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General => Trains! => Topic started by: Marco_4124 on October 09, 2017, 07:32:12

Title: Playmobil 4103
Post by: Marco_4124 on October 09, 2017, 07:32:12
The "Ferrovie dello Balconia" found at the modeltrain-fair in Houten a secondhand Playmobil 4103 hopper car. Immediately it was dispatched to "Henk klusbedrijf" (= a small construction company), were the hopper car was dismantled, and all the parts were checked. The staff was making notations about the parts that are defect, missing or that will be improved. New parts will be ordered, and meanwhile the useful components will be cleaned.

(https://s1.postimg.org/51d8hjsybj/DSCN0547.jpg)

A view at "Henk klusbedrijf" were the hopper car is taken apart.

(https://s1.postimg.org/745sjrv9bj/Rijdag_2017_10_09_Playmobil_4103_DSCN0545.jpg)

Inspection of all the parts is taken place.

(https://s1.postimg.org/5ufmrm751b/Rijdag_2017_10_09_Playmobil_4103_DSCN0546.jpg)

There is a little discussion about the two types of ladders found on the hopper car. Which is the correct one?

(https://s1.postimg.org/84o63gbyof/2014_06_21_klusbedrijf_HENK_IMG_20150417_195840.jpg)

At he end of the inspection orders are placed in the office for new parts.
Title: Re: Playmobil 4103
Post by: playmofire on October 09, 2017, 08:02:43
Nice photostory, Marco.  I look forward to the later episodes. 

Meanwhile, I have a spare ladder of the correct type and a spare brake handle if you need them.
Title: Re: Playmobil 4103
Post by: Marco_4124 on October 09, 2017, 08:17:21
I already ordered them by Playmoking on the German site of eBay. But I keep it in mind ;)
Title: Re: Playmobil 4103
Post by: tahra on October 09, 2017, 08:25:14
Those are great pics ;D
Title: Re: Playmobil 4103
Post by: playmofire on October 09, 2017, 08:27:36
I already ordered them by Playmoking on the German site of eBay. But I keep it in mind ;)

No problem, but if I can help, just let me know.
Title: Re: Playmobil 4103
Post by: Macruran on October 10, 2017, 01:06:02
A construction story would be great.
Title: Re: Playmobil 4103
Post by: Marco_4124 on October 10, 2017, 07:56:39
(https://s1.postimg.org/6dxvnqt7nj/Rijdag_2017_10_10_Playmobil_4103_DSCN0549.jpg)

From older broken wagons the usable parts are saved for later use. The are stored on the salvage yard. There a piece of a frame and two coupling hooks were found. That saves time and money.

(https://s1.postimg.org/1267overz3/Rijdag_2017_10_10_Playmobil_4103_DSCN0548.jpg)

The frame is turned upside down, for easy installation of the axles. The plastic wheels are replaced by metal wheels. Some minor repair work is also done.

Title: Re: Playmobil 4103
Post by: Marco_4124 on October 11, 2017, 07:37:15
(https://s1.postimg.org/5l4p3vonb3/Rijdag_2017_10_11_Playmobil_4103_DSCN0551.jpg)

Between work there is always time for a cup of coffee.
Title: Re: Playmobil 4103
Post by: Raven on October 11, 2017, 08:42:35
These are brilliant photos.  I love this.
Title: Re: Playmobil 4103
Post by: playmofire on October 11, 2017, 10:21:35
Your photo-stories are excellent, Marco.   Technically, your photos are of a very high standard and in the way the figures and pieces are positioned.  Also, you tell a lot of story while using only a few photos, something not easy to achieve.

Looking forward to the rest of the refurbishment of the hopper waggon.
Title: Re: Playmobil 4103
Post by: Marco_4124 on October 12, 2017, 08:53:58
(https://s1.postimg.org/8yeqih5a67/Rijdag_2017_10_12_Playmobil_4103_DSCN0556.jpg)

Gently the wagon frame is tilted and put on the rails.

(https://s1.postimg.org/5sz8jjqij3/Rijdag_2017_10_12_Playmobil_4103_DSCN0558.jpg)

A new ladder arrived today. The incorrect ladder will be sold second hand.

(https://s1.postimg.org/1latzvhu0v/Rijdag_2017_10_12_Playmobil_4103_DSCN0560.jpg)

One of the balcony's is builded up. From the second balcony there are still bars missing and a hand brake.

(https://s1.postimg.org/3o3e23lfbj/Rijdag_2017_10_12_Playmobil_4103_DSCN0561.jpg)

Meanwhile the new ladders are loaded on the wagon.

Title: Re: Playmobil 4103
Post by: Tiermann on October 12, 2017, 20:01:13
Love seeing this done as a photo story rather than just a How To.
Thanks, it's been great watching it!
Title: Re: Playmobil 4103
Post by: Marco_4124 on October 14, 2017, 12:22:54
(https://s1.postimg.org/10g5pe0bun/Rijdag_2017_10_14_Playmobil_4103_DSCN0562.jpg)

Henk, package arrived! Have you ordered this?
Title: Re: Playmobil 4103
Post by: Marco_4124 on October 14, 2017, 13:16:33
(https://s1.postimg.org/6csdaq3hxr/Rijdag_2017_10_14_Playmobil_4103_DSCN0563.jpg)

The last parts are installed.

(https://s1.postimg.org/7jbojc9z8v/Rijdag_2017_10_14_Playmobil_4103_DSCN0565.jpg)

The hopper wagon is handed over to the "Ferrovie dello Balconia". Another satisfied customer, Henk and his team did it again.

Title: Re: Playmobil 4103
Post by: playmofire on October 14, 2017, 13:28:27
What is the "Ferrovie dello Balconia", please Marco?