Scattergun EM Whimsy, a coach you may call Annie (or Clarabelle, if you really want).

AJC

AJC

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simond said:
you could point out to the budding engineer that strictly, the four wheel one has one more wheel than necessary and the six wheeler is amply overfurnished. And refer him to his tricycle.

Possibly wise to avoid a discussion about flanges however...
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Thinking about it, he deferred to the TV programmes (via YouTube) for the four wheels, and decreed that 'one in each corner' was correct which is logical, at least. He's come to terms with this now...

Adam

PS - Would @Lyndhurstman like a P4 Mansell carriage wheel? For some reason one of the four axles (two pairs) I bought came as a half and half...
 
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Lyndhurstman

Lyndhurstman

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AJC said:
Thinking about it, he deferred to the TV programmes (via YouTube) for the four wheels, and decreed that 'one in each corner' was correct which is logical, at least. He's come to terms with this now...

Adam

PS - Would @Lyndhurstman like a P4 Mansell carriage wheel? For some reason one of the four axles (two pairs) I bought came as a half and half...
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Hello Adam
Odd. On many levels. Just the one wheel? Shades of sticking plasters…

The Wharf doesn’t have many passenger purveyances; although we were passed gratis a very ancient Keyser toplight to renovate. Basically to save it from going for scrap…. But it’s not the highest of priorities at the moment. So I’m not sure if your kindness and generosity would benefit us, however. But we appreciate the consideration.

Thank you

Cheers

Jan
 
James Spooner

James Spooner

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AJC said:
I haven’t built an etched coach in years, and, while the details are fiddly, it’s not unenjoyable. Almost ready to assemble.

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Hi Adam,

Coming on nicely! I have found from experience that it often helps to add all the details (door hinges, grab rails etc) before soldering up the sides and ends. It is usually much easier to attack the components with the soldering iron, much in the same way as you have with the window frames.

Nigel
 
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NHY 581

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I'm surprised that, as far as I'm aware, Hornby didn't release their four wheel brake and composite ( etc ) in Southern green. That said, I'm not sure that any Stroudley's survived into the grouping......or did they ?

( apologies in advance for any subsequent tangents developing )

Rob
 
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NHY 581 said:
I'm surprised that, as far as I'm aware, Hornby didn't release their four wheel brake and composite ( etc ) in Southern green. That said, I'm not sure that any Stroudley's survived into the grouping......or did they ?

( apologies in advance for any subsequent tangents developing )
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They did survive the 1923 grouping on the Isle of Wight - but not for long. These and the ex-LCDR four wheel (converted from six wheel) carriages were replaced by mostly ex-LBSC and ex-SECR air braked bogie carriages.
 
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AJC

AJC

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NHY 581 said:
I'm surprised that, as far as I'm aware, Hornby didn't release their four wheel brake and composite ( etc ) in Southern green. That said, I'm not sure that any Stroudley's survived into the grouping......or did they ?

( apologies in advance for any subsequent tangents developing )

Rob
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Possibly on the IoW? Just a guess. If anything, such a question injects a note of near seriousness into an entirely frivolous exercise. I see @Yorkshire Dave has confirmed that guess.

Adam
 
AJC

AJC

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James Spooner said:
Hi Adam,

Coming on nicely! I have found from experience that it often helps to add all the details (door hinges, grab rails etc) before soldering up the sides and ends. It is usually much easier to attack the components with the soldering iron, much in the same way as you have with the window frames.

Nigel
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Hi Nigel,

Yes, that's what's happening - the bolections are separate etchings on this, along with the droplights, vents, and so on. Just the grabs and door handles to add before I detail the ends and assemble. The four year old is still insisting that I should have built another four-wheeler... and angling that I build Percy.

Adam
 
76043

76043

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This was one rabbit hole book I bought many years ago after a visit to Haven Street. It inspired day dreaming layout plans that evaporated as quickly as they were dreamt up.
Tony

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James Spooner

James Spooner

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76043 said:
This was one rabbit hole book I bought many years ago after a visit to Haven Street. It inspired day dreaming layout plans that evaporated as quickly as they were dreamt up.
Tony

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There is one member of my EM area group who has built pretty much every carriage in service on IOW in the 1950’s, using etched brass kits and cutting and shutting/scratchbuilding elements where necessary. An amazing collection!

Nigel
 
NHY 581

NHY 581

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Of course ! For some reason I completely overlooked the Isle of Wight. Pretty certain they were on the Ventnor West branch......I really should read up on that but my apologies for the thread drift
 
Nick C

Nick C

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There were 8 Stroudley coaches (two sets of four) sent over to the IOW just after grouping, followed by three Billinton sets. Perusing the above-mentioned book suggests they were mostly used on the Freshwater line, and didn't last long - all gone by '31.
 
AJC

AJC

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Taking Thomas for a spin:

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Unusual through coach there, property of the five-year-old (the roof board says ‘Paddington’, which might be a factor), with a couple of vintage Margate offerings. All was well until the worm came loose. Oh and the rear drivers are a smidge wide to gauge. All easily resolved.

Adam
 
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