Steph Dale
Western Thunderer
Thanks to Cynric (28ten of this parish) I should shortly be receiving a 7mm scale Finney 'Duke' and 2500g tender kit to build a model of 9083 'COMET' as running c.1950; i.e. just before it was withdrawn.
I know little about GWR locos, but enjoy Martin Finney's kits so finding evidence of the locos continued use on the MSWJR and DNS it became a bit of a 'no brainer'.
I'm now starting to look at what additional parts may be required; including everything the provision of a good motor/transmission (courtesy ABC, I guess) through to some of Laurie Griffin's tapered handrails and a small handfull of parts from CPL. I'm also wondering about some of the constructional details of the prototype. If it's possible, I'd appreciate some clarification of the following:
Did GWR locos of this era have their cranks set for left-hand or right-hand lead?
What lot numbers covered the Dukes, especially 'COMET'? (So I can order the correct GAs from the NRM)
What shape should the inside cranks be? Oval, elliptical, etc (dodecahedrons for all I know!)
Would the inside and outside cranks be in line/opposite/some other position?
Are there any books or magazines I should be trying to obtain that would help with my 'education'?
If you're all happy to help me along I'd like to do the build here when the time comes and pick up your thoughts and guidance on the way.
Many thanks for any and all help,
Steph
(Post modified because I failed to identify the correct tender for the umpty-umpth time; I think it's correct now!)
I know little about GWR locos, but enjoy Martin Finney's kits so finding evidence of the locos continued use on the MSWJR and DNS it became a bit of a 'no brainer'.
I'm now starting to look at what additional parts may be required; including everything the provision of a good motor/transmission (courtesy ABC, I guess) through to some of Laurie Griffin's tapered handrails and a small handfull of parts from CPL. I'm also wondering about some of the constructional details of the prototype. If it's possible, I'd appreciate some clarification of the following:
Did GWR locos of this era have their cranks set for left-hand or right-hand lead?
What lot numbers covered the Dukes, especially 'COMET'? (So I can order the correct GAs from the NRM)
What shape should the inside cranks be? Oval, elliptical, etc (dodecahedrons for all I know!)
Would the inside and outside cranks be in line/opposite/some other position?
Are there any books or magazines I should be trying to obtain that would help with my 'education'?
If you're all happy to help me along I'd like to do the build here when the time comes and pick up your thoughts and guidance on the way.
Many thanks for any and all help,
Steph
(Post modified because I failed to identify the correct tender for the umpty-umpth time; I think it's correct now!)