My first attempt at kit building

Blink Bonny · Post by **Blink Bonny** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:25 pm

Well, you picked a more dificult one than I did.

A Dapol (ex-Airfix) 4MT 2-6-0, running on a modified Tri-Ang 2MT chassis. seen here hauling a goods train on Wetherby, a former Shipley MRC layout now sold.

Post by **richard** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:09 pm

Living in the US, "Wetherby" is one I haven't seen, but it is definitely recognisable - with the Magnesium Limestone cutting, and the platform mounted 'junction' signal.

Richard

Blink Bonny · Post by **Blink Bonny** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:49 pm

Check out http://shipleymodelrailwaysociety.fotopic.net and follow the link to Wetherby via past layouts.

Incidentally I took all these pictures - they're not wonderful as they were taken on a cheapo point and shoot but if you want copies of them, let me know.

Usual caveat regarding copyright and all that.........

karlrestall · Post by **karlrestall** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:31 pm

After a fair few months out of modelling I did a bit of work on it today and have now nearly completed the underframe all that needs doing is sticking the detailing on. I will post a few pictures tomorrow.

Regards

Karl

karlrestall · Post by **karlrestall** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:43 pm

Heres my underframe, like I said its only the folded down castings and the solebar at the moment when I get my new toy delivered i will hopefully be able to progress further.

Regards

Karl

Robpulham · Post by **Robpulham** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:07 pm

I recently started my first brass kit which is not of LNER persuasion (I bought the last couple of 4mm kits from Jim McGeown of Connoisseur models for something to practice on) My good lady bought me a Comet BG and the restaurant triplet set which I didn't want to risk as a first attempt. I have been using Carrs red label flux and 145 solder quite successfully with a silverline variable temperature iron bought off ebay for £14.95
I have nearly completed the toad brake van and have surprised myself how easily I have managed to solder quite neatly in most cases.

wehf100 · Post by **wehf100** » Thu May 01, 2008 4:58 pm

you'll be amazed, and if like me- overjoyed, when you see how quickly all the soldering comes together now. Two worst things in 4mm coaches I found was 1) consistent tumblehome and 2) neat solebar folds. After doing both of those you're away!!

look forward to seeing her as a rolling shell.

Will

karlrestall · Post by **karlrestall** » Thu May 01, 2008 5:00 pm

wehf100 wrote:you'll be amazed, and if like me- overjoyed, when you see how quickly all the soldering comes together now. Two worst things in 4mm coaches I found was 1) consistent tumblehome and 2) neat solebar folds. After doing both of those you're away!!

look forward to seeing her as a rolling shell.

Will

I definitely agree with your second point, getting a neat looking solebar is near impossible and as for the tumblehome, I haven’t attempted that yet, that’s why I didn't get a Gresley

Regards

Karl

Bill Bedford · Post by **Bill Bedford** » Fri May 02, 2008 12:29 am

wehf100 wrote: Two worst things in 4mm coaches I found was 1) consistent tumblehome

The best thing for forming these is the bar on the front of a Rayburn..........

mick b · Post by **mick b** » Fri May 02, 2008 6:51 pm

Hi
Use a workmate or similar , a 1/2 inch brass tube and a 12" steel ruler . Place etch and tube in workmate lineup with the top of the tumblehome place ruler in the vice in front against etch front and gently curve away from yourself, keep testing against the coach end until you get a good match. Dont worry about any slight gap as you can pull that in when soldering

dont fancy a Raeburn bit heavy

Mick