LNWR A class 0-8-0 inP4

[garethashenden]

Did you do anything to the rods when springing it? I’ve got one in the cupboard, and the first three axles all have one solid rod. I was contemplating getting a set of rods from Brassmasters so that they would be properly articulated.

 

[john lewsey]

Hi Gareth, I had a Comet chassis for an 0-8-0 and the centers lined up so I am using the coupling rods part of the etch.

 

[john lewsey]

A view of what could be,

 

[john lewsey]

Ah splendid jigs aren't they?

I was surprised how good they are and the quality of what came out given how simple the tool is.

I nearly bought an Avonside chaisis squared tool from Eileen's but thought to give the much cheaper poppys tool a go first.... Works a treat for me

Hi, the jig was a really good results
John

 

[john lewsey]

Another glimpse

 

[john lewsey]

 

[john lewsey]

Hi, here is my LNWR A class 0-8-0 on the rollers, she seems quite smooth

 

[Dog Star]

So who is a proud WT-er this morning?

best wishes, Graham

 

[Herb Garden]

Nice work John!

 

[john lewsey]

Nice work John!

Ta

 

[Lancastrian]

John,

Very nice job. I do like a good 8 coupled loco build.

Ian

 

[john lewsey]

The A class is almost there ,just break gear and some cleaning up to do

 

[john lewsey]

 

[Herb Garden]

Now that IS a fabulous engine!

 

[john lewsey]

Now that IS a fabulous engine!

Thank you

 

[Joe's Garage]

Now that IS a fabulous engine!

I totally agree, hope all is well John
Cheers
Julian

 

[Mike W]

Very nice and the designer knew his stuff when it comes to avoiding the pitfalls of Webb engines! Is there a boiler stay in the kit? One would help fill the gap under the boiler. It will be a flat plate, probably with a circular hole in it (the first batch had no hole).

Mike

 

[neaston]

Thanks for the compliment. I designed it a good few years ago now and I think the boiler stay is on the etch.
The kit is now entirely under the auspices of London Road models
Nick

 

[john lewsey]

Very nice and the designer knew his stuff when it comes to avoiding the pitfalls of Webb engines! Is there a boiler stay in the kit? One would help fill the gap under the boiler. It will be a flat plate, probably with a circular hole in it (the first batch had no hole).

Mike

Hi Mike,yes there is but at the moment I can still turn the chassis upside down to work on the brake gear.I will put it on just before painting.

 

[john lewsey]

I totally agree, hope all is well John
Cheers
Julian

Hi Julian,yes not bad my wife has just one more chemo session and hopefully out of the woods.Its been a very worrying time.