It has been some time since I have posted here due to other commitments.
I have had some time over this xmas to get stuck into one of my loco projects , namely one 18 class.
The body and chassis are now well under way. The chassis is made from 60 thou styrene with Slaters wheels, bearings and a Roxey gearbox/ Mashima 1830. It is running smoothly at first trials so should get better with some wear. This is my first attempt at a full plastic chassis and it was far easier than soldering a metal one up.
My pickups are phosphor bronze with a solder filled loop. This is my first use of a loop ( from a suggestion in the Connoisseur Models handbook) as I normally use 20 thou brass without any loop.
** The Slaters wheels I chose were 7848SD
Only a 41 class, 30 tank, 2 off 48's and a CPH to be finished after this is completed and my current batch of part built locos will be done ;>)
Without Prejudice
ReplyDeleteDear Bob
You implide in your blog that you have been too busy to do a post for 12 months.
Knowing you the way I do I find this very hard to believe !
Could you please look up the term busy in the dictionary for your future reference and give us an alternative excuse that is more suitable on this occasion
I believe the word you required was 'implied'.
ReplyDeleteI must extend my thanks for your correction of my Granmar.
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