gm171 kk Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 Does anyone know what length the ammonia tankers were and was it the 42ft or 47ft flat wagons that carried the water tanks? Quote
0 RedRich Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 Good man Des it looks great. I can't wait to see more. Rich, Quote
0 Riversuir226 Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 Excellent, please keep the photos coming Quote
0 Weshty Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 Folks, Here is the pattern for the Y23 bogie. Enjoy Quote
0 RedRich Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Lovely job again Des. It looks very nice, the waiting is nearly over. Rich, Quote
0 Weshty Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 And here's the 42' Bogie Flat test etch. Quote
0 Garfield Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Wow! Excellent work, Des! Will the bogies be available separately? Quote
0 Kirley Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Looking forward to this one arriving. Some quick questions, has the brass been soldered or glued as to my (poor) eyesight the body does not appear to be flat. On the axel boxes some have a triangle and others a circle. I realise the picture shows a test model and things are still at a development stage but I would like this one to be so right. Quote
0 Weshty Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Wow! Excellent work, Des! Will the bogies be available separately? Glad y'all like it. As it's a test etch, I've learnt a lot building it that will be put into the production version. N'uff said. Yes, the Y23's will be available as a seperate purchase (wheels, castings, etched bogie frame). Edited January 23, 2014 by Weshty Quote
0 enniscorthyman Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Nice work Des,more power to your elbow. Quote
0 RedRich Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Des I can imagine how much work has gone into these wagons. I have measured and photographed prototypes from top to bottom. They are a complex mix of angle and box steel. The under frames are a story in themselves. You have brought a lot of quality products to us over the last few years and these wagons could be the most important yet. I will support this latest venture as I will need fleet loads of these wagons. Off hand there are 5 different loads that I have them earmarked for, for my own geographical timeline. You have done so much for this hobby Des and thank you for continuing to build the SSM catalogue and releasing such great models. Rich, Quote
0 Weshty Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 I'm blushin Richie, too kind! They were a fair challenge to design. I wanted to capture their skeletal "emptiness" and iron angle build, and yet make it simple to construct. In essence, it is a top, foldable spine and ends...with detailing (angle iron cross braces, buffer back ends, handwheels and brake mechanism). Nothing more. Quote
0 irishthump Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Des they look amazing! Can't wait to get a few myself.... Quote
0 Weshty Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Some more photos to come. But here's one showing that while a skeletal construction, it can take the weight of a full 0.5 litre can in its stride Quote
0 Train model Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 That 1/2 litre can won't go under my tunnel Quote
0 BosKonay Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 LOL some loading issues there I foresee :) Quote
0 scahalane Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 I thought those flats were used for loading Guinness!! Quote
0 Weshty Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Top view photo of the 42 footer View of the barrier wagon internal cradle. George Norman's photos really helped here!! Quote
0 Shinkansen Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Excellent work Des. Those container flats are a must have for my layout. What looks like a lightweight skeletel frame turns out to be incredibly strong by the look of it. The Amonia wagons will be a cracking good model too. And those Y25 Bogies + frames could be a great addition to my rake of faux Tara wagons. Well done Des and hats off to ya... Cant wait to see them all completed Tom Quote
0 Riversuir226 Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Excellent Des, they both look the part can t wait till there released. Quote
0 burnthebox Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Wow, what a sight, well done Des, pure magic, Quote
0 scahalane Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Excellent Des, I hope there a lot lighter than the MIR ones, you can barely pull thus on the flat never mind a gradient. What type of axle did you use to connect the Y25s? Quote
0 Georgeconna Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Wow, They look Brilliant and almost could build themselves. Can wait to see them in the Flesh! Quote
0 Warbonnet Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Top work Des, I reckon these will fly out the door for you. The tanker looks huge! Quote
0 Kirley Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Looks fantastic, like the riveting at the bottom of the tank Quote
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