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Bikeracer · February 16, 2012, 03:24:21 PM

Only thing I can suggest at the moment is to build the two pieces separately from laminations of Plasticard cutting slots out for the coupling rods as you go.
Dunno if that makes sense,but I'd try if I was in the same situation.

Allan

Newportnobby · February 16, 2012, 03:29:42 PM

I would agree with Allan. Even as an engineering numpty, I would think that could be replicated relatively easily with some plasticard and a small saw. Worth a try!

Jerry Howlett · February 16, 2012, 03:52:34 PM

Quote from: Bikeracer on February 16, 2012, 03:24:21 PM
Only thing I can suggest at the moment is to build the two pieces separately from laminations of Plasticard cutting slots out for the coupling rods as you go.
Dunno if that makes sense,but I'd try if I was in the same situation.

Allan

Being a numpty and visiting the UK tomorrow, what thickness of plasticard can you buy ?. There is a model shop near to where we are staying so I have a chance of getting something unavailable here !

Bikeracer · February 16, 2012, 04:17:17 PM

Years since I bought any but I believe it goes up in 0.010" increments,don't forget the glue.

Allan

Jerry Howlett · February 16, 2012, 05:00:59 PM

Quote from: Bikeracer on February 16, 2012, 04:17:17 PM
Years since I bought any but I believe it goes up in 0.010" increments,don't forget the glue.

Allan

Thanks Allan for all your advice finally what glue ?. I can get the super glue here does that work on plasticard. By the way we were on holiday in Sicilly last year when I came across my first Italiam model railway shop, being bolder now with the langauge I did ask for plastic card and was met with a look of total bafflement. however they were a shop dedicated to HO models so......

Bikeracer · February 16, 2012, 06:46:04 PM

If the shop sells Plasticard they should sell the correct glue as well,the last I had was a very thin liquid solvent and basically was drawn into joints by capillary action.

Allan

Jerry Howlett · February 16, 2012, 08:37:22 PM

Thanks Allan,

Don't watch this space at least for a fortnight. Its our son's wedding so I guess I may have to concentrate on other things than the railway.... or maybe not

railwaysymphony · March 12, 2012, 01:35:21 PM

Well my tyres arrived today - I took the plunge and ordered some, and they took around a week to get here from Germany - not too bad really! Maybe tomorrow if I can tidy off my desk a bit I might pull out one of the locos to see about fitting new tyres