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by Garethh
Mon Sep 20, 2021 1:42 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Gauge 1 ‘project’
Replies: 118
Views: 52081

Re: Gauge 1 ‘project’

Painting turned out to be a bit of a pig, but it’s finally done, not perfect but it’ll do…
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I’m sure I’ll find bits and pieces to do, but for now she’s done and ready to hit the track
by Garethh
Wed Sep 08, 2021 7:03 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Charles - Penrhyn Mainline Hunslet
Replies: 92
Views: 47069

Re: Charles - Penrhyn Mainline Hunslet

dewintondave wrote: Wed Sep 08, 2021 4:35 am Who else uses their digital calipers for scribing lines? :thumbup:
Guilty! Nice to see some progress on this!
by Garethh
Tue Aug 31, 2021 6:08 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Gauge 1 ‘project’
Replies: 118
Views: 52081

Re: Gauge 1 ‘project’



Longer video of the second steaming after fixing a few niggles. Had a bit of trouble getting the wicks to light so thinking they may be packed a bit too tight.
by Garethh
Sun Aug 29, 2021 8:40 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Gauge 1 ‘project’
Replies: 118
Views: 52081

Re: Gauge 1 ‘project’

Yeah matts already offered to loan some of his stock for a test, will need some of my own stuff at some point but I’ve run out of space at home so will need to figure that bit out first!
by Garethh
Sat Aug 28, 2021 1:20 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Gauge 1 ‘project’
Replies: 118
Views: 52081

Re: Gauge 1 ‘project’

I’ve currently got no g1 stock so will have to borrow something to pull, feels like it’s got some go though, doesn’t even flinch if you try to press against the wheels while it’s running.
by Garethh
Sat Aug 28, 2021 4:56 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Gauge 1 ‘project’
Replies: 118
Views: 52081

Re: Gauge 1 ‘project’

I always make videos too short, feels like ive been filming for ages and when I watch it back is only 10 seconds or so. I’ll get a longer one next run! Wasn’t expecting it to work fours time to be honest so pretty ‘chuffed’!
by Garethh
Fri Aug 27, 2021 4:49 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Gauge 1 ‘project’
Replies: 118
Views: 52081

Re: Gauge 1 ‘project’



First steaming has been a success! Few minor issues to sort but nothing major. Ran nicely in both directions, even made steam while the axle pump was running.
by Garethh
Fri Aug 27, 2021 11:55 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Gauge 1 ‘project’
Replies: 118
Views: 52081

Re: Gauge 1 ‘project’

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Burner test using b&q bioethanol, think the flames about right
by Garethh
Wed Aug 25, 2021 1:32 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Ellie The Steam Tram
Replies: 13
Views: 4323

Re: Ellie The Steam Tram

3D printers do sound handy, unfortunately I’m going to have to do things the old fashioned way though! Looking forward to seeing how this progresses as it may well provide some inspiration for my own project!
by Garethh
Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:34 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Ellie The Steam Tram
Replies: 13
Views: 4323

Re: Ellie The Steam Tram

I was planning to build the engine as drawn, then go back and try to build a twin cylinder double acting one to drop in, got a vague idea of how to go about doing it in my head… out of interest how long did you laser cut bits take to turn up?
by Garethh
Sun Aug 22, 2021 9:02 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Ellie The Steam Tram
Replies: 13
Views: 4323

Re: Ellie The Steam Tram

I’m intrigued by this as I’m currently waiting for some laser cut Ellie bits in anticipation of the next project, was also toying with the idea of modifying the power plant as I’d like it to be self starting and reversible!
by Garethh
Sat Aug 14, 2021 8:13 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Gauge 1 ‘project’
Replies: 118
Views: 52081

Re: Gauge 1 ‘project’

Just need to sort out wick and fuel then she’s ready for a test steaming. Hopefully have the bodywork ready to go back on by the time that’s happened.
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by Garethh
Fri Aug 06, 2021 7:30 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Gauge 1 ‘project’
Replies: 118
Views: 52081

Re: Gauge 1 ‘project’

Slowly been chipping away at the bodywork and am pretty much there now, vac pipe, smokebox door handrail and one more boiler band then it’s good to go. Having issues soldering the handrail knobs to the door as it’s a hefty chunk of brass and the knobs are tiny, so any suggestions are welcome, thinki...
by Garethh
Fri Aug 06, 2021 5:51 am
Forum: Rolling Stock
Topic: Gauge One Rolling Stock in 1:32 scale
Replies: 53
Views: 25972

Re: Gauge One Rolling Stock in 1:32 scale

Looks like a good day down there! I’m curious about the q1 that makes an appearance in the background a few times, do you know anything about it?
by Garethh
Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:17 am
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Fly cranks for IP Jessie
Replies: 9
Views: 6290

Re: Fly cranks for IP Jessie

I built the chassis kit and was also quite disappointed with the fly cranks and ended up replacing them with a delrin chain drive. From memory I think the axle is 1/8”. Edsel engineering make some steel fly cranks but unfortunately I think they’re 3/16”.
by Garethh
Wed Jul 21, 2021 6:45 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Roundhouse Katie Kit build
Replies: 20
Views: 9596

Re: Roundhouse Katie Kit build

Looking forward to seeing how this progresses, my first (only thus far) live steamer was a roundhouse kit build and I thoroughly enjoyed the process!
by Garethh
Wed Jul 21, 2021 6:44 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Gauge 1 ‘project’
Replies: 118
Views: 52081

Re: Gauge 1 ‘project’

Been lacking time recently so things have slowed down, managed to knock up a blower from tenmille etches and some bits of 1/4” steel in preparation for its first steaming though. Wired to a pwm speed controller for a bit of adjustability.
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by Garethh
Mon Jul 12, 2021 11:18 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: The Gauge one Fleet grows
Replies: 2
Views: 1732

Re: The Gauge one Fleet grows

Lovely collection you’ve got there, the radial especially!
by Garethh
Fri Jul 09, 2021 7:58 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Gauge 1 ‘project’
Replies: 118
Views: 52081

Re: Gauge 1 ‘project’

It’s building it that’s forced me to learn the skills in all honesty, can’t recommend a project like this enough for expanding your comfort zone
by Garethh
Wed Jul 07, 2021 7:15 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Gauge 1 ‘project’
Replies: 118
Views: 52081

Re: Gauge 1 ‘project’

Slowed down on this a bit through a combination of working a lot and being distracted by some 16mm bits and pieces. Firebox is now finished in brass though
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