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Post by Jim on Dec 8, 2018 22:52:03 GMT
The Britannia is looking brilliant John. It can't too long before you're ready to have your first steam up can it?
Have a great Christmas
Jim.
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Post by simplyloco on Dec 8, 2018 22:57:06 GMT
The Britannia is looking brilliant John. It can't too long before you're ready to have your first steam up can it?
Have a great Christmas
Jim.
Many thanks Jim for the compliment. I hope that you enjoy your lovely warm Christmas...  John |
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Post by simplyloco on Dec 10, 2018 18:09:51 GMT
I Got Some More 'Ose!Another crack at mastering flimsy transfers as I couldn't trust myself to take the lining pen around the template! Having got them lined up and dried out, I decided to mask up the artwork before sealing it, as I've seen so many transfers go awry at this stage...  WP_20181210_15_04_02_Pro by inkaboat, on Flickr Finished result.  WP_20181210_15_40_45_Pro by inkaboat, on Flickr And how it looks on the Brit. Well pleased. I've also painted the handrails, apart from a touch up or two, as the Stainless Steel looked slightly ridiculous...  WP_20181210_17_21_20_Pro by inkaboat, on Flickr
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2018 18:15:09 GMT
looks great John.....  Pete |
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Post by JonL on Dec 10, 2018 18:52:08 GMT
Superb!
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Post by simplyloco on Dec 16, 2018 21:56:31 GMT
I found some long lost (2009) template drawings (.dwg) that I produced at an early stage. Just print out full size, stick to the metal and hack away! If anyone making their own Brit boiler wants them then just just PM me with your email address. John  Screenshot (2) by inkaboat, on Flickr |
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Post by suctionhose on Dec 21, 2018 5:27:55 GMT
At first glance at page 54, I didn't realise you're building 3 1/2". Very neat work!
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Post by simplyloco on Jan 22, 2019 22:43:25 GMT
Contrary to popular belief, in between the Stuart No. 9 and the Scotch boiler, I've been quietly working on finishing the Brit. The RHS is done, and all I have to do now to the LHS is paint the regulator shafts, fit the running board and blinkers, touch up some errant paintwork, and it's ready for the mantelpiece! Pheuww! John  DSC00707 by inkaboat, on Flickr |
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Post by jma1009 on Jan 22, 2019 23:41:11 GMT
Hi John,
No drain cocks with piston valves?
Cheers,
Julian
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Post by simplyloco on Jan 23, 2019 0:17:55 GMT
Hi John, No drain cocks with piston valves? Cheers, Julian Well spotted. Fitting those would be done when I get another round toit! |
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Post by runner42 on Jan 23, 2019 7:12:41 GMT
Hi John, No drain cocks with piston valves? Cheers, Julian Well spotted. Fitting those would be done when I get another round toit! Hi John, an unfortunate omission during construction because if you decide on cab operated drain cocks then the linkage is going to require some disassembly which could affect the effort put in to achieve a magnificent locomotive. I assume the cylinders are not drilled to take the drain cocks so that is more disassembly. Steam operated drain cocks require more rework and perhaps changes to the backhead. You could have each pair of drain cocks linked and operated at the cylinder but this is a bit of a bodge and not your style. Using automatic drain cocks are not recommended for piston valve locomotives, but I have seen them work of a few locomotives, but not on inclined cylinders. I am probably underestimating your ability to take this omission in your stride, so your are not fazed by it. But good luck anyway should you need it. Brian |
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Post by simplyloco on Jan 23, 2019 8:19:30 GMT
The cylinders are drilled and tapped for drain cocks. I'll make some automatic ones at some time in the future , but as I'm not going to steam it they are purely ornamental! John |
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Post by terryhowlett on Jan 23, 2019 8:29:31 GMT
Hi John,
Having seen it in the flesh all those years ago in its earlier build state, I must say it is looking very splendid. Makes my small scale stuff (even the scratch built ones) seem like a walk in the park!
Cheers
Terry
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Post by JonL on Jan 23, 2019 18:51:16 GMT
That is looking fantastic. Really good to see the progress made.
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Post by mbrown on Jan 23, 2019 21:56:48 GMT
.. but as I'm not going to steam it they are purely ornamental! John Not even one steam up to prove it works....? Go on! Your mantlepiece must also be bigger than mine! Malcolm |
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Post by simplyloco on Jan 23, 2019 22:37:01 GMT
.. but as I'm not going to steam it they are purely ornamental! John Not even one steam up to prove it works....? Go on! Your mantlepiece must also be bigger than mine! Malcolm What! Make it dirty and 'orrible? This little clip proves that it worked straight out of the box, without any adjustments, and that was good enough for me! Actually, it's an IKEA sideboard... John  DSCF2396 by inkaboat, on Flickr |
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Post by Cro on Jan 25, 2019 6:46:25 GMT
If you aren't steaming it after all his hard work......can I have the boiler off you? Seems shame to have a beautiful pro boiler sat in there not being used, always good to have a spare if anything happened to grandads!
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Post by mbrown on Jan 25, 2019 7:30:26 GMT
My hunch is that the sight of it on the "mantlepiece" will lead to daydreams about the glory days of the Brits, which only lack one thing.... the smell of coal smoke and hot oil. And eventually out will come the steam-raising blower!
Either that or the great grandchildren who inherit it in 30 years time will find they live next door to a track and decide to see what great-grand-dad's loco will do.
Leave the boiler as it is, just in case!
In Steam or cold, it's a lovely piece of work.
Malcolm
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Post by Cro on Jan 25, 2019 9:56:24 GMT
Just as I hate seeing a good loco sit ideal (last nudge I promise) this is Dad driving his Dads Brit, the smile is enough for me! Click on the images to see the videos.  Untitled by Adam Cro, on Flickr  Untitled by Adam Cro, on Flickr Adam |
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Post by stevep on Jan 25, 2019 10:03:56 GMT
Good try Adam, but clearly this is an electric model - there's no steam coming out of the chimney!!
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