Heather Kay
Western Thunderer
I reckon it might. Some will be difficult to access, but I think the worst can be dealt with in one way or another.
On Heather's Workbench - resurrection
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I reckon it might. Some will be difficult to access, but I think the worst can be dealt with in one way or another.
Yorkshire Dave
Western Thunderer
Or alternatively a drop of Krystal Klear or thick CA applied to the top of the rivet with a cocktail stick? If applied carefully it will form a small dome.
Heather Kay
Western Thunderer
Dave, you are a genius. How do you come up with this stuff?
AJC
Western Thunderer
Like many things, it's not a new idea - I think I saw it in one of dad's vintage Railway Modellers. It works, too. Every rivet forward of the cab on this loco' was done that way:
Just the right answer in this instance too.
Adam
Heather Kay
Western Thunderer
We collected 41222 from Warren at Reading over the weekend. A splendid job he's done, too. What a difference a good coat of paint makes. Best Beloved was telling everyone about it, and proudly showing it off to anyone who cared to listen most of the day!
We reckoned the model had been "nearly finished" and in bare metal for nearly 25 years. Now all I have to do is fit cab details, crew, glazing and plates, and a gentle weathering, and 41222 can simmer in the bay platform at Wolverton station, waiting for the workmen to pour out of the carriage works and head home along the Newport Pagnell branch.
Lancastrian
Western Thunderer
Sandy Harper
Western Thunderer
Just read your post from beginning to end as I have a Stanier version on the workbench. It is etches and castings only, with no instructions, so that should be fun! You have made a super job of your model and Warren has worked his magic. I love the way he has painted everything black including the gear and wheels!!
Nice job Heather.
Merry Christmas
Sandy
Nice job Heather.
Merry Christmas
Sandy
warren haywood
Western Thunderer
Hi Sandy
The one and only reason for the black rods was that I knew Heather was going to weather it.
The one and only reason for the black rods was that I knew Heather was going to weather it.
Sandy Harper
Western Thunderer
Hi Warren, I suppose you can only do that if you use quick drying Celley? Not recommended with enamel paint!!
Sandy
Sandy
Sandy Harper
Western Thunderer
Merry Christmas Heather,
Can I please ask where you obtained those very nice tank securing brackets on your class 3?
Kind regards
Sandy
Can I please ask where you obtained those very nice tank securing brackets on your class 3?
Kind regards
Sandy
adrian
Flying Squad
Could be wrong but I suspect they are Laurie Griffin items
21-042: MR/LMS Johnson, Deeley & Ivatt tank locomotives – LG Miniatures
Heather Kay
Western Thunderer
Hi Sandy. I missed your post earlier! Yes, as Adrian said, most of the detail fittings were from Laurie G.
The chimney and dome were turned for us many years ago by a model engineering friend.
Sandy Harper
Western Thunderer
Excellent, just found them hidden away at the bottom of his No 21 list.
Many thanks
Sandy
Many thanks
Sandy
Heather Kay
Western Thunderer
Feeling very much the need to kick my mojo into action, and generally feeling more human than of late, I decided to install what passes for cab detailing on 41222.
Best Beloved had procured some ancient lumpen backhead casting, and had fitted various bits and bobs to it. It doesn’t bear close inspection, but scrubs up adequately with some painting. I’ve supplemented it with a Detroit lubricator and Swindon steam fountain from the Bits Box. I have to say this is in no way trying to be an exact replica, mainly as I can’t lay my mitts on any cab references for this class. Let’s be charitable and call it "notional".
I’m attempting glazing, as witnessed by the askew spectacle here, but it’s beginning to annoy me. I’ve also wrangled a crew, and more on them another time.
I fitted the various number and data plates, so the list of Stuff To Do is getting smaller all the time. I’m even entertaining thoughts on weathering the beastie. It will be nice to see 41222 finally presentable after all these years.
Heather Kay
Western Thunderer
Right. I sorted the glazing. It’s not perfect, but legacy construction techniques used in the cab (reinforcing strips in the corners) made it awkward to get the front and rear spectacles fitted as neatly as I’d have liked. Sometimes, you have to wok with what you have.
I’ve remembered that I neglected to install the cinder screens to the cab sides before handing off to Warren. I am considering whether to leave them off now, though it ought to be possible to glue them on. Ho hum.
The mojo is being particularly recalcitrant, and this is not pleasing me. I have to fit couplings somehow, which will be fun. Mr Ivatt liked the bolted top shackle setup, and Best Beloved thoughtfully soldered the coupling hooks into the buffer beams.
It should still be possible to install the parts, but I’ve warned him they may be glued up solid!
Alan Butler very kindly sent me a selection of figures on approval for the 2251 build. Those not chosen for that build have found a home in the commodious cab on this loco. I must remember to press some folding beer tokens into Alan's hand next time we see him!
They’ve had a coat of red oxide primer, and I may gather my resources enough to paint them today. Meanwhile, I’m rather more inclined to follow the example of our Billy-puss…
The great furry herbert!
I’ve remembered that I neglected to install the cinder screens to the cab sides before handing off to Warren. I am considering whether to leave them off now, though it ought to be possible to glue them on. Ho hum.
The mojo is being particularly recalcitrant, and this is not pleasing me. I have to fit couplings somehow, which will be fun. Mr Ivatt liked the bolted top shackle setup, and Best Beloved thoughtfully soldered the coupling hooks into the buffer beams.
It should still be possible to install the parts, but I’ve warned him they may be glued up solid!Alan Butler very kindly sent me a selection of figures on approval for the 2251 build. Those not chosen for that build have found a home in the commodious cab on this loco. I must remember to press some folding beer tokens into Alan's hand next time we see him!
They’ve had a coat of red oxide primer, and I may gather my resources enough to paint them today. Meanwhile, I’m rather more inclined to follow the example of our Billy-puss…
The great furry herbert!
michael080
Western Thunderer
Funny that I can never identify the head and tail end at cat pictures. It's the same with our long haired tiger.
Michael
Michael
Heather Kay
Western Thunderer
They’ve turned out nicely. I need to dig into our Wolverton and Newport Pagnell references for actual crew names!
I’ve just cut out and fettled a pair of LG cinder screen frames. They are very fragile, so I’ll attach them to the loco once I’ve weathered it.
Heather Kay
Western Thunderer
Okay, so I fibbed. Rather than lose them, I’ve fitted the screens. If I’m lucky, they’ll still be movable. Couplings next, I think. I may be some time…
simond
Western Thunderer
P A D
Western Thunderer
Hi Heather,
That's a very nice piece of work. I remember seeing a part built one on the Shedmaster stand at a couple of shows years ago. It's a great shame it was never introduced as a kit. You mention that you could not find any cab references. I remember that there was a very extensive article in one of the magazines which included excellent drawings and photos . I don't recall if there was any info on the cab, and it's a bit late now but I'll see if I can find it.
I think at the time the only other kit available was the Oakville one which was my baptism of fire in 7mm kit building. It must rate as one of the worst kits ever. Misaligned axle holes in the main frames, one frame taller than the other plus numerous other etchings that did not fit together, and terrible white metal castings which included the crosshead/piston rod and slidebars. A small fortune was spent on cast brass parts from Shedmaster to upgrade it. Still it turned out OK in the end and got me started in O Gauge.
Cheers,
Peter
That's a very nice piece of work. I remember seeing a part built one on the Shedmaster stand at a couple of shows years ago. It's a great shame it was never introduced as a kit. You mention that you could not find any cab references. I remember that there was a very extensive article in one of the magazines which included excellent drawings and photos . I don't recall if there was any info on the cab, and it's a bit late now but I'll see if I can find it.
I think at the time the only other kit available was the Oakville one which was my baptism of fire in 7mm kit building. It must rate as one of the worst kits ever. Misaligned axle holes in the main frames, one frame taller than the other plus numerous other etchings that did not fit together, and terrible white metal castings which included the crosshead/piston rod and slidebars. A small fortune was spent on cast brass parts from Shedmaster to upgrade it. Still it turned out OK in the end and got me started in O Gauge.
Cheers,
Peter
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