Simplex starting 2023

[philh1aa]

I have received advice from some of my local club members to build something a bit heavier than my current Rob Roy project.  So I am considering Simplex.  I have the book and I have noted various threads on Simplex vs Super Simplex and even extended versions with front pony wheels, bigger boilers and 0-6-2 versions but I  think I want to keep this project as 'simple' as possible.  I have also taken the time to read this Simplex thread from start to finish - so I am aware of a whole host of faults with the original design (feels like Rob Roy already).

My first request is a sort of scrounge but something that might help others on here?  Does anybody have drawings, or spare Simplex parts that they no longer need?  I would obviously pay real money for anything that might help get me started.

Phil H

[cplmickey]

Stating the obvious I suppose but always worth a search on Ebay. This chap has 2 adverts for Simplex items.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295834431231?hash=item44e11b2eff:g:2fEAAOSwjoBkjM3k&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwDHfnCjaqsW2nnkHPFtisW4RP25%2BGqwDmFVdznasbLkupaUez%2FtmCCBClOQjlbKawNzOGy3fHnTpRLtDGdQKqNmAGArMiGf3DmjXVngVEgbXKhYayCrQxyzSlce5Hz0Tn6ZzYcKVmn4NEdcwgmm5EVLdUL4bWKvv1pnHmLqlH%2BscTE3%2BsmMHb6NMiF95BW87SvzMnz%2FCvbS27MvtCXg2LpCpIIfO0ytFkn9%2B89qcgKorAGXigZo45jo0MJc%2FOqz5NQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8SylO-wYg

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295834538304?hash=item44e11cd140:g:cbwAAOSwufxkjNjE&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4LdZPfea1%2BcWPdaV2ccjg6VW%2FLkpMJNDdZWq%2FWJFOG6sexugvxj%2FC5UIfpRNajZKu%2Fefbo5P%2BI1D1wFd61VgymOUTqoTW3AgIhBD5VPETLImjUZQEskkPA7ScuIZTcrUE6D%2FTs2d7wWcXUqb0XaWkzT2d7I6eIcaxKGqCgQ3c0LgPv9OEG2yMguYQu5ugUpkB14xm%2FXuxM2faPaALahi3KvSJknEDeP3lenalXb0Q9%2BjjfhI%2FbOn6Vxty5ZBhgPCpBa0s2mPt3f8UEh6zoXo%2Bw2Z0DNIO7S9qU4IwLtHwRDf%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8SylO-wYg

Ian

[philh1aa]

Thanks Ian. The chassis and boiler parts might well be a reasonable price but regarding the chassis, one would be more than enough. But thanks for the links. Perhaps have a good look at flee bay.

[philh1aa]

I concluded that if you wait long enough, a suitable Simplex starter will turn up on e-bay because old rusty part finished Simplex frames appear to be very popular. However, that is no fun is it?

I have the Simplex book bought by my late dad in about 1977 and two strips of 4" wide x 1/8" bright mild steel sheet - both at 29 3/8" long - original Simplex size. So I decided to start on 14th August 2023.

I removed the light rust from both sides of the plates using a flapper wheel in a hand drill followed by Halfords rust remover (the stuff that turns bright steel a sort of multi coloured blackish finish). I applied the flapper wheel again after the rust remover followed by a quick polish

[weary]

Hello Phil (H),

To answer the question that you have posted in 'General Chat' under subject-heading 'Posting Photos' I recommend that you ask a moderator to shift this thread to the main 'General Chat' section of the board or alternatively start a new 'Simplex build' thread there as more will read it. The layout and visual presentation of the forum on-screen may mean that some (many?) do not come-down to this relative forum backwater so will miss postings under this heading.

Looking forward to your build description,

Phil (R)

[philh1aa]

Thanks Phil (R). I will make a new posting in the general section because I've milled the steel to the correct width and questions are starting. Thanks.