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Rob Pulham
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Slaters kit builds, with the odd Parkside thrown in for good measure
Now you have pointed it out they do. They were what came with the kit and all the brake gear etc fits without mods and the buffer height is correct when matched up to other stock
but they are indeed 3'7" wheels not the normal 3'1" wagon wheels.
A bit of further research is needed before I go any further on this one I think :scratch: :wave:.
28ten said:
Now you have pointed it out they do. They were what came with the kit and all the brake gear etc fits without mods and the buffer height is correct when matched up to other stock
but they are indeed 3'7" wheels not the normal 3'1" wagon wheels.
A bit of further research is needed before I go any further on this one I think :scratch: :wave:.
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Slaters kit builds, with the odd Parkside thrown in for good measure
Thanks for the offer Mick, and I may take you up on it at some point. I would like to go just for a look around in the flesh but my wife is ill at the moment so I don't like to be too far away in case she has problems.7mmMick said:Rob,
I'm quite happy to swing by Wakefield and pick you up on my next trip down to West Mersea, it would strengthen the Northern ranks
ATB Mick
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Slaters kit builds, with the odd Parkside thrown in for good measure
This one was finished last night but I missed the light for taking photos.
Apologies for going mad with the photo's but I do like the way that this one has turned out.
Last year during the world cup I was lucky enough to win a Haff drawing set for under £5.00 and this is the first time I have tried the lining pen in anger.
This one was finished last night but I missed the light for taking photos.
Apologies for going mad with the photo's but I do like the way that this one has turned out.
Last year during the world cup I was lucky enough to win a Haff drawing set for under £5.00 and this is the first time I have tried the lining pen in anger.
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Slaters kit builds, with the odd Parkside thrown in for good measure
Thanks Mike,
I think I will give weathering a miss on this one, but the fruit van and cattle trucks will be weathered - my good lady has offered to do them for me
Thanks Mike,
I think I will give weathering a miss on this one, but the fruit van and cattle trucks will be weathered - my good lady has offered to do them for me
Willy
Western Thunderer
Slaters kit builds, with the odd Parkside thrown in for good measure
I believe the purpose of the larger 3'7" wheels in place of the normal 3'1" wagon wheels is because these vans were intended to be run regularly in passenger trains and it was felt that the larger wheels would be better fitted for the purpose!
28ten said:
I believe the purpose of the larger 3'7" wheels in place of the normal 3'1" wagon wheels is because these vans were intended to be run regularly in passenger trains and it was felt that the larger wheels would be better fitted for the purpose!
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Slaters kit builds, with the odd Parkside thrown in for good measure
Thanks for the update Willy, I also had this confirmed by Graham (Dog Star) off forum.
Willy said:
Thanks for the update Willy, I also had this confirmed by Graham (Dog Star) off forum.
7mmMick
Western Thunderer
Slaters kit builds, with the odd Parkside thrown in for good measure
No bother mate, just let me know and i'll arrange to meet. Hope your wife gets better soon as well. You're turning out a few finished ones at the minute as well, I wish I could finish them off at your rate
ATB Mick
Rob Pulham said:
No bother mate, just let me know and i'll arrange to meet. Hope your wife gets better soon as well. You're turning out a few finished ones at the minute as well, I wish I could finish them off at your rate
ATB Mick
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Slaters kit builds, with the odd Parkside thrown in for good measure
While visiting the cottage a few more items have gone through the plastic kit bench. I have a salt wagon that just needs a sprung underframe, a rectangular tank wagon that needs the same but I have virtually all the parts to complete that courtesy of Graham.
I have also finished a Parkside LMS 10 ton van that is ready for the paint shop when I get that far with the garage conversion - currently awaiting the plasterer in a couple of weeks. My good lady has weathered the Midland/LMS fruit van but I need some better daylight pictures.
The drawings for the fish vans arrived from the guild and I have started to cut the basic sides and ends. photo's of progress to follow.
While visiting the cottage a few more items have gone through the plastic kit bench. I have a salt wagon that just needs a sprung underframe, a rectangular tank wagon that needs the same but I have virtually all the parts to complete that courtesy of Graham.
I have also finished a Parkside LMS 10 ton van that is ready for the paint shop when I get that far with the garage conversion - currently awaiting the plasterer in a couple of weeks. My good lady has weathered the Midland/LMS fruit van but I need some better daylight pictures.
The drawings for the fish vans arrived from the guild and I have started to cut the basic sides and ends. photo's of progress to follow.
lancer1027
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Slaters kit builds, with the odd Parkside thrown in for good measure
They look very good Rob
Rob :wave:
They look very good Rob
Rob :wave:
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Slaters kit builds, with the odd Parkside thrown in for good measure
Cheers guys!
You are probably right Mike.
She was sat talking to him before she knew who he was and was looking at his painting and lining book and made the comment that it was supposed to be good but that she had only looked at the pictures. She was quite embarrassed when she realised it was his book
Ressaldar said:
Cheers guys!
You are probably right Mike.
She was sat talking to him before she knew who he was and was looking at his painting and lining book and made the comment that it was supposed to be good but that she had only looked at the pictures. She was quite embarrassed when she realised it was his book
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Slaters kit builds, with the odd Parkside thrown in for good measure
The latest from the wagon works is a Parkside LNER Plate wagon. The painting pile is growing but I hope to be in business in my new work area by September so it will be a big paint session first up I think.
The latest from the wagon works is a Parkside LNER Plate wagon. The painting pile is growing but I hope to be in business in my new work area by September so it will be a big paint session first up I think.
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Slaters kit builds, with the odd Parkside thrown in for good measure
I haven't updated any threads for a while. Modelling has been a bit sporadic while working on the garage conversion. This and a fairly stressful time at work has left me little energy to reply to topics and as I have noticed while looking for this one tonight, I have managed to miss a few postings too.
Anyway I have been working on a Slaters Midland 43' all 3rd, coach, an LMS meat van which is almost complete and a PSD GWR Horsebox as mentioned on CME's thread. Having got to the point where I need to build the quite detailed bogies for the Midland coach (sorry no photo's yet of any of them) and prompted by starting the PSD kit, for something a bit simpler I also started a brass kit of an S&D Horsebox last night.
I decided to post it on here so as to not detract or clutter the other threads.[/attach]
I haven't updated any threads for a while. Modelling has been a bit sporadic while working on the garage conversion. This and a fairly stressful time at work has left me little energy to reply to topics and as I have noticed while looking for this one tonight, I have managed to miss a few postings too.
Anyway I have been working on a Slaters Midland 43' all 3rd, coach, an LMS meat van which is almost complete and a PSD GWR Horsebox as mentioned on CME's thread. Having got to the point where I need to build the quite detailed bogies for the Midland coach (sorry no photo's yet of any of them) and prompted by starting the PSD kit, for something a bit simpler I also started a brass kit of an S&D Horsebox last night.
I decided to post it on here so as to not detract or clutter the other threads.[/attach]
Rob Pulham
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A good day was had yesterday working on the body of the horse box. Just a couple of handrails left to do on each side and the roof to attach. Next up is the chassis.
I also got around to taking some photo's of the Midland coach too.
The brake standard was not included in the kit. I made it up from a few washers, a piece of tube and a handrail knob. Once painted and inside the coach it should pass muster.[/attach]
I also got around to taking some photo's of the Midland coach too.
The brake standard was not included in the kit. I made it up from a few washers, a piece of tube and a handrail knob. Once painted and inside the coach it should pass muster.[/attach]
Dog Star
Western Thunderer
Hi Robin,
The horsebox looks like a nice clean build.
As I am not a Midland coach enthusiast please excuse me if this question in not appropriate... why is the break column in what looks like a passenger compartment? The photo has the appearance of a body with a missing compartment wall to the right of the compartment quarterlight.
regards, Graham
The horsebox looks like a nice clean build.
As I am not a Midland coach enthusiast please excuse me if this question in not appropriate... why is the break column in what looks like a passenger compartment? The photo has the appearance of a body with a missing compartment wall to the right of the compartment quarterlight.
regards, Graham
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Hi Graham,
The horse box has gone together very well for what is quite an old kit. The etches are not as fine as you would expect these days and this is noticeable in the beading overlays in particular - they vary in width quite a bit. I think (read hope!) that painting and lining/weathering will hide this on the finished article. On the flip side the castings are some of the best whitemetal castings that I have ever seen and the turned T handles for the doors are quite exquisite. So all in all nothing to complain at.
The one bit that I have yet to work out is the partition/seat for the Grooms compartment (a similar dilemma to CME on his PSD kit) . There is nothing provided in the kit and there is a suggestion of making it using plasti-card and incorporate it into a false floor. My only concern with this approach is that there is a rather nice bent under lip that represents the rounded bottom of the side panels. This means that a partition attached to the floor would need to be narrow enough to pass between the lip at either side and the resulting gap down the sides may be visible through the windows. At the moment my thinking is a brass partition soldered in before attaching the roof and a seat that will screw to this after painting. I hope to try to progress this later in the day after sorting the unsderframe and final bits of body work detailing.
Regarding your query re the Midland coach, I had exactly the same thought as you and I had put in a partition. It was only while looking up details in the Jenkinson Midland carriages book that I saw a plan for the brake compartment and modified it to how it is now.
I need to make a half width seat to go along side the break standard and some other bit's and pieces as I suspect it will be quite visible with so many windows in that end.
The horse box has gone together very well for what is quite an old kit. The etches are not as fine as you would expect these days and this is noticeable in the beading overlays in particular - they vary in width quite a bit. I think (read hope!) that painting and lining/weathering will hide this on the finished article. On the flip side the castings are some of the best whitemetal castings that I have ever seen and the turned T handles for the doors are quite exquisite. So all in all nothing to complain at.
The one bit that I have yet to work out is the partition/seat for the Grooms compartment (a similar dilemma to CME on his PSD kit) . There is nothing provided in the kit and there is a suggestion of making it using plasti-card and incorporate it into a false floor. My only concern with this approach is that there is a rather nice bent under lip that represents the rounded bottom of the side panels. This means that a partition attached to the floor would need to be narrow enough to pass between the lip at either side and the resulting gap down the sides may be visible through the windows. At the moment my thinking is a brass partition soldered in before attaching the roof and a seat that will screw to this after painting. I hope to try to progress this later in the day after sorting the unsderframe and final bits of body work detailing.
Regarding your query re the Midland coach, I had exactly the same thought as you and I had put in a partition. It was only while looking up details in the Jenkinson Midland carriages book that I saw a plan for the brake compartment and modified it to how it is now.
I need to make a half width seat to go along side the break standard and some other bit's and pieces as I suspect it will be quite visible with so many windows in that end.
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Thanks Martin,
Next weekend should see further progress on the PSD Box. I will try yo remember the camera and take some pictures.
I have discovered a few challenges with the chassis on this one but nothing that cannot be overcome (I hope).
Next weekend should see further progress on the PSD Box. I will try yo remember the camera and take some pictures.
I have discovered a few challenges with the chassis on this one but nothing that cannot be overcome (I hope).
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
To get around the issue of partitions/seating I made a couple of partitions from sheet brass, scribing the visible one to represent planking to match the outside and I also folded up a brass seat. These not surprisingly have made the body much more rigid. This along with a false floor also in brass has added to the weight quite considerably.
To get around the issue of fitting before or after painting I have made the seat removable but held in place by the screws that hold the body to the chassis.
the photo's should do a better job than my description.
Next up is the underframe detail - it's just rested on the W Irons in the photo's[/attach]
To get around the issue of fitting before or after painting I have made the seat removable but held in place by the screws that hold the body to the chassis.
the photo's should do a better job than my description.
Next up is the underframe detail - it's just rested on the W Irons in the photo's[/attach]