Mini Double Fairlie from Chris Ward.

[garrywhiting]

Those adherents to strict prototype and rivet counting, look away now, this is not for you.

But if occasionally you can enjoy a bit of whimsy, you could do no better than to check out Chris Ward's latest offering, in 3D printing,  a Mini Double Fairlie with tramway style side plates, since it is designed to use the Kato "shorty" bogie chassis ( either Kato 11-105 or 11-107, they only differ in the bogie sideframes ).

Go to www.chrisjward.co.uk to view.

Mine arrived this morning, just in time to take to the York exhibition this Easter, I shall have it with me on the 009 Society stand, this year on the ground floor opposite the main stairs to the mezzanines and two upper floors. Come along and say hello.

[Bassendale]

Hi Garry,
Those look Fairlie good (I couldn't resist).

Is there any indicator of price ?


Also ... I wonder how much work there would be in removing the "tram" plates and adding motion to the bogie ... ?


Stuart

[garrywhiting]

Hi Garry,
Those look Fairlie good (I couldn't resist).
Is there any indicator of price ?

[Hugh Norwood]

I would guess that if someone got a couple of N-drive chassis (say) and fixed them together, then Chris could devise a fairlie body to go on top?

[tedp]

I expect it could be turned into a nice little model with a bit of rubbing down and super detailing. The Fairlie patent wasn't restricted to the FR engines - there were many Farlies at work all over the world. I know of one class of tramway type Fairlie on a metre gauge line in Saxony. These looked quite different, of course.

http://www.drehscheibe-foren.de/foren/read.php?17,3675916,page=all

[JulienW]

I would guess that if someone got a couple of N-drive chassis (say) and fixed them together, then Chris could devise a fairlie body to go on top?

Having seen one at first hand at the last M5-M50-NGM meeting it would need to be quite a bit bigger to fit anything other than the Kato shorty. But if someone were to sort out a pair of N-drives on a frame then I'm sure that Chris could work something out. The other thought for a chassis would be Hollywood Foundry (BullAnt) which may allow the bogies to be closer together than on a pair of N-drives where the motors would need to be fitted in.

I must say though that when I saw Chris' Fairlie it reminded me of the locos sent to South America, and made a nice change from the usual FfART (Ffestinog Area Rapid Transit) version.

[Isle of Stoner]

I liked it so much I've ordered 10 for the FR shop! Watch this space.

John W

[Tigger]

I must say though that when I saw Chris' Fairlie it reminded me of the locos sent to South America, and made a nice change from the usual FfART (Ffestinog Area Rapid Transit) version.

I Just LOVE that acronym!!! ;D ;D ;D

[Alan Feldon]

As they are the same size ,you might be better fitting the bandai chassis as it is 8 wheel drive under this body,as with a double engine you would expect this to have some pulling power.

[tebee]

Just a point to note though, although the Bandai chassis is the same overall size as the Kato ones, the truck wheelbase is much longer and so the inner pair of axles are much closer together and they swing out more on curves. Looking at the design of  the loco they could very well end up in the cab !

[Isle of Stoner]

Hoping to have ours in the shop this coming week so I'll keep you posted as one of them is destined for the IoSR.

John W

[Isle of Stoner]

They arrived today and they are cracking. I started adding bits and bobs to my one tonight, I'll post some pictures when I have some to hand.

They are available from the F&WHR webshop for

[Isle of Stoner]

I've added some detailing to mine and given it a bit of a smooth off. I think once painted it will be fine.



John W

[MickT]

Interesting John! Looks a bit like a Varikit that has been posed in front of a mirror  ;D

Where did you get, or what make are the (whitemetal?) England style sand pots/pedestal ashtrays/narrow dustbins ?

Mick

[Isle of Stoner]

Hi

They are from the Langley Fairlie kit. I've painted it with acrylics (snot green) and it looks great. Pics to follow.

John W