Scattergun MTH workshop or A Glutton for Punishment.

[iploffy]

I think the first plan is to use 2 class 24, or the 86 im trying to build, but that's upto ian

Oh yes I could use a class 40 then again I could use 24's or even an odd 47 I am so looking forward to this

Ian

 

[iploffy]

By the way Mat they look ace can't wait for them to be flying around the garden

 

[Ressaldar]

looking really good, especially like the Guards van interior.

cheers

Mike

 

[mth]

By the way Mat they look ace can't wait for them to be flying around the garden

from the wife, she cant wait to get them flying round your garden.

Number 8 finnished.

 

[mth]

That is pretty effective looks about right without being overdone. the only thing that worries me is the chunky window surround - which is totally out of your control

Why not have a word with Easy-build and have some of his etch window frames, from what i've seen they are alot better.

 

[Rob Pulham]

That etched letter rack looks the business  (as does all the rest I might add) whose etch mesh did you use? - I was looking for something similar for an LMS BG that I did. I didn't put the letter rack in, in the end but I would like the option for the future.

 

[Phill Dyson]

Did any MK1's survive into the blue era without window frames ?........Easybuild etches are good option for the frames though :scratch:

Phill  :wave:

 

[lancer1027]

Hi Phill, there seems to be a few blue/grey coaches that didnt have window frames. Im not sure of exact examples but some of  the catering vehicles certainly were in blue/grey without window frames

Rob :wave:

 

[28ten]

Phill, it needs glazing as well as the frame in a moulding on the glazing. When I finally get round to them I will laser some glazing and do my own etch.

 

[Locomodels]

When I finally get round to them I will laser some glazing and do my own etch.

Now that sounds interesting.  :scratch: Doing one's own etch is OK and understood.  Where, or how, does one get the 'laser glazing' done.

 

[iploffy]

Our illustrious and very industrious leader can accomplish any thing            Creep mode off

Ian

 

[mth]

That etched letter rack looks the business  (as does all the rest I might add) whose etch mesh did you use?

It came with the kit.

 

[iploffy]

And here we have another of those people who can do anything, give em a piece of brass and a soldering iron bingo out pops an 86 well near enough a master at work
Ian

 

[lnerjp]

Hi MTH

Just caught up with your thread, impressive work, I have a half built BG and I was woundering if you could tell me where you got your bogie mounts from? Please

Why not have a word with Easy-build and have some of his etch window frames, from what i've seen they are alot better.

I have used easybuild window etches on mine and cofirm they are a almost perfect fit and look much better.

J.P.

 

[28ten]

Now that sounds interesting.  :scratch: Doing one's own etch is OK and understood.  Where, or how, does one get the 'laser glazing' done.

just draw up the outline as a .dxf using a free CAD package or vector drawing program and wack it over to a laser cutter  very simple operation. i do my own at home but other suppliers are available  8)

 

[Simon Dunkley]

And here we have another of those people who can do anything, give em a piece of brass and a soldering iron bingo out pops an 86 well near enough a master at work
Ian

Ah, but for real mastery of materials, it has to be hewn from the raw with only one's teeth...

 

[mth]

Just caught up with your thread, impressive work, I have a half built BG and I was woundering if you could tell me where you got your bogie mounts from?
J.P.

J.P.
try JLTRT as they came with the kit  

the only extra bits i've added was the couplings and some 0.7mm brass wire for the handrails .

 

[lnerjp]

try JLTRT as they came with the kit 

Thanks MTH, I did wounder if you would say that, I'll have to give them a ring, I asked Brian Daniels the same question and he replied that you have to scratchbuild them out of plasticard, and he must be one of JLTRT's best customers, so they must be missing them out of a lot of kits.

J.P.

 

[mth]

At Last All 12 are now finished......

 

[Jordan]

Those window frames do stand out don't they - especially when the light hits them and creates such deep shadows!! The pic of M13205 looks the best - without shadows.

Still, a 12-coach rake in O Scale is no mean feat and most impressive!! And they're in THE Livery of choice for this Forum...