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Post by Harriet on Dec 16, 2012 20:08:12 GMT
I couldn't find a more suitable place to put this, please feel free to tell me where to move it, if necessary The start of a different model and a very different type of modelling for me! This is a white metal kit, with step by step written instructions and an interesting exploded diagram! The kit itself is no too bad, but I have found some careless moulding and some bits that I have got to fill blow holes and even make new parts for. The guy who I bought the kit from years ago did try to get me replacements, but as I bought it years ago despite his efforts I am having to make do. Let's just hope it doesn't send me completely up the wall, and I finish it!
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Post by stuckontrucks on Dec 16, 2012 22:47:32 GMT
What a superb subject to tackle - best of luck with it. (if you do move it to another section - please leave a clue as to where you can be found ;D
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Post by Harriet on Dec 17, 2012 9:43:08 GMT
Hi S-O-T I couldn't find a more suitable home, and as it's a 'commercial' thought this would do! Comments so far - well, the instructions take a bit of getting used to, I'm literally ticking them off as I go! The author has used dome interesting names for parts of the engine, but thankfully I know enough to get past that. Sometimes the locations are totally wooly, so it's back to steamscenes to look at the pics, hoping there is a photo of the bit I want to look at, if not it's a 'phonecall to my mate who knows about such things. It is strange using metal files, wet and dry and getting silvery grey fingers, but I'm sure it will be worth it! I came to the conclusion yesterday that I'm going to have to judge when to stop the build and start painting - for instance the wheels are a sod, they need to be painted from both sides :wicked: and I'm leaving the canopy off until it has to go on (if that makes sense) then I can paint the motion and the dangly bits, together with the exciter and the dynamo. I'm also a bit nervous about getting the pinstriping right! But I shall have a go, and if it all goes pear shaped I shall take to the cider (as do most of the engine owners I know!) or failing that beer! Pictures so far: As long as I don't suddenly find mould lines when I've built it I shall be happy :blink: Just seen one - b@&&$r!
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Post by fastcat on Dec 17, 2012 18:08:15 GMT
Hi Harriet That's a great little kit and a brave choice for a first metal model. I'd definitely think about replacing some of the thin sections with brass or wire if you feel up to it. Fuse wire's OK for this. You can roll it true on a hard surface with the back of a steel rule or even a knife. To show up any defects try giving the parts a light spray coat of primer. This could be done before assembly to show up any casting faults so long as the jointing faces are clean before glueing. Another light coat after assembly should show up where filler might be useful. Good luck and great to see something different.
Dave
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Post by Harriet on Dec 17, 2012 22:21:02 GMT
Well, I built a tiny white metal Fordson tractor earlier in the year - but it wasn't as much of a build, and I'd forgotten it to be honest! The problem is that the mould line I noticed goes across the valve chest cover - which wouldn't have one normally. The white metal is so soft that I just dread finding them
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Post by okdoky on Dec 17, 2012 22:35:47 GMT
This has dangly bits and an exciter ?? Ha ha ha ha ha Looking good !!!!!!!!!!! Interested to see how you gonna tackle all that tiny pinstriping !!!!! My eyes would never cope !!!!!!!!!!! Good luck Nige
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Post by Harriet on Dec 30, 2012 23:00:21 GMT
Right - I am not enjoying this at all ... The kit is awful, and I keep knocking bits off because they have no real locations. However, I shall try and finish it, then it will be consigned to the back of a cupboard somewhere. It is my penance, I'm quite sure! What for though? I am going to go back to something different and plastic when I've finished!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2012 23:13:01 GMT
Harriet you're doing fine, it's good to come out of your comfort zone now and again. Persevere with it and once it's done I'm sure you'll be prepared to say 'I built that'
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Post by Harriet on Dec 30, 2012 23:24:58 GMT
Thanks Nick,it's a good job I haven't got one of these handy though! The funny thing is that I can't actually put my finger on one thing that's annoying me! I shall finish it though. I shall, I shall, I shall!
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Post by scammellfan on Jan 3, 2013 20:39:20 GMT
you want to see the amount of kits i have messed up harriet. dont give up mate. take your time and i am sure it will be fine. i am looking forward to seeing it all painted up. my next project will be daunting as i am going to try to do some wiring, scratchbuilding and maybe some weathering which is something i have never ever tried.
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Post by Harriet on Jan 3, 2013 22:16:10 GMT
Just to show that i haven't given up! Put a layer of home-brew red paint on, not happy with the colour, so I've got to think about how to fix that, but it's going in a low oven to harden off for a while now! Still got more to put on in the nooks and crannies though. I will finish, I will! Nick, I've been thinking about 'the comfort zone' - the trouble is that I don't even have a zone. I just pick up and make any models that I fancy, so quite a lot of them actually get sworn at! This, however, is the worst yet!
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Post by Harriet on Jan 6, 2013 23:40:09 GMT
Ever had deja vu? I've done this once and it didn't come up ... Right, start again H Wheels are getting there - thankfully they are on different sides of the engine The funny thing is that it took two attempts to do the second wheel, had to wipe it off and start again, whereas the first went OK. Bit of a way to go with the painting yet, unfortunately it's the handling of it that causes most problems.
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Post by okdoky on Jan 6, 2013 23:53:21 GMT
Harriet
That is my problem too !!!!!!!!!!!! I get impatient between coats and end up giving my models that little bit of biometric identity that will allow PC plod to clearly tell the models are mine !!!!!!!!!!
I hate these buggers with more time, patience and skill that make painting look so precise and clean !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I go on the basis of filling up the gaps with the paint runs !!!!!!!!
Back to work for me tomorrow, but I am determined to keep building and watching your build progress !!!!!!
Nige
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2013 9:20:15 GMT
... unfortunately it's the handling of it that causes most problems. Harriet, think gentle ...
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Post by Harriet on Jan 14, 2013 23:26:06 GMT
Next instalment ... The wheels are on, the flywheel is on, and the regulator and clutch lever. So, it's nearly an engine. The stripes are hand painted and not brilliant, but I think that overall I may get an 'effect'! There's a lot of finishing off to do before I get to the canopy, but at least I've learnt an enormous amount so far (even if I have not really enjoyed it ).
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