7mm Pete's workbench. LMS 2P or madness in a box.

Pencarrow

Western Thunderer
Thanks Peter,

I will see if I can get some if not I'll wait to July when in UK.

Why's everyone's cutting mat so clean anf slash free. Even the back of mine is not that good.

All mine are trashed if that helps Pete. I did buy a nice new one but promptly knocked over a bottle of Mek on it trashing the surface...
 

Peter Cross

Western Thunderer
I now think I have the 1262 ready for reassembly. It's taken its time but I'm quite pleased considering where we started.

It was very badly built and needed striping, taking apart and some replacements made. This is after striping the paint.

post-13601-0-30891700-1519404959_thumb.jpg
post-13601-0-22948500-1519405037_thumb.jpg

As can be seen some was even inside out.

post-13601-0-31408500-1519405096_thumb.jpg



As it is now prior to reassembly.

IMG_20190415_095741269.jpg
IMG_20190415_095842363_BURST000_COVER.jpg
IMG_20190415_095939185.jpg
IMG_20190415_095902632.jpg

I supposen now I ought to put something back together.
 

Peter Cross

Western Thunderer
Peter
I use Lazertran Inkjet Waterslide Decal Paper www.lazertran.com
It is very thin and to be honest any thinner and it would be just about impossible to handle.
Like I said I paint an area with a brush which seems to work ok, but I guess you could spray. I did try using the printer but I found I got a better result by painting. Also you are using the correct colour of your choice and not limited by the choices on the computer.
View attachment 102385
Because you're cutting a thin line the backing comes off with out the use of water.
View attachment 102386
View attachment 102387
View attachment 102388
View attachment 102389
I apply with a brush Decalfix to the area and lay the strip in place then finish with another brush of Decalfix. After varnish you will only see the lining.
It is tricky but once to get the nack it's not so bad, but I think worth it.

Pete

I just found my paper. I tried some, now I remember what happened. It separated from backing but just would not stick. I tried some Carr's transfix but this did nothing. Whether I've got the wrong paper, or the transfix has gone off. It says don't breath the vapours but there's hardly any smell. Anyway something to sort in UK as these things are easier to get.
 

Peter Cross

Western Thunderer
Trying something slightly different for the back head. Most parts will be fitted after painted. Here's most parts ready to go, I just need to do some trimming, soldering .handwheels etc.
Not 100% accurate but will look the part once in the cab. Must start finding more backhead fitting the spars box has taken a hammering this year.

IMG_20190422_111111826.jpg
 

Pencarrow

Western Thunderer
Trying something slightly different for the back head. Most parts will be fitted after painted. Here's most parts ready to go, I just need to do some trimming, soldering .handwheels etc.
Not 100% accurate but will look the part once in the cab. Must start finding more backhead fitting the spars box has taken a hammering this year.

View attachment 103110

I have loads of spare castings from the 1366...
 

Peter Cross

Western Thunderer
The jubilee is now motorized, with pickups and brakes. Just a couple of bits to then the frames are completed. The body still needs quite a bit adding. The tender is all but there too.



rps20190501_225015.jpg.d3e08b64e80b368269f468993b79ae81.jpg




rps20190501_224927.jpg.126c5ca1458cea078b49e2a2135a4946.jpg




rps20190501_225051.jpg.bd48631b03501022324ffa7fdfe6be7f.jpg




The loco runs well with my knackered old duette. Must get something newer in July when in UK.





It does not like the A5.5 turnouts on the test track, but has no problems with Peco ones.






I'm pleased with the running of this I always have great trepidation on the running qualities when valve gear is involved.
 

Peter Cross

Western Thunderer
Last in, first though the works.

I think the F1 is now finished. Will check over again in a week or so before I get the camera out to take some proper photos.

It really was a pleasure to build. It's just a shame bout the brake hangers all being the same hand. I was unsure about the smoke box door too, so that was changed.

Picture overload coming up.

IMG_20190506_170334874.jpg
IMG_20190506_170327686.jpg
IMG_20190506_170427051.jpg
IMG_20190506_170346060.jpg
IMG_20190506_170436939.jpg
IMG_20190506_170503160.jpg

Once the 1262 and jubilee are finish I will be taking a break from this to do some of my own, the layout and a month in the UK. But never say never, there's two GW locos waiting in the wings.
 

Peter Cross

Western Thunderer
I'm back on the 1262, which is not giving up without a fight.
I was glueing the boiler weight in which had to be done after the salter valves. Well the weight got wedged in the wrong place moving it I managed to snap the top off of one of the valves. In repairing I did both much stronger now.

IMG_20190508_100343105.jpg


I also must have damaged one step as that fell off later, now primed needs painting and lining now.


IMG_20190508_100157111.jpg


I'm sure some kits just don't want to be finished properly.
 
Last edited:

Peter Cross

Western Thunderer
The 1262 is heading in the right direction again. Just need to re line the step a few bits need touching in. And we should be good.

IMG_20190508_103351896.jpg

IMG_20190508_103309541.jpg

IMG_20190508_103404161.jpg


In the mean time the jubilee is on the bench and progressing towards the finishing post. Most of the backhead is not from the kit. Some are spares some are scratch built. I'm please with the was it's progressing, and should be finished soon. I think I'm going to blacken the handrails, I think they need dulling down.


1557362872215449974178496085559.jpg
15573629697171605070627149725437.jpg

15573629014801042824949078602163.jpg

And of course my boy is always with in the evenings. I have the monitor on the bench. Always nice seeing him sleeping peacefully. Puts things in the right order when there's a fopaux, one look at the monitor and you realize what's important and what's a hobby.


15573634598563374145575474026632.jpg
 

LarryG

Western Thunderer
QUOTE : I think I'm going to blacken the handrails, I think they need dulling down.

When BR adopted the GWR green livery, there was a lot more green paint than in GW days. Handrails, sandbox backing plates, 'footplate' around the Tender and tops of splashers were green as well as lots of detail parts and of course the running plate angle. In some cases, the cab roof was green up to the gutter strip ~ probably to match a Stanier curved top Tender.
 

Peter Cross

Western Thunderer
QUOTE : I think I'm going to blacken the handrails, I think they need dulling down.

When BR adopted the GWR green livery, there was a lot more green paint than in GW days. Handrails, sandbox backing plates, 'footplate' around the Tender and tops of splashers were green as well as lots of detail parts and of course the running plate angle. In some cases, the cab roof was green up to the gutter strip ~ probably to match a Stanier curved top Tender.

Thanks for the information Larry. I will file it away for future use.
 
Top