4mm Dave's SR Loco Workbench - Adams A12 Jubilee

[Ressaldar]

great job Dave, well done.

cheers

Mike

 

[dltaylor]

Thanks very much for the comments Guys, no further progress yet.
Cheers, Dave.

 

[dltaylor]

Just got back from the Club, where the fully assembled U ran beautifully on the Club's 00 layout, and was much admired.
Apart from the mishap where I managed to break off one of the eccentric rods...
Cheers, Dave.

 

[adrian]

Just got back from the Club, where the fully assembled U ran beautifully on the Club's 00 layout, and was much admired.

Congratulations, it was worth the effort then?

Of course if there were some photo's posted then we could admire it too.

 

[dltaylor]

Congratulations, it was worth the effort then?

Definitely!

Of course if there were some photo's posted then we could admire it too.

Its on my "to do" list...

Thanks, Dave.

 

[dltaylor]

Right, heres the current state of play, actually photographed on my layout for a change. Firstly the more interesting Driver's side, with the missing return crank/eccentric rod.

I keep spotting more bits that still need adding, clack-valves and balance weights for instance.

Cheers, Dave.

 

[Rob Pulham]

Very nice Dave What livery will she end up in?

 

[dltaylor]

Very nice Dave What livery will she end up in?

Hi Rob,

Thanks very much. She will be 31610 in BR lined black, with early Lion & Unicycle crest. Theres a photograph of her in this condition at Exmouth Junction (see page one). Most of the U-class seemed to have 4000gal tenders, but 31610 had at the time of the photo (said to be 1955) the 3500gal tender and no AWS gear.

All the best, Dave.

 

[dltaylor]

Please can anyone help with/point me in the direction of photos of 31610? She seems to have been a bit camera-shy compared to many other members of the class.
Many thanks,
Dave.

 

[dltaylor]

Apologies for the lack of updates recently, but I've been getting ther layout ready for the show in Taunton on Sunday. Dave.

 

[dltaylor]

At long last, some progress to report! Following the Taunton Show, trips away with the family, and a recent not inconsiderable illness, I have got back to the modelling bench.

Having stuck a few more bits to the U, and repaired the damaged valvegear it was dismantle and chemical-blacken time. Now reassembling the chassis, realised I had completely overlooked the cylinder cocks. A faily simple procedure, two whitemetal castings to each cylinder, drilled through, and then three bits of 0.5mm brass wire bent and soldered together. Actually a lot simpler and quicker than it might seem, I cut the wire overlong so that there was something to hold onto while soldering. Using 145-degree solder you can hold them together with fingertips while soldering from behind. Fixed in place with araldite, and when hard, cut to length.







Cheers,
Dave.

 

[dltaylor]

Some more of my rather irregular progress, I have at last reached the painting stage with this loco. I've employed my usual methods; scrubbed it with old-fashioned scouring powder (Ajax, Vim) and an old toothbrush, cleaned in an ultrasonic bath, chemically blackened with Carrs Metalblack, and then a coat of Halfords grey primer.





I prefer to keep the boiler barrel as a separate assembly to make painting and weathering easier (or indeed possible!) The boiler is fixed to the footplate with a screw from below, into the second hole in the boiler, see below. The first hole is for the conventional body/chassis securing screw.



More to follow,
Dave.

 

[dltaylor]

In between bouts of painting the bodywork, I've been re-assembling the painted chassis, and the blackened motion. The cylinder assembly was painted and lined beforehand.





All the best,
Dave

 

[dltaylor]

Hmm, I've sprayed the cab, firebox and boiler barrel with Halfords Satin Black, carefully masked it off and sprayed the rest with Matt Black. To be honest I can't tell the difference unless I look really closely, it certainly isnt obvious from a glance. So maybe I will need to rely on the dirt and weathering coats to show it up.



I've also noticed a few flaws in the whitemetal surface of the boiler barrel, that didnt show up until painted. Maybe I will need to fill these and repaint, or am I being too critical?

Any thoughts anyone?
Thanks, Dave.

 

[mth]

Cladding got dented whilst working a ballast train?

 

[AJC]

I've also noticed a few flaws in the whitemetal surface of the boiler barrel, that didnt show up until painted. Maybe I will need to fill these and repaint, or am I being too critical?

Any thoughts anyone?
Thanks, Dave.

I'd strip it and start again (and have done), since that kind of thing does bother me in my own models though, beiong clean and shiny black at present, it's difficult to spot what you're referring to.

Adam

 

[dltaylor]

Thanks Guys,
I'll sleep on it, and maybe try a little spot repair before I take the plunge and start again
Cheers, Dave.

 

[dltaylor]

I've filled repaired and repainted the boiler barrel, so it looks a lot better now. The spraycans seem to be giving better results now as well, you can actually see the difference between the matt and satin bits!

Cheers, Dave.

 

[dltaylor]

Well I reckon the extra effort on the boiler was worthwhile, especially now with the lining done.
Had fun with the boiler band lining as well, used up my sheet of HMRS BR Loco Lining, and then opened another. The lining on the new shet was much finer, so I ended up scraping the first lot off and replacing it with the new stuff. So I've actually lined the boiler twice!

Cabside to do next, looks a fiddly job, and those long straight lines on the tender will be challenging.







The ultra closeup shows the flaws in the Pressfix transfers, and my poor application of them, but at normal distances it should look fine.

Cheers, Dave.

 

[AJC]

Very nice indeed Dave - the benefit of sub-assemblies is brought to the forefront by having to repaint that boiler; imagine what a hassle it would have been had the boiler been one with the footplate.

Adam