GSR 800 Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Wont have alot up at the moment but have ordered one or two kits so stay tuned:cheers: Quote
GSR 800 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 OK here it goes! I got the 800 kit from Westy this morning . Might take a while but its Great!! Quote
Kirley Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 OK here it goes! I got the 800 kit from Westy this morning . Might take a while but its Great!! Really interested to see how this build goes so plenty of pictures and updates please! Quote
jhb171achill Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 It's a fantastic looking thing. I got one too, currently under construction (not by me; I'd make a pig's ear of it).... If I win the lottery, I'll get another four: 800-2 plus the two that were never built (803 Deirdre and 804 Grainne). Wouldn't a lineup of five of them outside Inchicore have made for a great photo? Photoshop anyone? Quote
GSR 800 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 Same plan as you achill with deirdre and grainne. Im going to build it,if that doesnt work Ill rob a bank and buy 4 more:p Quote
GSR 800 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 Im a bit confused. how do you roll a boiler? bigger is better Quote
Warbonnet Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Im a bit confused. how do you roll a boiler? Can I ask, have you ever built an etched brass kit before? Quote
GSR 800 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 no . plastic ones are my thing. but i have the solder and vice etc Quote
Garfield Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 The 800 class kit is a seriously complicated place to start for an absolute beginner to etched kit building. I'd suggest starting with something simple, like SSM's 30T brake van, then working up to something like a J26 before tackling the 800. I'd also recommend getting a copy of Iain Rice's 'Etched Loco Construction', which covers all aspects in an easy to read manner. Copies available on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Etched-Loco-Construction-Iain-Rice/dp/090686786X Although I see it's cheaper from Pendon Museum (not sure of P&P charge though): http://www.pendonmuseum.com/shop/view.php?id=45&category=6 Quote
Warbonnet Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 no . plastic ones are my thing. but i have the solder and vice etc okay, I would recommend maybe starting with something a little more basic, like SSM brake van to get practicing with soldering. Even before that practice soldering with some scrap pieces of brass, even the frets from the Maedb kit. Also, I would recommend getting this book it's old but very good http://www.amazon.com/Etched-Loco-Construction-Iain-Rice/dp/090686786X I'm using it as I find my feet with building etched kits. I know you're eager to build an 800 kit but I would practice on something a bit more simple first. Quote
GSR 800 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 thanks, but i kinda already started im also very stubborn Quote
Warbonnet Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 thanks, but i kinda already started im also very stubborn Fair enough, your money and kit and it's up to you what you want to do. I'd still get the book though. Great guide through the process. Best of luck! Quote
Glenderg Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Im a bit confused. how do you roll a boiler? You'll need a rolling mill, but if you speak to Des at SSM he may be able to point you in the right direction. Quote
DiveController Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 thanks, but i kinda already started im also very stubborn The advice from the members is good. Definitely get the book, work slowly, measure twice and cut once. I would say that if it's not perfect it will compund problems with gears etc later in the work. I would love one of these but not yet. I'm considering getting someone to build me the first one! Quote
GSR 800 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 Thanks guys your support is great. i will have some pics up soon Quote
jhb171achill Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Having seen the kit, and having made a first-attempt complete mess of a brass carriage kit I bought thirty years ago, I would advise very strongly indeed against using one of these kits as a first attempt at soldering.... I would very much echo the advice given by others. The 800 kit is a highly complex one which I know many experienced modellers would hesitate to attempt. Good luck, though. Quote
GSR 800 Posted March 13, 2015 Author Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) so here is the manframe.dont know about the flowers:confused:just think of it as some "poetic" thing and not a glitch. Goodnight all Edited March 13, 2015 by GSR 800 Quote
islandbridgejct Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 Certainly looks ok so far. You might want to read this for free advice on loco building - http://www.scalefour.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=993 By coincidence, I've just ordered a 30t brake and a J26 myself, but I'm a committed dabbler. (And don't ask me to explain the various jigs in that thread - I'm perplexed myself.) Quote
GSR 800 Posted March 14, 2015 Author Posted March 14, 2015 Thanks Island . This is a very helpful website Quote
heirflick Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 Looks great so far, looking forward to seeing the progress! p.s. you are a braver man than I to attempt building her:tumbsup: Quote
GSR 800 Posted March 14, 2015 Author Posted March 14, 2015 p.s. you are a braver man than I to attempt building herCrazy more like! Quote
GSR 800 Posted March 15, 2015 Author Posted March 15, 2015 would anyone post a few pics of their 800 if they have one.also possibly the cranks and rods etc Quote
heirflick Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Crazy more like! STOP with the negative waves!... Quote
GSR 800 Posted March 16, 2015 Author Posted March 16, 2015 Ha! my sirname is Kelly and all!:DLove that movie too.That cheered me up Quote
heirflick Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Ha! my sirname is Kelly and all!:DLove that movie too.That cheered me up Quote
Blaine Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 [ATTACH=CONFIG]18316[/ATTACH] Looks great so far, looking forward to seeing the progress! p.s. you are a braver man than I to attempt building her:tumbsup: How many times have you burnt yourself with the soldering iron?? No pain, no gain Quote
GSR 800 Posted March 16, 2015 Author Posted March 16, 2015 How many times have you burnt yourself with the soldering iron?? No pain, no gain One burn for every finger;) Quote
GSR 800 Posted April 24, 2015 Author Posted April 24, 2015 Little Red lima shunter i repainted.it had a nice livery but just didnt look the part. not based on any irish prototype Quote
Riversuir226 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) It has a passing resemblence to a irish sugar co ruston, could be a handy donor model with a bit of work. Edited April 24, 2015 by Riversuir226 Quote
GSR 800 Posted May 2, 2015 Author Posted May 2, 2015 Hi guys.800 is about 75 percent complete par the wiring :mad:and crankpins:mad:and some other small stuff. To save me from the mental a good friend,who has been very helpful and has supported me (supplying me with necessery equipment for my endeover)has said that he would finish her off. A better idea,as i am hopeless when it comes to wiring Quote
GSR 800 Posted May 15, 2015 Author Posted May 15, 2015 Before she goes I will post some pics of 800s body Quote
Garfield Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) Is it just me or is the running plate bent out of shape? If it is, you could be looking at having to disassemble the body in order to sort it out... Edited May 18, 2015 by Garfield Quote
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