Scalefour Forum

Pete I use the P4 spacers from Comet - have done for years - always found them to be sound, but you will have to put a/some washers on the front axle. Thanks Mike, yes I did consider this. Presumably you need to washers if using High Level blocks? I'm thinking of using Comet blocks with the CSB ada...

Pete
I use the P4 spacers from Comet - have done for years - always found them to be sound, but you will have to put a/some washers on the front axle.
Might save some more time.

Mike (still waiting for his to arrive)

If you really want to upgrade your mk1, then download the Masokits catalogue and advance to page 4. Mike has produced some lovely etches to lift the Bachmann coach. Be warned, these are fiddly, but worth the effort. I can't see much on that sprue that shouldn't be on the Bachmann coach already. http...

Just ring Chris at High Level and he will be able to sort you out, without the faff of going into a bidding war. No connection other than a perfectly happy customer. 0191 388 2112 (09.00 - 17.00 GMT if possible)

Mike

Well, I'll start the bidding at 10 years. For just one chassis.

Mike

The description on the website says there good for carrying a load. I've just ordered a bag of screw couplings as they look far finer than the old Smith's offerings. So, soon find out.

Mike

Before I start anything new - and it's a great idea you've come up with - I'm going to finish my 'shelf of shame'. Too many unfinished things infront of me.

Mike

Justin
Love the brakes! Just about to start your fish van...

Mike

I thought it was brilliant! Very busy when I got there, plenty to engage everyone's taste. Edge Hill was superb! Looking forward to another.

Mike

Fair play, that's awesome! One question - how do the wheels fit? I can't see an obvious missing piece in the brake rods. Hope that's not too stupid a question...

Mike

Nice loco and excellent choice of music!

Sorry chaps I made a mistake with the red colour. It's actually Ford Rosso Flame. Age doesn't come by itself!
The same vendor does the high gloss thinners...

Ian

Here you go...


D1807

regards

Mike

Ian I think if you email them and ask for Landrover bronze green or Rover Brooklands green you will get a better match. The cream I use is Talbot Jonquil and the crimson is Ford Venetian red. If you'd like to see how these colours come out, I can post a picture prior to toning down and once complete...

Jon I've used this seller on ebay for all my cellulose paints. You just need the RAL number to order - available thru a google search. Reasonably price, at least I thought so, bought litre tins. https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/carworkshopconsumables/Cellulose-Paint-Finish/_i.html?_storecat=11586064015 No...

Fair play Gav...that looks superb!

Mike

Tim V wrote : "To get the links into the hook, you must have pushed them in, widening the gap at the top." Sorry I reasoned that it would be wiser to thin one link and push it in to the gap...which is probably why they fall out, BUT, I'm only taking a nats wotsit off the link. I didn't wan...

Let me start by saying I love the look and simplicity of these couplings. I like operating with them, despite my deteriorating eyesight, and they'll be used on the fledgling Hengoed High Level. But why, oh why, do the links fall out of the hook- nearly every time - I put them away and then take them...

Do you need to re-use the wheels?

Mike

I'd start with a set of 9f wheels and go from there (I have 3 to build...one step at a time). So for me cost, to a point, would be a factor. Anything more than Ultrascale prices and I'd be out. Looking forward to seeing how this moves forward. Just one more question...would EM tyres be available as ...

"Will the 9F print survive being pressed into a tyre?"....from whence cometh the tyres?

Mike

I'm sorry I asked

I may have missed this, but is it really necessary to print out the ticket for Scale4 ? I binned my printer years ago. Won't the email receipt do it ?

regards

Mike

Gordon

Would the chassis be the same as the High Level Hawthorn Leslie 0-6-0? Might save a bit on time...design wise.

Mike

Dave
Great work, really impressive. I don't know if you've been asked this before, but what do you use for rivets on the valve gear? The heads look way smaller than I've seen. What's the secret please?

Hope you're keeping well.

regards

Mike