Lindas New nameplates

MoelygestLR · Post by **MoelygestLR** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:12 pm

Here are some pictures of my Linda with its new nameplates fitted and with the choppers fitted, looking much closer to finished.
Only thing I can think of adding now is a wooden floor but i want to look at the real thing (or Blanche, not sure weather Linda is that far advanced through its overhaul yet), before i put one on my model. Got to be prototypical now havent I!

Anyway here are some pics ...

Palmerston · Post by **Palmerston** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 4:16 pm

Very nice indeed, how did you fit the Accucraft? choppers?

MoelygestLR · Post by **MoelygestLR** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 4:52 pm

Plates are from MDC, supplied by Rhos Helyg Loco Works (TonyW on this forum).

The Choppers were made for my by a friend, but upon inspection are very simple affairs.

its easier to show a picture so here you go.

the existing centre buffers were removed and stored and these screwed in place instead. I think I am going to do a similar thing for my Lady Anne as they look spot on.

TonyW · Post by **TonyW** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 7:39 pm

Well done Paul, very nice.

Prior to its current overhaul, Linda had some kind of man-made "composition" floor fitted during the 1995/1996 overhaul. It worked very well as it was hard-wearing and did not soak up oil and degreaser like a wood floor and so was easier to keep clean. It was still in place when Linda last ran in 2004 and would probably be good for many more years. On that basis, it has probably gone in the skip by now.

MoelygestLR · Post by **MoelygestLR** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 7:48 pm

Thanks for the compliment Tony. I'm suprised I haven't cocked up to be honest but i listened to your advice and all seems to have went well.

Hmmm just wondering what it would have looked like back in the 50's/ 60's when my model is based. Probably a wooden floor. i remember that last time i was in Blanches cab she had a wooden floor but that it was slightly different than i was expecting so I shall have to have a look next time I'm at Blodge.

Maybe Will could add his thoughts on this as I'm sure he has seen it more than I have ...

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 5:02 pm

Ahha, looking great, it is a lovely model. That's a smashing idea for fitting choppers to roundhouse locos. I may have to fit River Deben in the same way.

Palmerston · Post by **Palmerston** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:23 pm

Don't know why the trade hasn't released an adapter for fitting RH with ACC choppers.....

MoelygestLR · Post by **MoelygestLR** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:39 pm

Well this is the best soloution I've seen so far! and looks pretty simple to make as well.

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:03 pm

Forgive me for my ingnorance here, but do you use etch primer on the brass hand rails before they were painted black?

SillyBilly · Post by **SillyBilly** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:52 pm

My thoughts:- Blanche needs a new cab floor, before I go through it.

MoelygestLR · Post by **MoelygestLR** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 10:34 pm

Pete - direct your question at TonyW - he did it! but I would have thought so. my experience with painting brass is that if you dont etch primer it the paint doesnt stay on.

and Bruno okay but what does it look like! pictures please

TonyW · Post by **TonyW** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 10:36 pm

mhlr wrote:Forgive me for my ingnorance here, but do you use etch primer on the brass hand rails before they were painted black?

Yes!

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:07 pm

Right, I need to buy me some. Where's the best place for it Tony?

TonyW · Post by **TonyW** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:16 am

The stuff I use is 2-pack and is only available from car paint suppliers in 1 litre tins. Sorry, but no idea where you could get a smaller quantity or which make to recommend.

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 10:56 am

Phoenix Precision Paints do an etch primer

DVT Dweller · Post by **DVT Dweller** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 11:36 am

MoelygestLR wrote:Plates are from MDC, supplied by Rhos Helyg Loco Works (TonyW on this forum).

The Choppers were made for my by a friend, but upon inspection are very simple affairs.

its easier to show a picture so here you go.

the existing centre buffers were removed and stored and these screwed in place instead. I think I am going to do a similar thing for my Lady Anne as they look spot on.

Now that I like. Ive "adapted" some GRS L&B style choppers for my VoR they do the job and they look ok but are possibly slightly too low and I havnt got the option of pulling 3 link stuff without using a barrier vehicle in between. There really is a market there for hose adaptors youve got.

MoelygestLR · Post by **MoelygestLR** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 6:15 pm

I better tell the bloke who very kindly made them for me that he is on to something!

MoelygestLR · Post by **MoelygestLR** » Fri Jul 16, 2010 1:21 am

May I just add anyone who wants a pair of choppers like so for their roundhouse loco and hasn't got the metal bashing skills to copy the design and do it themselves may can get in contact with my friend Dave Mees who very kindly made these and he will do his best to sort you out with a pair.

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