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Here's the Ian Kirk parts against the Isinglass drawing to make sure I've got it right.

Then cut the parts away from the sprues - the sprues have other parts attached that are probably vital so I'll keep them.

Then put the plasticard stiffener in the jig.

The the parts get laid into the jig glue them together - well the next step is to make sure that if I run glue in between the parts, they don't all get glued to the jig so I'll test that first.

#lner #iankirk #ogauge #7mm #modelRailways

Here's the Ian Kirk parts against the Isinglass drawing to make sure I've got it right.

Then cut the parts away from the sprues - the sprues have other parts attached that are probably vital so I'll keep them.

Then put the plasticard stiffener in the jig.

The the parts get laid into the jig glue them together - well the next step is to make sure that if I run glue in between the parts, they don't all get glued to the jig so I'll test that first.

#lner #iankirk #ogauge #7mm #modelRailways

Dapol cancels GWR Churchward toplight coach project http://dlvr.it/TTvfyN #Churchward #Dapol #ModelRailways #OOGauge

Dapol cancels GWR Churchward toplight coach project http://dlvr.it/TTvfyN #Churchward #Dapol #ModelRailways #OOGauge

Dapol cancels GWR Churchward toplight coach project http://dlvr.it/TTvdMp #Churchward #Dapol #ModelRailways #OOGauge

Dapol cancels GWR Churchward toplight coach project http://dlvr.it/TTvdMp #Churchward #Dapol #ModelRailways #OOGauge

New one printed with five connectors - much more sturdy. It has occurred to me that the glue I'm going to use might stick to the PLA jig and maybe that's why people normally make them out of wood. Current plan is to cut a 600mm strip of paper to lay on the jig in case the glue keeps through and at least then the coach sides won't stick to the jig.

#ModelRailways #7MM #IanKirk #ogauge #LNER

New one printed with five connectors - much more sturdy. It has occurred to me that the glue I'm going to use might stick to the PLA jig and maybe that's why people normally make them out of wood. Current plan is to cut a 600mm strip of paper to lay on the jig in case the glue keeps through and at least then the coach sides won't stick to the jig.

#ModelRailways #7MM #IanKirk #ogauge #LNER

First draft print - reasonably successful but not quite there yet. Printed in three parts so it'll fit on my printer.

I only put two connectors on so it's a bit wobbly at the joins.

Also, I prefer having an end stop at each end so I'm printing a 600mm one with more connectors and end stops.

#lner #iankirk #7mm #ogauge #modelRailways

First draft print - reasonably successful but not quite there yet. Printed in three parts so it'll fit on my printer.

I only put two connectors on so it's a bit wobbly at the joins.

Also, I prefer having an end stop at each end so I'm printing a 600mm one with more connectors and end stops.

#lner #iankirk #7mm #ogauge #modelRailways

Bachmann reveals new tooling projects for Autumn 2026 http://dlvr.it/TTtWlk #Bachmann #Class37 #ModelRailways #NScale

Bachmann reveals new tooling projects for Autumn 2026 http://dlvr.it/TTtWlk #Bachmann #Class37 #ModelRailways #NScale

OK - sample jig made and I'm pretty pleased with it. The plasticard fits snugly in the recess and there is a 1.5mm ledge at the bottom of the carriage sides for the floor to fit neatly into. Printing a 600MM version overnight now.

Four of these brown bits of carriage sides need to be glued together precisely for each side which is why I've made the jig.

I will share this jig for others to print to help them once I am happy with it.

#lner #iankirk #modelrailways #7mm #ogauge

OK - sample jig made and I'm pretty pleased with it. The plasticard fits snugly in the recess and there is a 1.5mm ledge at the bottom of the carriage sides for the floor to fit neatly into. Printing a 600MM version overnight now.

Four of these brown bits of carriage sides need to be glued together precisely for each side which is why I've made the jig.

I will share this jig for others to print to help them once I am happy with it.

#lner #iankirk #modelrailways #7mm #ogauge

I've started a couple of prep things.

1. I need a piece of plasticard which will y get glued to the coach side parts to give it strength. There's a piece in the kit which splits into two by hand - one is 13.5mm wide and one 14.5mm wide but I reckon we'll be ok as long as they fit into the jig - we'll see.

2. Books ordered.
2.1 LNER Carriages - Michael Harris
2.2 Chris Bishop Monographs from the LNER society

#modelRailways #iankirk #7mm #ogauge #lner

I've started a couple of prep things.

1. I need a piece of plasticard which will y get glued to the coach side parts to give it strength. There's a piece in the kit which splits into two by hand - one is 13.5mm wide and one 14.5mm wide but I reckon we'll be ok as long as they fit into the jig - we'll see.

2. Books ordered.
2.1 LNER Carriages - Michael Harris
2.2 Chris Bishop Monographs from the LNER society

#modelRailways #iankirk #7mm #ogauge #lner

I thought I'd combine my nerd-love of 3d Printing with building a jig.

Design complete in Tinkercad for the jig - test ones will look like this; one only has support at one side - I'll print them both and see how it goes and adjust if necessary.

Inspiration taken from here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAyqMMbLb4A

#modelrailways #iankirk #7mm #ogauge #3dprinting

I thought I'd combine my nerd-love of 3d Printing with building a jig.

Design complete in Tinkercad for the jig - test ones will look like this; one only has support at one side - I'll print them both and see how it goes and adjust if necessary.

Inspiration taken from here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAyqMMbLb4A

#modelrailways #iankirk #7mm #ogauge #3dprinting

OK - Isinglass drawing ordered. Now I need to make a jig.

I also contacted Ian Kirk about another thing and he replied straight away - nice bloke.

#modelRailways #iankirk #7mm #ogauge #lner

OK - Isinglass drawing ordered. Now I need to make a jig.

I also contacted Ian Kirk about another thing and he replied straight away - nice bloke.

#modelRailways #iankirk #7mm #ogauge #lner

New OO gauge wagon and brake van models from Rapido Trains UK http://dlvr.it/TTnn38 #ModelRailways #OOGauge #RailNews #RapidoTrainsUK

New OO gauge wagon and brake van models from Rapido Trains UK http://dlvr.it/TTnn38 #ModelRailways #OOGauge #RailNews #RapidoTrainsUK

New OO gauge wagon and brake van models from Rapido Trains UK http://dlvr.it/TTnl92 #ModelRailways #OOGauge #RailNews #RapidoTrainsUK

New OO gauge wagon and brake van models from Rapido Trains UK http://dlvr.it/TTnl92 #ModelRailways #OOGauge #RailNews #RapidoTrainsUK

Kent railway to hold autumn model railway show http://dlvr.it/TTgVQt #Eridge #Groombridge #Kent #ModelRailways

Kent railway to hold autumn model railway show http://dlvr.it/TTgVQt #Eridge #Groombridge #Kent #ModelRailways

Kent railway to hold autumn model railway show http://dlvr.it/TTgTc0 #Eridge #Groombridge #Kent #ModelRailways

Kent railway to hold autumn model railway show http://dlvr.it/TTgTc0 #Eridge #Groombridge #Kent #ModelRailways

Pete Waterman’s model railway to visit Mid Wales railway http://dlvr.it/TTcv05 #Aberystwyth #ModelRailways #Museum #narrowgauge

Pete Waterman’s model railway to visit Mid Wales railway http://dlvr.it/TTcv05 #Aberystwyth #ModelRailways #Museum #narrowgauge

Pete Waterman’s model railway to visit Mid Wales railway http://dlvr.it/TTctqD #Aberystwyth #ModelRailways #Museum #narrowgauge

Pete Waterman’s model railway to visit Mid Wales railway http://dlvr.it/TTctqD #Aberystwyth #ModelRailways #Museum #narrowgauge

Dapol announces more ICA ‘silver bullet’ wagons http://dlvr.it/TTbXKh #Dapol #ModelRailways #NGauge #RailNews

Dapol announces more ICA ‘silver bullet’ wagons http://dlvr.it/TTbXKh #Dapol #ModelRailways #NGauge #RailNews

Dapol announces more ICA ‘silver bullet’ wagons http://dlvr.it/TTbXD6 #Dapol #ModelRailways #NGauge #RailNews

Dapol announces more ICA ‘silver bullet’ wagons http://dlvr.it/TTbXD6 #Dapol #ModelRailways #NGauge #RailNews

There's a Flash Train Meet (toy train sale) down in Kutztown, PA tomorrow. Planned to go, but we're forecast for heavy rain here and there. It's an outdoor event, under pavilion roofs. Think I'll pass on this one, and I bet many of the potential vendors will too. Rats. 🙁

#Trains #ModelRailways #Sale #Tinplate

There's a Flash Train Meet (toy train sale) down in Kutztown, PA tomorrow. Planned to go, but we're forecast for heavy rain here and there. It's an outdoor event, under pavilion roofs. Think I'll pass on this one, and I bet many of the potential vendors will too. Rats. 🙁

#Trains #ModelRailways #Sale #Tinplate

Managed to break some Enigma code earlier thanks to this Rapido Trains teaser post. #ModelRailways

Managed to break some Enigma code earlier thanks to this Rapido Trains teaser post. #ModelRailways

Model railways and a steam tram during Telford exhibition http://dlvr.it/TTZ8pg #ModelRailways #narrowgauge #RailNews #Shropshire

Model railways and a steam tram during Telford exhibition http://dlvr.it/TTZ8pg #ModelRailways #narrowgauge #RailNews #Shropshire

Model railways and a steam tram during Telford exhibition http://dlvr.it/TTZ8Vv #ModelRailways #narrowgauge #RailNews #Shropshire

Model railways and a steam tram during Telford exhibition http://dlvr.it/TTZ8Vv #ModelRailways #narrowgauge #RailNews #Shropshire

Dapol announces OO Gauge new MJA running numbers http://dlvr.it/TTYryT #Dapol #Freightliner #GBRailfreight #ModelRailways

Dapol announces OO Gauge new MJA running numbers http://dlvr.it/TTYryT #Dapol #Freightliner #GBRailfreight #ModelRailways

Dapol announces OO Gauge new MJA running numbers http://dlvr.it/TTYp8N #Dapol #Freightliner #GBRailfreight #ModelRailways

Dapol announces OO Gauge new MJA running numbers http://dlvr.it/TTYp8N #Dapol #Freightliner #GBRailfreight #ModelRailways

Restored Broad Gauge railway shed to host model railway exhibition http://dlvr.it/TTY0lV #Buckinghamshire #HighWycombe #ModelRailways #OOGauge

Restored Broad Gauge railway shed to host model railway exhibition http://dlvr.it/TTY0lV #Buckinghamshire #HighWycombe #ModelRailways #OOGauge

Restored Broad Gauge railway shed to host model railway exhibition http://dlvr.it/TTXzKw #Buckinghamshire #HighWycombe #ModelRailways #OOGauge

Restored Broad Gauge railway shed to host model railway exhibition http://dlvr.it/TTXzKw #Buckinghamshire #HighWycombe #ModelRailways #OOGauge