monkeyhero97
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Got a 7 1/4" Stafford and 2 1/2" WD 2-10-0, building Ayesha and thinking about Q1.
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Post by monkeyhero97 on Oct 7, 2014 7:52:35 GMT
HI there all
I have just bought a simplex, you can find more info on my threads in the general chat. I was just wondering are there any locos which existed in real life which resemble the simplex. I am quite keen on turning my simplex into more of a replica.
Cheers
Marc
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Post by marshall5 on Oct 7, 2014 19:53:32 GMT
Afraid not - it is truly a freelance design. Sorry can't be more help. Ray.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2014 20:15:21 GMT
I think most British 0-6-0 tank locos were inside cylinder so there's not a lot that look anything like a Simplex (or vice versa). I had a good look for something to base my 0-6-2 version on but drew a blank. There are a few non British locos that have outside cylinders you might have a look at. Put 0-6-0 locomotive into your search engine and see what comes up.
John
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jma1009
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Post by jma1009 on Oct 7, 2014 22:46:48 GMT
contrary to ray and john,
london transport had a number of tank locos that closely resemble Simplex, and a friend of mine painted his in LT maroon with yellow lining out and lettering (steamingmess on here's dad keith).
if you want further details let me know,
cheers,
julian
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Post by drjohn on Oct 7, 2014 22:55:20 GMT
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monkeyhero97
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Got a 7 1/4" Stafford and 2 1/2" WD 2-10-0, building Ayesha and thinking about Q1.
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Post by monkeyhero97 on Oct 8, 2014 5:56:03 GMT
Hmmm.. my favourite engine is NCB Loco no 140 from Embsay, its a 0-6-0 Hudswell Clarke. It is a 0-6-0, but the cab would need changing and its stephenson valve gear, although thats not a biggy. There is this one on this vid: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4htf2o423Mc . It is the nearest i've seen, it looks as if it is the same class as the one above. Julian, I would love to you it if you know where I could find picks. Marc |
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monkeyhero97
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Post by monkeyhero97 on Oct 8, 2014 6:11:14 GMT
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monkeyhero97
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Got a 7 1/4" Stafford and 2 1/2" WD 2-10-0, building Ayesha and thinking about Q1.
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Post by monkeyhero97 on Oct 8, 2014 6:15:22 GMT
Only difference I can see is stephenson as apposed to walscherts..... not a big problem. I would still like to see what you think of the NCB 140 Idea and only pictures of simplexes to get inspiration... I find mine a bit plain
Marc
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monkeyhero97
Part of the e-furniture
Got a 7 1/4" Stafford and 2 1/2" WD 2-10-0, building Ayesha and thinking about Q1.
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Post by monkeyhero97 on Oct 8, 2014 7:01:12 GMT
Right, I am not that fussed about it looking like that engine, I just wanted to find a class similiar. As, since I am in my final years of school, I do not think I will have the time to strip it down completely, sand and repainted. So I think I will just touchup what needs touching, re paint the buffer beam and then add lines and some sort of text to the side. What would be the best method for the lines?.... I really have no idea but I'm sure there is a good way
Marc
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monkeyhero97
Part of the e-furniture
Got a 7 1/4" Stafford and 2 1/2" WD 2-10-0, building Ayesha and thinking about Q1.
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Post by monkeyhero97 on Oct 8, 2014 14:04:11 GMT
Wow...look at this vid. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwdqegfXXMM First of all there is a lovely polish tank chuffing nicely, which incidently has outside walscherts.... but go to 6.00, what a noise and sight! This is another loco of the same class which closely ressembles a simplex Marc |
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steam4ian
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Post by steam4ian on Oct 8, 2014 20:45:01 GMT
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monkeyhero97
Part of the e-furniture
Got a 7 1/4" Stafford and 2 1/2" WD 2-10-0, building Ayesha and thinking about Q1.
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Post by monkeyhero97 on Oct 9, 2014 6:13:06 GMT
Oh wow..good one there for a normal simplex... mine has extended tanks which is a feature I would like to keep
Marc
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2014 22:56:46 GMT
-------------- am I seeing things, or is this a return to the fold  |
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