Bulleid Q1 - 33030

Ressaldar

Ressaldar

Western Thunderer
Hi all,

at long long last, I have started the MOK Q1 and I am building this one as per the book - engine first and then the tender. Most of you will probably have seen the previous one - chronicled elsewhere and I don't propose the do a blow by blow account as the whole kit quality, etchings, castings and the instructions are second to none and hopefully, the pictures will speak for themselves - so appologies for the camerawork in advance.

 

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Rob Pulham

Rob Pulham

Western Thunderer
A right Charlie - Q1 33030

I am going to enjoy this one Mike I missed the last one and have and MOK in the stash (albeit and 8F)
 
SteadyRed

SteadyRed

Western Thunderer
A right Charlie - Q1 33030

Met Marsa69 at the local 7mm group on Sunday (Poachers, here in Lincolnshire).

Apart from my first time seeing 7mm in the flesh as it were, very impressed I was wit the presence of locos and stock.

One guy had an almost finished MOK std 4 tank running, had a lengthy chat with him about the 4MT and MOK. Fortunately the tank was not painted yet, looked a like a beautiful model.

Think I need to start with something a little less liable to failure.

Again looking forward to the Q1 build.

Dave
 
Ressaldar

Ressaldar

Western Thunderer
A right Charlie - Q1 33030

Hi Rob and Dave,

glad it is of interest, they are wonderful kits - can be built straight from the box and straight from the instructions as well  - a double whammy :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

A few years ago I built an ex GCR Robinson 0-6-0t in it's LNER condition (as it had local Wirral connections) from a GP Models kit, also from Lincoln strangely enough :eek: and the similarity in quality and instructions is a bit too close for the designers not to have known each other. Again an all nickel silver kit and went together as easily as the MOK - so a possible starter for you Dave?

 

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Rob Pulham

Rob Pulham

Western Thunderer
A right Charlie - Q1 33030

Hi Mike, I do believe as you have suggested that they more than know each other. I have heard mention that certain GP etches are marked up Dave Sharp or MOK (I cannot recall exactly which). I plan at some point to get a couple of the GP Barnum coaches.
 
Ressaldar

Ressaldar

Western Thunderer
A right Charlie - Q1 33030

Hi Rob,

as i said, it wasn't until I was well into the first Q1 that the penny started to drop regarding the similarities - even down to the component identification method on the etches. I think that I may still have the J63 instructions in the workshop, I'll check in the morning.

Not much progress on the current Q1 as I had a visit from a friend to tell me of the death of an old Merseyside MRS member from the O Gauge Group days - Bill Dickinson, a great modeller and somebody who will be sadly missed.

Hopefully something to report tomorrow evening.

regards

Mike
 
Phill Dyson

Phill Dyson

Western Thunderer
A right Charlie - Q1 33030

Very nice weathering job on the LNER tank engine  :bowdown: ( I like the coal spillage on the cab roof ) 8) 8) 8)

Phill  :thumbs:
 
Ressaldar

Ressaldar

Western Thunderer
A right Charlie - Q1 33030

Phill Dyson said:
Very nice weathering job on the LNER tank engine  :bowdown: ( I like the coal spillage on the cab roof ) 8) 8) 8)

Phill  :thumbs:
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Hi Phill,

thans, a litle trade mark of mine on little tanks.

regards

Mike
 
SteadyRed

SteadyRed

Western Thunderer
A right Charlie - Q1 33030

Hi Mike

Good idea about the J63.

Joined the Guild tonight so bedtime reading will be your review of the kit.

Dave
 
iploffy

iploffy

OC Blue Brigade
A right Charlie - Q1 33030

Phill Dyson said:
Very nice weathering job on the LNER tank engine  :bowdown: ( I like the coal spillage on the cab roof ) 8) 8) 8)

Phill  :thumbs:
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Hey Phill you cant put coal on your westerns :)) :))

Ian
 
Ressaldar

Ressaldar

Western Thunderer
A right Charlie - Q1 33030

Having finished assembling the steam chest, motion bracket and associated valves and guides, it was then a question of mating the two side frames together using the aforementioned sub-assemblies, together with the rear spacer and firebox ? an awful lot of tabs, but everything lined up perfectly and with a twist on the tabs ? working alternatively down each side, the result is a nice square chassis frame.

 

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7mmMick

7mmMick

Western Thunderer
A right Charlie - Q1 33030

Mike

That really is nice, i know its common knowlege that MOK are the buisness but you're making a lovely job of it so far. If only MOK did something LNER !!

Best regards Mick
 
Rob Pulham

Rob Pulham

Western Thunderer
A right Charlie - Q1 33030

That's looking the business Mike. All thse lovely lost wax castings  :drool: :drool: :thumbs: :thumbs:

Mick,  when I bought my 8F I asked Dave Sharp if he planned to do anything LNER and he mentioned he had a D49 in the pipeline so you may get your wish. :thumbs: :thumbs:
 
D1054

D1054

Western Thunderer
A right Charlie - Q1 33030

Looking Good! Very nice and neat job - so far :thumbs:

Love this iconic loco.....

Looking forward to pages 14 onwards....and I see you are too!
 
Ressaldar

Ressaldar

Western Thunderer
A right Charlie - Q1 33030

7mmMick said:
Mike

That really is nice, i know its common knowlege that MOK are the buisness but you're making a lovely job of it so far. If only MOK did something LNER !!

Best regards Mick
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Hi Mick,

as I pointed out above, the GP Models J63 is/must be an MOK clone and @ ?200 or so is a good buy - almost thinking of doing another one myself (and keeping it this time) The photo on the kit box lid is of my build.

regards

Mike
 
Ressaldar

Ressaldar

Western Thunderer
A right Charlie - Q1 33030

It's crossed my mind to do a Brighton built 06, transfered to Bidston/Birkenhead with a BR number on the smokebox door, but still with NE on the tender and it's old shed name still painted on the bufferbeam - should cause a bit of a talking point at exhibitions :eek: :eek: :eek:

regards

Mike
 
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