[modeleng] Re: [modeleng] Re: [modeleng] Re: [modeleng] Re: [modeleng] RE: [modeleng] 3½ versus 5
- From: David Everett <deverett2003@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:44:21 +0100 (BST)
Jem
Although I am an advocate of larger gauges, Maisie was my first loco.
I decided on that design before joining the local society because of the
original words and music
that I managed to get hold of, even though it was out of print at the time and
also because there
was a full size version up at York, albeit in those days not on public view and
I had to get
special permission to go across the road and photograph it.
Fun started when trying to make some of the scale fittings fit LBSC's drawings.
You will have
that problem with any of his locos if you want to get anywhere near 'true'
scale. The basic
designs of LBSC will work even if left as is - that's the beauty of them.
It was, as Alan said, a good workhorse and relatively easy for a novice to make
up.
Regards
Dave
Saudi-Arabia-On-Sea
--- Jem Harrison <Jem.Harrison@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Alan,
>
> I have been impressed by Maisies I have seen in steam. Although Atlantics
> do not appeal to me, I can see why this has been such a succesful model
> engineering design: LBSC's practical approach (Inspector Meticulious has to
> play second fiddle to Curly Gottowork); a big boiler with plenty of steaming
> capacity; a wide firebox to overcome the confines of 3½-inch mainframes and
> maximise heat production; a Spartan cab that facilitates access to the
> controls.
>
> I have read the book. Maisie has to be up there with Doris as a design for
> serious consideration.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Jem
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "alan Stepney" <alan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 12:20 PM
> Subject: [modeleng] Re: [modeleng] Re: [modeleng] RE: [modeleng] 3½ versus 5
>
>
> > If you are considering a loco of that size and scale, you might also
> > consider Maisie.
> > A very easy loco to build, and amazingly powerful for its size.
> > Also, like the original, very easy to drive. Just shove in coal and water
> > and it will keep going for ages.
> > Alan
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jem Harrison" <Jem.Harrison@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 11:00 AM
> > Subject: [modeleng] Re: [modeleng] RE: [modeleng] 3½ versus 5
> >
> >
> > Thanks Pendragon,
> >
> > Doris is near the top of my list of possibilities.
> >
> > Best wishes,
> >
> > Jem
> >
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