Newqidas on the Block
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Thanks Ian. That's very helpful. They are quite large, or should I say well proportioned to match 16mm scale locos. Yes, I'm tempted, especially as they are
reasonably priced.
reasonably priced.
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My rake of Newqida's is complete. Well that's what I thought. After a test run and looking at the pictures I think the sides need a logo or crest, and the brake needs a lamp bracket.
Ian
Ian
Ian
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Thank you Graham.
I'm pleased with them so far. They do run very well. The bogie side frames are pivoted so they have a form of compensation.
Ian
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Those look great, you've achieved a really good finish... Lovely livery too.
I've vaguely considered a couple to keep available in the storage area under the house as a sort of knockabout, ready-to-run-at-short-notice passenger train, but I think they'd dwarf all the other stock I own...
All the best,
Andrew.
I've vaguely considered a couple to keep available in the storage area under the house as a sort of knockabout, ready-to-run-at-short-notice passenger train, but I think they'd dwarf all the other stock I own...
All the best,
Andrew.
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I knew they reminded me of something...
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I think they look very handsome with or without a crest.
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Just back out of hospital and catching up. Those look mighty good Ian.
Where are you running them, looks like Southport Model Engineering Club on Rotten Row.
Where are you running them, looks like Southport Model Engineering Club on Rotten Row.
ROD
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Re: Newqidas on the Block
They do like nice, respray Lady Anne black and paint the wheels red?
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Very nice Ian. I'm tempted by these, but I think I should build the four IP 4 wheelers I have in the cupboard instead!
Phil
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Thank you Andrew, They are on the large size. That's a great picture and it is a remarkable similarity. I played around in photoshop with different colours and styles before settling on this. Mainly as it goes with most loco liveries.Andrew wrote: βThu Jul 19, 2018 1:10 pm Those look great, you've achieved a really good finish... Lovely livery too.
I've vaguely considered a couple to keep available in the storage area under the house as a sort of knockabout, ready-to-run-at-short-notice passenger train, but I think they'd dwarf all the other stock I own...
All the best,
Andrew.
Ian
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Thank you Invicta. If they do get some sort of crest or logo it will be a while yet. I've got other projects on the go and these are good enough to run as they are at the moment.invicta280 wrote: βThu Jul 19, 2018 3:32 pm I think they look very handsome with or without a crest.
Ian
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Thank you Bazzer. I do fancy a black loco, but not with red wheels. Lol. My next loco will be green I think.
Ian
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Hello Rod,
Glad to hear you're ok. Thanks for the compliment. You clearly know your railways. It is Southport Model Engineering Club. Look forward to catching up soon.
Ian
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Thank you Phil. Funnily enough these got done before my two IP four wheelers, even though I got the four wheelers first. I have to tweak one of them a little as it rocks abit when test run, either because the wooden solebars have twisted or my poor workmanship.
My plan was to have two rakes of coaches. One for larger lines, which are these Newqidas, and a rake of four wheelers for small railways. The rake of four wheelers will be my next project. I will probably sell the IP coaches as they are no longer in production and I can't get any more to match them. Still considering which ones to go for. Swift Sixteen are favourites at the moment.
Ian
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The one IP 4 wheeler I have completed was also prone to rocking, and derailing on any track with imperfections in levels ( subsidence, uneven camber - not on my line, obviously ).IanC wrote: βThu Jul 19, 2018 10:24 pmThank you Phil. Funnily enough these got done before my two IP four wheelers, even though I got the four wheelers first. I have to tweak one of them a little as it rocks abit when test run, either because the wooden solebars have twisted or my poor workmanship.
My plan was to have two rakes of coaches. One for larger lines, which are these Newqidas, and a rake of four wheelers for small railways. The rake of four wheelers will be my next project. I will probably sell the IP coaches as they are no longer in production and I can't get any more to match them. Still considering which ones to go for. Swift Sixteen are favourites at the moment.
Ian
I cured this by removing one of the solebars and refixing it 'hinged' in the middle along its length (a pivot point, if you will) and then trimming a little from the top edge at each end. With the axleboxes fixed to the solebars, this allows it to compensate for uneven track, and it has run well since. It wasn't my idea, but I can't remember where I got the idea from
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Lovely stuff IanC! I remember when you'd finished the first and showed it off, elsewhere
I'm currently working on a fifth one, in full Great Western express livery - after two years of promising myself I'd do it, I finally bought a coach, wheels, vents etc at Pboro 2018 and dug out all my surplus transfers.
I'm currently working on a fifth one, in full Great Western express livery - after two years of promising myself I'd do it, I finally bought a coach, wheels, vents etc at Pboro 2018 and dug out all my surplus transfers.
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Thank you Doug.dougrail wrote: βTue Jul 31, 2018 10:23 pm Lovely stuff IanC! I remember when you'd finished the first and showed it off, elsewhere
I'm currently working on a fifth one, in full Great Western express livery - after two years of promising myself I'd do it, I finally bought a coach, wheels, vents etc at Pboro 2018 and dug out all my surplus transfers.
I showed the first one on here and the other forum. It was your conversions that convinced me to bite the bullet. I haven't yet managed a picture of the full rake of 4. I was contemplating a fifth and converting it to a buffet car. Wheels and vents already in stock. I'm in need of some small coaches first. I might buy one and put it away for later. I'm torn between the swift sixteen coaches and the Timpdon ones.
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Looking forward to seeing the full rake of four, they always make am impressive sight behind the right engines. Yours suit your LA, but in terms of height, I notice they more match the taller [oversized?!] Accucraft locos? As for a fifth - mine is now underway, painting willing. If you already have the fifth Newqida coach, I'd suggest doing it first and get it out the way? Which SW16 coaches were you looking at by the way?IanC wrote: βWed Aug 01, 2018 3:17 pmThank you Doug.dougrail wrote: βTue Jul 31, 2018 10:23 pm Lovely stuff IanC! I remember when you'd finished the first and showed it off, elsewhere
I'm currently working on a fifth one, in full Great Western express livery - after two years of promising myself I'd do it, I finally bought a coach, wheels, vents etc at Pboro 2018 and dug out all my surplus transfers.
I showed the first one on here and the other forum. It was your conversions that convinced me to bite the bullet. I haven't yet managed a picture of the full rake of 4. I was contemplating a fifth and converting it to a buffet car. Wheels and vents already in stock. I'm in need of some small coaches first. I might buy one and put it away for later. I'm torn between the swift sixteen coaches and the Timpdon ones.
Ian
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I haven't yet bought a fifth Newqida coach. I do have an accucraft loco which is taller than the Lady Anne. I like my coaches and wagons to be similarly proportioned to my locos. For that reason I've discounted a lot of coaches as being either too short or too narrow. The swift sixteen coaches I'm contemplating are the Classic standard 4 wheel coaches. I think they'll suit painting in Indian red and lined out in yellow or gold, similar to Midland Railway coaches but only a single line. Nothing too fancy. I will be checking them out in person when I get to a show they're attending. Llanfair probably.
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