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- Sun Feb 17, 2019 9:26 pm
- Forum: New Products
- Topic: SCC - Sparkshot Custom Creations
- Replies: 283
- Views: 53174
- Sat Mar 10, 2018 4:36 pm
- Forum: Layouts and Operations
- Topic: Help on Radius's
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4999
Re: Help on Radius's
Noel wrote:Penrhos1920 wrote: We found out that a 37 diesel will pull wagons off the track on a 4' radius if using prototypical couplings.
Etched links, by any chance?
Smiths couplings, so not etched I think
- Fri Mar 02, 2018 7:25 pm
- Forum: Layouts and Operations
- Topic: Help on Radius's
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4999
Re: Help on Radius's
Not only must your stock be built to run around your curves, you also need to consider coupling choices. We found out that a 37 diesel will pull wagons off the track on a 4' radius if using prototypical couplings. Use AJs or Hornby couplings and it's fine.
- Wed Aug 23, 2017 1:12 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Locomotive and Coach Suspension Queries and advice
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2583
Re: Locomotive and Coach Suspension Queries and advice
It really depends on the model you're starting with. Some diesels are a nightmare, Bachmann 37, 66 K 47. Others are ok. With rtf coaches I find about 1 in 10 bogies just won't convert and need to be replaced with a sprung bogie. Even though they are all made in the same mould some end up with axles ...
- Mon Aug 14, 2017 7:57 pm
- Forum: Layouts and Operations
- Topic: Gt. Jackson St.
- Replies: 40
- Views: 8434
Re: Gt. Jackson St.
Alan Turner wrote:Check out LED Lighthouse: https://www.led-lighthouse.co.uk/
A bit more expensive perhaps than eBay but delivery is quicker and the range is greater. Have a look at "Neutral White". That's what we use on Ellerton Road.
regards
Alan
Do you mean 'natural white'?
- Sun Aug 06, 2017 7:23 pm
- Forum: Exhibitions
- Topic: Scaleforum 2017
- Replies: 129
- Views: 22305
Re: Scaleforum 2017
I think Rob Ward award would prefer you to use his correct name and note that Danby is firmly Norse Eastern.
- Sun Jun 11, 2017 6:17 pm
- Forum: New Products
- Topic: SCC - Sparkshot Custom Creations
- Replies: 283
- Views: 53174
Re: SCC - Sparkshot Custom Creations
Progress on the 4mm Furness E1 is going well, if not a little slowly. Trying more chassis experiments too, currently modifying one of my fixed axle prints to accept AG hornblocks. Will be interesting to see how it turns out. Is that the whole AG hornblock including guides, or just the block running...
- Sun Jun 11, 2017 1:21 pm
- Forum: Railway Buildings
- Topic: Digest 62, bridges and viaducts
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1140
Digest 62, bridges and viaducts
Looking at figure 8 of digest 62 there is one dimension missing in the bottom half section. What is the normal depth of ballast under the sleepers to the inside top of the brick arch? I'm also wondering if early bridges and viaducts had lower parapet walls then the 4'6" shown. I think some were...
- Thu Jun 01, 2017 7:00 pm
- Forum: Coaches and NPCS
- Topic: Pretty Maids....
- Replies: 0
- Views: 817
Pretty Maids....
Peter,
Could you please answer 2 questions:
1). What diagrams did you manage to make? I can see D15, E19, E58 or E59 & K11
2). What are the dimensions of your end handrail jig?
Thanks
Could you please answer 2 questions:
1). What diagrams did you manage to make? I can see D15, E19, E58 or E59 & K11
2). What are the dimensions of your end handrail jig?
Thanks
- Sun May 07, 2017 8:44 pm
- Forum: Trains: Model and Prototype
- Topic: Thoughts on Motors
- Replies: 74
- Views: 18096
Re: Thoughts on Motors
Dragon Models have announced a range of Mashima replacements.
- Fri Apr 28, 2017 11:52 am
- Forum: Guest Book
- Topic: PC Methfix transfers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1227
Re: PC Methfix transfers
Have you tried the meths/water mix on the paint without transfers?
- Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:24 pm
- Forum: Layouts and Operations
- Topic: Penhafod Upper - 1978
- Replies: 57
- Views: 11570
Re: Penhafod Upper - 1978
I already have a TVR autocoach kit (one of the matchboard sided variety that used to run the Ynysybwl branch) Just for the record, ex-TVR autotrailers were all fully panelled, whether purpose built or conversions. The matchboarded trailers were former GWR railmotors, converted in 1916-20. The last ...
- Tue Apr 11, 2017 6:12 pm
- Forum: andrewnummelin
- Topic: A railmotor or two - using the skills of others - etching
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4722
Re: A railmotor or two - using the skills of others - etching
Are these of any use?
- Mon Apr 10, 2017 3:13 pm
- Forum: andrewnummelin
- Topic: A railmotor or two - using the skills of others - etching
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4722
Re: A railmotor or two - using the skills of others - etching
Sorry I can't help you with your etches; they are far more complex than I've managed.
But oh I'm glad that I'm only modelling the railmotors as the trailers they became!!
But oh I'm glad that I'm only modelling the railmotors as the trailers they became!!
- Sat Feb 11, 2017 8:18 pm
- Forum: Jeremy Suter
- Topic: GWR Steam Railmotor Chassis
- Replies: 226
- Views: 46909
Re: GWR Steam Railmotor Chassis
Will this fit the Kernow railmotor?
- Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:02 pm
- Forum: Other Workshop Practice
- Topic: Soldering Piano Wire
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4569
Re: Soldering Piano Wire
Don't use normal solder, e.g. 188oC. There's a special solder. We used 175oC or something like that at work when soldering to steel and special brown flux. Not the aluminium solder that carrs do
- Tue Jan 31, 2017 10:53 pm
- Forum: Layouts and Operations
- Topic: Brettell Road
- Replies: 535
- Views: 106665
Re: Brettell Road
http://www.p4newstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dapol-lowmac.jpg The Dapol lowmac kit. Reworked with Lanarkshire models buffers, archers rivets and new axleboxes from the spares box. The brake lever is an etch and the ratchetey looking guide is from a piercing saw blade. This wagon is really ...
- Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:08 pm
- Forum: John Donnelly
- Topic: Wagons for South Pelaw Junction
- Replies: 117
- Views: 21804
Re: Wagons for South Pelaw Junction
Hi Colin, Yes, there is an incline albeit, for stage one of the model at least, the incline begins off stage. In later steam days, the trains were hauled by a 9F and, at South Pelaw, a banker (typically a WD, 9F or, towards the end a Class 40 diesel) would be taken on. From November 1967 double hea...
- Tue Jan 31, 2017 7:42 pm
- Forum: On My Workbench
- Topic: Weskie's Workbench
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7421
Re: Weskie's Workbench
Inspired by the fact that we've had a few entries recently showing the latest wagon builds, i thought i'd join the bandwagon and put up a couple of my own for your delight. First up: Mousa Models D1 open wagon. D1 open wagon.jpg Assembled straight out of the box, it went together really easy. Waiti...
- Tue Jan 10, 2017 9:00 pm
- Forum: Tees, Ouse, Esk & Rye
- Topic: TOERAG is Alive.....
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6461
Re: TOERAG is Alive and moving
We've made a big push over the holiday and this Sunday were able to run a test train around the inner circuit. The plan for next Sunday is to run it around the outer circuit subject to getting a bit of wiring completed first.
- Fri Nov 18, 2016 9:07 pm
- Forum: Track and Turnouts
- Topic: NER Track questions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1594
Re: NER Track questions
Paul,
You might be interested in pre-1908 NER template in templot. It's likely that the Alston track was laid pre-1908 and being lightly used was not relaid but just repaired as necessary so this pre-1908 template might be what you need.
You might be interested in pre-1908 NER template in templot. It's likely that the Alston track was laid pre-1908 and being lightly used was not relaid but just repaired as necessary so this pre-1908 template might be what you need.
- Tue Oct 11, 2016 8:53 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Furness J1 Class - Complete!
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6867
Re: Furness J1 Class - 90% Complete!
When looked at that way very true, 3DP saves a LOT of build time and instead of spending ages building you just spend a bit of time cleaning up and almost everything else is already done for you How may hours gently scraping and rubbing have done on this nice little loco? It looks so much better in...
- Wed Aug 10, 2016 7:51 pm
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Drill bits
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4135
Re: Drill bits
I've used these, or something very similar, with success. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10pcs-0-3-to-1-2mm-PCB-CNC-Print-Circuit-Board-Carbide-Micro-Drill-Bits-Set-Tool-/400954336231?hash=item5d5abda3e7:g:4HgAAOSwfZhXM~ya 0.35mm isn't one of the sizes, I'm not sure how critical that is to you. Would 0....
- Sun Jan 10, 2016 10:54 pm
- Forum: New Products
- Topic: Coronation
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3807
Re: Coronation
Tim Easter wrote:Penrhos1920 wrote:I think I'll buy enough kits to build the whole class of 35.
Surely you mean 38?
Yes. I meant 36 as the kit won't do the last 2.
- Wed Jan 06, 2016 12:47 am
- Forum: New Products
- Topic: Coronation
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3807
Re: Coronation
Oooh. My favourite. I think I'll buy enough kits to build the whole class of 35.