L&YR Tender - Body
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Product Description
This is a 4mm / 1:76.2 model of a L&YR Tender, available in WSF or FUD.
The example photograph has been built using this WSF L&YR Tender body, the L&YR Tender chassis all available from this shop. Wheels etc can be found using the links at the bottom of this page.
The two buffers are sprued on to the model underneath. Tool boxes are sprued on top. There is also an optional 'table' that fits behind the bulkhead that changes the profile as is on some photographs. A toolbox or two is sometimes fitted here but prototype photographs will dictate where you want them as they moved around a lot. The rear area is sprued above its home, after removing the sprues this will sit in place. Lifting it then gives you access to the interior to fit an optional nut to the screw (see chassis instructions). The water filler cap and toolboxes are sprued on to allow you to choose your style and position, again based on prototype variation.
The main coal space above the tender is sprued on to give access to the tender inside should you wish to add weight or electronics such as DCC chips etc. The chassis is available seperately (in 00 & P4) on this website in WSF and BSF only, yet the instructions are written below also.
The chassis is essentially complete, all you need are 3 sets of 14mm diameter wheels and if you choose 6x 2mm brass 'straw hat' bearing cups. Test builds indicate the wheels roll nicely with or without bearing cups. If you are using the bearings then the holes will need reaming out slightly to accomodate them.
Fit one wheel to the end of a flush axle and thread a spacing washer or two on, then thread it through the bearing carrier (or bearing), then add a spacing washer or two then the wheel to the other side and gauge it with a back to back gauge, do this to all 3.
The chassis fits to the body by slotting the front into the body at an angle and raising the rear until level, the hole in the chassis will line up with the hole in the body. Once done it is fitted with a screw or bolt, the model materials allow the screw or bolt to self tap and a retaining nut is not needed even after repeated removal and refitting, however space is reachable on the inside to add a nut if you prefer.
As an alternative you can cut the bearing carriers off completely but retain the brake gear, then use Pinpoint bearings instead for the wheels and seat the pin points into the indented cups on the inside of the frame, just lightly spring the model to fit them.
As a 3rd alternative if you are not using the optional chassis at all then you can use Pinpoint bearings as above but If using this method you will have to obtain/make your own brake gear.
Add the buffers, your choice of couplings and tender connector and you're ready to roll.
For wheels, axles, crankpins etc
Alan Gibson is a great resource
www.alangibsonworkshop.com
...as is Markits
http://www.markits.com
For Motors and Gearboxes, High Level are recommended.
http://highlevelkits.co.uk/
For crank pins, hand rail rod/wire and pillars, washers, bearings and other small sundry items Mainly Trains is a good website to visit.
http://www.mainlytrains.co.uk/acatalog/index.html
But of course you can use whatever suits your needs and preference best,
the above has been typed out to hopefully aid you should you be new to kit building. The advantage of these 3D printed kits is 90% of the work is done for you.
The example photograph has been built using this WSF L&YR Tender body, the L&YR Tender chassis all available from this shop. Wheels etc can be found using the links at the bottom of this page.
The two buffers are sprued on to the model underneath. Tool boxes are sprued on top. There is also an optional 'table' that fits behind the bulkhead that changes the profile as is on some photographs. A toolbox or two is sometimes fitted here but prototype photographs will dictate where you want them as they moved around a lot. The rear area is sprued above its home, after removing the sprues this will sit in place. Lifting it then gives you access to the interior to fit an optional nut to the screw (see chassis instructions). The water filler cap and toolboxes are sprued on to allow you to choose your style and position, again based on prototype variation.
The main coal space above the tender is sprued on to give access to the tender inside should you wish to add weight or electronics such as DCC chips etc. The chassis is available seperately (in 00 & P4) on this website in WSF and BSF only, yet the instructions are written below also.
The chassis is essentially complete, all you need are 3 sets of 14mm diameter wheels and if you choose 6x 2mm brass 'straw hat' bearing cups. Test builds indicate the wheels roll nicely with or without bearing cups. If you are using the bearings then the holes will need reaming out slightly to accomodate them.
Fit one wheel to the end of a flush axle and thread a spacing washer or two on, then thread it through the bearing carrier (or bearing), then add a spacing washer or two then the wheel to the other side and gauge it with a back to back gauge, do this to all 3.
The chassis fits to the body by slotting the front into the body at an angle and raising the rear until level, the hole in the chassis will line up with the hole in the body. Once done it is fitted with a screw or bolt, the model materials allow the screw or bolt to self tap and a retaining nut is not needed even after repeated removal and refitting, however space is reachable on the inside to add a nut if you prefer.
As an alternative you can cut the bearing carriers off completely but retain the brake gear, then use Pinpoint bearings instead for the wheels and seat the pin points into the indented cups on the inside of the frame, just lightly spring the model to fit them.
As a 3rd alternative if you are not using the optional chassis at all then you can use Pinpoint bearings as above but If using this method you will have to obtain/make your own brake gear.
Add the buffers, your choice of couplings and tender connector and you're ready to roll.
For wheels, axles, crankpins etc
Alan Gibson is a great resource
www.alangibsonworkshop.com
...as is Markits
http://www.markits.com
For Motors and Gearboxes, High Level are recommended.
http://highlevelkits.co.uk/
For crank pins, hand rail rod/wire and pillars, washers, bearings and other small sundry items Mainly Trains is a good website to visit.
http://www.mainlytrains.co.uk/acatalog/index.html
But of course you can use whatever suits your needs and preference best,
the above has been typed out to hopefully aid you should you be new to kit building. The advantage of these 3D printed kits is 90% of the work is done for you.
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