need to be weathered in my time-honoured way. Took them outside for a test run before the weather breaks tomorrow.

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Re: Sand hopper

Post by philipy » Mon Apr 01, 2019 5:36 pm

What a lovely train, Rik. Well done indeed.
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Re: Sand hopper

Post by -steves- » Mon Apr 01, 2019 6:02 pm

Love the video, particularly impressed by the nice scale speed :)
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Re: Sand hopper

Post by Soar Valley Light » Mon Apr 01, 2019 7:01 pm

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Re: Sand hopper

Post by ge_rik » Mon Apr 01, 2019 7:29 pm

-steves- wrote: Mon Apr 01, 2019 6:02 pm Love the video, particularly impressed by the nice scale speed :)
Thanks Steve. Glad you noticed the speed. It's one of the things I strive for on my railway.

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Re: Sand hopper

Post by Peter Butler » Mon Apr 01, 2019 9:12 pm

They do look good together..... your line is beautiful with the moss growth and rocks strategically placed. Clever use of camera angles too.... you're pretty good at this!
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Re: Sand hopper

Post by ge_rik » Mon Apr 01, 2019 10:54 pm

Peter Butler wrote: Mon Apr 01, 2019 9:12 pm They do look good together..... your line is beautiful with the moss growth and rocks strategically placed. Clever use of camera angles too.... you're pretty good at this!
I take that as a great compliment, from someone who has a great eye for detail and realism.
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PS - I assure you that 'strategic' in my case is purely accidental.
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Re: Sand hopper

Post by gregh » Mon Apr 01, 2019 11:15 pm

The problem with being 12 hours in front of you guys means I'm 12 hours behind and EVERYONE has said EVERYTHING I'd want to say.

ditto......ditto.......ditto.... ad infinitum
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Re: Sand hopper

Post by ge_rik » Tue Apr 02, 2019 7:40 am

Thanks Greg
Of course, I hold you responsible for this project. Had you not sent me a dozen+ HLW wagon chassis a couple or three years ago......... :shock: :?
Interestingly, they came with 24.5mm Bachmann metal wheelsets rather than the standard 31mm wheelsets which at the time I was uncertain about as it meant coupling heights would be different to all my other stock. By chance, the clearances beneath the wagons meant I could only use 24.5mm wheels and, of course, since then I have been changing over to my own version of LGB style couplings - the mod for the couplings on these wagons was extremely straightforward - in fact spookily coincidental ...... life can be strange sometimes.

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