Building the MOK Class Q1, or From the Sublime to the Cor Blimey

daifly

Western Thunderer
I know of at least one Western Thunderer who bemoans the lack of wooden clothes pegs/pins in Britain.
You clearly know a Thunderer who is looking in the wrong places. They are widely available in good hardware stores or Wilkos, Clas Ohlson, Lakeland, Morrisons, Dunelm, B&M etc. or online through Amazon or eBay.
Dave
 

oldravendale

Western Thunderer
Brian
It might have been here that you saw it.
Dave
Hi Dave - I think you are correct, so I apologise for the wrong initial attribution.

I've also used them "reversed" as you mention, Simon, and they can be useful in certain circumstances.

Useful tools indeed.

While I'm at it..... I'll be using Loctite 480 for the first time ever to fit these small bits to the sand boxes (I usually solder). Are there any peasant traps in using this stuff to be avoided? I'm also intending to use two part epoxy to fit the white metal to the chassis, but that's an adhesive I've used many times before so presents no problems. Once I have the sandboxes in place I'll solder the pipe to the valves.

Brian
 

Steph Dale

Western Thunderer
I'll be using Loctite 480 for the first time ever to fit these small bits to the sand boxes (I usually solder). Are there any peasant traps in using this stuff to be avoided?

Dad,

Just give the bottle a good shake before each use, the rubber can settle out. You already know about storage conditions and not to use it straight from the bottle or use metallic things (like wire) to apply it. Otherwise it's a charm. Oh, and you will only get one shot to apply, although the initial grab time isn't particularly aggressive.

Steph
 

oldravendale

Western Thunderer
Thanks Steph. It'll come out of the fridge now so I can use it this afternoon (after the rugby league and before the Union highlights, natch):)

Cocktail sticks are at the ready.

A report will follow in due course.

B
 

oldravendale

Western Thunderer
Half time on the rugby league so a quick update.

Loctite 480 used and castings fitted to sand boxes. Castings on one side fitted to the frames. Those for the other side stand in front. Wheels to refit and sand pipes to fit.

I'd better check what's next - but the frames/chassis must be nearly finished.

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Brian
 

oldravendale

Western Thunderer
It has to be said - that was one of the best League games I have ever seen. Well done Warrington, they certainly deserved it. It was actually worth being out of the work shop.

Brian
 

oldravendale

Western Thunderer
Phenomenal. But what do you expect from a World Cup winning team via a win of one run?

However, back to the subject in hand - much as I've enjoyed the diversion and please keep 'em coming.:D

I had a good afternoon in the workshop. I'm now in to fine detail which I really enjoy.

Firstly, the front steps. Very spidery and light weight as you'd expect from Bulleid. Dave has done a good job of dealing with the challenge via yet another jig. Here's the steps in the jig, again a twisted tab construction.

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Here's where I am now. The footsteps are fitted at the front of the loco. Sandboxes now glued in place with Devcon 2-ton adhesive, which was solid in this weather within about three hours of the initial fixing in place. The sand pipes are soldered in place.

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I've now started on the lubricator which is attached to the LHS front wheel. Whether I get workshop time tomorrow remains to be seen.

This is a fabulous kit!!

Brian
 
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