Rebuilt Crosti 9f

[chigley]

do you use a roller mike or freehand, i always use a piece of card so to overlap the ends

Ken

 

[spikey faz]

do you use a roller mike or freehand, i always use a piece of card so to overlap the ends

Ken

I do have a set of GW Models rollers, but not needed here as the boiler comes ready rolled. I just had to punch a few rivets out.

I've been adding a few more bits to the boiler as well as cleaning up my soldering. Looks a lot better! I'll take some more pictures soon. I must get back to working on the chassis as well.

Mike

 

[chigley]

I don't know if you've seen it Mike, but if you google crosti 9f locomotive there's a video 2.45hrs of photos and cine, may be of use.

Ken

 

[spikey faz]

I don't know if you've seen it Mike, but if you google crosti 9f locomotive there's a video 2.45hrs of photos and cine, may be of use.

Ken

Thanks Ken.

Think I found it on YouTube. Thanks. Some very atmospheric pics.

Mike

 

[chigley]

yes got the time wrong 2min 45 sec and its only photos, sorry mike having abad day

 

[spikey faz]

Tender lampirons replaced.



Also moved the 'controversial' front lampiron!



Mike

 

[chigley]

, Hello Mike, i don't know if you are aware i've just been reading my new book on 9f's
92021 retained the original lner return crank and never had the lms/br one. i hope thisis of some use.

Ken

 

[spikey faz]

Front buffers now in place and a start made on the firebox. Too hot to do much at the mo!






I've not punched out the rivets around the washout plugs and mudholes on the basis that less is more.

Mike

 

[spikey faz]

, Hello Mike, i don't know if you are aware i've just been reading my new book on 9f's
92021 retained the original lner return crank and never had the lms/br one. i hope thisis of some use.

Ken

Hi Ken

Fortunately the kit provides both types of return crank. I shall use the LNER one.

Cheers

Mike

 

[Dave Holt]

Have you plans to fill the gap between the top of the pony truck and the loco frames? There was a hefty cast pintle, circular with four ribs, on the real thing.
Dave.

 

[spikey faz]

Have you plans to fill the gap between the top of the pony truck and the loco frames? There was a hefty cast pintle, circular with four ribs, on the real thing.
Dave.

Hi Dave

I kind of guessed there would be something like that, but despite my best efforts I've not been able to find any reference pictures of the pintle. Don't suppose you have any links to pictures of said item?

Cheers

Mike

 

[mickoo]

 

[spikey faz]

Thanks Mickoo!

Mike

 

[Dave Holt]

Mike.
In addition to Mick's photos, here is a section of drawing for an Ivatt 2 tank, which shows the same arrangement. Also attached are a photo of my 4 mm scale version under the Ivatt tank and a sketch of the item I made for my 9F. On my locos, the pintle functions exactly as the prototype because the pony truck axle is spring in the truck. If you truck has fixed axles, you'll need to leave clearance to the pintle to allow the truck some vertical movement.

Hope this helps.
Dave.

 

[spikey faz]

Mike.
In addition to Mick's photos, here is a section of drawing for an Ivatt 2 tank, which shows the same arrangement. Also attached are a photo of my 4 mm scale version under the Ivatt tank and a sketch of the item I made for my 9F. On my locos, the pintle functions exactly as the prototype because the pony truck axle is spring in the truck. If you truck has fixed axles, you'll need to leave clearance to the pintle to allow the truck some vertical movement.
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Hope this helps.
Dave.

That's perfect Dave.

Mike

 

[Dog Star]

On my locos, the pintle functions exactly as the prototype because the pony truck axle is spring in the truck. If you truck has fixed axles, you'll need to leave clearance to the pintle to allow the truck some vertical movement.

Please explain this comment as I do not know what is meant by pintle nor where that item is fitted.

Thank you, Graham

 

[Dave Holt]

Perhaps I've used the wrong word.
Anyway, we're referring to the circular, ribbed, load-bearing structure between the loco chassis and the top plate of the pony truck frame - all as illustrated in the drawing, my sketch and the photo.
Dave.

 

[Richard Gawler]

Please explain this comment as I do not know what is meant by pintle nor where that item is fitted.

Thank you, Graham

An old English word meaning penis.
Nowadays, a pin or bolt forming the pivot of a hinge.
The pivot of a gun carriage - so quite a substantial pin.
Perhaps, adopted by the railway industry for the pivot of a pony truck?
The old English seems the clearest.

 

[chigley]

I would call it a sliding wear plate

Ken

 

[simond]

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