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[52D]

Looking good.

[mick b]

Looks much better detailed than the Golden Arrow D16 I just battled with

Well done.

[Flying Fox 34F]

Although I did a rough calculation to estimate the volume of resin that I ought to syringe into the V2 body mould, and I added on a bit for luck, I think my intial figure needs to be revised upwards. I've managed to fill the mould more-or-less, as the picture below will show, but there was not a significant "wash through and overflow" of resin. I believe this is why I've failed to sweep out all of the air bubbles. I am however still hopeful that a bit of technique development will solve that problem.

"Other Kings said I was daft to build a castle on a swamp, but I built one all the same...."


Graeme,
It looks rather splendid. Will you have it with you at Nottingham for everyone to coo over
Paul 4475

[Atlantic 3279]

I hope so......

[Atlantic 3279]

Still one or two imperfections in the second V2 test piece out of the mould, including one that didn't feature in the first test , but it would do as a "second" to suit a fettler. I'll be using further counter-measures for the third shot and I'm fairly hopeful that it will be good. Either that or it will burn down, fall over, then sink into the swamp, in which case the fourth one is bound to be just what's wanted.

[2002EarlMarischal]

Still one or two imperfections in the second V2 test piece out of the mould, including one that didn't feature in the first test , but it would do as a "second" to suit a fettler. I'll be using further counter-measures for the third shot and I'm fairly hopeful that it will be good. Either that or it will burn down, fall over, then sink into the swamp, in which case the fourth one is bound to be just what's wanted.

Here's hoping "3rd time lucky"!

[Corbs]

To be honest, Graeme, if that's a 'dud' then the final product will be simply brilliant.

[earlswood nob]

G'day all
I've got two Nucast V2, one bought and built when they were first marketed (early 70's?) and one bought as part of a job lot and still unbuilt, but I don't think either will look as good as the resin casting.
Earlswood nob

[S.A.C. Martin]

Given its heritage, its almost the model Bachmann should have produced last year. I keep looking back at my own 60903 - improved very much with new chimney, dome, smokebox door and buffers, but the superior boiler shape of this V2 shines through. I think that's probably going to make my mind up on whether to keep 60903 or sell it and start over.

[Atlantic 3279]

Well.........No3 was delightful all the way back to the cab , which had the poorest cab roof so far by a mile! Not even complete!!
So the money is now on No4, which cannot appear until I get another delivery of resin.

I may in the meantime see if it is possible rectify the shortcomings in the first three bodies.

[Saint Johnstoun]

Out with the plastic padding then Graeme?

[James Harrison]

Although I did a rough calculation to estimate the volume of resin that I ought to syringe into the V2 body mould, and I added on a bit for luck, I think my intial figure needs to be revised upwards. I've managed to fill the mould more-or-less, as the picture below will show, but there was not a significant "wash through and overflow" of resin. I believe this is why I've failed to sweep out all of the air bubbles. I am however still hopeful that a bit of technique development will solve that problem.

"Other Kings said I was daft to build a castle on a swamp, but I built one all the same...."



I tell you something, I'd be very happy with that as a result if I were resin casting! The finished article will be absolutely splendid I feel.

[Atlantic 3279]

I've managed to fettle up two of those bodies to a standard that I think will be accept as "demo" models to prove that the castings and not just the master will fit on the various chassis options. I'll try dressing one of them up a little more fully with the envisaged fittings too, maybe in time for Nottingham.

Thanks to 40C for his offer in my hour of need. If I find I'm up a creek without a paddle I'll be in touch....

[52D]

Graham I don't know if it would be possible given the small sizes you work too and the complexities of the moulding boxes would any of your castings be able to have glass mat added to them, it would strengthen them and also reduce the volume of resin being used. Speaking as a one time Reliant Scimitar owner and used to patching up I have often wondered wether this method would be viable to you.

[Atlantic 3279]

I must experiment......