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GVT Tar Tank Wagon
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 4:16 pm
by WVLR
I started work today on my latest piece of rolling stock, not a Khazie on wheels
like the last one seemed to turn out,
but a model of an interesting prototype (well to me anyway) from the Glyn Valley Tramway.
So here's the tank to start off with, made from 3mm laser cut ply with 3D printed detail.
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 5:27 pm
by WVLR
Chassis made from 3mm laser cut ply and using Binnie Wheels.
Test fitting of the tank
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 5:37 pm
by andymctractor
That is a really unusual and appealing model.
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 5:44 pm
by METHSSNIFFER
I got one of those but not IP ! So ezzeee to scratchbuild
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 5:49 pm
by WVLR
I got one of those but not IP ! So ezzeee to scratchbuild
I'm sorry but I don't understand your comment.
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:11 pm
by METHSSNIFFER
Easy to make without buying a kit I have scratchbuilt one ie built from scratch with 3mm ply box a cube, plastic strip and rivets with white metal axle boxes and slaters wheels all mounted to an underframe with a spout for the tar with valve wheel and brake handle. Myself I would trim those axleboxes off and fit white metal axle boxes.
It seems this is another way for makers to reduce costs by intergrating axleboxes
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:20 pm
by WVLR
I have scratchbuilt one ie built from scratch
Plenty of words but no proof
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:26 pm
by 90733
Looks great, technolgy does bring along some brilliant looking models.
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:33 pm
by pauly
WVLR:88865 wrote:I got one of those but not IP ! So ezzeee to scratchbuild
I'm sorry but I don't understand your comment.
I think hes mistaken it for an IP kit
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:34 pm
by METHSSNIFFER
WVLR:88870 wrote:I have scratchbuilt one ie built from scratch
Plenty of words but no proof
What proof do you need do you want a picture of it . Strange choise of words Mike
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:34 pm
by WVLR
Use the technology, that's what I say, just have the cad to do
for the tap, a job for tomorrow I think.
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:35 pm
by METHSSNIFFER
pauly:88872 wrote:WVLR:88865 wrote:I got one of those but not IP ! So ezzeee to scratchbuild
I'm sorry but I don't understand your comment.
I think hes mistaken it for an IP kit
Sorry I dont think so
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:35 pm
by WVLR
What proof do you need do you want a picture of it
That would be nice.
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:40 pm
by pauly
METHSSNIFFER:88875 wrote:pauly:88872 wrote:WVLR:88865 wrote:I got one of those but not IP ! So ezzeee to scratchbuild
I'm sorry but I don't understand your comment.
I think hes mistaken it for an IP kit
Sorry I dont think so
I got one of these but not IP!
Your saying you have one but its not IP meaning you think this one IS from IP
if thats not what you ment what did you mean?
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:40 pm
by METHSSNIFFER
This is a GVT tar wagon that I have removed wheels and axleboxes as use for a grounded tar wagon
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:40 pm
by WVLR
I think hes mistaken it for an IP kit
No apart from the wheels it's scratch built.
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:44 pm
by WVLR
a grounded tar wagon
So it's just a tar tank then.
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:49 pm
by METHSSNIFFER
If you want me to put the axleboxes and wheels back on to make it back to the original wagon I can do that for you
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:50 pm
by pauly
Well I think it looks great, a really useful modelling tool and they always come out looking so crisp and everythings fits just perfectly.
really wish I had access to a laser cutter
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:51 pm
by WVLR
If you want me to put the axleboxes and wheels back on to make it back to the original wagon I can do that for you
Hey, I'm not the one that has the problem with this.