Members Monthly Project - May
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Improving RTR Locomotives -
I take it you don't recommend an angle grinder for the moulded handrails then John ……:roll::roll:Re the "real" ones - no, I haven't sourced them yet but that's probably because I haven't even tried to !! I wasn't joking when I said it may be 2015 before I get it done !! The first thing I have to do is work out how to get the body off - I've noticed those carriers for the motion seem to be attached to the body ……………..
I'm certainly going to see what I can make of it though. :cheers
'Petermac
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Looking at prootype pictures,the wheels WERE a tad larger,and a tad closer together,so room for yet more improvement here.This may lead to me sourcing a new bogie…possibly a kit.
Before;
After:
Cheers,John.B.:thumbs
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Will try to get my brothers camera for some pic.,s
Sorry to have been away from the forum, Its good to get back and into the model fun again.
regards,
Derek
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Good Lad Derek.
:Happy
Nice to hear from you again mate.
That makes 3 locos now….and they're all LMS kettles!! Don't we have any Discontented Diseasel Owners out there?? No Lacking-that-certain-something LNER chuffers??
No Something-not-quite-right Southern choo-choo??
Obviously all the GWR locos can't be improved upon!!(Perfection!)
:pedal:pedal:pedal
Well done Petermac and Derek.Still time for others to join in;the more the merrier,and the more variety we deal with,the more useful the excercise will be.Don't be shy,chaps!!
Cheers,John.B.:thumbs
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Nice to hear from you again mate.
That makes 3 locos now….and they're all LMS kettles!! Don't we have any Discontented Diseasel Owners out there?? No Lacking-that-certain-something LNER chuffers??
No Something-not-quite-right Southern choo-choo??
Obviously all the GWR locos can't be improved upon!!(Perfection!)
:pedal:pedal:pedal
Well done Petermac and Derek.Still time for others to join in;the more the merrier,and the more variety we deal with,the more useful the excercise will be.Don't be shy,chaps!!
Cheers,John.B.:thumbs
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Obviously all the GWR locos can't be improved upon!!(Perfection!)
:pedal:pedal:pedal
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Don't be shy,chaps!!
Cheers,John.B.:thumbs
I have a number of GWR lococs that I want to add some more detail to, particularly an open cab hornby pannier, that needs a tarpaulin hood for the cab, fire irons, lamps, couplings etc etc so shall be watching and learning but don't have the time at the moment to do any doing. :sad:
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Not to worry mate,but when you DO get around to the doing,at least bang up some before and after pictures.
:pathead
Cheers,John.B.:thumbs
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regards,
Derek
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Good lad Derek,
I'm currently (carefully!!!) removing the moulded handrails on my loco.Once they're removed and sanded smooth,I'll put up a series of pics showing me putting real handrails on.
Actually,I'd better start trawling through all my boxes hunting for handrail knobs,cos I can't for sure remember which bloomin' box they're in!
I'm going to a local show tomorrow,so hopefully,I'll be able to pick up some LMS red paint.
Its still only the 6th of May,so if anyone else is feeling the urge to improve one of their locos,please,please feel free to join in.I plead with you…..I'm a miserable little pleader!!!
Cheers,John.B.:thumbs
I'm currently (carefully!!!) removing the moulded handrails on my loco.Once they're removed and sanded smooth,I'll put up a series of pics showing me putting real handrails on.
Actually,I'd better start trawling through all my boxes hunting for handrail knobs,cos I can't for sure remember which bloomin' box they're in!
I'm going to a local show tomorrow,so hopefully,I'll be able to pick up some LMS red paint.
Its still only the 6th of May,so if anyone else is feeling the urge to improve one of their locos,please,please feel free to join in.I plead with you…..I'm a miserable little pleader!!!
Cheers,John.B.:thumbs
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I was quite surprised that they'd spelt "Bachmann" incorrectly on the moulding. They spelt it "Hornby" ………..:oops::oops::oops::oops:
I started by removing the brass valves from the top of the firebox so I had an almost clear run at removing the mould line along the boiler top then set about cutting / scraping those horrible heavily moulded handrails off the boiler sides using a retractable craft knife (with care). I also tried tidying things up just a bit with a mini file that was covered in old "Linka" plaster. It didn't do much tidying up but it certainly cleaned the file !!!! :
Now when Mr Ivatt designed these locos, he didn't think ahead to the time when I would be removing moulded hand rails. He put some very awkward bits and bobs on the boiler just in the way of my knife and file. This thing that looks like a side-light on a vintage car is absolutely in the wrong place. It's on with the fine wet and dry tomorrow to try and clean it all up but I think she looks better already:
'Petermac
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Rising to the bait about GWR locos, this a standard RTR Bachmann 57XX that I got many years ago, what I did was:-
1, to put real coal in the bunker,
2, place crew in cab,
3, add lamps,
4, fit screw couplings,
5, paint cab roof charcoal/black and
6, wash the body and running gear with a dilute black.
No longer a' toy', but a working loco.
Perfection!
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Well done that man!
You're well ahead of me as regards removing the handrails Peter.Mind you,yours were plastic and much easier to see!!!
I didn't realise my loco body was metal until today,so its out with the dremel and files for me!
Good job so far Peter,once you've run over the scars with a fine wet and dry you'll never have known anything was there.
Actually,it might be an idea to leave a very slight trace to help you align/drill out your holes for your handrail knobs.
Cheers,John.B.:thumbs
You're well ahead of me as regards removing the handrails Peter.Mind you,yours were plastic and much easier to see!!!
I didn't realise my loco body was metal until today,so its out with the dremel and files for me!
Good job so far Peter,once you've run over the scars with a fine wet and dry you'll never have known anything was there.
Actually,it might be an idea to leave a very slight trace to help you align/drill out your holes for your handrail knobs.
Cheers,John.B.:thumbs
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Lovely loco!! See what can be done,lads! Doesn't that picture of that Pannier inspire anyone else to join in? We can stick all the finished pics in the gallery once the project's finished.
:hmm
Cheers,John.B.:thumbs
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……………………………….. Actually,it might be an idea to leave a very slight trace to help you align/drill out your holes for your handrail knobs……………………..
Good point John - I hadn't thought about that. :thumbs
I've now got to source some handrails and knobs ……:roll::roll:
Looking at photos of the prototype, the handrail was straight from the firebox to the front of the boiler and just stood off further where the boiler narrows after the firebox. I need knobs with long shanks for the boiler. :???:
Where do you guys buy your handrails and knobs - I could Google it but any previous experience is always welcome.
'Petermac
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Put Markits in your google,and download the pdf file with all their wares and prices on it.Not only do they do handrail knobs,but lots of other fascinating detail bits and bobs.The handrail knobs are near the end of the list,but they do LOADS of great detailling items for LMS and Midland locos!
Cheers,John.B.:thumbs
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The Jinty Before photo,s
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I'll have to wait until Monday before I do anymore "cleaning up" as the wet and dry I've got is far too coarse - don't ask how I know !!! :oops::oops::oops::twisted:
'Petermac
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We have three LMS locos currently under refurbishment.John has shown us his lovely inspirational completed pannier.
What we DON'T have running under this project at the mo' are;any GWR,LNER,SR,BR,any DISEASELS,any(Yeeuch!!)MODERN OUTLINE…
To make this thread of real lasting value,it would be nice to have some variety.
Come on lads,step up to the hocky…your forum needs you!!!
(General Kitchener eat your heart out!)
Cheers,John.B.:thumbs
(I promise this will be the last nagging reminder.)
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