dibateg Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 Jeff - the V2 will be available again in due course from Finney7:- http://www.finney7.co.uk/ The backhead screws to the floor after it's put in the cab as the whole assembly cannot be easily manoeuvred in:- 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.hill64 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Looking forward to that...one was on my list, but sadly, MF's retirement intervened. Don't worry: I still have a B1 for you.............. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Don't worry: I still have a B1 for you.............. [/quote There is a part pacific and part turntable somewhere on Jeff's bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Thanks David, I still want that, but other priorities have taken my small savings this year, like keeping my eldest over the summer with his broken wrist not allowing him to work.... Dibateg: Thanks, yes, it gives me time to save for that one too. I DID have funds for both before their respective owners retired, but neither were available.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibateg Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 4702 is now back from Warren, he did an excellent job as usual. I tried not to cover it up too much with the weathering... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibateg Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 (edited) I wanted to get some better pics as the conservatory has too much reflected light, with a low sun at this time of year. So a quick lash up in the morning with my 'studio' equipment assured some marginally better shots.. If you are going Festival of Railway modelling at Peterborough, look out for it on Lough MPD! Edited October 13, 2016 by dibateg 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Boucher Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Not to hijack the thread, but there's another standard 4 which has recently been finished. not MOK, but 7 1/4" gauge...http://www.steamworkshop.co.uk/portfolio/7-14-standard-4-tank/And video, (not sure if you can see it unless you're on facebook)https://www.facebook.com/livesteamworkshop/videos/ If you like these locos, its worth your time to check it out. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibateg Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 Thanks Mike - no problem I've been on lots of little jobs, sort of little... I don't often do 4mm now, but there are 18 ( it feels like thousands ) Bachman A1s to renumber and detail. I'm well on the way now... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper John Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Just curious Tony, who would own 18 of the same Loco? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibateg Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 That's just a fraction of the fleet mate - destined for a model of Peterborough North, by a good friend.... not the one on RMweb... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard i Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Thanks Mike - no problemI've been on lots of little jobs, sort of little... I don't often do 4mm now, but there are 18 ( it feels like thousands ) Bachman A1s to renumber and detail. I'm well on the way now...P1030959.JPGDon't let TW see them he might not cope. Hope all the light runs are being indervidualised and correct numbers of lubricators etc.What fun though. Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstreak Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) Did someone mention a Finney V2 Edited October 24, 2016 by Silverstreak 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibateg Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 Very nice Silver Streak! The weathering machine rumbles on... And assembling the electronics for Barmouth yard:- Time for bed... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibateg Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 I'm about to embark on this project, but there are no usual disclaimers. I shall blatantly promote the kit as it will be produced by the Finney7 consortium and I know most of the members. And I might be able to blag some free stuff. Having said that, I won't hold back on what I don't like as most people know, I don't build kits straight from the box. I feel that the design comes from an era when every problem could be resolved by etching, however, the castings in the kit are top quality. I think we'll start with this bit, I can already see a lot of rivets to press out.. A few hours work - and planning gets this:- 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Watching this one with interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I have to follow this as I am slowly building the 4mm version, the tender is just about all in one piece but not painted. I didn't feel like the chassis battle just at the moment so started on the body. The boiler rolled so nicely but I can see the fire box cab is a challange! I can see that the 4mm to the 7mm is not that bigger in difference other than the size! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 .....And I might be able to blag some free stuff. Isn't this half the point? I can already see a lot of rivets to press out... Ain't that the truth! I started pressing them out on the A4 bogie frames and could actually detect my eyesight deteriorating as I guided the sharp end of the rivetter into each depression. By the last few I was operating entirely by feel, not by sight. Then I realised that there were a few more of these things on the mainframes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lyonesse Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Isn't this half the point? Ain't that the truth! I started pressing them out on the A4 bogie frames and could actually detect my eyesight deteriorating as I guided the sharp end of the rivetter into each depression. By the last few I was operating entirely by feel, not by sight. Then I realised that there were a few more of these things on the mainframes! Save your eyes Horse. With a few exceptions (mainly Victorian 4-4-0s) rivets/bolts on the mainframes are completely invisible, especially under a coat of dirty black paint. Martin even likes to include the rivets that sit behind the driving wheels. I defy anyone to find those on a completed model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 But you'd know they weren't there.......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 .....Martin even likes to include the rivets that sit behind the driving wheels. I defy anyone to find those on a completed model. But you'd know they weren't there.......... A delicious irony, only in this case it's more nickel-silvery. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibateg Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 I can sleep at night knowing the rivets are there! Anything to get a good nights sleep.. So it doesn't take long to make the hornblocks and connecting rods. They can all be fitted and soldered in to place. This is then followed by a test on my reverse curve plank. The frames are quite wide, but this temporary lash up will negotiate 4' radius - not that the loco will ever be called on to do so. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Are the hornblocks the extras that Martin used to do? Or are they in the kit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lyonesse Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 But you'd know they weren't there.......... Well, yes. And I'm as guilty as anyone of including detail that can't be seen but should be there. But just sometimes you should force yourself to be rational and leave it off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lyonesse Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) I wanted to get some better pics as the conservatory has too much reflected light, with a low sun at this time of year. So a quick lash up in the morning with my 'studio' equipment assured some marginally better shots.. If you are going Festival of Railway modelling at Peterborough, look out for it on Lough MPD! P1030934a.jpg And here's mine. These are undoubtedly handsome locos and it's nice that someone is building a replica. I've also built the 4mm Finney version. Edited November 5, 2016 by Lyonesse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
84B Oxley Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 And here's one I made earlier, lovely kit to build. Mine has the working inside Stephenson valve gear as produced by Martin Finney. Seen on a visit to Leamington Spa, strolling away with 50+ coal wagons, an unlikely load but then............ Jeff 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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