Stephenson's Rocket

[Keith_1]

Hi All,

I am looking at my next project and because I am a railways fan - I was looking at a model of Stephenson's Rocket. I have researched a bit on the web and come up with quite a few photos but cannot find a lot of detail on - the main chasis, how the drive cylinders were secured t the chasis / body and also the details of steam system configuration from the boiler to the cylinders. I will keep researching but if anyone can help with details / plans / links etc., I would be most appreciative. Work on the T Model continues.

Thanks

Keith

[Repliconics]

Sounds great Keith really looking forward to it!
What scale are you thinking of building it at?

Trevor.

[Treecycle]

Sounds great Keith really looking forward to it!
What scale are you thinking of building it at?

Trevor.
Maybe 1:1 this time :)(

[Dalboy]

I just like the Rocket I have one of the Hornby steam operated models unfortunately the detail of what you would want is not replicated on it, But if you want photo's of it I will take some.

Look forward to your build of it

[Repliconics]

Maybe 1:1 this time :)(

Let's not go over the top on Keith.
2/3 should be just fine! :2tsup:

[Keith_1]

I just like the Rocket I have one of the Hornby steam operated models unfortunately the detail of what you would want is not replicated on it, But if you want photo's of it I will take some.

Look forward to your build of it

Thanks - would appreciate anything that could assist, photos of underchasis and steam equipment would be great. Any photos at all.

I as considering 1/5th scale which would make the main drive wheels 285mm diameter and the overall length of the engine 840mm. The tender would be 502mm long. Therefore the overall length of the model would be 1342mm. The height from track to tip of smoke stack would be 922mm. What do you think ? Am I being too ambitious ?
I a bit scared to tell my wife. She wants some work done around the house. I think a project like this could take well in excess of 6 months. Don't know where I will put it on completion.

Quite a bit of planning and scale drawings to do. Hopefully can get more details as discussed. Plus I still need to finish my T Model ute. Probably another 3 weeks to a month on that.

Thanks for your interest.

Keith

[Dalboy]

Will take them in the morning as it is midnight here at the moment.

Found these this well http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/17344/stephensons-rocket-lo958

[Keith_1]

Will take them in the morning as it is midnight here at the moment.

Found these this well http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/17344/stephensons-rocket-lo958

Thanks, I might purchase the plans. They look just what I was after. I might try to contact the firm by email to get info on delivery etc. Thanks.

Keith

[artme]

Looking forward to this Keith!! A good size model so you should get some great detail into it!!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[Dalboy]

Photo's as promised I must confess that the damage to the paint work was my fault for putting it into a window where the sun shone in.

Hope these are of some use

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[McNeil]

Hi Keith I found this back issue of Model engineer that has the Rocket on the cover, I dont know what the artical is about but thought you might be interested in it.
Cheers "Mc"

http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/61695/model-engineer-no4440

[Dalboy]

Just a little more
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[Keith_1]

Just a little more
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Thanks to everyone who is assisting - most appreciated. I have also contacted the hobby firm in the UK regarding plans as well.

Probably still at last a month away off commencing. I am going to make sure I get as much detail and preparation work done before starting.

You are all good people.

Thanks

Keith

[Keith_1]

Will take them in the morning as it is midnight here at the moment.

Found these this well http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/17344/stephensons-rocket-lo958

Thanks so much for the information, I have just ordered the plans from the United Kingdom.

Keith

[crowie]

G'Day Keith,
I'll be looking forward to this build too, of course after the Ford is finished and the bosses chores have been sorts....
Did you see the thread in the "metalwork" section on the rocket..
http://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=148654
http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11734?msg=welcome_stranger#3
Cheers, crowie

[Keith_1]

G'Day Keith,
I'll be looking forward to this build too, of course after the Ford is finished and the bosses chores have been sorts....
Did you see the thread in the "metalwork" section on the rocket..
http://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=148654
http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11734?msg=welcome_stranger#3
Cheers, crowie

Crowie,

No I haven't. I have ordered some drawings from the UK. I look forward to them arriving. I will give you some feedback when they arrive. I am in the good books with my wife. I rehung a door and fitted a locking mechanism to it. Cathie now knows about the Rocket and all is good. Still working on the T Model. About to put a photo on that string.

All the best.

Keith

[A Duke]

http://i1.createsend4.com/ei/r/B6/CA8/F75/csimport/rocketimage.162157.jpg (http://imail.illusionmedia.co.uk/t/r-l-xvmc-dtakkttu-a/)



Hobbies Top Seller (http://imail.illusionmedia.co.uk/t/r-l-xvmc-dtakkttu-s/)



OcCre Models have created a beautiful 1/24th scale representation of Stephenson's Rocket, the most famous locomotive of them all.
Was £85.00 Now Only £76.95! SHOP HERE
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I know it's a bit late in the day as you've gone down another path but this arrived in my inbox and I thought someone may be interested.
Regards

[artme]

Must file that!!

I think it would be possible to build a suitable model based on those photographic views.

[Keith_1]

http://i1.createsend4.com/ei/r/B6/CA8/F75/csimport/rocketimage.162157.jpg (http://imail.illusionmedia.co.uk/t/r-l-xvmc-dtakkttu-a/)




Hobbies Top Seller (http://imail.illusionmedia.co.uk/t/r-l-xvmc-dtakkttu-s/)



OcCre Models have created a beautiful 1/24th scale representation of Stephenson's Rocket, the most famous locomotive of them all.
Was £85.00 Now Only £76.95! SHOP HERE
(http://imail.illusionmedia.co.uk/t/r-l-xvmc-dtakkttu-g/)

(While stocks last)











I know it's a bit late in the day as you've gone down another path but this arrived in my inbox and I thought someone may be interested.
Regards

Thanks for the information.
I may go down this track for my next project. It would be great o make both locomotives.

Keith

[Keith_1]

http://i1.createsend4.com/ei/r/B6/CA8/F75/csimport/rocketimage.162157.jpg (http://imail.illusionmedia.co.uk/t/r-l-xvmc-dtakkttu-a/)


Hobbies Top Seller (http://imail.illusionmedia.co.uk/t/r-l-xvmc-dtakkttu-s/)


OcCre Models have created a beautiful 1/24th scale representation of Stephenson's Rocket, the most famous locomotive of them all.
Was £85.00 Now Only £76.95! SHOP HERE
(http://imail.illusionmedia.co.uk/t/r-l-xvmc-dtakkttu-g/)

(While stocks last)










I know it's a bit late in the day as you've gone down another path but this arrived in my inbox and I thought someone may be interested.
Regards

Thanks to you and Grant - I have purchased a kit of the Rocket from Cornwall Boats in the UK. Being sent by Air Mail. It will be my next project. I will be drawing up all components and building (probably 1/5th scale). This will possibly start in August / September - still not sure how much work is in the Lion. The more you progress - the more you find to do. Thanks guys for the information. Really appreciate it.

Take Care

Keith