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Post by warspoils on Nov 20, 2011 15:44:04 GMT
I acquired some un-built kits for the 1400, these were most likely left over stock, the initial kits were mostly complete, and included the boiler and cladding, this is my first attempt at steam and although I have read about all the problems that are associated with these kits, it has been very enjoyable learning how a steam engine works, I could never have started with just plans and a pile of castings, anyway a few months have passed and with gained confidence I am changing some of the most frustrating items like connecting the boiler and the blast pipe, there is no plate work, regulator, or detailed parts, but after getting it to run smoothly on air the rest should be comparatively easy regards Jeff Attachments:
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Post by Shawki Shlemon on Nov 20, 2011 21:10:48 GMT
Welcome to the forum Jeff , one has to start somewhere , we are all different , have different experience and skills but in this hobby the most important requirement is WILL if one has that the rest is matter of learning . The photo looks good , I wish you success .
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Post by baggo on Nov 21, 2011 0:48:35 GMT
Hi Jeff,
If you don't have any drawings for the platework etc., try and get hold of a set of Neville Evan's 'Didcott' drawings. Having studied various photos of the Winson/Modelworks 14xx, it bears an uncanny resemblance to Neville's design.
John
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Post by warspoils on Nov 21, 2011 18:58:42 GMT
thanks for the welcome and information, I have been watching the forum since I bought the 1400 and am amazed by the level of skill and knowledge, and as a novice without any engineering skills a bit daunting to join in; the modelworks kit although good at getting you started you soon realize the very basic build and fit, to improve on the back-head I made a brass angle that joins the back-head and fire box cladding, the other item I had hours of trouble with was fitting the smoke box, it was made from steel and in one piece, which meant it had to be fixed first and the the steam pipe from the boiler fitted, with the blast pipe in front of the steam flange, it was almost imposible to bolt down, not sure if I did the right thing but I cut a section out of the bottom of the smoke box and fixed it to the saddle I know it will have to be sealed but the ease of fixing and removal seems to be worth it, Jeff Attachments:
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Post by warspoils on Nov 21, 2011 19:00:09 GMT
and a picture of the smoke box regards Jeff Attachments:
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Post by warspoils on Nov 21, 2011 19:11:43 GMT
can anyone help, the brass body of the screw reverser is made so it slopes toward the front of the engine, on pictures I have studied the screw reverser is horizontal and you can see a position pointer on the top, is there any reason not to change the supplied fitting regards Jeff Attachments:
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Post by Shawki Shlemon on Nov 22, 2011 7:15:33 GMT
On some engines the reverser is horizontal while on others is sloped , it will not effect the operation , I am not sure on this one but if that is what they supplied then I would keep it as is .
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Post by warspoils on Nov 22, 2011 8:03:35 GMT
thanks Shawki, that will be one less job to worry about
regards
Jeff
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Post by baggo on Nov 22, 2011 10:31:10 GMT
Hi Jeff, Neville's drawings show the reverser as sloping, but his does have an indicator pin and scale on the top. I assumed the full size versions were also sloping but maybe not? I'm redrawing it all in 3D CAD before I start on the building to make sure everything fits  John Attachments:
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Post by warspoils on Nov 22, 2011 15:38:33 GMT
Thanks John, the CAD drawing helps,
regards Jeff
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Post by rhaetic on Jun 22, 2012 9:59:09 GMT
Hi Jeff,
I may be able to help you with platework for this model.
Kind regards
Kim
07855868314
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Post by noggin on Jun 23, 2012 15:34:36 GMT
Hi warspoils, The reverser is level on the full size loco as it sits on the top of the water tank, The water tank protrudes into the cab on both sides but is lower on the right hand side so as to take the reverser,and the rivet pattern is also differant on each side tank for this reason,if i were you i would build it as it is, Trust me if you change one thing you will open up a can of worms ,and your be changing everything. garry.
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Post by ianholder on Jun 23, 2012 17:29:39 GMT
Yes, the reverser sits on the horizontal surface of the side tank but the top of the reverser slopes down towards the front of the loco, the screw is in line with the reversing rod. But don't get to screwed up about it if it is not in line it won't make much difference. regards Ian
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