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Re: Otto bash

Post by FWLR » Fri Aug 25, 2017 6:13 am

tom_tom_go wrote: Thu Aug 24, 2017 1:17 pm
FWLR wrote: Thu Aug 24, 2017 6:18 am I am wondering how do i keep your thread so i don’t lose it. Love the way you work by the way. :thumbup:
Go into your User Control Panel>Manage Bookmarks

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Thanks Tom, i had to go to the little spanner next to the reply box to bookmark the thread, i am getting to know how this fantastic forum works a little bit everyday. :thumbright: :thumbleft:

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Re: Otto bash

Post by Killian Keane » Fri Aug 25, 2017 10:15 pm

:shock: :thumbleft: a beautiful peice of work
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Re: Otto bash

Post by ge_rik » Sat Aug 26, 2017 3:22 pm

Part 11 - Works Grey
Well, she's getting closer to completion. A few shots of her in Works Grey.

A few more details have been added since the last set of photos - the stays on the front of the spectacle plate, a couple of sand boxes at the front, sandboxes incorporated into the bunkers, handrails and a few more rivets.
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There's still a little bit more filling and sanding to be done in places. Close-up photos can be very revealing ....
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The safety valve has still not been permanently fitted as it will be easier to paint off the model
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And then, there's a fair amount of pipework which will have to be added once she's in her final livery.
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So, not quite there yet, but well on the way ......
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Re: Otto bash

Post by tom_tom_go » Sat Aug 26, 2017 3:50 pm

If only live steamers had that much detail, brilliant work Rik :thumbup:

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Re: Otto bash

Post by ge_rik » Sat Aug 26, 2017 5:27 pm

tom_tom_go wrote: Sat Aug 26, 2017 3:50 pm If only live steamers had that much detail, brilliant work Rik :thumbup:
I suppose it's a lot easier to add details to a largely plastic model than it is to a metal model which gets a bit hot. That's one of the reasons why I like modelling in plasticard.

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Re: Otto bash

Post by philipy » Sat Aug 26, 2017 6:00 pm

Looks better and better with every set of piccy's :thumbright:
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Re: Otto bash

Post by Soar Valley Light » Sat Aug 26, 2017 7:45 pm

That's a really lovely looking loco Rik. It's absolutely dripping in character. I look froward to seeing her carrying full livery and out at work on your lovely line. :thumbleft:

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Re: Otto bash

Post by Killian Keane » Sat Aug 26, 2017 7:48 pm

She looks a stunner Rik, quite a transformation from the original otto, well done :thumbleft:
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Re: Otto bash

Post by FWLR » Sun Aug 27, 2017 5:44 am

Love this Rik, can you make me one lol. :D :D :D

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Re: Otto bash

Post by LNR » Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:47 am

Wow! what a difference some grey makes. As Andrew said, dripping with character, love the stays on the spectacle plate. Great job Rik. Would look good in a rather faded livery me thinks (hint, hint)
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Re: Otto bash

Post by ge_rik » Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:52 am

Thanks chaps. It's the usual case, now I've made one I know how I ought to have done the job. Not sure I'd want to make another, though - part of the fun is figuring out how to solve each problem as it arises.

When she's finished, I'd say my outlay; secondhand Otto, batteries, radio control, materials, paint, glue, solder etc.; will be around £120. A lot cheaper than buying an 'off the shelf' battery loco such as a Roundhouse Little John diesel (£582). And I also have the satisfaction of running something which won't be seen on any other garden railway.
FWLR wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2017 5:44 am Love this Rik, can you make me one lol. :D :D :D
To answer your tongue in cheek question, Rod ;) , if I totted up the hours, and then even only charged £10/hour, it would make the cost of making one for someone else prohibitive - probably about the same as a new live steam loco. I'd be more than happy to guide someone through the build process though. :thumbup:

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Re: Otto bash

Post by FWLR » Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:07 am

ge_rik wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:52 am Thanks chaps. It's the usual case, now I've made one I know how I ought to have done the job. Not sure I'd want to make another, though - part of the fun is figuring out how to solve each problem as it arises.

When she's finished, I'd say my outlay; secondhand Otto, batteries, radio control, materials, paint, glue, solder etc.; will be around £120. A lot cheaper than buying an 'off the shelf' battery loco such as a Roundhouse Little John diesel (£582). And I also have the satisfaction of running something which won't be seen on any other garden railway.
FWLR wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2017 5:44 am Love this Rik, can you make me one lol. :D :D :D
To answer your tongue in cheek question, Rod ;) , if I totted up the hours, and then even only charged £10/hour, it would make the cost of making one for someone else prohibitive - probably about the same as a new live steam loco. I'd be more than happy to guide someone through the build process though. :thumbup:

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Wow Rik that is a great price and yes you are right, it probably would be the same has an R-T-R, but has you say it is unique and it certainly gets my vote for the best kit bashed model of the year. :thumbup: :thumbup:

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Re: Otto bash

Post by Peter Butler » Mon Aug 28, 2017 7:27 pm

Thanks for the 'works grey' images Rik, I just knew it would show the model to its best advantage. Sorry not to have replied earlier but I have been separated from my laptop due to a visit to the Great Dorset Steam Fair for the first time...... pictures may follow in another thread.
With even more detailing to come this has to be a top class conversion.
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Re: Otto bash

Post by markoteal » Mon Aug 28, 2017 9:01 pm

Great pics Rik - love all the detail - the grey does bring it out
Where did I put that uncoupler?

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Re: Otto bash

Post by ge_rik » Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:44 pm

Part 12 - Emerging from the paint shop
Her first outing from the paintshop.
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I decided the spectacle plate was too low and so raised it by around 8mm. It was a bit of an effort but I feel happier now that she looks a little more like the original - slightly ungainly and, as someone said, slightly Emett-like.
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There is, of course, still plenty to do. The driver doesn't have any knobs to turn, levers to pull or gauges to tap.
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..... and then there's a a fine array of copper pipework which needs to be arrayed over the boiler and running plate.
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So, a couple more days' tweaking and I think she'll be ready to join the roster.

Mind you, she does look a bit too pristine and shiny for a working loco.................

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Re: Otto bash

Post by tom_tom_go » Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:17 pm

I am not worthy to view your Plastikard skills Rik, great job all the same!

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Re: Otto bash

Post by philipy » Tue Aug 29, 2017 9:29 pm

"Every day, in every way, it's getting better and better"
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Re: Otto bash

Post by FWLR » Wed Aug 30, 2017 5:33 am

Great modelling Rik, hope to achieve some modicum of skill such has your’s... :thumbup:

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Re: Otto bash

Post by markoteal » Wed Aug 30, 2017 9:11 am

And so to Green - as others have said, very impressive!
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Re: Otto bash

Post by ge_rik » Wed Aug 30, 2017 4:45 pm

Thanks folks

I did a quick test run yesterday and I must admit, she does look good chuffing through the foliage.
I've been out all day for a walk in the Peak District (the Roaches) so no chance yet to make a start on the titivations. I'll keep you posted as to developments. I know from past experience that it's a bit like housebuilding - the finishing touches can take as long as the major engineering which preceded it.

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