mickoo
Western Thunderer
File size too big?
7mm Gladiator NER/LNER/BR G5
- Thread starter Rob Pulham
- Start date
micknich2003
Western Thunderer
I had this same problem last week when I tried to post the photo of ex GN bracket signal. It was rejected several times, and out of the blue it was accepted. As a test, I tried to repost the same scan, and was again rejected. If I continue to have the problem, I will send the pictures to "7mmMick" and ask him to post them, or failing that contact me direct.
Tim Humphreys ex Mudhen
Western Thunderer
Just a little more detail from the RCTS green book.
In late 1938 2093 (67322) and 441 (67349) came to the GE to work the Seven Sisters - Palace Gates service although 441 returned North in January 1939. This was replaced by 1882 (67279). These locos were fitted with compressed air push-pull gear in January/February 1939. 1780 (67269) joined these two at Stratford in May 1944 and was auto-fitted in February for the Epping - Ongar service.In July the trio moved to Cambridge and began working the Audley End - Bartlow service being sub-shedded at Saffron Walden. They were withdrawn from cambridge in October/November 1956.
Tim
In late 1938 2093 (67322) and 441 (67349) came to the GE to work the Seven Sisters - Palace Gates service although 441 returned North in January 1939. This was replaced by 1882 (67279). These locos were fitted with compressed air push-pull gear in January/February 1939. 1780 (67269) joined these two at Stratford in May 1944 and was auto-fitted in February for the Epping - Ongar service.In July the trio moved to Cambridge and began working the Audley End - Bartlow service being sub-shedded at Saffron Walden. They were withdrawn from cambridge in October/November 1956.
Tim
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Further work on the G5 saw the chassis well on it's way. Sadly I had to resort to plan B on the frames too. The fitting of the HH hornblocks/guides would have meant quite a lot of work both on the frames and the front spacer. The remit I have is keep it simple so I opted for doing it as the kit intended as with the bogie.
The etches show their age when it comes to the slots for the frame spacers, on those where there were slots as opposed to recesses I had to add a layer of scrap etc to fill the hole and make it a bit more robust.
I also filed and fitted an additional spacer across the bottom underneath the rocking beams because the frames were a little flimsy and seemed to flex quite a bit - I have made it easy to remove should it prove a problem down the line. I push up and down a length of track with the drivers in seemed fairly smooth but I need to get the bogie on and even it up before I can be happy with it.
I even managed to start adding a few of the details before starting the tedious job of filing the various etched washers for taking out the side play and balancing the bogie etc.
The etches show their age when it comes to the slots for the frame spacers, on those where there were slots as opposed to recesses I had to add a layer of scrap etc to fill the hole and make it a bit more robust.
I also filed and fitted an additional spacer across the bottom underneath the rocking beams because the frames were a little flimsy and seemed to flex quite a bit - I have made it easy to remove should it prove a problem down the line. I push up and down a length of track with the drivers in seemed fairly smooth but I need to get the bogie on and even it up before I can be happy with it.
I even managed to start adding a few of the details before starting the tedious job of filing the various etched washers for taking out the side play and balancing the bogie etc.
micknich2003
Western Thunderer
I still can't attach photographs, though I have no problem attaching with the several other groups I belong. Suggestions most welcolme.
adrian
Flying Squad
I've checked the software logs for error messages or warnings and there's nothing reported so not too sure. Do you get any error or warning messages?
One thing that has caused problems in the past is the flash plugin used in your internet browser. Can you check if you are using the latest flash version, and/or try a different browser. You can check the version you have at this Adobe page.
https://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/
Hope this helps - if it all seems ok then another check we can do is if you send me the image and I'll test it to see if I can upload it.
micknich2003
Western Thunderer
Dear Adrian, I tried your suggestion, and I have the right bit for my Browser. I can't load any pictures into this message either, I get: THE FOLLOWING ERROR OCCURRED
THERE WAS A PROBLEM LOADING YOUR FILE
FILE NAME etc.
Same message, has when I try to attach on Western Thunder.
THERE WAS A PROBLEM LOADING YOUR FILE
FILE NAME etc.
Same message, has when I try to attach on Western Thunder.
adrian
Flying Squad
You should have a PM - so we don't clutter up Rob's thread.
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Nothing visible to share today, last night was spent cleaning up the footplate, valances etc.
The photos from the Transport Treasury came through today which was perfect timing because I had got to the point of needing to decide on things like plate buffer beams or wood sandwich and when the front steps had a stay or not - this is provided half etched on the valance with a couple of rivets to punch if needed. If not you just cut them off.
The other morsel picked up both from the photos and a kind Gent on the LNER Forum is that both these locos had group standard buffers whereas the kit provides NER Taper buffers.
The photos from the Transport Treasury came through today which was perfect timing because I had got to the point of needing to decide on things like plate buffer beams or wood sandwich and when the front steps had a stay or not - this is provided half etched on the valance with a couple of rivets to punch if needed. If not you just cut them off.
The other morsel picked up both from the photos and a kind Gent on the LNER Forum is that both these locos had group standard buffers whereas the kit provides NER Taper buffers.
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Two and a half hours passed swiftly by last night without too much to show for it.
The buffer beams for the wood sandwich type buffer beams are a fold up box. The downside is that the box is hollow at the bottom and once folded up there were many gaps that needed filling with solder/scrap etch. While I was at it I used scrap etch to put a bottom on so once the buffers and draw hook are in place it should look solid.
The next fun packed task is going to be adding the valances because there doesn't seem to be much indication of where to locate them. Photos that I have seem to indicate that they are set in from the sides of the footplate/buffer beams by about an inch.
The buffer beams for the wood sandwich type buffer beams are a fold up box. The downside is that the box is hollow at the bottom and once folded up there were many gaps that needed filling with solder/scrap etch. While I was at it I used scrap etch to put a bottom on so once the buffers and draw hook are in place it should look solid.
The next fun packed task is going to be adding the valances because there doesn't seem to be much indication of where to locate them. Photos that I have seem to indicate that they are set in from the sides of the footplate/buffer beams by about an inch.
micknich2003
Western Thunderer
Amazing, I have managed to load a picture. Not a G5 but still a NERly tank engine.
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Part of a G5 Detail Drawing, this shows the spaceing of the "Angle Irons" in relation to the Platforms. Original picture, "7mmMick".
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