Rustys workbench - builds and paints

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Rustynuts
LNER J39 0-6-0
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Re: Rustys workbench - builds and paints

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Further updates on the A8, I have checked with a guage and I need to drop the back by about a mil so will look at that next:

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Rustynuts
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Re: Rustys workbench - builds and paints

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I got this DJH? Q7 from an auction and it originally had a tender drive, I have now built a new PDK tender for it and work progresses:

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drmditch

Re: Rustys workbench - builds and paints

Post by drmditch »

Thank you for posting.
I had to do quite a lot of work to my DJH Q7 and my A8 (converted from a DJH H2).
I haven't taken any recent pictures (and no sunshine today!)

If you want to see what I did, (and I am sure you are a better modeller than I am!)
Pages 1 to 3 of my thread are relevant: .....here.....

A bit later I did replace the A8 cab roof with a thinner version in brass - which helps with the height issue.
If you can work out how to fit the A8 with brakes I would be very interested to see how you do it!
earlswood nob
LNER A4 4-6-2 'Streak'
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Re: Rustys workbench - builds and paints

Post by earlswood nob »

Good morning (wet in Surrey)

Wizard models sell mainly trains etched of various brake gear.

It will be a tight squeeze getting the shoes between the wheels. The A8 had a 6'6+6'6 wheelbase which doesn't leave a lot of room.

Earlswood Nob
Rustynuts
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Re: Rustys workbench - builds and paints

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Yes, I have a set of those so will see what I can do.

Paul
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Re: Rustys workbench - builds and paints

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Another auction site rebuild, weathered and axlebox tarps added:

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Rustynuts
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Re: Rustys workbench - builds and paints

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Having fun with a pair of NIU models U19 snowploughs, I think they look quite good, I have a pair of U20's to do at some time as well:

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