Scalefour Forum

I've tried to contact Mark via the Shapeways site but just get an error message.
Frustrating as I would have ordered some if I knew the difference between the materials, other than "better detail"

The Scale 7 Group produce two Form tools for use with S7. The circular type is easier to sharpen. 23-HSS wheel profile form tool.JPG 23 wheel profile form tool.JPG Which type is planned for the P4 tool? regards Alan I too have the circular one but struggled to mount it securely on my Myford ML10

I'd like one please

OK I have a drive now but the brake gear is missing. Rods are available from Gibson but does anyone do suitable brakes?

Just seen this. Would anyone recommend it for say the DJ Models Austerity wheel?

What is the difference between the fine detail and natural versatile types?

I wonder if they will reintroduce the etched 16T mineral wagon chassis? It was wonderful.

Any tips on soldering large slabs of whitemetal together? Tack solder then fill? Clamps? Anything?

Sleeper spacing then follows a standard (for the railway/era) spacing.

Have you worked out the general length/angle? If so then refer to the lead tables for switches and work back from there. Just like the real railways do

I'm trying to get my head round that. There is a three throw at Butterley but this is a three way. Generally both the vee and the switchblade must be supported just like a normal point.

I've been thinking about these posts for Swanage which has the wrong sort (Ratio). How do I get a supply of these (or similar LNER/ER) ones. I'd need enought for about 22 feet length at least.

When I bought the Wild Swan coach books I knew a lot less about railways than I do now. There are large gaps in the narrative. Jumping from the early 1920's to "none survived into nationalisation", shows what the book is. A skim over the surface. No disrespect to Wild Swan as I'm sure they...

Thanks,
I'm sure there are suitable alternatives.

Can anyone suggest a gearbox/motor combination for an N2 please? I picked one up at S4N last year or so. Chassis is lovely - Bradwell I think but no coupling rods, brakes, motor or gears. I've not got access to a drawing at the moment.

Oh I wish I'd noticed about the vents. I've a few more to build. I might attempt them...

Use a triangular file. Takes a bit longer but you can get a sharper corner.

To show I have done some modelling here is a Ratio Midland Clerestory I painted and lined a while ago. Awaiting Society bogies with springy beams.

Albert Hall wrote:I can remember mother ironing with a bayonet plug connected into the light fitting

Roy

Yup. Got one of those !

If I didn't still have to work (and I might end up doing longer hours ) I'd be well into the umpteen projects I have underway. Best wishes everyone.

Understandable. I'd like to visit it again one year. Best wishes to everyone involved.

In the current climate I still have to work. Perils of working for the emergency services. At least I'm safe.

Update on access... "The Midland Railway – Butterley have taken the decision to close to the public. We are planning to remain closed until the end of April, but will continue to monitor the situation and will offer updates on our website and through social media. We ask all our supporters to m...

My car is in for a check up (after I was really pleased and changed the bulbs in the main beam myself) so it might be a few days before I get over there. Also the virus might affect access.

They have some 9' bogies