Ian@StEnochs
Western Thunderer
Thanks John,
It's being reassembled after painting at the moment. Tender complete but still fiddling with the pipework on the loco.
Ian.
Johns LNWR gallery
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Thanks John,
It's being reassembled after painting at the moment. Tender complete but still fiddling with the pipework on the loco.
Ian.
JimG
Western Thunderer
John,
Can the drivers slip if the chassis meets something like a buffer stop? If not you might find that there is a danger of burning out the motor if the loco is stopped for any reason when under power, or coupled up to a load which is too heavy for it. A method of adding ballast to a loco I have used in the past is to set the chassis turning and slipping and monitoring the current then adding the ballast until the current is the recommended maximum for the motor - and, if I remember correctly, the maximum running current for a coreless motor is quite a lot less than its stall current.
Jim.
Can the drivers slip if the chassis meets something like a buffer stop? If not you might find that there is a danger of burning out the motor if the loco is stopped for any reason when under power, or coupled up to a load which is too heavy for it. A method of adding ballast to a loco I have used in the past is to set the chassis turning and slipping and monitoring the current then adding the ballast until the current is the recommended maximum for the motor - and, if I remember correctly, the maximum running current for a coreless motor is quite a lot less than its stall current.
Jim.
john lewsey
Western Thunderer
The Cauliflower is making progress, I dont mind doing the chassis they always seem to work ok, but the top half 
john lewsey
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Yes that is a cocktail stick holding up the running plate 
john lewsey
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Hi Kevin, Thats on the list
john lewsey
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Hi my good lady found this for my birthday. I Will post the odd photo when I make it. Look at the name on the box
john lewsey
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john lewsey
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Nice engines guys
Thanks. I'm considering painting it with some gloss clear to aid in adhesion of the Fox transfers. Then a coat of satin clear coat. Regrettably I can't get the recommended paints here in Burbank. I may not be able to get Testors...I may be stuck with Rustoleum rattle cans. I'd really rather use my air brush for detailed application of the paint. Oh well, onward and upward. John, what is the status of the Cauliflower? I want to start mine, but I''m not going to until I see all your travails! I have two other engines started and a coal engine on the shelf.
oldravendale
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Hi Kevin.
Although it's 20 years or so since I was in Manhattan I used to visit the Red Caboose. I believe they are still there, somewhere. Wonderful shop with really enthusiastic staff. Could you get there easily, or even give them a call? They might be able to help.
I used to buy occasional bits for Steph when I visited Manhattan.
red caboose new york - Google Search
Brian
Although it's 20 years or so since I was in Manhattan I used to visit the Red Caboose. I believe they are still there, somewhere. Wonderful shop with really enthusiastic staff. Could you get there easily, or even give them a call? They might be able to help.
I used to buy occasional bits for Steph when I visited Manhattan.
red caboose new york - Google Search
Brian
Yorkshire Dave
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Alclad II produce lacquers suitable for airbrushing. There is a gloss and high gloss lacquer and are used by aero and car modellers.
They are available through US hobby stores and although Alclad list seven stores in California most are broken links and Burbank's House of Hobbies is the only one I found who have Alclad II on their website.
oldravendale
Western Thunderer
Larry, yes, my special tank is my station pilot, so it really should be lined and vacuum fitted. The goods yard is shunted by the 4' shunter.
Dave, Thanks for the research and advice.
Burbank House of Hobbies is less than two miles from me. I get most of my supplies from them.
I experimented with the Testor's gloss lacquer thinned with Mr. Color lacquer thinner, over well cured Testor's enamel.
I think I am going to attempt to line the saddle tank as it is, and if necessary, if it is botched, remove the lining transfers with Micro Set. And THEN spray with gloss, if necessary.
I have a thread on RMWEB featuring my new LNWR layout, in the 7mm section. LNWR in Burbank California is the title. A very new layout, mostly Peco track laid and proven.
Dave, Thanks for the research and advice.
Burbank House of Hobbies is less than two miles from me. I get most of my supplies from them.
I experimented with the Testor's gloss lacquer thinned with Mr. Color lacquer thinner, over well cured Testor's enamel.
I think I am going to attempt to line the saddle tank as it is, and if necessary, if it is botched, remove the lining transfers with Micro Set. And THEN spray with gloss, if necessary.
I have a thread on RMWEB featuring my new LNWR layout, in the 7mm section. LNWR in Burbank California is the title. A very new layout, mostly Peco track laid and proven.
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paulc
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Sorry Kevin for calling you John not that there's anything wrong with the name John . When i was researching for the paint job on my special tank the thing i noticed was that in most pictures the lining was almost impossible to see . Thats my excuse .