I have managed to complete my Porter. The 3D printed parts designed by "Koala Creek" came from Shapeways and the chassis is the Minitrains Steam loco chassis (I ordered the S-CH1-2)
You can't see it very well but I've put a corrugated tin roof on it..
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Nice one Hugh. I'm inspired to do one myself. (have chassis, body ordered), thanks for the links.
What will you call yours, mine'll be
I hadn't thought about a name as yet; my home-made transfers are a bit on the large side for such a small body!
Isnt there a firm called Narrow Discworld (or something like it) that produce suitable nameplates? :)
Oh yes, but even they'd have trouble getting "BERGHOLT STUTTLEY JOHNSON" to fit and still be readable!! :)
That looks nice, Hugh! It's good to see someone used the inside frame chassis to a good result.
The 3D printed body looks quite good. You could try painted names - or make a print on a good quality laser printer that fits into the top panel of the cab. If the black is the right shade you won't know the difference.
Being very new at building engines, where do you go for the bells, whistles and other embellishments, please?
richard s.
The whistle is a short length of wire with two sorter pieces of insulation slid on. It is then glued in place and the gold(ish) paint holds the insulation in place.
Couplings are Greenwich
Brass handrail wire and handrail knobs from (for example) Eileen's (usual disclaimer)
Brass bell from Santa, I'm afraid...
Thanks Hugh. I'm still in the RTR mind set and had forgotten the adage, "improvise, improvise, improvise"
richard s.
;D That's fine - it's only by doing that we gain the skills. I'm still learning...
I use Branchlines of Exeter for handrail knobs and also trawl model railway shows for old HO steam locos where I can salvage parts such as domes, stacks, bells etc and also tenders with a curved top that can be cut down in various ways to avoid difficult scratch building. Must admit these are getting scarcer as time goes on. I also have some Five79 kits (ex Chivers) which always include alternatives for chimneys etc and the ones I dont use go in my bits box
The Sales Stand is also a source of parts often attached to cheaper locos
Some NMRA meet traders still carry parts from various US makers and some diesel parts can be used eg bells
The Minitrains F and C 0-4-0 has a lovely bell and the loco is not bad either!
Peter Smith
Found bells at;
http://www.shapeways.com/model/712467/hon30-detail-parts-for-2-8-0-steam-loco-c.html?li=search-results&materialId=61
details block for loco conversions, includes 3 bells
Richard s.