spikey faz
Western Thunderer
Just the sort of finish I'll be aiming for when I finish building my Crosti (or Crusty!).
Mike
Rebuilt Crosti 9f
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Ian@StEnochs
Western Thunderer
I never saw one of those, and very few of the mainstream locos either but that looks an interesting engine. Could be your photos flatter a bit Brian but the patina on cylinders and smokebox is superb. I would like to see that replicated on a model!
Ian.
oldravendale
Western Thunderer
Hmmm. Patina. That's a new word for it.
Brian
Brian
Ian@StEnochs
Western Thunderer
Hmmm. Patina. That's a new word for it.
Brian
Spot on. Here’s a definition.
the impression or appearance of something.
"She carries the patina of old money and good breeding"
spikey faz
Western Thunderer
Much better fit now.
I also got hold of some those polishing discs. Initial results are very encouraging.
The R/H side bracket went together without any problems. I'm still bolting these items in place to allow for adjustments. Seems to be working so far.
Mike
I also got hold of some those polishing discs. Initial results are very encouraging.
The R/H side bracket went together without any problems. I'm still bolting these items in place to allow for adjustments. Seems to be working so far.
Mike
adrian
Flying Squad
Apologies for being late to the party again - I can't abide fibreglass pencils so I don't use them at all. I have a mixture of scrapers and old needle files ground smooth. The wedge shaped one is perfect for flat surfaces. I rotate as required, also using a scalpel and steel burnishing brush (top right) - also garryflex blocks.
spikey faz
Western Thunderer
I thought I'd best get back to the tender.
I've tried to use the supplied parts where possible, but have upgraded some to make visual improvements. As the brakes are to some extent hidden away, I've compromised and used the supplied brake shoes albeit with much modified mountings.
Whilst the supplied brake cross-shaft support bracket appears dimensionally correct, the Ragstone one is more detailed. The Ragstone cross-shaft is also a better casting.
These parts (which came with the kit) will however be used, once I've hammered 'em into shape.
Mike
I've tried to use the supplied parts where possible, but have upgraded some to make visual improvements. As the brakes are to some extent hidden away, I've compromised and used the supplied brake shoes albeit with much modified mountings.
Whilst the supplied brake cross-shaft support bracket appears dimensionally correct, the Ragstone one is more detailed. The Ragstone cross-shaft is also a better casting.
These parts (which came with the kit) will however be used, once I've hammered 'em into shape.
Mike
JinglingGeordie
New Member
And a station on the Dalmellington line?
spikey faz
Western Thunderer
Have you got a link for this? I've had a look on Halfords website, but couldn't see it.
Cheers
Mike
Heritagebob
Member
Should be the same one as I use.Have you got a link for this? I've had a look on Halfords website, but couldn't see it.
Cheers
Mike
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Tim Hale
Western Thunderer
I think that is a standard glass fibre pencilShould be the same one as I use.
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adrian
Flying Squad
I use either the little flappy wheels posted earlier or a garryflex block sliced to the width of the tyre.
spikey faz
Western Thunderer
While I continue to chop the tender brake gear about, I thought I'd construct some of the bodywork. The idea being that if I come up against some obstacles in say the valve-gear, a quick glance at the rest of the loco that I've built will inspire me to keep going. Well, that's the theory.
Smokebox comes ready-rolled. I just had to do some riveting.
Then soldered it all together. I was expecting it to put up a fight, but was relatively drama free.
Temporarily in place.
Mike
Smokebox comes ready-rolled. I just had to do some riveting.Then soldered it all together. I was expecting it to put up a fight, but was relatively drama free.
Temporarily in place.
Mike
spikey faz
Western Thunderer
Some more random pics of my progress. Apologies for jumping about from tender to loco and back again, but I am encountering a few construction issues!
I've been doing some work on the boiler. Adding multiple layers internally is 'interesting '.
I had a bit of a tidy up on the tender brakes. I've had to do a cut & shut job on the pull rods to get round the horn guides. Bodge-tastic!
I also had a riveting session on some of the tender panels. Spot the error where the rivets don't seem to line up properly!
I should have checked as it turns out the etched dimples are not in the right place. Oh , and I think the holes for the ladder might be on the wrong side!
Mike
I've been doing some work on the boiler. Adding multiple layers internally is 'interesting '.
I had a bit of a tidy up on the tender brakes. I've had to do a cut & shut job on the pull rods to get round the horn guides. Bodge-tastic!
I also had a riveting session on some of the tender panels. Spot the error where the rivets don't seem to line up properly!
I should have checked as it turns out the etched dimples are not in the right place. Oh , and I think the holes for the ladder might be on the wrong side!Mike
spikey faz
Western Thunderer
Just noticed this actuating arm is 180 degrees out. 
Apart from that it's all jolly good!
Mike
Apart from that it's all jolly good!
Mike
spikey faz
Western Thunderer
Bit better now.
Mike
Mike
spikey faz
Western Thunderer
Betterer!
Mike
Mike