enniscorthymans workbench

[enniscorthyman]

I have stuck in a bass enhanced 4 ohm speaker to 073.

It gives a nice bit of extra bass to the loco and is handy

enough to pop in.

After taking off the bonnet section,the original speaker needs

to be taken out,and a bit of heat from the iron lets the wires pop

out handy enough.

The main problem sticking in the bass enhanced speaker is the fan plate will have to

be removed and either glue the fans on or I put a bit of brass wire accross them

as I have done,maybe there is a better way?.

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The Bass reflex speaker can be fitted too,but needs a lot more work

so this photo shows the difference in size.The speaker will protrude

into the cab,so you have to think if you want this in order to

have more bang for your buck.

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Great work mate can't wait to see the video

[enniscorthyman]

Great work mate can't wait to see the video

Cheers Ant,tell me any suggestions on mounting the fan blades?.

The way I done it does work,but there could be a better way.

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Actually what you have done looks spot on. You don't really want to try gluing them to the grills as if you you get to much glue on the grill it will ruin the look of it. As I said it looks great as well as the new layout

[Sulzer201]

Skillful and efficient work as usual there Eamonn.

[ttc0169]

Nice one Eamonn-stick up a video please at some stage of the loco in action on Ballyhyland.

[enniscorthyman]

Nice one Eamonn-stick up a video please at some stage of the loco in action on Ballyhyland.

Thanks Noel,and I will do some video tomorrow,and at

least now I can do a proper demo of the A class sound chip.

[Kirley]

I will do some video tomorrow,and at

least now I can do a proper demo of the A class sound chip.

 

Looking forward to seing it.

[enniscorthyman]

It's a long time since I updated my b101 build,as my Ballyhyland

has taken up all my time,but at least I have some sort of layout

to run trains on now.The b101 body has been hand painted in

super train livery and I have installed two working lamps at the

front of the loco.I broke my phone last night which was handy

for taking photos to post up,so will have to break out the canon

SLR later.

[Dave]

Looking forward to seeing the pics

[Kirley]

It's a long time since I updated my b101 build,.

 

Your B101 has had a long gesticulation period Eamonn but knowing your work should be worth the wait.

The countdown has started.

[enniscorthyman]

Your B101 has had a long gesticulation period Eamonn but knowing your work should be worth the wait.

The countdown has started.

And that's for sure.I don't know if my hand painting

Should be seen in public,but will post photos later.

[Hunslet 102]

And that's for sure.I don't know if my hand painting

Should be seen in public,but will post photos later.

 

I hand paint all my built stock and while it is not a patch on any of the sprayed work seen on these pages,I find it much more rewarding and fulfilling doing it this way.

[enniscorthyman]

I hand paint all my built stock and while it is not a patch on any of the sprayed work seen on these pages,I find it much more rewarding and fulfilling doing it this way.

I know what you mean.I hand painted my MK 3 EGV and Dutch van

And was very happy with them.

[ttc0169]

 

I hand paint all my built stock and while it is not a patch on any of the sprayed work seen on these pages' date='I find it much more rewarding and fulfilling doing it this way.[/quote']

 

Likewise Hunslet102-a good point,

Looking forward to those photos Eamonn.

[irishthump]

I hand paint all my built stock and while it is not a patch on any of the sprayed work seen on these pages,I find it much more rewarding and fulfilling doing it this way.

 

Have to agree. I would'nt dream of getting anybody else to build, paint or weather any of my stock. It would'nt be mine otherwise!

[enniscorthyman]

Well here are a few photos,and first of all the glazing for the front

of the loco had to be done using humbrol clear fix and using a cocktail

stick to draw the blob of glue accross the window frame.I am happy

enough with the painting,and some touching up will be done at a later

stage when all the windows are in.I glued on the bogie side frames and

built up a fuel tank with bits I had left over.The lamps on the front will

stay on in either direction.I am using a TCS T1 decoder and have found

these good.

[Hunslet 102]

Nice paint job on the B101,once the decals are added it will really set the loco off.Nice job with the windows,I have heard good reports about this product but never had the courage to use it,is it easy to work with? I still cut and sand thick clear plastic with the windows being press fixed in place,a slow process.

[BabyGM]

Nice work will you get a sound decoder for her?

[enniscorthyman]

Nice work will you get a sound decoder for her?

The clear fix is easy to use,and to be honest the

weathering does hide any blemishes on my painting.

Still a bit more touching to do.As regards a sound chip

yes I will get the class 24 chip at some stage in the future

as it does enhance the loco,but the funds will have to

recover somewhat.

[wexfordloco10]

Hi Eamonn

Looking good may I ask have you fitted a resistor between

the blue common return wire and the lights as this is very important

You probably have I could not see one I take it that these lights are LED'S

David H Wexford

[enniscorthyman]

Hi David,I have not wired up the LEDs yet and I do have

the resistors to stick in as they are supplied with the kit.

As I am only using twin lamps on one end,the plan is to

wire up the yellow and white wires in order to have the

lamps on in either direction.The kit is supplied with pilot

Light LEDs but I am not bothering to install these.

Eamonn

[Kirley]

The windows look good Eamonn, like Hunslet I have always cut mine out of Perspex but your way ensures no gaps. Must try it on future projects.

[Riversuir226]

Nice work Eamonn

[Sulzer201]

Well done Eamonn - great work as usual.

[enniscorthyman]

A few shots of B107,showing the hand painted body.

I refixed the front windows with the originals as the clearfix

seemed to be a bit too gel like, the more I looked at it.

The paintwork needs more touching up at some stage.

The lamps are wired so that they are on in either direction.

[enniscorthyman]

Next up on the work bench is putting a Bass

reflex 4 ohm speaker in A39 and rearrange

the weights to suit.

[enniscorthyman]

I just fitted the speaker on top of the weights that came

with the Deltic chassis.space is a problem and I may try

different ways of mounting the decoder and the 8 pin

plate,although I could hard wire in the decoder if I need

more weights in the motor bogie area,will see how it goes.

I plan to stick on the bogie side frames when I get the chance.

When I finish A39 I want to start building more SSM signals

as I think 2 or 3 more could be made from the bits I have

left over.

[jhb171achill]

Whole thing looks very well indeed!

[Weshty]

Looks really nice Eamon, great work done there. You did a lovely job on teh junction signal. I feel like a proud dad.

Edited June 20, 2013 by Weshty

[enniscorthyman]

Looks really nice Eamon, great work done there. You did a lovely job on teh junction signal. I feel like a proud dad.

I love those signal kits Des,and I may get a few more soon.

[enniscorthyman]

Its a while since my workbench has had any action.

A39 is nearly finished,and the last few days I have

her with the bass reflex speaker and finaly stuck

on the bogie side frames,which got a little rub of

weathering powder.The Bass reflex gives more bank

for your buck,but main problem is getting enough

of the Deltic weights in place,so next I may test

her and she how she goes.

[RedRich]

Lovely Eamonn. I also like the refurbished Dutch Van, and Ballast plough.

 

Rich,

[enniscorthyman]

Lovely Eamonn. I also like the refurbished Dutch Van, and Ballast plough.

I

Rich,

The Dutch van is in need of a proper coupling,

while the plough van is far too clean and when

time permits will get some dirt and grime on them.

The plan is to refurbish my 12 ballast hoppers with

proper vacuum pipes,and I have spotted some nice

brass wheels for the side of the hoppers which I persume

let the stones out underneath.

[Riversuir226]

Great to see you back at the bench Eamonn.

Lovelly job on the A class bogies & can t wait to hear her in action