Here at 52F models we continue to develop and add to our range of Easi-Rider chassis'. The latest addition is a chassis for the Lancaster Model Engineering NER Class 290, LNER/BR Class J77 loco kit currently available in EM gauge only but suitable for P4 modellers. The kit was designed with ease of assembly in mind and the “fold up” method of construction means that you can have a rolling chassis built in 2-3 hours.
Photo © Peter Stanger. This photo shows the first test build chassis for the J77 kit.
© Peter Stanger. The chassis is etched in 0.4mm thick nickel silver. It features compensation on all six wheels, a custom drive unit, realistic brake gear and rigging that's completely removable. Footplate supports incorporate brake hanger pivot points. Guard irons and brake anchor points are fitted separately. The 12-piece coupling rods have the prototypical forked joint for a truly realistic appearance. The detailed firebox lower and ash pan are in half etch relief on the mainframes. Ride qualities and appearance are a significant improvement on the etched brass rigid chassis supplied with the kit. This above image shows a production chassis under a Lancaster Model Engineering body. In this shot we can see how closely the brakes are to the Gibson wheels, this adds to the realism of the model below the footplate. The production chassis has modified front and rear buffer beam supports that allows sprung buffers to be used. The model has been built to represent number 68408, the last of the class as running in 1960 before it's withdrawal from South Blyth shed on the 27th of February 1961 after a life of almost 86 years.
NER Class P1, LNER/BR Class J25 Loco and Tender chassis. This kit is now available direct from 52F Models in EM gauge only.
© Peter Stanger. Another recent addition to our range is a chassis to replace the rigid chassis on the Alexander Models NER Class P1, LNER/BR class J25 loco kit. The kit features compensation on all six driving wheels and the leading and middle tender axles. The chassis features significantly more detail than the original and the custom drive unit ensures smooth and reliable slow running.
As with all the other chassis in the Easi-Rider range, the brake gear is completely removable to allow the wheels to be easily fitted and removed. The brake rigging is of particular interest being prototypical in appearance with individual pull rods, shackles and links being used in the assembly. Provision has been made for the use of Gibson plunger pickups so as not to detract from the prototypical appearance of the brake rigging.
©. Peter Stanger.
This shot clearly shows the inner and outer brake rigging on the tender chassis. Brake hanger profile is prototypical and allows the brake shoes to be in close proximity to the wheel rim without risking a short circuit. As with the loco the brake gear is completely removable to assist wheel fitting and removal. Price £55.00 including 1st class P&P. Gibson wheel sets for the loco chassis can be supplied at an additional £19.45 post free if ordered with the chassis kit
Now ready: Chassis for the DJH Q7 loco only. I toyed with producing a completely new chassis for their tender but a new chassis isn't going to add 4mm plus to a tender that's too short so it'll be loco only for this one. £47.00 including 1st class P&P, UK Mainland only. Overseas carriage will be at cost. For full details have a look at the prototypes page on my website.
The EM chassis for the Little Engines class A8 4-6-2T is also ready.
This chassis features compensation on all 12 wheels, prototypical brakes and brake rigging. The bogie is load bearing and has outside compensation beams with an internal leaf spring that adds considerable detail to an area usually devoid of any sort of detail.
The frames are full profile where possible and are waisted under the bunker to allow the use of a radial truck, the same as the prototype. All the details are on the website so the same applies with the A8 as the Q7 chassis.
August 2010