1/24 SHOP SWITCHER CLASS W6 #825 0-8-0T

[Arno Boudoiron]

Hello Folks 
Autumn update.
Pedestals and boxes are definitely done. I was very excited to add the axles  It finally looks like something ...



Main brake bracket.

First brake bracket.


Right now I'm on the brake cylinders

Piece still in progess

Cheers
Arno

[Ray Dunakin]

Looks great, Arno!

What are the white things with the ends curving down, over two of the axles? Are they part of the equalization system?

[Arno Boudoiron]

Thanks Ray.  
Yes, they are part of the spring gear. Called equalizing levers. Because the boiler, there is no clearance for the springs on the 3th and 4th drivers >The driving-wheel springs are inside the frame. Note: The first and 2nd driving-wheels springs will be over the driving boxes (see the spring saddles).

[finescalerr]

A couple of years ago I watched a guy build a 1:24 scale loco from paper and he did it much as you are doing it, piece by piece. I couldn't wait for each new post and feel the same way now. -- Russ

[Peter_T1958]

Hi Arno

I couldn't wait for each new post and feel the same way now. -- Russ

I have to second that, I am also waiting for each of your updates! Very, very convincing styrene work!!!

[Arno Boudoiron]

Thank you so much guys     

[Frederic Testard]

When I see so nice assemblies, made out of styrene or metal, I'm always pondering between the will to leave them unpainted to better show the assembly work or to complete the process. We should make two models, the didactic one and the realistic one...
In some cases, it would be the shortest path to madness, though...

[Arno Boudoiron]

  Working on the "Driver Brake Fulcrum Bracket".

Styrene, Epoxy Duro (aka Green Stuff). Then a thick coat of Mr.Surfacer1000


A thin coat of primer


About the foundry marks. I have no visual references for these Brakets, but I know there are always symbols on casting pieces...
I found similar pieces with marks from the same locomotive builder and did the same ones 

Cheers guys

Arno

[finescalerr]

First class craftsmanship. -- Russ

[Malachi Constant]

First class craftsmanship. -- Russ

Ditto!  Following along here and enjoying the progression of little bits and seeing how those are all coming together so neatly.  -- Dallas

[Ray Dunakin]

Really nice work!

[Frederic Testard]

Splendid. So, do I understand you sculpted the symbols from the green stuff?

[Arno Boudoiron]

Thank you gentlemen 

Splendid. So, do I understand you sculpted the symbols from the green stuff?

Yes I did, with different kind of tools.

[Ray Dunakin]

Splendid. So, do I understand you sculpted the symbols from the green stuff?

Yes I did, with different kind of tools.

Now that's really impressive!

[Frederic Testard]

Hat's off. Not only does it seem impressive as Ray says, but I'd say it looks beyond my capacities.