|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2010 16:27:43 GMT
Pic29 First arch complete and dry fitted, next was to get the other 7 to this stage and then fixed to the soleplate Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2010 16:30:42 GMT
Pic30 Oh before brazing the wheel splashers on I had to machine the tank water access holes into the soleplate Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2010 16:32:11 GMT
Pic31 Tank access holes completed Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2010 16:36:05 GMT
Pic32 Splashers fixed, soleplate bolted to chassis with 8BA hex head bolts , the nuts being brazed to the soleplate as once the tender body is completed they will be inaccessible . Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2010 16:38:32 GMT
Pic33 Ok time to get back down the workshop but I leave you with this picture of Tornado's soleplate again for reference,,, more later..  Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by Jim on Nov 17, 2010 17:04:21 GMT
Lovely craftmanship Greenglade, you should be rightly proud of your efforts so far.
Are those a couple of 'O' gauge carriages in the background?
Jim
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2010 17:10:36 GMT
Thanks Jim No they are old hornby OO gauge, in fact they where Xmas presents for my children many ,many years ago. They just happen to be sitting in the workshop, the loco's are still in good order and have spent the last 15 years in my display case along with my collection of limited edition loco's. At least they are safe there and with the kids all grown up I guess they are now mine... |
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2010 8:19:22 GMT
Good morning all, time for more pictures Pic34 With the soleplate finished I moved on to the water scoop dome and the top deck it attaches to. Here the dome has already been brazed up and fixed to the deck, with some clamps used as heat soaks and bars clamped to the deck keeping it flat I proceeded to fix the small right angle around the dome. Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2010 8:42:00 GMT
The tender has now been moved to the brazing area, having had trouble with a previous soleplate (basically I got it too hot and it distorted, I managed to get most of it flat but wasn't happy with it and knew I could do better so ditched it for a replacement) I decided to leave the soleplate attached to the chassis which acted as a heat soak and also to keep it flat. This worked very well as when the body was removed from the chassis later it remained true. Live and learn as they say...  Pic35 This picture shows the 3 baffles dry fitted to the soleplate ready for brazing, the dome top deck has already been brazed to the top of the rear two baffles. Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2010 8:44:27 GMT
Pic36 Rear coal wall with right angle supports riveted in place Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2010 8:51:50 GMT
Pic37 Front baffle held in place for brazing, top right angle strips also in place helping to keep baffle square. Malcolm's kit is very well thought out, the right angle fits into slots already cut to accept them . Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2010 8:57:09 GMT
Pic38 Here I have folded the coal chute sides to the correct angle and these slide into slots in the front baffle. The front panel has been temporary put in place to help keep things square while the sides are fixed. Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2010 9:00:20 GMT
Pic39 With the right angle now brazed to the baffles it was time to attach the rear section. The 45's having been cut previously. Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2010 9:03:08 GMT
Pic40 Build so far with a side panel and the end panel dry fitted to check all was ok. Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2010 9:06:17 GMT
Pic41 View through coal door showing chute centre section folded to shape and checked for fit Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2010 9:07:43 GMT
Pic42 Coal centre section now brazed in place Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2010 9:11:32 GMT
Pic43 Top view showing side, front and rear panels dry fitted to check all is as it should be, the sides need rolling before these panels can be fitted, have a few bits to do first. Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2010 9:19:34 GMT
Pic44 The coal door has a T piece stiffener that needs to be fabricated before the front panel can be brazed up. As I said previously Malcolm's work is superb however a word of warning for anyone who also builds this kit the coal door area has a small mistake. It's no big deal but the door opening looking from the front is incorrect on the right hand side, it's a simple thing to fix requiring removal of some brass on the bottom curve and in no way takes away from this overall great kit. Here a piece if 1/16th brass has been shaped to fit the coal door opening Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2010 9:21:02 GMT
Pic45 T pieces ready for assembly Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2010 9:22:45 GMT
Pic46 T piece now brazed and holes drilled for riveting to the door opening Attachments:
|
|
