Hello all,
this could be a long post so get a brew or something stronger.
The last parts fitted to the outer frames, the axleboxs and springs. There are a few bits to be fitted after painting.
Getting the next parts for the body ready,
The fire iron support in place, this looks so much better than the Y shaped one that is supplied in some kits.
The lifting brackets fitted to the rear tank top, you have to plot the position for these.
Starting work on the coal hopper bottom. This is supplied over wide to take in to account for any tender with the tall footplate. From here on I'm only working on one tender until I can determine the hight of the Grange footplate.
The hopper bottom cut and filed to size on the left.
and in place, it is worth getting a nice fit at the front end.
The hopper rear soldered up and cleaned up.
But you are left with this, I'm not sure if this is due to me fitting the hopper rear to the rear of the sides, or if I should fit the hopper rear to the inside of the sides.
and filed in, it's not the best fit that I've done but it will be covered with coal,
Preparing the front of the tender by removing some rivets to help the fit of the small footplate steps.
The footplate steps in the flat and folded up,
after soldering up you may have to clean up the joint faces, the one on the left has had all of the faces cleaned up.
In place on the tender front. Along with the tread plates and water taps. Does anyone know for certain the position for these when in the open position?
OzzyO.