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Post by alanstepney on Feb 15, 2007 19:04:33 GMT
Certainly not much space to spare in there !!
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simonwass
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Cecil Pagets 2-6-2 of 1908. Engine number 2299. Would make a fascinating model....
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Post by simonwass on Feb 16, 2007 1:15:59 GMT
I discovered that Mr Wilson has made a gross error Thats pretty unusual  I'm constantly flabbergasted how many articles start with an apology due to errors in last magazine! Chimock, breaks etc. bug me as well  |
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Post by dscott on Feb 16, 2007 18:55:38 GMT
Just catching up on this another of my projects. They do help each other and was able to draw out a similar valve gear for the 517, very delicate but to scale also using the spoon shaped bits in the middle. Will have to alter the valve parts on the bulldog to sort out this problem.
Finished the tiles over the cooker so we are back with great food again, Chinese of course.
It is looking a lovely model .
David.
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Post by Shawki Shlemon on Feb 17, 2007 9:02:46 GMT
Thats pretty unusual
I have all 50 ME issues covering Dukedog plus his proper drawings and the error is there . If you have the information please check it out and let me know ,I will be pleased to be corrected .
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Post by Shawki Shlemon on Apr 5, 2007 9:46:32 GMT
Hi All Updating on my dukedog , it is now completed , waiting for its turn for steam test .   Sorry for the picture quality , not so good on cameras . |
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Post by dscott on Apr 5, 2007 21:19:48 GMT
Just as you get it covered and painted and very pleased with it some sod in England points out that you have got the reversing arm perfect as it is supposed to be like a dogs hind leg,
but inside the green cover.
I shall now go and duck behind the bench.
David.
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Post by Shawki Shlemon on Apr 6, 2007 10:33:44 GMT
It is not easy to do that on the model . I am a practical man and do what is practical and trouble free . You don't have to hide I am peaceful person . I considered the issue and decided against it . all criticism is welcome . It is a hobby and we do the best we can .  |
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Post by chameleonrob on Apr 6, 2007 19:29:03 GMT
she looks fine, but if you are like me and I think you are then that won't matter as long as she runs well, if you can post a video as I would love to see her run and I'm not going to be your area any tome soon.
rob
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Post by Shawki Shlemon on Apr 8, 2007 10:49:17 GMT
Thanks Rob , there were reasons for not placing the reversing rod under the cover , these being 1) some boiler stays were in the way 2) I wanted the rod to be a little stronger 3) the rod would foul the lagging and 4) I was worried about fouling problems in the future . This way it is free and if something does happen it is easily fixed . I intentionally put this side of the loco on the site to see whether It would be noticed . Guess what ? I am quite happy to listen to any remarks and explain my view for the benefit of all . This is what is all about .
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Post by Laurie_B on Apr 9, 2007 12:44:04 GMT
Looks a great loco,you've certainly captured the look of the full size engine.
A suggestion about the reach rod:could it be painted green as it passes the firebox cladding (or is that cleading I never know!),and the rest left bright down to the weighshaft?
Look forward to seeing a pic or two of your loco in steam soon!
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Post by Shawki Shlemon on Apr 12, 2007 9:21:53 GMT
Hi Laurie
Thanks for your remark , I will steam test it and run it as soon as I can organize it with the other club boiler inspector and then I will place a short video on my website and here if possible . I am a boiler inspector but I can't test my own .
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Post by Shawki Shlemon on May 21, 2007 10:04:52 GMT
Hi all Now I have tested and run the Dukedog and very happy with it . It performed very well , no problems with valve lifting , it responds to the regulator satisfactorily . Plenty of power , satisfactory traction , the boiler very efficient ,it is winter here and I was running with the fire door open most of the time . See picture and short video below . ( click on the second picture to run the video )   |
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Post by Phil Sutton on May 21, 2007 20:05:26 GMT
Very nice,Shawki,it certainly looks the part.Now all you need is a train behind it! ;D
Phil
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Post by chameleonrob on May 21, 2007 21:03:42 GMT
it looks and sounds great! note to self, spend more time on my loco, I'm getting jealous when I see locos like that.
rob
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Post by Shawki Shlemon on May 22, 2007 13:50:20 GMT
Thanks for the remarks ,its only matter of time everyone can do the same .
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Post by dscott on May 24, 2007 20:33:59 GMT
Wow, I shall have to spend more time building my Duke of Cornwall instead of drinking in The Duke of Cornwall Ivybridge, only joking I have lived here 3 years now and never visited any of the 8 or so establishments in the town,you try and drill a straight hole on your return!!!
David.
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