Andel Models Semi open carriage

90733 · Post by **90733** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 2:09 pm

I think you should use it at the guard end, Encllosing the desk a bit more.

SillyBilly · Post by **SillyBilly** » Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:41 pm

Cut in half and on the sides I'd say otherwise the logbook is going to get drenched. I'd say the guard's end windows need glazing really.

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 6:23 pm

Right, I finally decided to cut the sheet in half and enclose the guard's compartment a little more to protect the desk against the elements (although Suffolk hasn't exactly got a wild, wet climate...) It looks rather good I think... and still plenty of space for my fingers for operating the break pump. Anyway had a bit of a disaster. The 45mm gauge bogies are too wide to pivot between the foot boards. I had to prise them off which coursed some damage and will have to re-afix them somehow 5mm further out. The bogies are great though, really smooth running, sturdy and simple to build.

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 6:44 pm

That's looking very nice Mr.B

Any chance of a pic of a bogie (I'll re-phrase that! a photo of one of the bogies) while they're off?
I'm in the market for a couple or three sets!

Merddin Emrys · Post by **Merddin Emrys** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 6:46 pm

see you should be on 32mm

Looking very nice though, don't forget some security measures for the guard's compartment in case any 16mm scale pikeys try and nick any tickets or cash

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 7:58 pm

Oh dear, this is a bit embarrassing...
The rolling stock category model of the year winner can't put a kit open carriage together properly!!!

I miss read the instructions and the steps are supposed to go on the outer edges of the floor, not glued to the further in frames. After a word with Andy he is going to look at the instructions and see what might have mislead me. I did this before with the bug box windows... Will I ever learn??!

Merddin Emrys · Post by **Merddin Emrys** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:24 pm

Its not embarrasing really, I was also a bit puzzled by the bug box windows, I originally thought the small brown frames went on the inside of the glazing, glued one on and then thought it should go on the outside

Still it all came right in the end

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:57 pm

Ok, the guards compartment has been detailed and the ends have been glazed. I built internal frames of coffee stirrers around the windows to hide the edges of the glazing. I used a thicker type of glazing than supplied in the kit as personally I think it looks better. The roof is now glued on and has been covered with blackout material. The guards compartment roof hinges up for access to the break stuff and for future detailing. Couplings have been added, I need to make some break stands and fit the pneumatic breaks and the door handles and we're pretty much there! Pics to follow.

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Mon May 03, 2010 9:29 pm

And here we are with those pictures....

The connection between stock

awaiting new footrests....

The colour looks dreadful under flash light.

Lift the lid of the guards compartment to access the break pump

The detailing on the interior. Now I need a guard and a tiny cup of tea....

George · Post by **George** » Mon May 03, 2010 9:46 pm

ooo cool i like the little flags

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Tue May 04, 2010 12:55 am

I reckon you need to turn the pump into a stove or something to discuise it.

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