GWR Four Wheel Coaches

[753]

A model of a GWR 4-wheel coach is one on the to do list. The coach body is made from styrene sheet of various thicknesses, the inside layer is 2mm thick to form a ridged base, then 3mm vertical tapered spacers are fixed with solvent to this layer, to allow for the tumblehome and create pockets for the glazing. The 0.5mm panel layer is fixed to the outside layer, the droplights and the bolection mouldings are then fixed to the door and windows openings, followed by fixing the outside layer to the inside. Finally, the sides are fixed to the floor and the ends slot into the overhang of the panel layer. The roof is formed over a styrene framework that plugs into the body and is removable to allow access to the interior. After painting the glazing is dropped into place.

Mike

[John Branch]

Looks terrific, Mike, but how is the 0.5mm panel layer made?

John

[753]

John

All the layers are cut on a CNC mill with a 2mm cutter, styrene machines very well with a fast feed.

Here are some images of a G1 version

Mike

[753]

The brake third 4-wheel coach is complete, the chassis are made from sheet brass the sole bars are folded to form a channel, the axle boxes and springs are made from ali. The wheels are from Slaters and the transfers are a Walsall product.

Mike

[753]

I thought 1st 2nd composite coach would compliment the brake third, which was completed recently.



The two coaches together.




Mike