Quintus
Western Thunderer
Hi Tony,
I suppose it's a personal thing. I am not really comfortable handling a plastic bodied loco weighing around 2Kg, and I see no necessity to load the model to this extent. To put it into context, my kit built DJH Ivatt 2-6-2T weighs in at 1.1Kg, the same as my original Lionheart 45xx.
With the cast weight removed, the Heljan 61xx now tips the scales at 1.25Kg.
Why would it need to be heavier?
Regards
Mike
Quintus
Western Thunderer
And possibly strip the nylon gears!
Quintus
Western Thunderer
5369 is also a Heljan model, but as the cast weight doubles as the motor mount and also retains the plastic bodywork, I could not discard it.
I have drilled a good number of 6mm holes in said casting in an attempt to lighten it a little.
Some have voiced concerns that the model picks up current from the tender only, I have had absolutely no problems with current collection on this loco when it was running on DC on my Melcombe Magna layout..
I have now fittied a Zimo MS 950 sound decoder which has built in stay alive, and will keep the sound going for about 45 secs if no traction is used.
My only problem now is when turning the loco, the tender tends to lift the extension bars a few thou, thus losing electrical contact during the 75 secs or so it takes to turn. Oh well, back to the drawing board!
I have drilled a good number of 6mm holes in said casting in an attempt to lighten it a little.
Some have voiced concerns that the model picks up current from the tender only, I have had absolutely no problems with current collection on this loco when it was running on DC on my Melcombe Magna layout..
I have now fittied a Zimo MS 950 sound decoder which has built in stay alive, and will keep the sound going for about 45 secs if no traction is used.
My only problem now is when turning the loco, the tender tends to lift the extension bars a few thou, thus losing electrical contact during the 75 secs or so it takes to turn. Oh well, back to the drawing board!
Quintus
Western Thunderer
For those who prefer to see locos in a pristine state (and I believe there are some) look now as it won't be seen again this like this!
My plan is to model 5802 as it would have appeared around 1958, just before withdrawal, still in GWR livery with B.R. smokebox plate.
Work has begun today by removing the shirtbutton emblem, re siting the RHS toolbox to the centre of the splasher, removing the conduit running up the cabside and the twin battery boxes, which I will replace with a single one.
My plan is to model 5802 as it would have appeared around 1958, just before withdrawal, still in GWR livery with B.R. smokebox plate.
Work has begun today by removing the shirtbutton emblem, re siting the RHS toolbox to the centre of the splasher, removing the conduit running up the cabside and the twin battery boxes, which I will replace with a single one.
Quintus
Western Thunderer
A photo will always reveal details needing attention. The join at the chimney base, not too noticeable on the model, sticks out like a sore thumb here.
A few more details for attention are the steam heat pipe which should not have the offset at the rear of the footstep, just a 90 deg. bend as at the front end, and the ATC conduit at the front of the side tank also needs a little re-routing.
The black bits have had a mixture of Humbrol 32 and 29 stippled on as a prelude to further weathering.
A few more details for attention are the steam heat pipe which should not have the offset at the rear of the footstep, just a 90 deg. bend as at the front end, and the ATC conduit at the front of the side tank also needs a little re-routing.
The black bits have had a mixture of Humbrol 32 and 29 stippled on as a prelude to further weathering.
Quintus
Western Thunderer
From the few photographs of her, this is how I think 5802 may have looked towards the end of her career.
The cabside plates still proclaim the original number whilst the appropriate ones are on order, Railtec having supplied the excellent 3D smokebox and shed code plate.
The cabside plates still proclaim the original number whilst the appropriate ones are on order, Railtec having supplied the excellent 3D smokebox and shed code plate.
CrankyChris
Active Member
The photo of 5802 at Barmouth show the toolbox towards front of splasher, as per your original model.
Quintus
Western Thunderer
These toolboxes seem to have been moved about a bit, probably ďuring works visits. Early photos of 5802 show the rh toolbox in the forward position, whereas later photos show it in the centre. (no idea why they moved them about)
The loco at Barmouth is 5801. Dave's photo of 5802 above it shows it in the centre, and I believe this was the position it remained until withdrawal
Quintus
Western Thunderer
An empty coal wagon awaiting collection in the back road. I have added a little more weathering to this Lionheart model, fitted a "monkey handle" (difficult to see in the photo) and replaced the lower link on the coupling with a magnetic link, as I use a magnetic shunter pole.
