Broithe Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 22 minutes ago, Tullygrainey said: One problem I foresee in building bodywork is louvres, with which D1 is well endowed. Not sure how to approach this. I've searched on-line for suitable etches but haven't found anything. I've got some Archer 3D resin decals but not enough of the right size to do the job. All suggestions gratefully received. Alan If things get really desperate, you might try forming "louvre sheets" via a suitable single-cut file used as a former. Either by bashing a malleable metal sheet into the teeth or, possibly, by casting a resin in place, after waxing the file, and hoping to peel it off in sufficiently large pieces to be used when cut down? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Mmm, thinking a bit more about this, you would/should get a better final shape by using a 'good casting' from the above method as a mould to cast the final products from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullygrainey Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Broithe said: Mmm, thinking a bit more about this, you would/should get a better final shape by using a 'good casting' from the above method as a mould to cast the final products from. Now that's an ingenious approach which had me examining all my files closely.. and realising what a desperate state they're all in. Shocking! I'll keep this one in mind. Many thanks. Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Tullygrainey said: Now that's an ingenious approach which had me examining all my files closely.. and realising what a desperate state they're all in. Shocking! I'll keep this one in mind. Many thanks. Alan Get some new ones - what you actually need* is a 'single cut bastard file', but probably best not to run into B&Q shouting that. * Dependent on the scale of the final product, of course. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) Congrats - a milestone has been achieved!!! Looks like a smooth runner too!! Edited October 22, 2022 by Patrick Davey 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Louvres are the spawn of Satan and should be banned from existence. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullygrainey Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 Some progress this last week: My original idea was to build the bodywork for No 2 from plastic card. However I decided to make the running plate in brass for the strength that's in it. Having managed that, I intend to carry on using brass where I can manage it though I think it'll be a case of using the best (easiest) material for the job at each stage. I suspect this will be a multi-media production. There might even be sticky-backed plastic in here before we're done. Anyway, some photos... Running plate,- 0.015" brass sheet Buffer beams - double thickness of 0.015" brass sheet Valances: 1mmx1.5mm brass right angle section Some bits for a framework for the bonnet.. Should be a laugh skinning this Onwards with burnt fingers, Alan 10 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Excellent work Alan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Bandon tank Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 This is fantastic, really enjoying this. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Lovely stuff. Great to see brass work being done - and very neat it looks too. Ultimately, it all disappears once painted, so nothing wrong with mixing materials. Brass is very satisfying though! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullygrainey Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 Some more bits of the jigsaw. two layers, tack-soldered and cut together, then separated. Piercing saw earning its keep. Also that nice Vallorbe file that cost the same as a chicken dinner Alan 7 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Simply superb! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Bandon tank Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Great idea using the paper template. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullygrainey Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share Posted October 28, 2022 Thanks everyone for all the positive comments and encouragement. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connollystn Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Looking forward to seeing the finished article, that is one of a number of very interesting locomotives which operated on the GNR(I). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullygrainey Posted October 29, 2022 Author Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) Phew! Engine casing done. It wasn't just the brass that got sweated. Used up my remaining stock of expletives on this one. It's got a very slight twist but the designer said it'd do. 0.010" brass sheet for this, annealed in a gas flame before bending. Next up - the Ikea cab flatpack Alan Edited October 29, 2022 by Tullygrainey 7 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullygrainey Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 The cab parts went together pretty well, with the help of an engineer's square, Blutack, masking tape, clothes pegs and anything else that might help to keep things in place whilst the solder went in It's beginning to look like something at last Alan 8 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 It is looking superb Alan and your build speed is most admirable!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 3 hours ago, Tullygrainey said: The cab parts went together pretty well, with the help of an engineer's square, Blutack, masking tape, clothes pegs and anything else that might help to keep things in place whilst the solder went in It's beginning to look like something at last Alan It doesn’t look like just something Alan- looks like a BCDR D1 ! Super work. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Neat, clean soldering too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 I like D1 Steam Outline appearance complete with what appears to be a bunker and side tanks, the other Harlandic diesels had similar design features. At the time (1933) D1 was ground breaking in terms of a mixed traffic diesel electric loco capable of 60mph branch line or light main line service. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullygrainey Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 Thanks again everyone. Have to say I'm pleased with how this is going so far. 46 minutes ago, Mayner said: I like D1 Steam Outline appearance complete with what appears to be a bunker and side tanks, the other Harlandic diesels had similar design features. At the time (1933) D1 was ground breaking in terms of a mixed traffic diesel electric loco capable of 60mph branch line or light main line service. Yes, there's definitely a house style about the Harlandics. Each one seems to be a slight variation on the same theme. With the possible exception of the other BCDR diesel, the bogie no 28, though even it had side 'tanks'. 12 hours ago, Patrick Davey said: your build speed is most admirable!!! I'd be brassed off if I wasn't making progress Patrick. I'll see myself out Alan 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 22 hours ago, Tullygrainey said: I'd be brassed off if I wasn't making progress Patrick. I'll see myself out Alan I guess you just have to solder on Alan..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Greer to see this progress. So often brass projects remain in flux. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 35 minutes ago, Galteemore said: Greer to see this progress. So often brass projects remain in flux. Brilliant!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 84C Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 You have built a loco while I'm still thinking about it!!! Brilliant modelling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullygrainey Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 3 hours ago, Mike 84C said: You have built a loco while I'm still thinking about it!!! Brilliant modelling. Thank you Mike. If I'm honest, I spent at least 3 years thinking about this one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Mo Arts Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Phwoar, only just found this. Incredible stuff!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJR Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Lovely workmanship well done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullygrainey Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 Another little bit of progress - that tricky bit in the middle between the cab and the engine casing. Tricky to guess the shape, because the photos of the prototype don't reveal much, and tricky to make too. There was a fair pile of brass filings by the time it was finished Added some doors and drilled a few holes for handrails too. There's no doubt you can get nice crisp edges using brass. It's been a joy (mostly) Onwards and forwards Alan 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Great work. Almost like a Belpaire boiler in front of the cab ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Again am gobsmacked by your progress Alan, great work altogether!! Two questions: 1. Have you found a solution to the louvre question, and... 2. Are you planning an appropriate layout to showcase this beauty when finished? Maybe a finescale recreation of Ballynahinch terminus.......? https://mikemorant.smugmug.com/Recent-uploads-and-queries/Recent-uploads-other-material/i-2xWNWzr/A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullygrainey Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 Thanks everyone 17 hours ago, Galteemore said: Great work. Almost like a Belpaire boiler in front of the cab ! Yes! Yet another steam reference alongside the chimney, bunker and tanks. 15 hours ago, Patrick Davey said: Again am gobsmacked by your progress Alan, great work altogether!! Two questions: 1. Have you found a solution to the louvre question, and... 2. Are you planning an appropriate layout to showcase this beauty when finished? Maybe a finescale recreation of Ballynahinch terminus.......? https://mikemorant.smugmug.com/Recent-uploads-and-queries/Recent-uploads-other-material/i-2xWNWzr/A Ah the louvres, the elephant in the room! Still pondering but I'll have to confront it soon No plans for a new layout as yet but Ballynahinch terminus would make a good subject wouldn't it. Nice track plan and opportunities for shunting Alan 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullygrainey Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 A few small but time-comsuming details added - handles and lamp irons mainly. Also a support for the cab roof. The roof itself, in 0.010" brass, is held down with a 12BA countersunk bolt which screws into a nut soldered underneath the support. It's curved slightly tighter than needed so that when the bolt draws it down, it spreads and seats nicely all round. The bolt will be covered by a ventilation hatch eventually. Don't know if the original had one of these but this one does Onwards by small increments Alan 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Tasty! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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