Derbys65 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 That looks excellent Chris , think I best twist my arm and treat myself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 That looks very nice indeed. Cheers, Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthesnail96 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Thanks for the update Chris. That's shaping up to be rather lovely indeed. Captures the outline very well to my eyes, and the wheels and motion look particularly nice. Bonus points for showing actual progress with minimal fanfare, excuses for lack of progress, froth inducing guessing games etc etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Thanks for the update Chris. That's shaping up to be rather lovely indeed. Captures the outline very well to my eyes, and the wheels and motion look particularly nice. Bonus points for showing actual progress with minimal fanfare, excuses for lack of progress, froth inducing guessing games etc etc Thanks. We must confess that the photos were delivered a couple of days late. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted May 14, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) Thanks. We must confess that the photos were delivered a couple of days late. I think we can cope with a delay of a couple of days - others are now getting towards a couple of years late . . . . . . . . Edited May 14, 2015 by Mike Bellamy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) What a lovely big pair (of buffers!). I note the brass chimney, how did you resist putting a copper cap on it? That really is a super model - but I will not be buying one - "Susan" would resent it. "Susan" and "Christine" together on Dock Green. Edited May 14, 2015 by chaz 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Isambarduk Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I recently tracked down, as recommended, the excellent book: Peckett & Sons Ltd, An Album of Official Photographs, complied by Andrew Smith and published by the Industrial Railway Society, 2014 [iSBN 978 1 901556 77 3]. Along with the information that has appeared on this forum, for which I am most grateful, this book has greatly helped me in updating my webpage where I am attempting to collate information, particularly photographs, of the Peckett E Class. The story so far: www.davidlosmith.co.uk/Peckett-E-Class.htm David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I'm starting to wonder if only one Peckett E class will be enough... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I'm starting to wonder if only one Peckett E class will be enough... Would you like me to complete your sentence? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I might paint a pair of them yellow and call them "Bill" and "Ben"... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 The first engineering prototype of the Minerva 0 Gauge RTR Peckett 0-4-0ST locomotive has been delivered to Chris Basten for assessment. Attached are some photos of the model showing the three permutations for the safety valve adornment. Note that the two holes for the Salter version will be blanked on the production version. We are pleased with progress so far. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Here are the latest views of the 1st engineering prototype of the Minerva 0 Gauge RTR Peckett 0-4-0ST locomotive. Some amendments are required, but overall we are happy with this as a first prototype. Note that some parts are missing such as 3-link couplings, brake rods and the bell, which actually swings. Lamp irons will be supplied on a brass etch. The holes on top of the saddle tank for the Slater valves will be blank on the production model for drilling out from under the tank. We are taking advanced orders, but not money, and a discounted price is offered for orders placed before the end of Guildex. Order forms are available here: http://www.minervamodelrailways.co.uk/how-to-order/ We will also take orders by phone on02920 531246 07775 782086. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium maq1988 Posted May 28, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 28, 2015 Looks great and coming along nicely, would it be possible when they are ready to have some short videos of them being run? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 My wife saw this at Railex and said 'So is this your next Chistmas present, then?' I haven't told her I ordered one with sound as well...... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Isambarduk Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 "... Slater valves ..."Salter safety valves? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Isambarduk Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 What are the prominent 'cut-outs' in the front faces of the tyres, Chris? I don't see these on photos nor on your earlier isometric and 3D drawings. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Love the manifold in the cab - a really nice feature. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Lovely looking little loco. It is so tempting to add my name to the list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I had not noticed the cut-outs in the tyres! Make sure that is corrected before the model goes into production! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 "... Slater valves ..." Salter safety valves? Auto-correct. :-( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenwall Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Auto-correct. :-( Or perhaps auto-corrupt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 What are the prominent 'cut-outs' in the front faces of the tyres, Chris? I don't see these on photos nor on your earlier isometric and 3D drawings. David David, They were not present on the CAD drawings and I only noticed them when I was able to examine the model in the flesh for the first time yesterday. It would appear that they are to hold the hub-spoke-inner rim moulding in place. Although it would disappear under black paint, I don't like the device and was not used on the Ixion Fowler diesel. We will be discussing this with the designer. Regards, Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 David, They were not present on the CAD drawings and I only noticed them when I was able to examine the model in the flesh for the first time yesterday. It would appear that they are to hold the hub-spoke-inner rim moulding in place. Although it would disappear under black paint, I don't like the device and was not used on the Ixion Fowler diesel. We will be discussing this with the designer. Regards, Chris Slater's wheels have a similar cut out (their's are triangular in shape) but are on the back of the wheel where they are out of sight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Hi Chris, Nice to meet you and your new loco yesterday at the O Gauge Guild Summer show in Cleckheaton. The photos of the loco are very good but seeing it in the flesh takes it to a much higher level of appreciation. I like the swinging bell in the packet of little bits. Will need to sort out the right sound on a DCC sound decoder for it. Your locos and other makers efforts really are combating those who say there is no great quantities at reasonable prices of RTR O gauge models. Thanks for all your great work. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Presumably the slide bars will be something a bit more solid than as shown on this EP (I'm sure you have it all under control anyway Chris!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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