Thread: GNR Stirling Locomotive

I mean, how good does this kit look? Yours would be even nicer!

BTW it's a Porsche 911 engine

Steve,

That has WOW factor

Don't think I can get down to that detail. There are some components already assembled and I dare not pull them apart. I will do the best I can.

Regards

Keith

I told you ages ago that you needed to make a diesel shunter now to prove me right what else would you use to push the Stirling around

Have a look at the video youtube link of the Sterling in YouTube as there are a good number of other videos of the train...

Top find and VERY WELL DONE, Derek...

FWIW the Stirling and its tender didn't roll either when they were identified for restoration. They were loaded onto rolling stock and transported to York courtesy of the British Military.

Derek

Are you sure the Stirling is being pushed OR is the Stirling towing the diesel (so efficient - you cannot see the steam or smoke)

Regards

Keith

Hi All,

As requested - pretty much an exploded view of my components of the locomotive section. I have kept the bearings, axles and brake assemblies connected to the chasis as I will only be removing them one at a time for painting as they only fit in one position and I don't want to confuse myself too much when re-assembling. I haven't included screws and other small components in the photo.

I have given the smokebox a couple of coats of paint as well as the smokestack.

Thanks everyone for the videos and research you have done for me on the Stirling Single.

Regards

Keith

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Now isn't that a thing of beauty!!!!

Looks like an electric blanket are you needing to keep the part warm? LOL
Love the picture!

Good pickup - Yes - an old electric blanket. So thick - it is great to protect glass when you bring it home from the glazier.

Cath won't let me use any good sheets

Regards

Keith

You could always get super funky with your layout to really blow ppl away



This is how Herman Miller decided to display the Eames Lounge Chair.

Hi All,

I have been working on the smokebox of the locomotive. I am giving each component 6 coats of paint. I have found that any less I can see a faint hint of the grey primer underneath (unless it is my imagination). I have also found that the chasis is the best place to leave the components when drying.

One concern I had was handling the "boiler" and how to paint it. Came up with an idea that I could support it between centre on my metal turning lathe. Made up a dead centre for the headstock and then held in position with my live centre at the tailstock. This now allows me to paint the boiler with having to touch it or potentially get any finger marks on the paint. It has also given me an idea on how I can do my pin striping around the circumference of the boiler.

Regards

Keith

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Brilliant! Pretty sure you've hit on a great way to ensure perfectly 'true' lining