Class 08 shunter in gauge 3

geoff_nicholls

Western Thunderer
Well, you asked to see it, and this is what it looks like at present. Bizarrely it resembles the the current state of the prototypes quite closely. Once it's rubbed down, I'm going to get a professional in to paint it properly, with EWS on the side, black and yellow stripes and numbered in the 08 4XX series. (are there any suggestions of a good painter who is happy to do this modern stuff?)
The other photo shows the workings. It's powered by a ten sub-C cell power pack giving 14.4volts and a revolution receiver. I haven't had a chance to give it a good run yet, I need to take it to a GTG.
I was appalled by the way the axles would be permanently fixed in the frames if I built it by the instructions, so I slotted the axles and fitted my own hornblocks and bought some GRS slotted bushes. The rear axle is fixed, centre one slightly sprung, and the front one pivots on a central brass screw. a bit crude, but it seems to work.
sand pipes and loads of other stuff still to be added, that's the problem with modern image, there's a lot more detailing.
I've already got some drawings for the MHA it will pullclass 08 d 001.JPGclass 08 b 002.JPGclass 08 b 001.JPG
 

tomstaf

Western Thunderer
Tis looking extremely good Geoff. It'll be a treat to see it with the MHA. Something I'd like to have a few of in 7mm. Where did you get the drawings from?

Cheers

Tom
 

geoff_nicholls

Western Thunderer
that's a bit of anticipation on my part, the drawings are in DEMU 'Update' no 31 which I've ordered, plus axlebox details on the DEMU forum.
 

geoff_nicholls

Western Thunderer
That looks very good, there are some good photos on RMWEB of a JLTRT 08 in 7mm built by Brian Daniels. he's excellent at detailing, and the kit includes things like door latches. if I were sensible I probably would have painted mine blue, as there is more stock available for that period, and having the shunter push around two or three wagons would be more authentic. But I wanted something as up to date as possible, for a micro layout, to go with either a Pacer or a class 153 in northern Rail colours. They are on hold until I can get decent drawings.
 
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