EKR Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Any way a non-subscriber could order a copy of NG&IMR with the current change in ownership? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Any way a non-subscriber could order a copy of NG&IMR with the current change in ownership? I think that there are often back-issues - that's how I discovered it. Here's a link for contacting Roy Link;- http://www.greystarpublications.com/bobobit/ Kindest, CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKR Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Anyone else who would like to buy a copy, you can ring 01766 530784 with your credit card in hand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 (edited) I've been dooing a bit more to my Heljan 37, including fitting it with Pete Harvey etched steps (which are no end of an improvement!) These were silver-soldered, rather than soft-soldered. I also replaced a lost brake-shoe by taking a silicone pattern from it, and lost-wax casting a replacement in silver (for convenience) at home (as we have the technology to melt small quantities of silver, brass, bronze etc. in the kitchen microwave, believe it or not!) Edited August 15, 2015 by Giles 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Isambarduk Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 "(as we have the technology to melt small quantities of silver, brass, bronze etc. in the kitchen microwave, believe it or not!)"Care to elucidate, Giles? I am interested to hear about this. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintimtim Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Wow, that Mercian 0-4-0 0-4-0 Garratt is an absolute beauty, well done. cheers, Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 (edited) Here's an thorough video explaining the process from the chap who devised the system. Di and I did the days course ( £100 each) and found it very enjoyable. Di and I did the course and bought the kit.... Edited August 15, 2015 by Giles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 (edited) sorted Edited August 15, 2015 by Giles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Thank you Tim - it took quite a lot of getting there - but it's now a loco I'm really pleased with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted August 15, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 15, 2015 Fantastic work on the Garrett! I read your very informative article in NGIRM and since found your thread here. The finish on both this and the 37 are superb! Polishing the paint reminds me of my friend who used fine wet and dry like you on his 12" : foot Jaguar F Type as he was not happy with the the factory applied lacquer, was too dull! Now looks absolutely stunning. Of course, he won't be weathering! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKR Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 The Garrett article was very good. Recommended. Some nice modelling in the rest of the mag also. Glad I grabbed a copy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) i've been doing a bit of detailing on the 37 using some Pete Harvey etches. Here we now have the first hand brake lever ( and chain). Now the bogie side frames have to come off for the least excuse on the Heljan, and therefore you can't 'join' the body and bogie side frame together. I therefore bought some 5mm x 1mm disc magnets from ebay, glued one to the underside of the chassis, and one to the brake lever. the added benefit is that they're self-centring, (and strong) so you only have to rotate them to the position you want. Very easy! I also fitted (the first) corner step, very fine and very small Edited August 30, 2015 by Giles 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) (i didn't have time to finish this post as visitors came over!) The other detail change was the removal of the moulded on horn grilles, and replacing them with PH Horn Grilles (on the same etch as the steps). it was not a job I was looking forward to on a fully painted loco, but actually, with care, it was surprisingly easy with a sharp scalpel. the newly bare plastic was then filed smooth and then painted matt black. The etched grilles were partially chemically blackened before being glued on with a small amount of epoxy. I'll take some decent photos when it's all tidied up. There's still a small amount of weathering tidying to do (and the small step and brake lever haven't been touched yet.....) Edited August 30, 2015 by Giles 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted August 30, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 30, 2015 I'm really looking forward to seeing the layout that the 37 and the Garrat will be sharing. Lovely stuff, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 (i didn't have time to finish this post as visitors came over!) The other detail change was the removal of the moulded on horn grilles, and replacing them with PH Horn Grilles (on the same etch as the steps). it was not a job I was looking forward to on a fully painted loco, but actually, with care, it was surprisingly easy with a sharp scalpel. the newly bare plastic was then filed smooth and then painted matt black. The etched grilles were partially chemically blackened before being glued on with a small amount of epoxy. I'll take some decent photos when it's all tidied up. There's still a small amount of weathering tidying to do (and the small step and brake lever haven't been touched yet.....) Superb job Giles. Will you have a pot of Swarfega close by for cleaning up after handling the Class 37 as it looks as if it will be needed? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) Thans Chris! I can't abide a clean loco...... (those soluble oils do a lovely dirt layer, though!) Of course I remember blue 37's up the Valleys - I'm sure there must have been green - any takers? Edited August 31, 2015 by Giles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Thans Chris! I can't abide a clean loco...... (those soluble oils do a lovely dirt layer, though!) Of course I remember blue 37's up the Valleys - I'm sure there must have been green - any takers? They were indeed found in The Valleys. One of my books has a cracking photo of EE Type 3 D6907 with a down goods train passing near Crumlin Low Level on the Ebbw Vale line in 1967. As a Western Region loco it sports the ex-GWR route availability blue spot. I suppose I ought to acquire one for Cwm Bach in the fulness of time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) I thought I'd try and do a bit more justice to Pete Harvey's bits and pieces. It could do with a touch from an air brush, but otherwise it's there. (and it sounds nice!) The handbrake levers and chains make a lot of difference (I got the 2mm x 1mm chains off Ebay), and the magnets to hold them (5p each) work brilliantly, and all-in-all, the Heljan dresses up nicely considering it's a reasonably basic model in comparison to JLTRL. Edited September 2, 2015 by Giles 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 I thought I'd try and do a bit more justice to Pete Harvey's bits and pieces. It could do with a touch from an air brush, but otherwise it's there. (and it sounds nice!) The handbrake levers and chains make a lot of difference (I got the 2mm x 1mm chains off Ebay), and the magnets to hold them (5p each) work brilliantly, and all-in-all, the Heljan dresses up nicely considering it's a reasonably basic model in comparison to JLTRL. Tis a thing of beauty, a pleasure to behold. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) Bless you Chris - ever the Gentleman! I look forward to seeing you on Saturday! Edited September 3, 2015 by Giles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 'orrible nasty grubby smelly thing.... magnificently modelled! It looks fantastic, I think you should be very proud of that! best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) The Garratt earning a living on Denton Brook Denton Brook by giles favell, on Flickr Edited October 20, 2017 by Giles 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIC MITCHELL Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Giles i purchased this kit from Jim Harris way back in 1999 . I had to give up the hoppy of kit building due work commitments . However now retired and got lathe etc out off storage and started to build send kit I'm also ordering new kit from Mercian so your coverage is a blessing and a big thankyou for your hard work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 A pleasure Eric! If you have any questions do say - but we very much look forward to seeing another one built! Best Giles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 (edited) Two more being built in the States, and one not being built in Kent... Link to mine in signature below, Phil’s are here; http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/111301-mercian-vivian-style-garratt/?p=2310128 Best Simon Edited December 30, 2017 by Simond Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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