DJH
Moderators: 52D, Tom F, Rlangham, Atlantic 3279, Blink Bonny, Saint Johnstoun, richard
-
rob
- GCR D11 4-4-0 'Improved Director'
- Posts: 435
- Joined: Sat Mar 11, 2006 1:19 pm
- Location: Cork Ireland
Outstanding models,a pleasure to see work of this calibre-these have a really easy,natural quality-the sort of work that inspires and makes our hobby worthwhile-I'm quite in awe of these!I must say the photography is top notch as well and really gives that "have to look twice to be sure its a model " effect! Glad to have had an opportunity to see these,thanks.
-
daveinstoke
- LNER Thompson L1 2-6-4T
- Posts: 99
- Joined: Tue Jan 17, 2006 4:47 pm
- Location: Stoke on Trent
-
Green Arrow
- LNER N2 0-6-2T
- Posts: 54
- Joined: Sun Sep 10, 2006 12:24 pm
- Location: NRM, York
There are kits and kits. If you have never built one I suggest something simple, like an 0-6-0 or 0-6-0 tank. DJH do a 4mm kit for the J10, for example. If you start with something like a Martin Finney etched V2, you are trying to walk to the Pole!
White metal kits can be glued together with epoxy or superglue. However, low-melt soldering is better, it makes a stronger job, and it isn't that hard once you've practised a bit. Etched brass kits pretty well have to be soldered, and it may be better to try building an etched wagon kit first, to get the experience. Some model clubs do run classes in soldering; alternatively if you go to one of the Gauge O Guild events, for example, there is always someone demonstrating. Ask to be shown how.
White metal kits can be glued together with epoxy or superglue. However, low-melt soldering is better, it makes a stronger job, and it isn't that hard once you've practised a bit. Etched brass kits pretty well have to be soldered, and it may be better to try building an etched wagon kit first, to get the experience. Some model clubs do run classes in soldering; alternatively if you go to one of the Gauge O Guild events, for example, there is always someone demonstrating. Ask to be shown how.