Hi Everyone,
Somewhat a little late I have just started a D51 subscription. My interest in model steam and a friend noticing the D51 offer when viewing CB750 build had me signing up.
So far I only have parts 01 - 04.
So most of you will have long moved on. I am perhaps building the kit slightly different since were possible I will solder. The extensive use of brass makes this method quite easy and there is always something more substantial about soldering compared to epoxy or superglue. Some parts will still be fixed using slow epoxy these being the cast alloy to other parts.
My interest in steam models is mainly 'O' gauge brass which are also in the main soldered together.
I hope my first build will be of interest.
regards
Dennis

Hi Tomick,
Are you indicating that some parts that appear to be brass are not? Or are you referring to the cast alloy parts such as the boiler joining rings? I will still use epoxy on the alloy parts.
regards
Dennis

Hi Everyone,
Just received and built parts 02 (05 - 08). As per first entry still soldering most parts. The spark arrestor assembly was excellent being all brass even the gauze parts were already soldered each end no doubt to stop fraying. All these soldered well however I had to be careful and have the blast pipe in place. Although this was initially screwed I soldered this as well.
The front deck was mainly brass and soldered well. The two edges were a little difficult to hold and solder but they are in place. I found the hatch upper surface was slightly too wide at the rear edge but slight filing solved this.
The release lever bar although looking like brass was alloy and probably anodised to look like brass. The bar and the associated parts were fixed in place using slow epoxy and finally the release bar was fitted in place below the front deck as per the instructions.
I am hoping to catch up set wise with the early subscribers if that is possible.
regards
Dennis

Hi Mike,
Thank you.
One of my interests is Steam trains hence the attraction of this build. Because I will be soldering where possible I decided to contribute to the forum by running my own build diary.
At this time I am hoping to be able to purchase the extra sets to catch up with the early subscribers.
regards
Dennis

Hi Andy,
Thank you.I am enjoying this build. Up to now mainly brass plus most parts fit perfectly unlike some O gauge kits which tend to more like an aid to scratch building.
regards
Dennis

Hi Spencer,
Thank you. Yes I would be happy to share details on soldering. There is something satisfying about the technique. I will check our the other section as you suggest.
regards
Dennis

Hi Spence,
Posted in 'Other Modelling Forums', 'Model Making Know How'. See what you think?
regards
Dennis

SCREW INFORMATION
I have been looking for a supplier of 2mm hexagon headed bolts to use instead of the cross head screws where they are in an obvious place on the model.
I have finally come across ModellingTimbers who sell detail parts for boats. The sell a 2mm brass hexagon headed screw, it has a 3mm across the flats head, which is similar to the diameter of the black cross head screws. These are only available in 10mm lengths and would need shortening. This would best be done by screwing a die nut on the screw first before using a hacksaw etc to cut off the excess. Then a quick cleanup of the sawn end with a file before removing the dienut will ensure no problems occur when screwed into place. The heads are slightly deep but should be fine in use and being hexagon headed will add to the authentic look.
They are slightly expensive but compared to the total build cost?
regards
Dennis

Hi Andy,
I had the same result when ordering 50 but he restocked quickly. The heads are slightly deep but on a 1:24 will be fine.
regards
Dennis