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Re: Archangel Range

Post by cncmodeller » Sun Jan 21, 2018 2:12 pm

New Build Archangel Vale of Rheidol 2-6-2 Loco with Newly built but 40 year old Archangel Kit of Vale of Rheidol 'short' Coach.

ImageArchangel Models Vale of Rheidol Train by uniquenarrowgauge, on Flickr
ImageArchangel Models VOR 2017 Build Loco by uniquenarrowgauge, on Flickr

ImageArchangel Models VOR 2017 Build Loco by uniquenarrowgauge, on Flickr
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Re: Archangel Range

Post by LNR » Mon Jan 22, 2018 12:28 am

Attractive model, to my eyes they looked far better this way, than with the extra width to the tanks, and as for the enormous air pump well enough said.
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Re: Archangel Range

Post by cncmodeller » Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:32 pm

Picked up this on ebay as a non working wreck a 1976 Archangel Princess , just finished restoring it, have made a couple of minor cosmetic changes and boxed in the side tanks and moved them out as per the 1980's version, made new one piece footplate, made one new buffer beam and reinstated the buffers, new smokebox door, new cab rear, new whistle and control valve, new dome support ,moved the dummy cylinders in slightly so the geometry is not so much at an angle, re-positioned the meths tank filler from out of the cab floor and finally new side tank hand rails.
BEFORE:-
ImageArchangel Princess before restoration by uniquenarrowgauge, on Flickr
ImageArchangel Princess 1976 before restoration by uniquenarrowgauge, on Flickr
AFTER RESTORATION:-
ImageArchangel Ffestiniog Princess after restoration by uniquenarrowgauge, on Flickr
ImageArcahngel Ffestiniog Princess after restoration by uniquenarrowgauge, on Flickr
ImageArchangel Ffestiniog Princess after restoration by uniquenarrowgauge, on Flickr
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Re: Archangel Range

Post by Killian Keane » Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:36 pm

Might not be to scale but that is absolutely gorgeous! :thumbright:
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Re: Archangel Range

Post by tom_tom_go » Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:39 pm

Looks like you are ready to sell that?

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Re: Archangel Range

Post by cncmodeller » Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:48 pm

No not all, I bought it for £560 I think I would struggle to get £800 for it.

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Re: Archangel Range

Post by Killian Keane » Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:55 pm

cncmodeller wrote: Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:48 pm No not all, I bought it for £560 I think I would struggle to get £800 for it.

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Ooh I don't know, I would have a good long think at that price, (would sooner do up a £560 wreck though) its all got to be relative to what Stuart would charge for a new one
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Re: Archangel Range

Post by dewintondave » Sun Aug 19, 2018 5:55 am

cncmodeller wrote: Sun Jan 21, 2018 2:12 pm New Build Archangel Vale of Rheidol 2-6-2 Loco with Newly built but 40 year old Archangel Kit of Vale of Rheidol 'short' Coach.
Lovely. I'm a fan of crosshead pumps
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Re: Archangel Range

Post by KNO3 » Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:36 am

Beautiful restoration work!

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Re: Archangel Range

Post by HereticUK » Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:46 am

What a wonderful job you've done! Does it work now? Have you tested it?
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Re: Archangel Range

Post by cncmodeller » Wed Aug 22, 2018 12:50 pm

Yes works very well , it was a bit breezy and it made no difference to the steaming and the boiler lasted for three meths refills.

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Re: Archangel Range

Post by Big Jim » Mon Aug 27, 2018 1:52 pm

That is very nice. I do like the smaller and more simple archangel stuff.
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Re: Archangel Range

Post by Merddin Emrys » Thu Oct 11, 2018 8:33 am

After many years of wanting an Achangel engine I found this for sale at Bradford on Saturday on Simon's stand, love at first sight! Had it running on Saturday, went well and love the sound of the safety valve!
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Re: Archangel Range

Post by cncmodeller » Thu Oct 11, 2018 9:10 am

Nice! Looks like an early one, Good condition and nice and straight by the looks of it.
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Re: Archangel Range

Post by Merddin Emrys » Thu Oct 11, 2018 10:19 am

Looks original as far as I can tell, underneath is stamped 6 76, which I assume is 1976. I want to keep it looking just the same, lovely patina on her. The nameplate is a river at Blaenau Ffestiniog, not far from us here in sunny Rhos on Sea!

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Re: Archangel Range

Post by IanC » Thu Oct 11, 2018 10:28 am

Having studied both restored and unrestored versions I am undecided as to which I prefer. Both have their respective merits and appeal. As long as they bring enjoyment to the owners I guess it doesn't really matter.
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Re: Archangel Range

Post by cncmodeller » Thu Oct 11, 2018 11:39 am

Just Checked mine again which is also 6 76 they must have been built together.

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Re: Archangel Range

Post by Merddin Emrys » Thu Oct 11, 2018 1:12 pm

John, your restored engine looks fantastic! I was tempted to restore mine, but loving the aged look of her.

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Re: Archangel Range

Post by Merddin Emrys » Thu Oct 11, 2018 3:31 pm

cncmodeller wrote: Thu Oct 11, 2018 11:39 am Just Checked mine again which is also 6 76 they must have been built together.

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Looks like it, yours seems to have a few extras on it.

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