CHUK V From Concept to Castings & Beyond

No problem Ron, if ever you fancy making one then I have put drawings for a smaller 24mm bore single cylinder CHUKY together with a build thread on here or Graham may have some castings available but you best get that Muncaster finished first

Thanks Jason I may well have a go at the CHUKY but yes I have to finish the Muncaster, actually it is very close to finished. Once I have got the main detail done on the loco and get down to the small detail I will get back onto the Muncaster.

Ron

Hi Jason

I have just found and had a quick read through your thread on the 24mm single cylinder CHUKY and that has gone on the "to do" list straight away. I really like the look of it plus it's a flame licker which will be something different for me. It also comes with the bonus of your excellent build thread, drawings and a BOM which is really helpful.

I think you probably no I am a big fan of making from bar stock (given the cast look) so its ideal. Looking at the video its a really nice runner and I do like the sound of it, really good.

Just as a side track would you happen to remember the Maroon colour you used on the base, it wouldn't be Crimson Lake by any chance..? its just that I am trying to find that colour in satin finish aerosols for the 22 loco.

Many thanks

Ron

Edited By Ron Laden on 06/12/2020 13:12:50

Ron, I don't think it will be a good match for Crimson lake in the flesh it's not unlike red oxide primer but is actually Thremacure "Mojave Red" which is a high temp stove paint. I like it as unlike a lot of high temp paints it does not tend to rub off before it's heated.

Have you tried Pheonix, they do all the railway colours and will do it in satin rattle cans.

Edited By JasonB on 06/12/2020 14:53:50

Thanks Jason for the pointer to Pheonix, appreciated.

Ron