|
|
Post by locoworksnorth on Aug 23, 2008 16:58:36 GMT
Hello .... to the other handfull of builders.
I have been very busy getting restarted on my own. Is any one elso attempting to finish it prior to any restart by another company ?
I have a few spare cnc overrun parts that might be helpfull if anyone is interested which I have made from works drawings, ie the Brass return crank covers, running board wedges,cab handrail stantions etc.
Any one interested ?
|
|
44767
Statesman
Posts: 538
|
Post by 44767 on Jun 26, 2010 9:42:34 GMT
I am not building this model but I have been asked to supply a full set of rods and valve gear made as close to scale as possible to replace those contained in the kit. I have modelled them closely on those on Nigel Greasly and measurements taken from Mallard. Of course the constraint is that they must replace the existing so some dimensions can't be changed e.g. the centre distances of bushes. Since scale thickness means that they are very slender, I have made them from a high tensile steel. I know there is only a handful of these kits but if any of you is interested in making your loco look significantly better I can help. Send me a PM. Look here for examples www.flickr.com/photos/mkrj/sets/72157623094509877/ |
|
|
|
Post by leighsailor on Jul 3, 2010 17:53:25 GMT
Hi, I have two of these kits, and have carried out the work you show so well. The A3 is running, but still needs "six coats of looking at" and has now run about 50 miles. Many changes are needed to produce a decent working locomotive.
Regards
Leighsteamer
|
|
|
|
Post by jordanleeds on Mar 17, 2011 13:07:10 GMT
What has become of the & 1/4 range of locomotives? does anyone know please?
|
|
|
|
Post by leighsailor on Mar 17, 2011 17:19:16 GMT
Hi, the 7 1/4 range of kits, just two models, the A3 & the A4 were takrn over by wilkev engineering, and all the kits outstanding were produced to an excellent standard. Most of the owners of modelworks kits availed them selves of the wilkev parts, and are engaged in completing their locomotives.
regards
Leighsteamer
|
|
wiltsrob
Part of the e-furniture
Posts: 279
|
Post by wiltsrob on Dec 7, 2011 22:36:43 GMT
Good evening..
Further to the post above...
Kevin from wilkev has now retired and all his stock was purchased by a guy called Kim from south wales .. i did at one time have his contact details but cant seam to lay my hands on them ATM...
The earlier post about Kevins quality is very true.. the cladding is lovely ( although as a slightly LNER perfectionist ) with some slight cosmetic bits i am planning on removing as the full sizes doesnt have the bits...
My A4 runs rasonably well although i am in the process of replacing all the valve liners and spindles as i want to be able to adjust mine to the nth degree which isnt possable with the MW ones..
A video clip is on Youtube from about 3 years ago going steam trials
Robert
|
|
wiltsrob
Part of the e-furniture
Posts: 279
|
Post by wiltsrob on Dec 24, 2011 12:51:40 GMT
Hia all The first pics on my nose and cladding mockup.....as you can see a load of reworking needed... the cladding is from Wilkev Engineering ... ho hummm thoughts of good supplies out of the window again.. Robert   |
|
|
|
Post by alanstepney on Dec 24, 2011 16:22:37 GMT
As you say, some rework needed.
The shape of the A4 (et al) is quite complex and not easy to make in model size. To put it another way, its a lot of work!
Must admit that I am glad that they never appealed to me so I am not tempted to try to build one!
|
|
|
|
Post by leighsailor on Dec 24, 2011 17:44:29 GMT
Greetings all,
wiltsrob, last I heard from you was that the loco was having problems with its piston valves.
have you cured that problem, or am I mistaken.
I have just put spring loaded carbon filled PTFE rings into my A3 to try to cure the problem,as well as scrapping the 2 into 3 lubricator, in favour of a 3 pump/ 3 tank homemade one.
lots of fiddling needed to get that casing right.
Good luck
Leighsteamer
|
|
|
|
Post by RGR 60130 on Dec 24, 2011 19:21:40 GMT
Hi Leighsteamer,
Do you have a picture of your lubricator? I'm looking to put 3 separate lubricators into one big tank that is divided into 3 so I can see if all lubricators are delivering to their respective cylinders. It sounds like this is what you have done.
All the best,
Reg
|
|
|
|
Post by leighsailor on Dec 25, 2011 10:31:10 GMT
Hi, thanks for your interest. I have a number of pics that show the bits. the drive is taken from the center axle, via rocking shaft to a roller clutch lever drive. The pumps are as the late Jim Ewins, and use a scotch crank. The three tanks have partitions that allow each pump to have its output checked. Since it takes me ages to find the button to browse pics, and thus post, I will also post a pic of the system used by John Adams on his super A3's regards leighsteamer ![]() [/img] |
|
wiltsrob
Part of the e-furniture
Posts: 279
|
Post by wiltsrob on Dec 25, 2011 14:15:47 GMT
Hia all...
You are not wrong..the cylinders are currently in rework...the ports in the liners dont match the ports machined in the cylinders...so am making new valve linners.....
|
|
|
|
Post by leighsailor on Dec 26, 2011 8:08:20 GMT
I would love to post pics, but still can't find "Attachment" or "browse" on "post a reply" page.
I can only work things that I can put coal in.
leighsteamer
|
|
Andrew C
Part of the e-furniture
Posts: 447
|
Post by Andrew C on Dec 26, 2011 8:39:12 GMT
Hi LeighSteamer
the add image is the fourth button from the left on the bottom row. of the section marked 'Add Tags' Be warned though there is a limit on the size the picture file can be.
WiltsJob: I'm sure you can get things corrected with time and Patience and a bit of fileing. It will all be worth it in the end. just keep reminding your self of that.
Andrew
|
|
|
|
Post by leighsailor on Dec 26, 2011 10:31:57 GMT
![]() [/img] OK found that button OK, but where is the "Browse" button? How do I get a picture into this area? |
|
wiltsrob
Part of the e-furniture
Posts: 279
|
Post by wiltsrob on Dec 26, 2011 15:12:01 GMT
Hia...
the ports on the valve sleave are 3mm undersize and the centers are 5 mm to close
this means that either i have to remake the valve bobbins or the sleeves..
Ill get a couple of pics of the old ones and post them on here. I suspect it is a simular problem to the 9f that they did...
|
|
|
|
Post by a4builder on Dec 27, 2011 21:05:44 GMT
hi
you are indeed right kim does have quite a few complete kits both 5 and 71/4 he is a member of Hereford club and lives in the country south of monmouth. He posted a for sale list last year on the club notice board listing the kits he has.
the main 71/4 seems to be l&y baldwin 8 kits plus examples of the popular 5" locos plus loads of bits and bobs at least that is what I saw at his home.
He has tried to sell an a4 thro the model steam engins for sale site look in archive 18months ago
terry
|
|
|
|
Post by ksfan on Oct 5, 2012 6:17:32 GMT
There is a completed A4 running at the Echills wood railway. There is a picture of it on the Website.
Kevin is in the Hi viz Jacket. Incidently Kevin's son has just completed a Brit whch had it's maiden run on wednesday.
|
|
|
|
Post by rhaetic54 on Mar 28, 2013 16:23:38 GMT
Hi,
I have some A3 and A4 parts for sale. I may even be able to supply drawings if folks need them.
Anyone with a problem concerning these locos please contact me on: cruziana2000@aol.com
Thanks
|
|
ennech
Active Member
Posts: 26
|
Post by ennech on Mar 30, 2013 10:01:48 GMT
I am at present manufacturing patterns to produce the cylinder castings. I expect to have castings available shortly.
|
|
