Swift Sixteen Bogie Open.

[Big Jim]

Just finished another of Swift Sixteen offerings.
Like the GPV it is a delight to build although not quite as straight forwards. The only problem I had is that the resin did not seem to like superglue very much.

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Just another 6 or so to build for a rake.

[steamie1]

Is it heavy and do the bogies run freely?

[Big Jim]

It weighs a bit but could be filled or have lead attached underneath.
The wheels run in a bearing tube made of brass, I did file the ends clean and run a bit of wet and dry through it. After putting a bit of white grease on the axles they run great.

[JMORG]

Interesting with the Superglue, I tend to find that Superglue used to bond the pieces of our box vans instantly! What glue do you use because I use the simple Wilkos own brand!
Looks great by the way!

[Big Jim]

Superglue in a bottle, you know the real stuff. I wonder if it might go off after a few months? I was tempted yesterday on our local market with 5 tubes for a quid. At that price I could use a tube a day and not worry.

I have just had to respray it after I picked it up with greasy hands and left big marks on the paint. That will teach me to forget to varnish it. :tool:

[Big Jim]

A better pic of the wagon after its repaint.
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[Peter Butler]

Jim, I would advise against the '5 for a quid' superglue, (words of experience), however, I use a good tube superglue from 'The Works' which costs 99p there but £2.99 anywhere else.

[Wobbly Wheel]

If you wish to store superglue for any length of time - keep it in a fridge.

A freezer is better, but it has to defrost first before you use it.

If it is fresh when you buy it, it will keep for years.

[Big Jim]

Thanks for the advice Gents.

[Vallon.]

Great wagon. I use the Loctite superglue without any problem. I store it in my garage.