Marc Dobson
Western Thunderer
Contact Powsides before you order, otherwise you might be in for a wait.
Marc
Marc
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asterix2012
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The search function is a bit flaky, the transfer for the version in the photo is 0716.
Liver & Fry
Western Thunderer
Aye, that would be my main concern ordering from them. I'm very aware (and sympathetic) of their struggles.
It all depends if I can find an italic font transfer to make up the smaller lettering. The large bits are straight forward enough...
- James
Liver & Fry
Western Thunderer
I have concluded I can do the bulk of the lettering myself, including the main 'LEWIS', running number and Load/Tare details in a suitable italic font, with transfers I already possess (a mix of Fox and HMRS). The only bit I cannot do is 'Empty to Lewis Merthyr Colly T.V.R.'
Once I can get the website to work, I will likely order the Powsides transfer, if only to add that bit of text once it does turn up!
This may seem counter intuitive, however, I prefer other mediums over pressfix so whilst I will use Powsides when I need to (e.g GE wagon transfers), if I can do it a different way, I would rather try. I know HMRS transfers class as pressfix, but they are more forgiving if one needs to reposition the transfer.
- James
Once I can get the website to work, I will likely order the Powsides transfer, if only to add that bit of text once it does turn up!
This may seem counter intuitive, however, I prefer other mediums over pressfix so whilst I will use Powsides when I need to (e.g GE wagon transfers), if I can do it a different way, I would rather try. I know HMRS transfers class as pressfix, but they are more forgiving if one needs to reposition the transfer.
- James
Liver & Fry
Western Thunderer
I made a start on the brassmaster underframe for the LEWIS wagon tonight.
So far it's all quite standard; fold up the W-irons, strengthen the frame and make up the spring carriers:
I need to remove one of the V hangers but the instructions say to do this later (I've not read ahead to find out why).
Incidentally, one would assume that it is standard convention to put the lever at the non-door end, but in the photo of 0199 this does not appear to be the case, as the side facing the camera does not appear to display a lever at all?
(Source: Lewis Merthyr Colliery, photograph - Collections Online | Museum Wales )
- James
So far it's all quite standard; fold up the W-irons, strengthen the frame and make up the spring carriers:
I need to remove one of the V hangers but the instructions say to do this later (I've not read ahead to find out why).
Incidentally, one would assume that it is standard convention to put the lever at the non-door end, but in the photo of 0199 this does not appear to be the case, as the side facing the camera does not appear to display a lever at all?
(Source: Lewis Merthyr Colliery, photograph - Collections Online | Museum Wales )
- James
Liver & Fry
Western Thunderer
With garden season upon us, and a break in the weather, I've had to dedicate more of my time to getting the veg plot straight and ready for planting, meaning that model progress has slowed somewhat:
That said, I spent tonight adding the brake shoes and push rods to the LEWIS wagon chassis:
There's only the safety loops to add this side of marrying the chassis up to the body, but as I have to start work earlier tomorrow, that shall be all for now!
- James
That said, I spent tonight adding the brake shoes and push rods to the LEWIS wagon chassis:
There's only the safety loops to add this side of marrying the chassis up to the body, but as I have to start work earlier tomorrow, that shall be all for now!
- James
Liver & Fry
Western Thunderer
I've made a significant step forward with the LEWIS wagon tonight, fitting the brass chassis and the inner floor to the body, and fitting the wheels, axleboxes, springs and outer V hanger:
Buffers, drawhooks and brake levers to follow soon hopefully!
- James
Buffers, drawhooks and brake levers to follow soon hopefully!
- James
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
My good lady, who also had horses for much of her life suggests that it might be a red ribbon, tied to indicate that this horse was known to kick so beware.
simond
Western Thunderer
Rob
thanks to you and your good lady, I was not consciously aware of that, but now you mention it, there are stirrings in what passes for my memory
Happily we have avoided owning them. Far too fragile, and damnably expensive to fix! (and shovelling s*** on Christmas day does not appeal!)
cheers
Simon
thanks to you and your good lady, I was not consciously aware of that, but now you mention it, there are stirrings in what passes for my memory
Happily we have avoided owning them. Far too fragile, and damnably expensive to fix! (and shovelling s*** on Christmas day does not appeal!)
cheers
Simon
Liver & Fry
Western Thunderer
Another evening passes and the wagon is, physically, complete!
Buffers, drawhooks, horse hooks, the brake lever and the rod for the end door hinge have all been fitted, making for a pleasing little wagon.
The LEWIS livery is thankfully quite simple, in that it's black, meaning the whole thing can be painted in one go (bar the wooden interior). I'm hoping to find time on Sunday evening to do so, so hopefully I'll be back with an update for you all then!
- James
Buffers, drawhooks, horse hooks, the brake lever and the rod for the end door hinge have all been fitted, making for a pleasing little wagon.
The LEWIS livery is thankfully quite simple, in that it's black, meaning the whole thing can be painted in one go (bar the wooden interior). I'm hoping to find time on Sunday evening to do so, so hopefully I'll be back with an update for you all then!
- James
Liver & Fry
Western Thunderer
I was really taxed by the complexity of this paint job, but thankfully I pulled through!
Jokes aside, it needs another coat +/- a few touch ups and then focus will go to painting the interior. Hopefully we'll see some lettering by the end of the week!
- James
Jokes aside, it needs another coat +/- a few touch ups and then focus will go to painting the interior. Hopefully we'll see some lettering by the end of the week!
- James
Liver & Fry
Western Thunderer
Painting completed!
Just the lettering to go now...
- James
Just the lettering to go now...
- James
Liver & Fry
Western Thunderer
I've still got the smaller text to sort (as well as the other side to do) but here's a little something to give you an idea of what the finished article will soon look like...
- James
- James
Liver & Fry
Western Thunderer
A day off work on a rainy day meant there was nothing else to be done than finish the LEWIS wagon!
I started with the smaller lettering on the side posted previously:
(It is worth noting that I have not currently been able to source anything suitable for the "empty to..." message to the left of 'No.' so unless I go for a Powsides transfer and cut out the corner I require, this will be how the wagon remains for now).
Then it was on to the other side:
This side has subtle differences to the opposite; first of all, the L being shifted right by the corner bracket has meant that the E has to overlap the bracing next to the side door. This is backed up by other photos I've found of LEWIS wagons. Secondly, No.0199 is the only wagon I've seen with that white square between the I and S, which I represented on the correct side. However, as I've not seen this on any other LEWIS wagon, and as I don't have a photo of the other side of No.0199 to prove or disprove its presence, I have omitted it to represent the wider fleet.
All in all, I am very happy with how this has turned out. I've been planning this one for a while for the somewhat nerdy reasons I stated at the start of this build, so to see it finally realised puts a smile on my face!
Equally, I can highly recommend Meon Valley Models wagon kits, as the print quality is beautifully crisp and, when paired with a brassmaster chassis as designed/intended, it runs like a dream. I shall definitely be utilising these again for other PO wagon builds.
Speaking of, I have two PO wagons already lined up, and plenty more I'm figuring out, but before that, I owe someone a pair of cattle wagons. Keep an eye out on @Herb Garden 's thread for as and when I (re)start that project...
- James
I started with the smaller lettering on the side posted previously:
(It is worth noting that I have not currently been able to source anything suitable for the "empty to..." message to the left of 'No.' so unless I go for a Powsides transfer and cut out the corner I require, this will be how the wagon remains for now).
Then it was on to the other side:
This side has subtle differences to the opposite; first of all, the L being shifted right by the corner bracket has meant that the E has to overlap the bracing next to the side door. This is backed up by other photos I've found of LEWIS wagons. Secondly, No.0199 is the only wagon I've seen with that white square between the I and S, which I represented on the correct side. However, as I've not seen this on any other LEWIS wagon, and as I don't have a photo of the other side of No.0199 to prove or disprove its presence, I have omitted it to represent the wider fleet.
All in all, I am very happy with how this has turned out. I've been planning this one for a while for the somewhat nerdy reasons I stated at the start of this build, so to see it finally realised puts a smile on my face!
Equally, I can highly recommend Meon Valley Models wagon kits, as the print quality is beautifully crisp and, when paired with a brassmaster chassis as designed/intended, it runs like a dream. I shall definitely be utilising these again for other PO wagon builds.
Speaking of, I have two PO wagons already lined up, and plenty more I'm figuring out, but before that, I owe someone a pair of cattle wagons. Keep an eye out on @Herb Garden 's thread for as and when I (re)start that project...
- James