To go with the new Isle of Man Bogie Coaches...

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 5:20 pm

Engineering sample that will be on show at the W&L weekend. There are a few minor painting issues to correct for the production model (including the buffer beam in proper "Bufer Beam Red"). For those that see the prototype please be aware that internally some work is going to be done on the cab layout to ensure ease of operation.

Interestingley this loco will have an 80psi boiler pressure. Should be out in 2010...

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:11 pm

Now that looks great.

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:19 pm

I second that.
I really really like it
But it is 15mm scale isn't it?

MTA · Post by **MTA** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:53 pm

Mr. Bond of the DVLR wrote:I second that.
I really really like it
But it is 15mm scale isn't it?

Tis 15mm scale, Zach. So that on 45mm track it is true 3ft gauge (I think that's right, can someone confirm?)

Crackingjob · Post by **Crackingjob** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:56 pm

1mm??? making it 15mm=1foot does it matter??? the only problem for me is having a loco i want but can't (without significant engineering works) run on my 32mm track....have to build my own
Crackingjob

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:28 pm

Oh no My first name is known on the forum! I have a solution to your woes cracking job, bye one and send it to me! 45mm is looking more attractive now!

DLRdan · Post by **DLRdan** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:37 pm

Its a nicley detailed model and i like the lining on the pony truck, is it just me or is there something that doesnt look quite right

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:43 pm

It is a shame it is so detailed, it pushes the price up and also if it were like a round hose loco I could have fun making it individual but thats just my view on things

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 11:12 pm

DLRdan wrote:Its a nicley detailed model and i like the lining on the pony truck, is it just me or is there something that doesnt look quite right

It doesn't but I think they're recifying a load of things.

laalratty · Post by **laalratty** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 11:12 pm

DLRdan wrote:Its a nicley detailed model and i like the lining on the pony truck, is it just me or is there something that doesnt look quite right

I agree, I don't think the tanks are big enough, and they are possibly a bit too high. That looks more like one of the earlier engines. Mannin had the largest water tanks of the lot

Endless, Nameless · Post by **Endless, Nameless** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:18 am

It's all wrong, but very pretty... hopefully they'll get it sorted, it's not Mannin as is.

MuzTrem · Post by **MuzTrem** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 5:35 pm

Aye - if anything she's more akin to Hutchinson during the '80s and '90s. Having dug out a prototype photo, I'd say:

1. The chimney is definately too tall.
2. The dome is possibly too tall.
3. The boiler needs to be just slightly bigger and the tanks just slightly taller.
4. The rain strips on the cab roof need to be much smaller.

Not a lot to be changed, then...!

andysleigh · Post by **andysleigh** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:44 pm

compare

We were talking on mondya night at my local club, that they have chosen the wrong loco, as you cant change it, mannin has different specs to all the others.

Hancockshire · Post by **Hancockshire** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:07 pm

Mr. Bond of the DVLR wrote:Oh no My first name is known on the forum! I have a solution to your woes cracking job, bye one and send it to me! 45mm is looking more attractive now!

Does anyone know mine

andysleigh · Post by **andysleigh** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:08 pm

Hancockshire wrote:
Mr. Bond of the DVLR wrote:Oh no My first name is known on the forum! I have a solution to your woes cracking job, bye one and send it to me! 45mm is looking more attractive now!
Does anyone know mine

callum

Endless, Nameless · Post by **Endless, Nameless** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:09 pm

I think Mannin was chosen as the larger boiler and cylinders would make it more viable as a live steam model.

Hancockshire · Post by **Hancockshire** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:38 pm

andysleigh wrote:
Hancockshire wrote:
Mr. Bond of the DVLR wrote:Oh no My first name is known on the forum! I have a solution to your woes cracking job, bye one and send it to me! 45mm is looking more attractive now!
Does anyone know mine
callum

Busted, ah that's fine, I want the world to know who I am & the fact I got kissed by the Michelle Collins during the filming of 2000 acres of sky that was filmed in this area (our sheep ended up as TV stars

).

ACLR · Post by **ACLR** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 12:49 am

who is Michelle Collins

laalratty · Post by **laalratty** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:12 am

I don't know, I think she's an actress...

Anyway, the bungle points go to Mr Bond and Hancockshire this time.....

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 5:43 pm

YAY! My first bungle points! thats 1 now and counting...

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