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I wonder if anybody is interested in obtaining laser cut frames and other parts such as con rods etc for this loco. I am thinking of getting some work done and...
What sort of prices were you expecting for a set (of what ever can be done this way) to cost ? I guess bought in boilers may also be more economic if several...
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May 12, 2004 12:08 am
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I am anticipating about £15-20 for a pair of frames and 6 6mm laser cut horns. Any takers? I was quoted £800 for two Dairymaid boilers, ouch! (I let it go) ...
The price for the frames and horns looks to be a good one, the 2 boilers is not a bad price (£400 each) so long as they meet the new regs for commercially...
David, If you could get rods & valve gear etc done in the same way, it's starting to sound interesting. What size batch are you needing ? On a different note,...
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May 16, 2004 8:41 am
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I don't need a batch size as such, but i was thinking about 5 pairs as a good size, 10 would be better, but I doubt if there would be that many takers as the...
David I don't like to get too commercial on a hobby site, but have you considered having the parts waterjet cut. I would be happy to give you a quote. 5 - 10 ...
What are the main dimensions of the chassis ? I've more interest in things Western than Southern, and wondered what prototypes could inspire the platework....
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May 16, 2004 11:05 pm
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You had a good report in the Model Engineer from Tim Coles, you did the frames and other fiddly bits for his now running gas turbine loco. Link is ...
Hi Can anyone help me find a set of plans or the specifications to put a Butian burner in my Dyak. I would have to build a trailing waggon for the gas bottle...
I wouldn't recommend a bunsen burner as such, but Bruce Engineering (www.PollyModelEngineering.co.uk) do a good range of ceramic burners, plumbing and tanks...
Simon Thomas
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May 17, 2004 8:38 pm
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HI Mick, I had the same idea, it is quite easy to do. I removed the grate and made a brass burner tray to fit in its place, (shallow box type) I went to a...
Does anyone have an email address for the National 2½ Inch Gauge Association ?The website looks as if it should (but doesn't). I'd like to know which ...
Simon Thomas
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May 20, 2004 9:37 pm
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Simon, Try Des Adeley at des@... I believe Des still looks after the supply of castings. Mike Williams www.williamsmodels.co.uk ... ...
I saw Des last week and he advises that the inside cylinder casting for Kingette and Princess will be suitable for Pansyette,Speedyette or 1695. The latter has...
Sorry I forgot to post the link. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Suffolk_Punch_mowers/ I have see these engines used as the motive for 5" simple type ...
I heard of someone building a 5" gauge diesel loco with a pair of suffolk engines (I forget whether they were colts or punchs) and it turned out to be a dismal...
... pairs ... Aeysha ... David, I am coming in a bit late (i've been on holiday). But, I would be more than happy to help with cad drawings. Regards, Railfarm...
Morning all, Has anyone got part 2 of the series on Martin Evans's Black Five (ME Vol 152, Jun 84, No 3730) that they could let me have a photocopy of please?...
Hi folks, I would like some advice. I would like to construct a British 9F steam locomotive in 2.5 gauge livesteam as well as make a static model firstly. I...
About twenty five years ago I visited the model village "Tucktonia" in (I think) Dorset. Looking back I wonder if this model was 2.5in Gauge, as it certainly...
