Jordan Leeds
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It's great to see a model of no 5 I have just placed an order with a very nice chap for etches for no 5 myself and am working towards a small 0 gauge layout based on Wantage Town
Wantage Tramway No.5
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spikey faz
Western Thunderer
Brakes are slowly going together now. Got quite a bit of tweaking to do to get everything lined up! 
Mike
Mike
spikey faz
Western Thunderer
It's still fiddly, but also very therapeutic for me.
Which is one of reasons I persevere with the 7mm models despite having the option to go and play with my G-scale models.Mike
spikey faz
Western Thunderer
The rear cab-sheet was a bit vulnerable to knocks, so time to get the roof on to tie it all together.
No real dramas except that the rear cab-sheet had gone slightly less than 100% vertical! Easily sorted with a Scale7 sledgehammer!
No real dramas except that the rear cab-sheet had gone slightly less than 100% vertical! Easily sorted with a Scale7 sledgehammer!
spikey faz
Western Thunderer
And talking of Scale7 - I've just had the latest S7 newsletter along with subscription renewal reminder. If you're not a member yet, you should join. It's got some superb modelling in it. Colin's fantastic 'Arsenal' model has just raised the bar again! 
Mike
Mike
spikey faz
Western Thunderer
Hi Peter
I had a bit of a 'despair' moment earlier this year when I realised the crosshead slidebars are not exacted aligned correctly.
Unfortunately the whole assembly is firmly soldered in place (next time use nuts and bolts), and unsoldering it was not an option. I got a bit down about it and walked away from it for a few months.The thing is though is that whilst I'll never be a top modeller I still enjoy what I do. I suspect you do as well, otherwise you wouldn't be making your own 4mm version.
So stick with it but maybe if it's getting to you a bit then have a back-up project. Mine was the Terrier-based crane locomotive which I've posted build details elsewhere on WT. All the best
Mike
Podartist79
Western Thunderer
It looks fantastic Mike!
Neil.
Neil.
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Arun
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Can I ask where you got the buffer housings from? They look very much like the GCR Sacre ones I need for a 7mm scratch-built 12AT.
spikey faz
Western Thunderer
I bought them almost 20 years ago (I think). I'm fairly certain they're Slaters' GWR, but other than that I'm struggling to recall more info. Sorry.
Mike
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Arun
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Thank you - I need to contact David White at Slaters anyway.
spikey faz
Western Thunderer
I have a feeling they are Slaters GWR Collett (tapered) ref 7907, but I'm sure David White will confirm one way or the other.
Regards
Mike
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Arun
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Thank you
spikey faz
Western Thunderer
I've painted the chassis and fitted the motor and gearbox. However, I'm not entirely happy with the running of the gearbox, so will come back to that in due course once a different replacement gearbox arrives in the post. In the meantime I've turned my attention to the cab-stay that runs from the front of the cab to the base of the safety valve and the safety valve itself. Nothing sophisticated: just bits of telescopic tubing and a few 4mm/ft crankpin parts. The cab-stay and safety valve are removable to aid painting. 
Mike
Mike
spikey faz
Western Thunderer
And on to the sandbox and toolbox. Nothing sophisticated or hi-tech, so how come they took so long to make? 
The Markits BA nut spanner is a real help in getting piddly little nuts on and off. My best tool purchase this year!
Mike
The Markits BA nut spanner is a real help in getting piddly little nuts on and off. My best tool purchase this year!
Mike
spikey faz
Western Thunderer
I previously mentioned I wasn't happy with the gearbox I was using. Maybe I'm just unlucky but I never seem to have much luck with gearboxes and this one was no exception. Anyway, I decided to try a High Level gearbox. To be honest it was make or break. If this didn't work I was going to throw in the towel.
I needn't have worried! It arrived today and assembly was a breeze. Fitted it and No.5 trundled up and down my layout without a care in the world. If I can figure out how to post a video I'll do so. I'm the meantime here's a few pictures of the High Level gearbox. 
Much happier now!
Mike
Anyway, I decided to try a High Level gearbox. To be honest it was make or break. If this didn't work I was going to throw in the towel.I needn't have worried! It arrived today and assembly was a breeze. Fitted it and No.5 trundled up and down my layout without a care in the world.
If I can figure out how to post a video I'll do so. I'm the meantime here's a few pictures of the High Level gearbox. Much happier now!
Mike
spikey faz
Western Thunderer
Quick question: Does anybody have info/pictures of the roof on No.5? I'm looking to attach the whistle and logic would dictate that it's aligned centrally. However, in some pictures it looks as though it's offset to the left. Apparently there's also a hatch of some sort. Any info would be gratefully received.
Cheers, Mike.
Cheers, Mike.
Stevesopwith
Western Thunderer
Hi Mike. I like that gearbox arrangement. Very tidy.
These pictures were taken some time in the 70s, at Didcot.
Hope they are of use.
These pictures were taken some time in the 70s, at Didcot.
Hope they are of use.
spikey faz
Western Thunderer
Those are just what I needed. Thank you so much.
Confirms my suspicions that the whistle is offset.
Mike