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General Category => N Gauge Discussion => Topic started by: Fourcep on January 25, 2024, 05:55:05 PM

Title: EMU buffers
Post by: Fourcep on January 25, 2024, 05:55:05 PM
Hi. Does anyone know if someone makes Southern EMU (Spencer Moulton) buffers?
Thanks
Nick
Title: Re: EMU buffers
Post by: ntpntpntp on January 25, 2024, 08:22:14 PM
Spencer Moulton?  (Never heard of them before and I did struggle to find Spencer Morton on google!)

Found some in 7mm, and a defunct shapeways listing for 4mm, but of course that's no use to you.
https://www.roxeymouldings.co.uk/product/782/7mb045-sr-spencer-moulton-emu-buffer-by-markits/ (https://www.roxeymouldings.co.uk/product/782/7mb045-sr-spencer-moulton-emu-buffer-by-markits/)

https://www.shapeways.com/product/LXUFENUNA/spencer-moulton-buffers-for-sr-coaches (https://www.shapeways.com/product/LXUFENUNA/spencer-moulton-buffers-for-sr-coaches)
(https://images3.sw-cdn.net/product/picture/710x528_34056180_17936366_1625658174_1_0.jpg)

They look like something that could be drawn up and 3D printed. 

In the days before 3D printers I'd have suggested create yourself a master pattern and mould them.  I used to use Gedeo Siligum for the mould, and epoxy resin.
Title: Re: EMU buffers
Post by: Bob G on January 25, 2024, 09:11:18 PM
I think these are typically pre WW2 Maunsell and Bulleid buffers, rather than BR designs. I have used old Dapol Hymek bodies as a source of buffers and shanks as they look similar, but unless you have used the Hymek chassis for another project (in my case a 71 and 74) then it could get expensive.

Bob