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Post by spamcanman on Mar 29, 2009 21:29:54 GMT
nice work Ace, I have got mine to some detailing like sand boxes etc. then it's ready for painting. Are you going to go for coal or meths fireing
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Post by ace on Mar 29, 2009 22:00:30 GMT
Spamcanman Would love to tackle the coal fired version, but not sure yet. I have been studying the boiler plans and it has been designed for coal firing so maybe thats the way I'll go. This would be my first big boiler build so it may take me a while to construct it and then solder it all together, must say though I am looking forward to it now my skills and courage are getting better. Not sure about the cylinders though, don't know if they are still available or if I'll have to make them from solid brass or something like that, cast iron would be better I think. ace
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2009 22:21:56 GMT
That looks brilliant: I have yet to acquire the knack! JB
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Post by ace on Apr 7, 2009 22:46:29 GMT
Home made 'thingy me jig' Decided to build a rotating jig to hold the loco whilst working on her. It will adjust to any size G1, just got to fabricate some small 'G' clamps to clamp the frame to the jig, quick lick of paint and there she is. Only took a few hours to make. Works for me. ;D ace
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Post by spamcanman on Apr 8, 2009 8:02:44 GMT
nice work Ace, I see your reading the mags as well!
have you thought about where your going to get the wheels from yet?
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Post by ace on Apr 8, 2009 9:39:53 GMT
No yet yet, Should have pinched yours while you were not watching last weekend. Who did you get yours from - Walsall engineering?. Looked on the stall and noted that they didn't have wheels with weights on in my size, haven't looked on their website though. I will be sizing up the cylinders this weekend with the hope of fabricating my own - don't look to difficult to do (might take me awhile).
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Post by spamcanman on Apr 8, 2009 16:35:32 GMT
Yep, Walsall have them or if you do really want the dogs dangles best bet is Mark Wood his castings are the best I have come across. www.markwoodwheels.co.uk
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Post by ace on Apr 10, 2009 22:55:52 GMT
Few more hours in the workshop drilling the 26 holes in the main frame stretcher, tricky thing that was to setting it up true in the frame. however the new home made holding jig has made this task that bit easier by holding the main frame in place whilst the stretcher was clamped in place. Final job done including the 26 holes taped out to 10BA and the stretcher screwed into place and the water pump fitted. The front pony truck now being offered up and the main frame stretcher fitted into place with the aid of the new jig ;D.
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Post by ace on Apr 11, 2009 22:14:38 GMT
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Post by spamcanman on Apr 11, 2009 22:44:17 GMT
Hi Ace, Not going to the Harrogate Show?
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Post by ace on Apr 11, 2009 22:51:45 GMT
your not going, dicided to stay home and paint your V2.
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Post by ace on Apr 13, 2009 23:06:35 GMT
Boiler constructionI am about to start work on the boiler and already have a piece of copper tube that will be long enough but it is only 16 s.w.g and the spec's require 18 s.w.g for the thickness will this make the tube I have already unsuitable. ace
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Post by baggo on Apr 13, 2009 23:53:20 GMT
Hi Ace, 16swg is thicker than 18swg so will be fine (the higher the swg, the thinner the plate) Just be aware that you will have to change the other boiler components to suit the thicker barrel e.g. the smokebox tubeplate will be slightly smaller in diameter etc. John
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Post by ace on Apr 14, 2009 7:16:07 GMT
Cheers John, I thought about buying the correct size tube but would rather spend my dosh on some copper plate for the firebox etc.
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Post by baggo on Apr 14, 2009 7:42:54 GMT
I don't think that the 2ΒΌ" dia. tube is available in 18swg anyway . We tend to be a bit limited in what's available nowadays
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Post by ace on Apr 14, 2009 13:46:44 GMT
You are right John, I have looked on the internet and can only fing it in 16swg. Same goes for some of the parts I'm making, if I haven't got in stock then I'll make from what evers available to me at the time. I tend to pick-up stock from the ME shows so will be going to Harrogate to stock up for this year. (and lots of other stuff too). ace
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Post by ace on Apr 17, 2009 21:40:54 GMT
Main Frame Holes
There is a 1/8th reamed hole in front of the weighshaft on each of the frames, I can't find anything in the build instructions that say what they are for.
spamcanman are these holes on yours?.
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Post by ace on Apr 17, 2009 22:49:17 GMT
Gun metal V's Brass
The build instructions on my V2 call for gunmetal for building the safety valves and bushes for the boiler etc (amongst other parts), can brass be used or is it important that gunmetal be used.
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Post by spamcanman on Apr 17, 2009 23:31:23 GMT
Hi Ace, Sorry for not replying I have been away from the PC building a new workshop, I'll take some pictures ASAP.
There is a very good show on over the weekend at The Fosse, Warwickshire a G1MRA track will be on display and Gauge1 loco's running including my Spamcan and 9F amongst others, many trade stands catering for all gauges.
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Post by baggo on Apr 17, 2009 23:33:33 GMT
Hi Ace, don't use brass - it's considered a no-no in boilers nowadays. I use ordinary phosphor bronze for bushes and fittings, although it can be a pig to work with sometimes. Gunmetal is fine but a bit dearer I think. I thought you had used the reamed holes earlier to line up your expansion link pivot bush holes in the motion brackets? That's what they are for John
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