Your engines Russell and Blanche are fine loco's. How did you achieve the rivet detail on your models? I am building a rake of ICI limestone hopper wagons, in Gauge 1, 10mm scale. I am far from being a rivet counter, however the riveting on these wagons is very prominent and I need to achieve at least a passing resemblance.
Hi Steve, I used real rivets. They're not actually holding thing together in most cases. I just drill a hold and carefully flatten the back with a hammer. You could also use super glue to hold them. I have a variety of small rivet down to 3/64" diameter I bought a while ago online. I have heard of pinheads from the sewing being cut down and used but those you have to glue in.
I’m currently getting ready to build one of these! Except mine will either be A3 ‘Papyrus’ or 60103 ‘Flying Scotsman’
Well worth the effort for a 'finished' effect.
Lovely job mate
very good, thanks for sharing, keep up the good work
They do make the cab look allot better
Thank Adam, I'm working on Russells' now.
Your engines Russell and Blanche are fine loco's. How did you achieve the rivet detail on your models? I am building a rake of ICI limestone hopper wagons, in Gauge 1, 10mm scale. I am far from being a rivet counter, however the riveting on these wagons is very prominent and I need to achieve at least a passing resemblance.
Hi Steve, I used real rivets. They're not actually holding thing together in most cases. I just drill a hold and carefully flatten the back with a hammer. You could also use super glue to hold them. I have a variety of small rivet down to 3/64" diameter I bought a while ago online. I have heard of pinheads from the sewing being cut down and used but those you have to glue in.
Hallo
lovely Loco. Where donyou get the plans for this Locomotive?
Kind regards from Germany
Hi, the plans were from DJB Engineering Ltd they have a website and a FaceBook page.
is it in 32mm or 45
It's 32mm gauge.
Cool I’m just building a 32mm railway in my garder
It's a nice chunky scale to work in. You'll enjoy it.
Thanks