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Re: next showmans / roadloco kit.
Hi Craig
Does this mean that the next Foden kit is imminent (or even next!!!!)
Regards
Tom
Does this mean that the next Foden kit is imminent (or even next!!!!)
Regards
Tom
atomenter- Number of posts : 178
Location : NORTH EAST SCOTLAND
Registration date : 2008-06-26
Re: next showmans / roadloco kit.
yeah, should be soon, but the control model is away this week having some woodwork done. fingers crossed, we should see some real progress when it gets back
craig@STW- Number of posts : 1410
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Registration date : 2010-05-06
Re: next showmans / roadloco kit.
just to say we have found a couple of problems with the valve gear kit
number one, it would appear that the valve spindle has the ability to travel deeper into the weigh-shaft bracket than intended. with the lock nut in place this could cause a bit off a mess...
we have made a spacer to solve this. please dont try to add length to the valve rods as apparently this will mess up the geometry !!!
number two, it seems the key-way on the weigh-shaft is too deep. we are making a new key to solve this.
these parts will be sent out as soon as possible
number one, it would appear that the valve spindle has the ability to travel deeper into the weigh-shaft bracket than intended. with the lock nut in place this could cause a bit off a mess...
we have made a spacer to solve this. please dont try to add length to the valve rods as apparently this will mess up the geometry !!!
number two, it seems the key-way on the weigh-shaft is too deep. we are making a new key to solve this.
these parts will be sent out as soon as possible
craig@STW- Number of posts : 1410
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Registration date : 2010-05-06
Re: next showmans / roadloco kit.
Ah
Due to illness you beat me to it.
Was about to send you pictures of a problem I found last night. But you already have it.
Due to illness you beat me to it.
Was about to send you pictures of a problem I found last night. But you already have it.
lynnr- Number of posts : 3242
Age : 55
Location : Highland, 4inch showman
Registration date : 2010-08-06
Re: next showmans / roadloco kit.
thanks Lynn, but we shouldn't be getting to the point where you guys find the problems first
craig@STW- Number of posts : 1410
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Re: next showmans / roadloco kit.
control model springs to mind
Kevster- Number of posts : 424
Location : Hertfordshire 4 inch; DCC road loco
Registration date : 2011-01-27
Re: next showmans / roadloco kit.
Kevster wrote:control model springs to mind
couldn't agree with you more
craig@STW- Number of posts : 1410
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Registration date : 2010-05-06
Re: next showmans / roadloco kit.
Hi STW
I have fitted the spacers and can confirm. Problem solved. Everything wiggles and shimmies in the correct way and place. Just need to take it all apart again to plate / paint and remove the Right hand bearing casting shims. But think this can wait until the next kit that requires the crank removed anyway.
Head says yes. Body say NO! :-(
I have fitted the spacers and can confirm. Problem solved. Everything wiggles and shimmies in the correct way and place. Just need to take it all apart again to plate / paint and remove the Right hand bearing casting shims. But think this can wait until the next kit that requires the crank removed anyway.
Head says yes. Body say NO! :-(
lynnr- Number of posts : 3242
Age : 55
Location : Highland, 4inch showman
Registration date : 2010-08-06
Re: next showmans / roadloco kit.
Does the right hand bearing casting have to come off? As I was going to pain my threads (Lynn, please provide photos so I can visualise).
Cheers,
Brian
Cheers,
Brian
Brian M- Number of posts : 261
Location : Cheshire
Registration date : 2011-01-30
Re: next showmans / roadloco kit.
Hi Brian
The 2 spacer for the end of the valve rods can be put on without the crank being moved. But I remember in the instructions that the crank may need to be taken off a couple more times for bits to be fitted.
When I first fitted my weightshaft and crossheads. The con-rods were off to the right of the bigends by 3mm. So I put the shims in as supplied by STW. Once I reset the weightshaft as it was 1mm too high on the HP side. This moved the con-rods into the correct location without shims. Hence my comment on removing them.
The 2 spacer for the end of the valve rods can be put on without the crank being moved. But I remember in the instructions that the crank may need to be taken off a couple more times for bits to be fitted.
When I first fitted my weightshaft and crossheads. The con-rods were off to the right of the bigends by 3mm. So I put the shims in as supplied by STW. Once I reset the weightshaft as it was 1mm too high on the HP side. This moved the con-rods into the correct location without shims. Hence my comment on removing them.
lynnr- Number of posts : 3242
Age : 55
Location : Highland, 4inch showman
Registration date : 2010-08-06
Re: next showmans / roadloco kit.
Hello All,
What kit is the weighshaft bracket in?
Cheers,
Brian
What kit is the weighshaft bracket in?
Cheers,
Brian
Brian M- Number of posts : 261
Location : Cheshire
Registration date : 2011-01-30
Re: next showmans / roadloco kit.
Brian M wrote:Hello All,
What kit is the weighshaft bracket in?
Cheers,
Brian
Hi Brian
Kit 20 should be the ticket.
lynnr- Number of posts : 3242
Age : 55
Location : Highland, 4inch showman
Registration date : 2010-08-06
Re: next showmans / roadloco kit.
THanks Lynn, where would we be with out you
Brian M- Number of posts : 261
Location : Cheshire
Registration date : 2011-01-30
Re: next showmans / roadloco kit.
Hi Craig,
I appreciate you're all really busy now with the extra workload with orders, which is great news for all of us. I was just wondering if it was possible to post some pics on the updates as they have gone distinctly thing on the ground. I understand why but there is definatley something really enjoyable about seeing the parts being made that we are about to receive and fit to our engines.
I should imagine the water fittings kit will be about as fun to fit as the cleading kit was! No doubt previous builders of other 4" models will be able to enlighten us as to whether that's true or not!!!
Be fantastic to get two kits before Xmas
cheers
Rick
I appreciate you're all really busy now with the extra workload with orders, which is great news for all of us. I was just wondering if it was possible to post some pics on the updates as they have gone distinctly thing on the ground. I understand why but there is definatley something really enjoyable about seeing the parts being made that we are about to receive and fit to our engines.
I should imagine the water fittings kit will be about as fun to fit as the cleading kit was! No doubt previous builders of other 4" models will be able to enlighten us as to whether that's true or not!!!
Be fantastic to get two kits before Xmas
cheers
Rick
Rickster- Number of posts : 267
Location : canterbury, Kent
Registration date : 2010-02-19
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