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Post by Jim on Nov 23, 2014 4:24:00 GMT
Phew! it's a bit warmish here today with the mercury heading towards 38C. Since the last post I've been busy on the Mk2 version of the front fire box cleading and this time things look a lot better. The 'corners' are less pronounced and the sides now blend in at the level of the hand rails as per the prototype. Being able to study JJ's photo of the full sized cleading from Oliver Cromwell has been more invaluable too. Tags will be added for fixing the main cleading over the fire box for locating the first section of cleading on the boiler barrel. The photo shows the new frame ready to be filled, faired off and primed.  Jim Just a late edit: The fire brigade went down the street a while back. A house had caught fire and it's believed the owner had fireworks stored in the roof cavity which had gone off in the heat. There will be some explaining to do there I'd imagine.  |
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Post by GWR 101 on Nov 23, 2014 8:46:48 GMT
Jim looking good I was confident you would sort the problem, and phew that's warm we are around 30deg. less than that. As you say there could be fireworks, hope no one was injured. Regards Paul.
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Post by ejparrott on Nov 23, 2014 8:54:53 GMT
More fireworks to come then!
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Post by Jim on Nov 23, 2014 10:51:43 GMT
Hi Ed and Paul, The problem for the home owner is that here in the ACT fireworks are actually banned thanks to yobbos putting more and more bungers together to blow up letter boxes and a big hole in the side of a yacht not to mention frightening the living daylights out of old ladies, cats and numerous dogs that headed for the hills at the first whiff of gun powder. I suspect he may have voided his insurance too just to add to his woes. It's a funny old world. They say it will rain tomorrow so I should be able to finish off the new cleading. It certainly looks a lot closer to JJ's photo of that on Oliver Cromwell so I'm feeling a lot happier. Still warm here 10pm and 28C and like a scene from 'Some Like It Hot'  Jim |
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Post by Andrew C on Nov 23, 2014 11:04:46 GMT
HI Jim If it doesn't you can have some of the rain we've had. It has not really stopped over the last couple of days most of the week in fact, and only about 10C both day and night really weird! Well better that bits off the US that's under 8 Ft of snow  Keep up the good work. The time spent getting the shape right here will pay dividends later. Regards, Andrew |
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Post by Jim on Nov 26, 2014 4:58:07 GMT
Just quick update. The second attempt at the cleading on the front of the fire box is finished and to me looks closer to the real thing than the first attempt. Holding this version up at the same angle as John's (Britannia Builder) photo of Oliver Cromwell's cleading the shape certainly looks much closer. The next step will be to fix the cleading in position on the boiler then use it as the basis for developing the rest of the fire box cleading. The first photo shows the two attempts with Perrier's drawing in the background showing the curved front coming down incorrectly, to the boiler centre line rather than to the level of the hand rail.  The new cleading temporarily in position courtesy the power of blue tac.  Jim |
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Post by Roger on Nov 26, 2014 7:10:13 GMT
Lovely job Jim, I'm pleased you're happier with it now.
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Post by Jim on Nov 26, 2014 7:50:14 GMT
Thanks Roger, your comment is much appreciated. Jim  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2014 22:50:27 GMT
Looking very neat indeed.... Here are some photos that you might have seen already??------ I've included the accident shot as it's the only one I could find in Google that's NOT a 3/4 front end, lineside view so favoured by the "Enthusiast" !!and shows the TOP of the loco.................... Hope they're of use anyway ?? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  .........................................................................................................................................................................  .........................................................  ..........................................................................................................................  |
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Post by Jim on Nov 27, 2014 0:03:06 GMT
Thank you Allan for going to all that trouble to post those photos which are just brilliant. The only one I'd seen previously was the second one of 70000 in her more grimy state. Apart from working out just how and where certain bits of cleading are shaped and fit together there is a huge amount of detail to be found in those photos that can really put 'flesh on the bones' when added to a model. No promises here I hasten to add.  70026 'Polar Star' shows a lot of detail not often seen unless from an over bridge. The circumstances leading up to Polar Star coming to rest in that position brought about a number of modifications to improve the view ahead. One can't imagine the driver's horror as he realised he was diverting to the goods line at a speed far greater than the 10 mph required. Thanks again Allen, Jim |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2014 12:52:15 GMT
Jim, you have done well with the second version of those parts.
Allan, I too thank you for those pics ... they will help me in all.
Cheers
Tom
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2014 0:48:50 GMT
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Post by Jim on Nov 28, 2014 2:07:51 GMT
Thanks for that link Allan, it makes me even more eager to get on and have Boadicea in steam. The straddle cars were a nice touch too.
Jim
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Post by standardsteam on Nov 28, 2014 18:08:00 GMT
Thank you Allan for going to all that trouble to post those photos which are just brilliant. The only one I'd seen previously was the second one of 70000 in her more grimy state. Apart from working out just how and where certain bits of cleading are shaped and fit together there is a huge amount of detail to be found in those photos that can really put 'flesh on the bones' when added to a model. No promises here I hasten to add. 70026 'Polar Star' shows a lot of detail not often seen unless from an over bridge. The circumstances leading up to Polar Star coming to rest in that position brought about a number of modifications to improve the view ahead. One can't imagine the driver's horror as he realised he was diverting to the goods line at a speed far greater than the 10 mph required. Thanks again Allen, Jim If you've not seen the report, it's available online here: www.railwaysarchive.co.uk/docsummary.php?docID=538 |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2014 19:10:46 GMT
Oo-er!----Didn't we come through there recently on the Western Streak outing ??
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Post by Andrew C on Nov 28, 2014 23:36:10 GMT
Interesting when you look at that and the video from the Severn valley railway posted reciently the model loco is never out of full gear . Nice loco and looks a really top paint job. Last of the cab side numbers turned up today so I best get on painting 70006 . Else Jim will get there before me |
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Post by Jim on Nov 29, 2014 2:12:42 GMT
You're pretty safe there Andrew. At present I'm stuck between the frames wondering how much I can cut out of the cleading before people start to notice something's missing  Jim |
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Post by Roger on Nov 29, 2014 9:25:04 GMT
I'm sure only you will notice Jim, don't fret too much. We won't tell, will we boys...
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Post by GWR 101 on Nov 29, 2014 10:10:58 GMT
Fret.... nice play on words there Roger.  Jim I am sure your solution will do your build proud and result in a fantastic loco, keep up the good work and posting it. Regards Paul |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2014 11:40:19 GMT
I'm sure only you will notice Jim, don't fret too much. We won't tell, will we boys... --------------(groan) is that you at the "cutting" edge of jokes then, Roger ?? |
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Jim I am sure your solution will do your build proud and result in a fantastic loco, keep up the good work and posting it. Regards Paul