Time to build a railway...but where?

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by FWLR » Wed Jul 20, 2022 7:27 am

Well I like both of them, but it's yours to do as you please. It's your line after all, that's what matters more doesn't it Peter.

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by ge_rik » Wed Jul 20, 2022 8:33 am

Wow! It's amazing that you've managed to keep up your high standard of finish with a retro-fit. They look great!

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by GTB » Wed Jul 27, 2022 1:11 pm

Peter Butler wrote: Wed Jul 20, 2022 12:35 am However, with a steady hand, and some touching-up, I have managed to complete the task and I have to say I am delighted with the result....
Where do you get these 'steady hand' thingies....... I need a matched pair. :roll:

I can see some changes to detail parts on the models, but I can't see anything suggesting a repaint. The models are still up to your usual high standard of paint finish.
Peter Butler wrote: Wed Jul 20, 2022 12:35 am I think my colour pallet has matured since then and I will be more cautious in future...
Hmmmm, I looked, but couldn't find a smilie with a raised eyebrow as a response to that......

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Peter Butler » Tue Aug 09, 2022 5:40 pm

I discovered something today which I thought I would share with you all....
One of the 3D standing loco driver figures I have has both arms stretched forward, but not at the correct height, so.... as an experiment I tried to lower one arm by about 4mm in order to grasp a control lever. In order to achieve this I used a 75w soldering iron held immediately below the elbow, but not touching, whilst gently applying pressure to lower the arm. After about a minute or so I felt the arm soften enough to move to the desired position and held it until it cooled.
This worked so well it didn't even damage the acrylic paint on the figure. I hope this might be useful information.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Peter Butler » Wed Aug 24, 2022 2:48 pm

Just arrived in the post today, a new kit from Jerry Irwin.....
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A beautifully detailed resin kit of a boiler, firebox and smokebox unit, awaiting repair/maintenance.
It is available on eBay ....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363950146107
... and construction information on Youtube...

https://www.youtube.com/embed/PHbk03qC4UY?rel=0

I plan to mount this on a bogie flat/well wagon and site it at my engine shed awaiting repair.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by philipy » Wed Aug 24, 2022 3:00 pm

Those are too nice to leave sitting around..they are crying out for wheels and motor!
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by FWLR » Thu Aug 25, 2022 11:04 am

I agree with Phillip. Looking on the YouTube page it is a fairly simple build, had to smile a little bit when it fell apart, happens to the best too... :lol:

Can you get any of the parts needed for the firebox from anywhere. :thumbup:

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Andrew » Thu Aug 25, 2022 2:31 pm

Very nice!

I've been thinking about making a similar load for my own well wagon - this might be the answer...

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Peter Butler » Thu Aug 25, 2022 5:15 pm

philipy wrote: Wed Aug 24, 2022 3:00 pm Those are too nice to leave sitting around..they are crying out for wheels and motor!
Perhaps a sort of half-way compromise would do? I have discovered this video since my first post idea....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VLtyr1 ... pQ&index=6

and there is a lovely image of 'Tom Rolt' on the Talyllyn Railway under development. See at ... 3m32sec. Not quite in running order but at least on its wheels. This would make a more interesting project and an even better looking static model.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by SimonWood » Thu Aug 25, 2022 5:38 pm

Peter Butler wrote: Thu Aug 25, 2022 5:15 pm Perhaps a sort of half-way compromise would do? I have discovered this video since my first post idea....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VLtyr1 ... pQ&index=6

and there is a lovely image of 'Tom Rolt' on the Talyllyn Railway under development. See at ... 3m32sec. Not quite in running order but at least on its wheels. This would make a more interesting project and an even better looking static model.
Ooh, I like that!

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Peter Butler » Sat Aug 27, 2022 3:21 am

Can anyone help me please? I would like to have a paper copy of the image mentioned above but I am not capable of copying from the video myself.... late learner! Could some kind member please assist with this request?
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by philipy » Sat Aug 27, 2022 6:37 am

Presume it is these two you want?
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by LNR » Sat Aug 27, 2022 8:43 am

I've pushed some of the elements of Philip's second shot, for clarity. No offence Philip.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by philipy » Sat Aug 27, 2022 10:12 am

LNR wrote: Sat Aug 27, 2022 8:43 am I've pushed some of the elements of Philip's second shot, for clarity. No offence Philip.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Peter Butler » Sat Aug 27, 2022 11:19 am

Thanks guys, I am grateful to you both (also help from Rod) and I have enough information to build a representative boiler/chassis unit from now.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Peter Butler » Sat Sep 17, 2022 12:16 pm

The idea of scratch-building a chassis to accompany the Jerry Irwin boiler kit has now been abandoned. The reason behind this decision is because Jerry now offers a kit for the chassis as a separate item. Mine arrived yesterday and the two units are now united.....
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Jerry has Youtube videos of its construction....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHbk03qC4UY

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It is just what I wanted without the trouble of scratch-building and adding all of those rivets. A real beauty and great scenic addition to my railway.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by FWLR » Sat Sep 17, 2022 1:24 pm

Looks really good that Peter.

Yes, you have saved one heck of a job with all those rivets and it looks great just by the building now. Will be even better when you have done your'e magic on it. :thumbright:

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by ge_rik » Sat Sep 17, 2022 4:23 pm

My, my, that does look good!

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Phil.P » Sat Sep 17, 2022 6:26 pm

Nice!

Two weekends work, and it will be a runner!

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Peter Butler » Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:44 pm

Phil, now I have got the kits, and assembled them as designed, I will continue with the idea of leaving it in incomplete condition as a static loco standing alongside my loco shed, just as in the photographs show above. It will have a rusted appearance as though left outside while other components are prepared in the workshop.
But..... I have already given thought to having a second kit in order to make a completed and operational loco (as if I needed another one!). It would be a great start to any loco build as there is so much detail already done.
That is for another day..... possibly a winter project?
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