Stanleys back!

Big Jim · Post by **Big Jim** » Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:24 am

I'm not really a fan of trams per se, but this I could quite happily make an exception for. Nice looking engine both lined and un lined.

Dannypenguin · Post by **Dannypenguin** » Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:57 am

KandNWL, interesting to see the differences between one of the originals and one of the rebuilds!

Apart from the lining, how much modding has yours had?

Mine is one of the last in the first batch and is no.40, I also know where no.39 and no.41 are going too, lets see how many we can pinpoint! The remaining 10 of the first batch can't be far off and the other 50 will be built next year.

kandnwlr · Post by **kandnwlr** » Sun Nov 23, 2014 10:32 am

Dannypenguin:105929 wrote:KandNWL, interesting to see the differences between one of the originals and one of the rebuilds! Apart from the lining, how much modding has yours had?

Mine is one of the last in the first batch and is no.40, I also know where no.39 and no.41 are going too, lets see how many we can pinpoint! The remaining 10 of the first batch can't be far off and the other 50 will be built next year.

Concerning my Stanley, the only mods that it has suffered were after it attempted a "leap of death" and got somewhat bent. That was only really sorted out at last year´s service visit, when the skirts were also repainted from black to grey.

Dannypenguin · Post by **Dannypenguin** » Sun Nov 23, 2014 12:43 pm

Ah right

Just steamed mine and luckily she didn't try the same 'leap of death'

Few things to note for those who haven't got theirs yet:

- R/C Batteries: Batteries are eaiser to access than on older models, there's a tab underneath thats removed to gain access, no need to remove the body anymore!

- Lubrication: Lubrication of the motion is pretty hard, I'm now using a syringe to oil at as getting to some parts of the motion (mainly the reverser) is a right pain. Mind you, being a tram I was expecting that.

- Cab roof: this is one to watch, it was VERY stiff out of the box so could only slide it back to fold over when pulled hard. Oil it before use (and I found loosening the nuts slightly helped) otherwise there is the risk of damage.

Thats all for now!

jay1976 · Post by **jay1976** » Mon Nov 24, 2014 5:40 pm

mines in second batch which is ok as i got this months spare cash to get track so by time i get mine i should have a second loop for contine running

kandnwlr · Post by **kandnwlr** » Mon Nov 24, 2014 6:31 pm

Dannypenguin:105937 wrote:
- R/C Batteries: Batteries are eaiser to access than on older models, there's a tab underneath thats removed to gain access, no need to remove the body anymore!

The battery lunacy comvinced me to switch it to manual.

jay1976 · Post by **jay1976** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 7:29 pm

can always fit a charging jack plug point to charge rechargable battery instead of removing them...

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