Micks 4mm LNER Models

[Atlantic 3279]

One (or two?) custom-cut 10 thou wrappers of plasticard would fatten the B12/3 boiler up a treat and match it to the prototype and to the fattened smokebox. You could stop the wrappers at splasher top level to save some really awkward shaping and to keep the firebox waist narrow, A bit of very careful blending of the lower edge with filler would eliminate and visible step. I'm sure it would make the finished loco so much more realistic........

The Atlantic looks greatly improved.

[mick b]

Good point Graeme, no idea of the Boiler dimensions as GER is not my area, does anyone know please ?? I will then give it some thought


Thanks for the comments re the C7 I am pleased with her

[mick b]

Re B12/3 it had a 22mm boiler diameter. Hornbys has a 24mm diameter already

see here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GER_Class_S69

[Atlantic 3279]

5' 6" diameter over the largest ring of the actual pressure vessel in the case of the B12/3 boiler I believe, plus a fairly generous Stratford thickness of cladding, so should be a bit fatter than the boilers as modelled on the B1, B17, D49, J39, lagged in accordance with Doncaster/Darlington practices, I seem to remember. Might be as well to double-check that Hornby measurement - is it really as large as 24mm?

[mick b]

5' 6" diameter over the largest ring of the actual pressure vessel in the case of the B12/3 boiler I believe, plus a fairly generous Stratford thickness of cladding, so should be a bit fatter than the boilers as modelled on the B1, B17, D49, J39, lagged in accordance with Doncaster/Darlington practices, I seem to remember. Might be as well to double-check that Hornby measurement - is it really as large as 24mm?

tad under ,my vernier battery has died !! hence using marking on same

[Atlantic 3279]

Have a look at this, on here from a mere 4 years ago, down to, and including, the post by Pebbles:

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4262

If correct, then a 15thou thickness of wrapper(s) on the boiler would certainly be justified.

[mick b]

Could it be the Smokebox is too large ? and therfore that is where the problem lies.
After liasing with Jim this one is staying as it is. To do anything to the smokebox would destroy the new etches so not viable.

[mick b]

B12 ready for paint. Chassis up and running.

[2002EarlMarischal]

Certainly looking considerably better than the standard Hornby model - hope you've not be cursing me too much over the wheels Mick?

[mick b]

Well they work

[mick b]

B12 done.

[S.A.C. Martin]

Probably the best B12 outside of a few kit built ones I have ever seen. Lovely work Mick.

[Saint Johnstoun]

Very nice Mick - tempted to have a go at the one I have in a box somewhere!

[2002EarlMarischal]

Awesome - delighted with that Mick!

[Phil Brighton]

Mick - it really does look very good indeed.

Do you mind just explaining what you get in the Crownline kit?
Would it be possible to get a similar(ish) result by extending the body with a second B12 body and creating a wrapper for the smokebox?