The Peckett

[Martino]

I decided that I really must make a concerted effort to finish the Peckett.
Now have the cab and boiler/tank assembly sorted out and containing the sound and electronics. I need to add some weight in the boiler, and stuff the remaining space with fibre, as the speaker is using the tank as a sound box.

I have to do the frame extensions which will also contain weights. Then we can add the buffer beams and start on the details and making look like a real loco before it enters the paint shop. Hopefully I can make some progress this weekend.

It seems to have been like this for a long time, but in fact there has been progress - honestly.

 

[jameshilton]

That's looking very promising so far

 

[playmofire]

A very attractive loco.

 

[Rhinochugger]

I like the look of that

 

[GJFREESTONE]

hi martin
just following your thread on the peckett its looking good i have spotted the motion on it ,where is it from ?. i have a small bachman lil which i have bashed around a bit but it needs connecting rods then it is finished .
hope you can help
graham shrewsbury

 

[garrymartin]

That is looking good so far I have one to build but so far I have only got as far as stripping the donor "Rusty". Are there any tips or pitfalls to be avoided when drilling into the curved tank sides, when fitting the hand rails?

 

[Martino]

Thanks gents. Graham and Garry, I'll try and answer the questions.

I am an admitted bodger, and this project has taken so long because long periods of time have passed with me staring at it, thinking 'how the h*ll am I going to do that?'

The GRS kit is meant for a toy trains motor block (I think) and I'm using a Stainz block. First problem. Secondly, my Stainz block had no valve gear, cylinders or motion, and no electronics.

So, getting the kit to fit the block as been an issue, but one achieved with a Stanley knife!

The cylinders, slide rods and con rod are off an original Bachmann Lyn that I happened to have lying around. The way to make that all fit involved screws, long bolts (through the chimney!) and bits of brass strip bent to strange angles and screwed to bits they weren't meant to be screwed to! Lots of trial and error. The actual wheel to wheel connecting rods are Stainz originals supplied by Train-Li USA.

The electronics and sound are courtesy of Axel at Train-Li USA. The man is a genius. Making them fit is another bodge of mine. The boiler/tank for example will be a main container for over wheel weight, but will also be full of sound lagging and will be one big sound box.

The rest of the DCC chip and wiring will go in the firebox which will be in the cab.

The motor block will have extensions at either end, which will take additional weights, and make the whole thing look like a Peckett.

At present the running plate is a bit bent, but this should straighten with the frame extensions and the buffer beams.

Drilling the tanks for hand rails isn't a major issue, to be honest. Just a case of measuring from certain points. Finding a centre line and measuring from there. You can see the pencil lines on the photos.

The GRS kit is good. It's not an Airfix kit from the '60s/'70s however. I think we were all spoilt by those. It requires input from the builder and an a certain amount of skill with modelling, and engineering, and in my case 'bodging'. I have spent a lot of time just looking at photos of Peckett tanks to see what looks right. So this certainly won't be a scale model of a prototype, but hopefully will give the right impression from ten feet away!

More later, over the weekend.

 

[Rhinochugger]

I am an admitted bodger,

A happy band of brothers

 

[Martino]

The Peckett is now virtually complete, needing only vacuum/steam heat pipes, a crew and some junk on the footplate. I have to say I pleased now that it's completed. It's heavy so pulls well, it's very controllable and the sound chip and speakers (thank you Axel at Train Li USA) is excellent.

 

[GJFREESTONE]

hi martin
I am glad you have finished it ,it is cracking . glad you did not paint it black the blue is similar to the longmoor military railway which was built between the two world wars in the south of england .
graham shrewsbury

 

[garrymartin]

Absolutely super job , she looks well in the blue lined livery Mine will be in work-a-day BR black when she's done

 

[Martino]

Thanks. Yes, the blue is S&DJR Prussian Blue. I'm not sure what the LMR colour was, a little lighter possibly. I did think of going with Great Eastern Blue, but eventually decided on the S&DJR shade. Makes a change from black, or indeed GW green, although I'm a fan of BR/LNWR lined black and a GW man through and through.

 

[JRinTawa]

Nice work Martino

 

[ge_rik]

Very nicely finished - the red lining looks really smart

Rik

 

[playmofire]

Excellent result and a super little loco.

 

[jameshilton]

That looks lovely - any close up shots?
I think the livery (and lettering) reminds me of the Statfold Barn Jung mallet...

http://www.world-railways.co.uk/photos/2/26422.jpg

 

[yb281]

She's a beauty Martin.

 

[mbiff]

loverly jubbly

 

[Gizzy]

Very nice Marty....

 

[Martino]

Quote: any close up shots?

Hmm James, will have to wait for the weekend, I'm afraid. Also, it didn't stand too close inspection ;-). As, I've stressed, I'm a bodger and things look better from a distance!