Accucraft Adams Radial Tank In Detail

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I only just found this video which gives a great preview of what is about to become available from Accucraft.
I have one ordered. :nod:

 
Superb model as is the prototype a superb looking machine, I hope that the Bluebell get theirs working again. Was hoping to see this model running but perhaps soon.
 
Maybe it’s just my poor vision but the driving wheel counterweights seem to be misaligned by one spoke?
 
dunnyrail said:
Superb model as is the prototype a superb looking machine, I hope that the Bluebell get theirs working again. Was hoping to see this model running but perhaps soon.
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Classic late Victorian era very nicely done. The paint job on the model in the video is particularly well done. Often Accucraft's paint jobs are a little too orange peel for my liking. :nerd:
 
Ralphmp said:
Maybe it’s just my poor vision but the driving wheel counterweights seem to be misaligned by one spoke?
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It is definitely 'not the same' on both axles, position-wise..
Was this the way the prototype was setup? - Else the connecting rod appears too long? :wondering:
 
Looks like the track is being made by

KATO....
 
Ralphmp said:
Maybe it’s just my poor vision but the driving wheel counterweights seem to be misaligned by one spoke?
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PhilP said:
It is definitely 'not the same' on both axles, position-wise..
Was this the way the prototype was setup? - Else the connecting rod appears too long? :wondering:
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It was only when I started semi-professional (with the emphasis on the 'semi') building of 00 model locos, that I had to look at this sort of thing in detail.

The front wheel will have a heavier balance weight because it is counter-balancing not only the coupling rod, but the con-rod to the pistons. The rear wheel balance weight is only counter-balancing the coupling rod :nerd: :nerd: :nerd:

Do I qualify for a new anorak ?? >:)>:)
 
Interesting. As they say, you’re never too old to learn something. Hats off to the manufacturer for accuracy.
 
Rhinochugger said:
It was only when I started semi-professional (with the emphasis on the 'semi') building of 00 model locos, that I had to look at this sort of thing in detail.

The front wheel will have a heavier balance weight because it is counter-balancing not only the coupling rod, but the con-rod to the pistons. The rear wheel balance weight is only counter-balancing the coupling rod :nerd: :nerd: :nerd:

Do I qualify for a new anorak ?? >:)>:)
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No
 
dunnyrail said:
Superb model as is the prototype a superb looking machine, I hope that the Bluebell get theirs working again. Was hoping to see this model running but perhaps soon.
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There are at least four movies on Youtube. Try MrBraMoos' channel - here is just one of the four............there is also a pair of matching passenger coaches, too, but sadly for some, they are almost £700 each. Very nice though. You'll probably be able to get a better look at the Accucraft Open Day, hopefully later on this year. :)


 
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I've taken the liberty of 'borrowing' this image from Accucraft's post on the G1 FB page....I think that a few people here might like to run one on THEIR track.

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More update from Accucraft UK with the usual nod for their useage - I mentioned above that there were suitable coaches being made - here's the skinny on them - words are those of Accucraft UK''s MD Graham Langer.

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1:32 L&SWR Coaches to go with the Radial Tank
With the acquisition of the J&M Coaches range the factory is able to offer a set of L&SWR suburban coaches to go with the Radial Tanks comprising two brake thirds, and all third and a composite first/third in liveries to match all the variations (apart from the East Kent!) of locomotive offered. I guess if anyone shouts loud enough we might even do them in S&DJR/LMR blue!

R32-20A J&M L&SWR Bogie Brake Third, salmon pink & brown £695.00
R32-21A J&M L&SWR Bogie All Third, salmon pink & brown £695.00
R32-22C J&M L&SWR Bogie First/Third Composite, salmon pink & brown £695.00
R32-23A J&M L&SWR Bogie Coach set, salmon pink & brown £2641.00

R32-20B J&M L&SWR/SR Bogie Brake Third, Southern Railway green £650.00
R32-21B J&M L&SWR/SR Bogie All Third, Southern Railway green £650.00
R32-22B J&M L&SWR/SR Bogie First/Third Composite, Southern Railway green £650.00
R32-23B J&M L&SWR/SR Bogie Coach Set, Southern Railway green £2470.00

R32-20C J&M L&SWR/BR Bogie Brake Third, Southern Region green £650.00
R32-21C J&M L&SWR/BR Bogie All Third, Southern Region green £650.00
R32-22C J&M L&SWR/BR Bogie First/Third Composite, Southern Region green £650.00
R32-23C J&M L&SWR/BR Bogie Coach set, Southern Region green £2470.00

R32-20D J&M L&SWR/BR Bogie Brake Third, BR Carmine £650.00
R32-21D J&M L&SWR/BR Bogie All Third, BR Carmine £650.00
R32-22D J&M L&SWR/BR Bogie First/Third Composite, BR Carmine £650.00
R32-23D J&M L&SWR/BR Bogie Coach set, BR Carmine £2470.00

Sets comprise, two brake thirds, one composite, one all third, discounted by 5% for a set of four, 10% if ordered with an Adams Radial Tank. Please email us or ‘phone to discuss your rolling stock needs!
 
The L&SWR coach livery is very eye-catching - put it behind a loco in L&SWR light green and it makes the GWR look positively mundane. Fortunately, these are the wrong scale for me :whew::whew:
 
Rhinochugger said:
The L&SWR coach livery is very eye-catching - put it behind a loco in L&SWR light green and it makes the GWR look positively mundane. Fortunately, these are the wrong scale for me :whew::whew:
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It was the wrong scale for me too but I took the bait on the mud gaurd and spokes. Sheer elegance. :happy:
The coaches are very nice too but it does get a little out there although I need something in scale for the Adams radial to haul.
 
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