Lynton and Barnstaple carriage kits, a joint venture

LnBmad · Post by **LnBmad** » Sun Oct 20, 2013 10:57 pm

So while I'm still trying to work out the interior for carriage 1 (no proper records of seat layout in the observation end), I have made a start on the bracing for carriage 7. I need go work out where the doors to the observation area fit but am still yet to have been on the restored carriage to take the measurement from there

this one should take too long once I have the doors sorted as I know the rest of the interior and have that all prepped ready

photos will follow tomorrow when I have better light.

LnBmad · Post by **LnBmad** » Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:46 pm

LnBmad · Post by **LnBmad** » Fri Nov 08, 2013 8:18 am

So this week I've come back to carriage 1 again after someone kindly showed me a photo I hadn't seen before of the interior in carriage 1! This has meant that I have been able to construct the interior and get glazing done. I have also added the much needed decals, leaving only the fitting of accucraft couplings, door and grab handles and cushions for first class to bring this carriage to completion. Photos show more of what's been done.

laalratty · Post by **laalratty** » Fri Nov 08, 2013 8:40 pm

Very nice job, not too far to go now (although I know only too well that it can seem like its nearly done and then take another couple of weeks of work)

LnBmad · Post by **LnBmad** » Fri Nov 08, 2013 10:31 pm

Interior is now finished. New couplings are fitted (although testing will have to wait till the morning). It will run without handles for a little while as I need to order some. Hopefully this will mean carriage 7 can then move to paint soon and the rake will really begin to take shape.

Bandit · Post by **Bandit** » Sat Nov 09, 2013 7:18 am

Great job. Can't wait for the next step !

WVLR · Post by **WVLR** » Sat Nov 09, 2013 9:34 pm

It's looking really good Matt.

LnBmad · Post by **LnBmad** » Sat Nov 09, 2013 9:39 pm

Now completed carriage 1 bar handles... Not too sure on the glazing ATM so this might yet be replaced (currently looks slightly blue when in daylight but fine in the house)... Photos to follow

LnBmad · Post by **LnBmad** » Mon Nov 11, 2013 11:17 pm

So glazing now replaced and it looks much better. Now only handles remain to be fitted when I get round to ordering some

Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Mon Nov 11, 2013 11:36 pm

Superb job... well done!
Looks good on its own but will be even better with the others running together.
I don't do wood, perhaps I should give it a go?

tom_tom_go · Post by **tom_tom_go** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 12:39 pm

Excellent job Matt, well done!

You don't fancy making me some smaller bogie versions of these

LnBmad · Post by **LnBmad** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 12:45 pm

These run round 2'6" radius tom

drop me a pm

laalratty · Post by **laalratty** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 8:44 pm

That really does look splendid

LnBmad · Post by **LnBmad** » Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:24 pm

Carriage 7 has been receiving some love again. Nearly ready for staining the interior and painting the outside.

LnBmad · Post by **LnBmad** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:23 pm

More progress

Dannypenguin · Post by **Dannypenguin** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:28 pm

I seemed to have missed the last couple of updates and I must say, they look impressive!

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:35 pm

Looking good.

MTA · Post by **MTA** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:35 pm

In a word, 'wow'.

As the L&B is my favourite NG prototype I've been following this topic closely.

Have you considered making these commercially available? I'd certainly be interested in some...

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 5:57 pm

Whats the best protection for wooden bogies against damp moisure and the wet especially when its ply and prone to warping.

LnBmad · Post by **LnBmad** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 6:22 pm

I'm coating them in acrylic wood varnish and them painting them matte black followed by another coat of varnish. Make them water tight that way. Warping is prevented by the spacers fitted either end and centrally.

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