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Post by johnnic4 on Dec 27, 2015 22:41:07 GMT
This is my first attempt at posting so may get it wrong. I am building a 5 inch gauge LNER Gresley V2 to the Michael Breeze drawings. I have rebuilt a Simplex previously and am also part way through a 2 inch traction engine build. It is going to be a long term project but I will try and post some pictures as it progresses, This first batch of pictures is of the 4200 gallon Group Standard Tender. I am trying to build it to the standard of around the late 1950s with straight sides and a high front. Several people on this forum have been very helpful and pointed me in the direction of appropriate drawings. I am not an experienced builder but hopefully will improve as I go along. link |
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Post by chiptim on Dec 29, 2015 3:50:09 GMT
Nice work, its looking good!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2015 9:30:31 GMT
I agree,looking very nice...
Pete
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Post by johnnic4 on Mar 24, 2016 23:00:22 GMT
Although I have not posted for a while I have been quite busy constructing and putting together the tender body. The Michael Breeze drawings called for most of the body with the sides and rear in 22g brass and the sole plate in 18g. Whilst that may be scale, in hindsight to my mind 22g is far too thin. It was a s*d to solder without going banana shaped and in the end I had most success using 200W soldering iron and low temperature 150C soft solder. Maybe steel for the next one! I have added a couple of shots to my album link below of the body under leak test (on the kitchen sink). It holds 9 litres of water and after a few weeps and repairs it is now dry after 2 hours. I think I may also paint the inside joints with warm epoxy as belt and braces. I am very please to get this bit over as soft soldering sheet metal is not really my forte. Not the prettiest soldering job but most of it will be covered by the coal plates and the rest will clean up. I now need to crack on with the cross beams top detail, angled coal plates and front cupboards. www.flickr.com/photos/137937419@N04/albums/72157660296472164 |
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Post by johnnic4 on May 14, 2016 21:31:10 GMT
I am now nearing completion of the construction of the tender and have added some current pictures to the album. I am not sure if this is the best way of posting this sort of information on this site, so if anyone can suggest how it should be done I would appreciate it. This is my first project and I have tried to follow the spirit of the later 4200 gallon group standard tenders with the modified front end (within my fairly limited capabilities). I have a Works drawing showing a front view of this arrangement with the slatted doors, but I am a little puzzled by the slatting arrangement. The upper one appears to be a vertical rectangular frame with a solid plate behind it and horizontal slats behind that. I have searched the internet and the many reference documents etc. I have, but I can find no pictures of this arrangement. If it is as I have described, then it is quite different from the doors of the Pacifics which seem to have the slats on the front. Any advice would be much appreciated. www.flickr.com/photos/137937419@N04/albums/72157660296472164 |
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Post by johnnic4 on Jun 12, 2016 22:13:57 GMT
Have now completed construction of the tender. Painted the frames and running gear and primed the tank assembly. As this is my first attempt at a full project I am very pleased with it. Made some mistakes, but I don't think they are two obvious. It was really interesting doing the research for the layout of the front bulkhead and doors arrangements and I have collected many photos of the original drawings of the loco which will help when I start construction of that., Will have a little break whilst I catch up with work on the house and then launch into the loco. I am expecting the boiler around August/September so that will be a good incentive to get stuck in again. Added some photos of the latest state here: www.flickr.com/photos/137937419@N04/albums/72157660296472164 |
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Post by Ben on Jun 21, 2016 7:46:01 GMT
Johnnic4 , I have sent you a message
Cheers
Ben
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Post by chiptim on Sept 9, 2016 12:31:47 GMT
Hi John,
I just checked out your latest photos and its looking really good.
Has the boiler arrived yet?
Tim
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Post by johnnic4 on Sept 13, 2016 21:15:22 GMT
Hi Tim.
Boiler is due in three weeks so looking forward to more action. Will post some pictures when I get it. Being made by George Brannigan of GB boilers.
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Post by Ben on Mar 17, 2017 19:55:34 GMT
Hi John, did the boiler arrive? Hope the V2 is progressing well
Cheers
Ben
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Post by johnnic4 on Apr 11, 2017 20:28:04 GMT
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Post by theflyingscotsman on Nov 27, 2020 0:52:45 GMT
Wow that tender looks brilliant i like the first picture with the primer on 👌
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Post by theflyingscotsman on Jul 6, 2021 21:49:44 GMT
the loco and tender look brilliant, the traction engine is beautiful
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