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I've standardized on Smiths hooks precisely because they are over-scale. Might seem to be a lack of logic there but I like to use them with Dingham Auto Couplings and with a gentle bend here n there and the slightest file on the top a Dingham loop will slot over a Smiths hook without any bother. Add...

04 Drewry Diesel – 3D Prints released! Full bodyshells and conversion parts for a Wisbech & Upwell, and also ‘Mavis’ representation. This project has resulted in me kindly being commissioned by Tom’ Waddell to certain specifications. A Bachmann 04 was lent to me and the task was to make Cowcastc...

I see no rain, just extra info to help get things accurate. It's appreciated.

As I'm doing this as a commission I'll pass this information on and we can discuss things more.

I agree that getting every combination perfect can be awkward, is like that on every build though.

​ Greetings all.    I'm hardly the first to do this and probably won't be the last, however, I've kindly been commissioned by someone to design the 04 Drewry Diesel to give the tram way variations.  As it's a loco I've always admired I didn't say no!  It is both for the usual conversion parts for a ...

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You forgot the 4 extra Right Track DVD's that focus on particular layouts. ;) Granted they arn't instructional but still part of the series. I collected the lot when they were current although the 2nd scenery DVD has a fault on some copies where it won't play all the way through so had to buy a 2nd ...

Ah well, sorted it. Replaced the Hornby loco chip with a DCC Concepts Zen Black Mini V12.

Now it doesn't interfere with the point motors. Still no idea why it was happening but there you go.

'Ello! :thumb I got the most illogical issue with this DCC layout I'm building. It is Z21 powered with Circuitron Smail point motors. Knapford Junction section of the layout is wired and working....except I did have an issue with Gordon the other week. It is a Hornby A1 Great Northern chassis (with ...

Haven't tried IPA to know.

Hello, glad they got there safe, can't really help with the brake gear although I own the same book. The bit of twist can be ironed out by running under hot water, gently teasing it then setting with cold. Before painting there are a variety of cleaning methods that everyone argues over. I favour a ...

Ok, thanks for clarifying.

They also have a rather interesting Marzipan onk to them when new. :D Regarding the 4 recently uploaded wagons, I've been talking in PM to Compound2632 on RMweb who's very kindly spend considerable time unearthing some extra information.  Based on that, with these two.... https://www.shapeways.com/p...

Cleaning up 3D prints in areas is fairly normal though. Until we get to injection moulded quality it'll be the norm. Those pics are from 2018 so modern prints might be different now. It's the usual orientation factor no doubt. It's the 3 plank that looks the worst there. Bit of a scrub would sort it...

These are the S scale ones in Shapeways FXD/SFDP https://i.imgur.com/2YJtzFH.jpg https://i.imgur.com/aNBP8k4.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Qel75pN.jpg https://i.imgur.com/piIlbk5.jpg https://i.imgur.com/MhBqDbO.jpg https://i.imgur.com/meXhupw.jpg https://i.imgur.com/tYiK0xZ.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qMUGVOf...

I got some photo's of the S scale prints in FUD/SFDP.

Printed some on the Photon too although I'm not entirely happy with the anoying line that insists on forming on these wagons when printed on Photon which is why for now they are just on Shapeways.

Will upload in 5 or so minutes.

Created these four wagons a couple years ago for the S Scale Society. Finally decided to release them in 4mm. https://www.shapeways.com/product/EWLRFTBLU/4mm-gwr-10-ton-4-plank-open https://www.shapeways.com/product/DM93X23UY/4mm-gwr-diagram-04-5-plank-open https://www.shapeways.com/product/N5QUSPGS...

Caledonian 812 TENDERS now available in 4mm! Photon 3D Prints for bodies are £32 + postage, chassis Shapeways only (FUD/SFDP) & there are double pack offers for the whole sets too, bit pricey though. If this interests please share. For Photon orders email sparkshot082@gmail.com for everything el...

​ https://www.shapeways.com/shops/sparkshotcustomcreationsscc?section=3.5mm+H0+Flying+Scotsman+1969+%26+Tenders&s=0 3.5mm H0 Scotty is released.  4mm one following in a day or two once everything is uploaded. On the Photon can print everything bar the loco bodies at around 50% of the price altho...

As well as working on the 812 tender and other bits, also doing a few commissions,

Progress on the USA Scotty is coming along nicely, ultimately it is being done as the client wants a H0 model but it's agreed to release things in 4mm too.

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Start again - it's essential that you get your baseboard right. I find 9mm ply fine when braced. Paint or varnish both sides, then I suggest you use cork rather than foam for the trackbed - I've heard too many stories about problems with foam whileas good old cork is tried, tested and generally fou...

Same for me, sound deadening and take a hike. NFI.

Yeah I brought that a while back along with the track building book earlier.

Brilliant material.

That sounds usefull, thanks. Will check Alan's stuff closer the time. The hardest part 1st is drawing up a logical set of runs, cranks and compensators. I brought some books on it and have an idea, yet like when I used to install data cables in buildings it seems similar in that various logics and '...

Thanks. :) For the 00 one I will be using Peco Bullhead where possible though. Still RT-Plonk track.....just a wee better than the H0. Not full blown fine-scale. Will make some of it fine scale to a degree. In three minds about point rodding: Scratch with etches etc, DCC Concepts or Wills. Defo doin...

I love P4, it's why I joined this great society. I just feel if I post 00 stuff it'll likely be ignored. Most of us joined because of P4 unless I'm mistaken. I don't post my N gauge Norramby posts here because it is N gauge - I don't see how it fits the context of the forum so I refrain and post the...