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- Thu Jul 11, 2019 11:21 pm
- Forum: Guest Book
- Topic: N7 Chassis Question
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1186
Re: N7 Chassis Question
Found a little time to continue working on the N7 chassis. Can someone please advise on the normal chassis outside widths over the side frames that iareused for P4 and also for 00 steam locomotives. I'd like to make sure it would work with both. 16.5 for P4, I think. OO: not sure - there seem to be...
- Sat Jul 06, 2019 9:15 pm
- Forum: Track and Turnouts
- Topic: Joggled Stockrails
- Replies: 61
- Views: 4395
Re: Joggled Stockrails
davebradwell wrote:....pcb trackwork, 60s style is great fun - all my visible fiddle yard is made this way....
I'm looking forward to having a go at this blobby soldering trackwork in the fullness of time, albeit I'll probably be having a go in 21mm gauge.
- Mon Jul 01, 2019 11:19 pm
- Forum: Guest Book
- Topic: A possible new P4 wheel source
- Replies: 3
- Views: 714
Re: A possible new P4 wheel source
Proto87stores wrote:..... to protect my wheel availability I've started experimenting with my existing CNC production system in order to be able to manufacture my own P:87 wheels. ....
Wouldn't say no to those, Andy. Is your CNC system able to produce tyres for those who want to use their own wheel centres?
- Sat Jun 08, 2019 9:14 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: DJ Models 14xx on High Level chassis
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4704
Re: DJ Models 14xx on High Level chassis
Slightly OT, but I see DJ Models has gone into receivership.
- Mon May 27, 2019 2:48 pm
- Forum: Exhibitions
- Topic: RAILEX 2019
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5379
Re: RAILEX 2019
Paul Townsend wrote:....moidellers....
That came across with a Brooklyn accent.
- Mon May 27, 2019 11:55 am
- Forum: Exhibitions
- Topic: RAILEX 2019
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5379
Re: RAILEX 2019
So what were the highlights?..... For me this year, it wasn't the layouts. It was the 2mm Scale Association demo table. Even though my varifocals proved almost useless at getting close up....which worries me if I'm going to return to prolonged building sessions. Everyone says I should also use one ...
- Sat May 25, 2019 4:15 pm
- Forum: Exhibitions
- Topic: RAILEX 2019
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5379
Re: RAILEX 2019
As shows go, that wasn't bad at all. Anyone who likes DCC gimmicks should see New Kensal Green , where there's plenty of visible steam and smoke from engine chimneys. The next challenge will be to make it look like it's coming from the cylinder drain cocks. ....They already produce scratch builder e...
- Sat May 25, 2019 2:28 pm
- Forum: Exhibitions
- Topic: RAILEX 2019
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5379
Re: RAILEX 2019
Bit less crowded now....
- Sat May 25, 2019 12:36 pm
- Forum: Exhibitions
- Topic: RAILEX 2019
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5379
Re: RAILEX 2019
Seems packed today. Difficult to get a spot to view anything at the moment. Mike and Judith Edge have some very interesting plans for the months and years ahead. Am hoping they might produce scratchbuilder etches for the Gresley V4 and Robinson 8K chassis. They have an S1 0-8-4T on display; very imp...
- Thu May 23, 2019 10:09 pm
- Forum: Exhibitions
- Topic: RAILEX 2019
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5379
Re: RAILEX 2019
Wonder what the fuel consumption to Stoke Mandeville will be this year..... Hi Ivan, are you still on about the MPG???? What is it these days 70.... I managed 70mpg to and from Camarthenshire on my recent holiday. Quite surprised to see that it was possible to do South West Wales and back on half a...
- Tue May 21, 2019 9:50 pm
- Forum: Exhibitions
- Topic: RAILEX 2019
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5379
Re: RAILEX 2019
Wonder what the fuel consumption to Stoke Mandeville will be this year.....
- Tue May 21, 2019 7:55 am
- Forum: Layouts and Operations
- Topic: South Pelaw Junction
- Replies: 65
- Views: 13422
Re: South Pelaw Junction
Mark Tatlow wrote:....The guys doing it in EM are also doing a great job of it!............
See current MRJ.
Maybe John could compare notes?
- Tue May 21, 2019 7:53 am
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Brassmasters J94
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2037
Re: Brassmasters J94
jim s-w wrote:... can the inside motion be made to work?
You'd get some more useful bits for this purpose in the RT Models chassis, but that means having to buy the entire chassis kit.
- Sun May 19, 2019 5:42 pm
- Forum: Exhibitions
- Topic: Show attacked
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2210
Re: Show attacked
This will complicate seriously the issue of security at shows. I lived just outside Stamford for 3 years and it had never struck me as a place where this sort of vandalism would ever happen. It sickens me. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/market-deeping-mrc John Not just the security. The in...
- Thu May 16, 2019 8:59 pm
- Forum: Guest Book
- Topic: RE: Chassis Speed Building
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1559
Re: RE: Chassis Speed Building
jim s-w wrote:Sounds like you are taking the fun out of it if I'm honest..
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- Sun May 05, 2019 10:38 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Ivatt Class 2 2-6-2 tank
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1633
Re: Ivatt Class 2 2-6-2 tank
Dave Holt wrote:.....I wouldn't worry about the injectors. To be honest, from a couple of feet away, you can't really make them out anyway. It's just probably some mild form of OCD on my part....
....that said, it's probably the only correct set of injectors out there.....
- Sat May 04, 2019 11:41 am
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Some North Eastern & LNER Locomotive Builds
- Replies: 152
- Views: 16432
Re: Some North Eastern & LNER Locomotive Builds
iak wrote:Ooop, better get the cash flow sorted then...
Kit's arrived!
Just need to sort out HL hornblocks, Ultrascales and GS sprung buffers for it.
- Sat Apr 13, 2019 6:51 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Wainwright H Class P4 conversion
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2418
Re: Wainwright H Class P4 conversion
I found them near-impossible to disassemble if you get the quartering a bit wrong, as the boss will not let go of the axle... . The original P4(Studiolith) ones have a taper fit between bush and axle, like the flywheel on a Mini or Morse drills in a lathe, the come apart very easily with a sharp ta...
- Sat Apr 13, 2019 12:17 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Wainwright H Class P4 conversion
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2418
Re: Wainwright H Class P4 conversion
A long time ago at the genesis of P4 the only 5'6" wheel available was actually based on the H class wheel specification. They were made by Studiolith, of not so blessed memory, and on whom Ultrascale had nothing in terms of waiting time. Also they were pretty good products have shouldered axl...
- Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:35 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Wainwright H Class P4 conversion
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2418
Re: Wainwright H Class P4 conversion
Has anyone attempted to convert the Hornby H Class to P4? I have two Hornby locos of this engine, and a Southeastern Fineccast chassis. To my mind there are two possible solutions. 1. Use the Southeastern Finecast chassis. 2. Use an Alan Gibson Wheel Set for the M7 conversion which has 3mm axles. I...
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 9:27 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Wainwright H Class P4 conversion
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2418
Re: Wainwright H Class P4 conversion
So that's five sets.
Wonder what the minimum quantity is that Bill would require to start production?
Wonder what the minimum quantity is that Bill would require to start production?
- Mon Apr 08, 2019 8:33 pm
- Forum: Coaches and NPCS
- Topic: Papier mache coaches?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 730
Re: Papier mache coaches?
Alan Turner wrote:And then there is the Trabant!...
That was Duroplast. Not quite papier mâché....
- Sun Mar 31, 2019 8:18 pm
- Forum: Jeremy Suter
- Topic: GWR Steam Railmotor Chassis
- Replies: 198
- Views: 36018
Re: GWR Steam Railmotor Chassis
Will wait to see if 70ft R footplate is a goer.
- Fri Mar 22, 2019 12:38 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: GWR 1366PT - Heljan Model
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2900
Re: GWR 1366PT - Heljan Model
SteamAle wrote:Sorry the tanks etc have not been rolled. I chickened out when I looked at the thickness of the half etch bits and the rivet detail.
Sounds like a job for the rolling mill with the rivet-detailed parts protected by thin card to protect them? Can only give it a go and see what happens.
- Thu Mar 21, 2019 12:23 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Wainwright H Class P4 conversion
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2418
Re: Wainwright H Class P4 conversion
FCA wrote:Don't forget also that Mr Wainwright's engines were left footers.
Just about visible here in the Bluebell's photo of 263 under overhaul
Interesting.