IP/Essel/PMR Jessie
IP/Essel/PMR Jessie
I acquired bits of an unbuilt Jessie a while back.
The main body panels, chassis side and a few castings were present. No motor or wheels etc.
After pricing up the cost of wheels, gears, motor, bushes etc. It seemed that the cheaper way to go was to purchase a new chassis from Essel.
I think with a bit of work it should turn out to be a nice powerful engine.
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The bits as arrived
DSC_0349 by bigjimiflash, on Flickr[/img]
Essel Chassis
DSC_0350 by bigjimiflash, on Flickr[/img]
The Essel chassis is about 3/4' too short but this should not be a problem to hide. I have to say the hole positioning on the body leave a lot to be desired.
The main body panels, chassis side and a few castings were present. No motor or wheels etc.
After pricing up the cost of wheels, gears, motor, bushes etc. It seemed that the cheaper way to go was to purchase a new chassis from Essel.
I think with a bit of work it should turn out to be a nice powerful engine.
DSC_0348 by bigjimiflash, on Flickr[/img]
The bits as arrived
DSC_0349 by bigjimiflash, on Flickr[/img]
Essel Chassis
DSC_0350 by bigjimiflash, on Flickr[/img]
The Essel chassis is about 3/4' too short but this should not be a problem to hide. I have to say the hole positioning on the body leave a lot to be desired.
If at first you don't succeed, use a bigger hammer!
Looks stirdy , are you going to base it on a prototype? And add radio control? I have a Andel models ffion and one invaluable feature is being able to plug a wire into the cab from the mains to charge it without having to take the body off etc. If you wanted to do that this is the best opertunity you may also want to add a soundcard. Good luck anyway and I'm sure it will prove a good diesle , merry Christmas too 😀
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Merry Christmas to you too Joe.
It won't be based on any prototype it will just be a large diesel. I will fit sound and RC and it will be rechargeable, well that is the idea. One thing I want to do is try and avoid the 'Meccano' look so the m3 screws holding it all together will need to be hidden.
It won't be based on any prototype it will just be a large diesel. I will fit sound and RC and it will be rechargeable, well that is the idea. One thing I want to do is try and avoid the 'Meccano' look so the m3 screws holding it all together will need to be hidden.
If at first you don't succeed, use a bigger hammer!
Ok, sounds good, good luck and when you've fitted it could you let me know what sound card you used pleaseBig Jim:106717 wrote:Merry Christmas to you too Joe.
It won't be based on any prototype it will just be a large diesel. I will fit sound and RC and it will be rechargeable, well that is the idea. One thing I want to do is try and avoid the 'Meccano' look so the m3 screws holding it all together will need to be hidden.
Cheers
Joe
Steam is highly under rated
Got the body screwed together. I don't know if mine was a Friday afternoon special but the various body holes don't line up at all well.
I am still not sure about this loco. I know they can build up into nice models but it still seems a little too 'mamod' to me with all the screw heads. The ones on the bonnet should not be too hard to hide, but the roof ones are going to be a nuisance, I could spot weld the roof on but that would cause problems with maintenance.
The chassis is great but I don't know if the wheel base is too small for the loco.
Do I carry on with the build or just build a completely new loco on the chassis?
Anyway the picture shows how far the build has got, with various castings placed on the engine to see what it looks like.
DSC_0398 by bigjimiflash, on Flickr[/img]
I am still not sure about this loco. I know they can build up into nice models but it still seems a little too 'mamod' to me with all the screw heads. The ones on the bonnet should not be too hard to hide, but the roof ones are going to be a nuisance, I could spot weld the roof on but that would cause problems with maintenance.
The chassis is great but I don't know if the wheel base is too small for the loco.
Do I carry on with the build or just build a completely new loco on the chassis?
Anyway the picture shows how far the build has got, with various castings placed on the engine to see what it looks like.
DSC_0398 by bigjimiflash, on Flickr[/img]
If at first you don't succeed, use a bigger hammer!
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Persevere Jim! I believe my loco is from the same stable.... Jessica, I think?
When doing the build I also hated the look of the screw heads so they had to go!
For the roof I used countersunk bolts into the steel and covered the surface with a thin Plasticard skin and a rain strip to hide the height difference. You can't tell! The roof can be held in place with nuts inside the cab which can be removed if required.
The bonnet has a plasticard strip attached to the bottom edge and rivets attached. This is a lift-0ff section to access the batteries and speed controller if I need to.
I am pleased with the way this has turned out and it is worth the effort.
When doing the build I also hated the look of the screw heads so they had to go!
For the roof I used countersunk bolts into the steel and covered the surface with a thin Plasticard skin and a rain strip to hide the height difference. You can't tell! The roof can be held in place with nuts inside the cab which can be removed if required.
The bonnet has a plasticard strip attached to the bottom edge and rivets attached. This is a lift-0ff section to access the batteries and speed controller if I need to.
I am pleased with the way this has turned out and it is worth the effort.
The best things in life are free.... so why am I doing this?
Thanks Peter.
I have done a little more work on the engine. It does seem to be growing on me.
DSC_0403 by bigjimiflash, on Flickr[/img]
I have glued some of the castings in position and made up a few hatch covers from plastic with Cambrian bolt heads cemented on.
If any one can suggest how the cab controls might be set up on a loco like this, or provide pictures I would be most grateful.
I have done a little more work on the engine. It does seem to be growing on me.
DSC_0403 by bigjimiflash, on Flickr[/img]
I have glued some of the castings in position and made up a few hatch covers from plastic with Cambrian bolt heads cemented on.
If any one can suggest how the cab controls might be set up on a loco like this, or provide pictures I would be most grateful.
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Jim
You asked about cab controls.... I can't provide any info for this but in the absence of anything from anyone else I do have some pictures, which hopefully will appear below, of a roughly similar Billard (I think ?) from a line in Northern France just on the offchance it may help.
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You asked about cab controls.... I can't provide any info for this but in the absence of anything from anyone else I do have some pictures, which hopefully will appear below, of a roughly similar Billard (I think ?) from a line in Northern France just on the offchance it may help.
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A little bit of progress. The body has been detailed with door castings and access panels made of plastic with Cambrian bolt heads. The body bolt holes have been counter sunk and will be covered with little panels held in place with 'Smurf Poo' (blutac) this will allow ir to be dismantled when something goes 'pouf' and lets the magic smoke out.
DSC_0378 by bigjimiflash, on Flickr[/img]
The chassis has been detailed. I will be fitting springs when I get around to making them.
DSC_0379 by bigjimiflash, on Flickr[/img]
The rear panel has been fabricated and spectacles have been made from microstrip.
DSC_0380 by bigjimiflash, on Flickr[/img]
DSC_0378 by bigjimiflash, on Flickr[/img]
The chassis has been detailed. I will be fitting springs when I get around to making them.
DSC_0379 by bigjimiflash, on Flickr[/img]
The rear panel has been fabricated and spectacles have been made from microstrip.
DSC_0380 by bigjimiflash, on Flickr[/img]
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