gm171 kk Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 My first and second attempt at making the bubble wagons. The first one was built using a spare chassis and by moulding the bubble from a kinder egg using resin, the second wagon is made from the shorter ends of the hinge type kinder egg glued onto a pipe of similar diameter and rounded using revell putty, the chassis and pipes were made from a dapol prestwin kit which is awaiting gangways and ladders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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irishtrains2730 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 hopefully mine will turn out something like that. they look good for first attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Mir mk111 dining car 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) Update on the cement bubbles... Edited June 19, 2012 by gm171 kk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Could someone please post a picture of the roof of an mk3 restaurant car. I'm struggling to find pics of the roof vents on the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gm171 kk Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Thanks for the pics:tumbsup:, a bit of plastic card should do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOGUL Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Its the MK7 train!! anyone tried this in model form?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilkenny Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Great individual effort on the cement bubbles gm171kk, they look well when paired with your 171 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Thanks, what part of Kilkenny are you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilkenny Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Thanks, what part of Kilkenny are you from? I'm around the outskirts of Bennettsbridge, not far from the City. It's good to see someone else from Kilkenny into Irish train modeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 This is an MIR beer keg container wagon I am building. It doesn't seem too difficult but I am having a tiny bit of trouble. Am I supposed to cut off the back part of the bogies because it does not fit underneath the chassis and will prevent the movement of the bogies? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hidden-agenda Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 The bogies are designed to fit a 42 foot 6 inch (your version by the looks of it) or a 47 foot 6 inch wagon. The coupling mounts at each end of the bogie are for each version.You need to cut off the long version if its a 42 foot wagon you have and to be honest you should have done this before you built the bogies as there is a chance of knocking the bogies out of true. If you have a drill with a cutting disc you can carefully cut them off baring in mind to take your time and do it with the bogies on a flat surface ( glass kitchen work saver) and remember white metal gets hot so mind your fingers.This is my cure but wait a while to see if any one else comes up with something better. I hope this helps. Regards Gareth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Score both sides of the tab with a blade and it should just snap off with slight movement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Thanks lads, will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 I got another MIR wagon which was a 40ft container flat to go with the two 45ft beer container flats I have. Here are some pictures of the three wagons assembled. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 I am having a lot of trouble with derailing with these wagons. My curved track are 2r and 3r hornby fixed curves and the wagons definitely cannot run and the 2r curves at all. But they seem to manage the 3r curves a bit better with the occasional derailment. I put this down to the bogies not having the room to swivel enough to run on the curves. Anyway, i found other uses for the keg containers until I can get this sorted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 beaytiful GM- well done on the beers! love the trucks...now they bring back memories!! ...drinking ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scahalane Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Nice work. Yes love those trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Nice work there, love the trucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Lovely work GM, and nice little bench layout. A pity 'bout the derailing. Is it a weight issue over the bogies or just a swivelling problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 I'd say its the swivelling Glenderg as when one of my locos are pulling them they seem to struggle a small bit and you tend to hear a kind of scratching sound and the paint underneath gets pealed off. So I fear I may have to cut a chunk out somewhere, or at least take a file to the frame to wear down the part thats grinding off the wheels. Thanks for the positive feedback lads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 (edited) Nice job on the wagons and trucks gm171,I had the same problem with my MIR bogie flat wagons,I changed the wheels to Bachmann-and filed down the angled section on the frame underneath and behind the bogies-and have had no problems since. Edited November 21, 2012 by ttc0169 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Thanks ttc0169, I really admire your layout and stock. I will do as you did with your wagons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hidden-agenda Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Them trucks look the dogs GM and try a Dremil with a sanding barrel and gently does it as it will leave a nice curve in the resin to allow clearance for the wheels to pass through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 GM, where do you get the MIR kits? I have tried searching the net to no avail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 There are five taras, an 071 and a hunslet left on donedeal, the rest have sold. They were a joy to build despite all the trouble I had because of my mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 I got bored today an decided to have a go at making a bogie fertilizer wagon out of a Hornby container flat. It is far from finished but here is the start of the contruction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 That looks like an evening well spent. It's coming together nicely and should like great when it's finished. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hidden-agenda Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 More pics i love seeing a job like this taking shape well done so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riversuir226 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Will definetly keep an eye on the fertilizer scratchbuild, great work so far keep it up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 That sure is a fab job,well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Will definetly keep an eye on the fertilizer scratchbuild, great work so far keep it up!! dam straight! beautiful work..what is the type of hornby donor? might get a few! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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