6221 Queen Elizabeth and the crazy task of building her train

[ovener]

Cancel that, I've just drilled through the cast rods. Anyway with them test fitted and the other bits added the tender has been completed. Just a clean and some primer now which will reveal my hidden sins. View attachment 185148View attachment 185149

Fine work there. Beyond my abilities but still inspiring to see!

 

[T30rra]

Fine work there. Beyond my abilities but still inspiring to see!

Thanks. Clean up and paint next, whilst also starting the loco

 

[T30rra]

I'm having an issue with my aerosol closterman 1k etch primer. It has started splattering but I can't understand why, is it likely a partially blocked nozzle?

 

[Rob Pulham]

Possibly,
I always take them off and keep them in a small jar of acetone between uses.

 

[T30rra]

Beyond pi**ed off with this. The loco frames are finally together after a total of more than 4 hours! Etching cusp galore to clean up and worse still, nearly all of the slots were under etched, to the point they couldn't be seen through! Very poor and not what I'd expect from this manufacturer

 

[Chas Levin]

Sorry to read of frustrations! The end result looks excellent though, if that's any consolation!

 

[Pinkfloyd]

When your up town next go to Sally's or any cheep shop that sells sapphire nail files these are ideal for filing out slots in frames.

ATB

OzzyO.

 

[T30rra]

Thanks both

 

[T30rra]

A snap shot of what's to come!

 

[T30rra]

Whilst the tender is coming along, after about 12 hours, the loco frames are now together. A bit of weird design on the front extensions as the main frames are half etched to receive these but if you punch the rivet detail, you reverse the frames to the opposite side which means you loose the half etched guide and the extensions then sit proud of the main frames (face on). O a different note, i hadnt appreciated how long the loco will truly be!

 

[Rob Pulham]

Just wait until you start working on the body. Your arms will ache just from holding it, it's that heavy.

 

[T30rra]

The two rear springs left, then I've some support brackets to fit, then it will be onto the driving wheels and associated tasks!

 

[T30rra]

Tender chassis back together. Just needs a waft of lacquer once fonal testing is complete. I second coated the blue on the body tonight, I find gloss is a real pain to spray

 

[T30rra]

Now it's starting to look a bit more like a loco.

 

[Chas Levin]

I second coated the blue on the body tonight, I find gloss is a real pain to spray

Hello - can I ask, why do you find gloss a pain to spray? Is it because of getting an even finish?

 

[T30rra]

Hello - can I ask, why do you find gloss a pain to spray? Is it because of getting an even finish?

Yes basically. It's easy to get a gritty finish and also to over thin it and then it runs. I've brought some cellulose and a better air brush, so will see how that goes.

 

[T30rra]

The instructions have me fitting the pickups and motor/ gearbox now. Some people say the holes for the plungers in the chassis should be loose, connoiseurs advice document says slightly undersized? I've taper reamered them and they are slightly loose at present. I could always run a bead of solder around each hole to hold them better

 

[T30rra]

It's been a while, no I'm not dead. It was a busy weekend with Guildex and then I've been busy with a new adventure 3D printing with my new machine and it's been quiet successful so my own modelling is taking a bit of a back seat. Anyway, tonight I've fitted the brake shoes and rodding and come to the end of loco chassis drawing 1. Great success.

 

[Rob Pulham]

It was good to meet you in person at Stafford Ant.

 

[LarryG]

As far as I'm aware, the wheels were dark blue, not the blue as applied to the bodywork.