Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 8:31 pm Post subject: Festiniog double ended Fairlie
I've mentioned this on the old RailForum site. Just in case no-one replies to my post with some useful comments on that site, I would like some feedback on whether it's a good deal or not.
Assuming I build it well, would the £75 outlay for Festiniog double ended Fairlie kit and chassis be a good purchase?
How are you at soldering, supergluing and painting? Price of the kit looks ok. It's a pity you can't zoom the photo's.
You could probably get a GP50 cheaper on fleabay. _________________ Get off the line Bobby!
http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t184/Poliss_album/
Yes, I've made several white metal kits (including the buses on my layout) so building it won't be a problem.
Thanks for the responses, I think I'll get one and start building it in the Autumn/Winter. (by which time I will have designed new 'plug-in' extentions that will change Ridley from being a town to a narrow gauge terminus with a main line station.)
Do you solder or glue yours Tom or like me just glue the small parts and solder the big bits _________________ Experience is something you don' t get until just after you need it .
Just like you, Pete. Solder the big bits - but VERY CAREFULLY so as not to turn the whole thing into a pool of white metal (that's what happened to my first effort )
Also found that superglue is good IF YOU HAVE A GOOD MACHANICAL CONNECTION FIRST. Superglue has no strength in itself. But if used between 2 flat surfaces, it's a brilliant bond.
I use 2 part epoxy on the parts I can't get a good machinical fit on.
Gotta say my final paint finish leaves a lot to be desired sometimes... but I'm working on that. _________________ OK, so now what do I do?
I don't have a problem with soldering but i do have the right soldering iron for the job . Remember white metal melts at about 220c and if you use a 'normal' soldering iron it tip temp is way over that
I have the older one of these (mine only goes down to 95c and a led display)
http://cpc.farnell.com/SD01303/to...u=COOPER-TOOLS-WELLER-WD-1000M-UK
But you can find cheeper ones for less than £50
If you like i can 'PM' you next time they have them in the £50 ones that is !!! _________________ Experience is something you don' t get until just after you need it .
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