New loco build - Kerr Stuart
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wow great work looks fantastic
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Excellent loco!
Out of interest what did you use to glue the plasticard together? I've used it for buildings and for the base of an IP loco. Have used evostik serious glue, unibond extreme repair and gorilla glue. Hate GG, the other two are excellent for buildings but found with constant handling of locos even these struggled on certain joints.
Out of interest what did you use to glue the plasticard together? I've used it for buildings and for the base of an IP loco. Have used evostik serious glue, unibond extreme repair and gorilla glue. Hate GG, the other two are excellent for buildings but found with constant handling of locos even these struggled on certain joints.
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Re: New loco build - Kerr Stuart
For Plasticard/HIPS you should use a solvent, applied with a brush. There are many on the market, for instance there are Slaters Mekpak and a Humbrol version, etc. However the best by far (IMO of course) is EMA Plasticweld.planty wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2017 7:45 pm Excellent loco!
Out of interest what did you use to glue the plasticard together? I've used it for buildings and for the base of an IP loco. Have used evostik serious glue, unibond extreme repair and gorilla glue. Hate GG, the other two are excellent for buildings but found with constant handling of locos even these struggled on certain joints.
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The Revell like the one above is absolutely perfect for plasticard, never used anything better for it
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Re: New loco build - Kerr Stuart
Gents - what thickness generally do you use for building locos - I guess the chassis may have a more heavyweight thickness than other areas of the body? Armed with your responses, you'll be able to spot me at Peterborough carrying unfeasible amounts of sheeting around!
Where did I put that uncoupler?
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Hey Markmarkoteal wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2017 6:23 pm Gents - what thickness generally do you use for building locos - I guess the chassis may have a more heavyweight thickness than other areas of the body? Armed with your responses, you'll be able to spot me at Peterborough carrying unfeasible amounts of sheeting around!
This loco has 2mm for the chassis and 1.5mm / 1mm for the body depending on the location. Small items like the doors are 0.75mm
Enjoy Peterborough!
Cheers
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I agree with the above, plati-weld / contacta are best. I do use a little superglue for adding any small metal or wood parts
Cheers for the comments guys
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Re: New loco build - Kerr Stuart
Hi Guys
I have got some more done on the loco and had a really good test run - video below!
The hardest part this week was to get all the electronics fitted but its done and works well, I am over the moon with the ACME 2 stroke sound card.
Here are a few pictures:
Start of the exhaust:
RC on left and sound card on the right....it all fits in...just - both ends of the chassis have a cover to protect the electronics:
The beginnings of a radiator for the cab:
The radiator coming along:
Cab details:
Cover for speaker - the holes will be covered by the radiator:
In the yard waiting for a run:
And finally here is very short video:
https://youtu.be/U-zP1t37DuQ
Thanks for looking guys and thanks for all the lovely comments.
I have got some more done on the loco and had a really good test run - video below!
The hardest part this week was to get all the electronics fitted but its done and works well, I am over the moon with the ACME 2 stroke sound card.
Here are a few pictures:
Start of the exhaust:
RC on left and sound card on the right....it all fits in...just - both ends of the chassis have a cover to protect the electronics:
The beginnings of a radiator for the cab:
The radiator coming along:
Cab details:
Cover for speaker - the holes will be covered by the radiator:
In the yard waiting for a run:
And finally here is very short video:
https://youtu.be/U-zP1t37DuQ
Thanks for looking guys and thanks for all the lovely comments.
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Cheers James - Peterborough was great and the CHLR now has its first steam loco ( a FR Maroon new Millie)- had its first test steaming static tonight and all went - hoping tomorrow to get it onto the line hitched to your wagon - pics hopefully will be obtained!James from Devon wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2017 11:42 pmHey Markmarkoteal wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2017 6:23 pm Gents - what thickness generally do you use for building locos - I guess the chassis may have a more heavyweight thickness than other areas of the body? Armed with your responses, you'll be able to spot me at Peterborough carrying unfeasible amounts of sheeting around!
This loco has 2mm for the chassis and 1.5mm / 1mm for the body depending on the location. Small items like the doors are 0.75mm
Enjoy Peterborough!
Cheers
j
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Re: New loco build - Kerr Stuart
Looks good, runs beautifully and sounds fine. Well done, you must be very pleased.
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Re: New loco build - Kerr Stuart
No, not finished yet, works plate, name and weathering to do, more buffer beam detail, axleboxes and a driver Thanks for your nice words
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Re: New loco build - Kerr Stuart
Evening all, thanks for all your nice comments, has spurred me on to do some more work so here is a little mini update:
I have some more detail on the buffer beams, a driver and started the lettering and weathering:
And a test to make sure she is 7-year old proof...passed with flying colours as my son puts her through her paces!
Hope to have some more done soon...happy steaming
I have some more detail on the buffer beams, a driver and started the lettering and weathering:
And a test to make sure she is 7-year old proof...passed with flying colours as my son puts her through her paces!
Hope to have some more done soon...happy steaming
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It keeps on getting better!!! The weathering is particularly impressive. Lovely job.
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Superb model! A particular favourite of mine and a beautiful representation which really looks the part of a hard grafter, not much glamour but a proper workhorse. Brilliant!
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Re: New loco build - Kerr Stuart
Hi Everyone, thanks for all the comments and hope you have all had a nice Easter.
Tiny update, I had another run of this loco today and made a better quality video.... hope you enjoy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YdGna8 ... e=youtu.be
Tiny update, I had another run of this loco today and made a better quality video.... hope you enjoy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YdGna8 ... e=youtu.be
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Re: New loco build - Kerr Stuart
Nicely made video with no nausea inducing camera shake and more importantly, trains running at prototypical speeds.
A pet hate of mine is that so many modellers in all gauges insist on running their locos at a scale 100mph plus speeds!
A pet hate of mine is that so many modellers in all gauges insist on running their locos at a scale 100mph plus speeds!
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Without a doubt one of the best scratch builds I have ever seen on a thread, well done I just love the attention to detail all round
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Re: New loco build - Kerr Stuart
Well done a lovely representation of a hard working loco, I do like your weathering, love the shot of your son operating your unit
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Re: New loco build - Kerr Stuart
Excellent work - a masterclass in construction and fine detailing. Love the attention to detail on, for example, the radiator, the exhaust and the riveting.
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Re: New loco build - Kerr Stuart
I just wanted to say thanks for all the lovely comments from you all.
I have a little bit more to do on this loco so hopefully another update will come soon.
Thanks again
I have a little bit more to do on this loco so hopefully another update will come soon.
Thanks again
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