Scalefour Forum

jjnewitt wrote:
... but obviously the health of my family takes precedence over anything else.

Justin

Take care and stay safe

Another vote for Harfixs cyano, well it was Philip Hall that put me onto it :D Check it out here http://www.hafixs.co.uk One recommendation I would make is to also get some Harfixs Glue Remover. Why do I suggest this? Don't ask silly questions! Good sticking, and unsticking if you need to, everyone ...

I have used ‘Tricky Stick’ that helps cyano to bond difficult shiny plastics such as that used by Hornby/Bachmann. See https://deluxematerials.co.uk/products/tricky-stick

Fifty years ago today on the 17th June 1970 the South London Area Group was inaugurated. SLAG first meeting.png The South London Area Group was the very first to be formed under the P4 Society. It preceded the formation of the Merseyside Area Group by one month and of the North London Area Group by ...

Great work Dave, well done.

Hopefully, once things return to some sort of normality, the Society Stand will be out and about again and I will be there to "persuade" people again

See you soon

Steve

Paul Townsend wrote:Doubtless because the axle was 9 mm too short

Do you spray (rattle can?) a Matt varnish on R-T-R stuff before applying powders/pigments? I don't know, Steve - I haven't yet applied any to RTR stuff but from what I've read a coat of matt varnish should do the trick. The pigments don't like a smooth gloss finsh as their microscopic particles hav...

David Thorpe wrote:Also, powders will only stick satisfactoriy to matt surfaces - they're not much good on out-of-the-box RTR stuff.

DT

Thanks David.

Do you spray (rattle can?) a Matt varnish on R-T-R stuff before applying powders/pigments?

Steve

45609 wrote:Probably one of these Steve...

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...comes in a red box

I did wonder if it was that Morgan

Wow, looking good Mike :thumb While messing about with this engine, I discovered on the shelf of shame, another 56xx chassis from Comet. So using the Brassmaster bearings and springs and using the red box this was an absolute doodle to set up. Red box? I’ve not come across this before Mike. Could yo...

I think these are Right Track, the titles don't reflect the content. Painting and weathering Wright/Rathbone 3hr 38min https://youtu.be/Ne0fBH6zNkQ Thanks for this - only watched a bit at the beginning so far - it explains why some people have more issues than others with fibreglass fibres, I would...

thank you Will - I think I need to purchase a range of motors to then start to judge what type will best suit my needs. I am definitely picking up that there is more of an emphasis to re-chassis a rtr model for P4 something I did with a couple of Lima diesels many years back. I would speak to Chris...

Hi Rob Welcome again. When you receive your New Member Pack you will receive in the pack a list of fellow members who live within 25km of your postcode. Contact details are subject to personal privacy settings of course. Also you will find a copy of the ‘Blue Sheet’ that gives the contact details of...

Mark Tatlow wrote:Hmmmm……..

A signal imitating a Fresian cow was not the effect I was after…………..

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Halfords etch primer is obviously that etchy!……………..

The completion of my challenge entry will be a little bit longer!

Desert army camouflage?

essdee wrote:"Carter? Naughty step - now!"



Steve (D)

It’s the cabin fever

BRM November 2008 has an article by Geoff Meredith on converting the Hornby van C to P4. It was very simple to follow, the only difference I made was to use a MJT inside bearing unit. It sat too high so some cutting of the floor was needed to get the unit at the right height. Now MJT do a low profil...

Don’t think it would have XP markings

Hello Andy, I don't see a weight box in your original picture (if it is the thing on the end of the right hand beam). I believe you are confusing the door frame of the building in the background with something on the arm. If you look on the left hand side of the picture, there is a similar frame. I...

Lots of good ideas but who is actually going to do the work? At the AGM last year it was suggested that we produce instructional videos but no one yet has actually produced anything or even offered to do so. The GOYA principled applies. :D Terry Bendall I managed to find some time at last years Sca...

Std. 4 tank conversions are becoming a bit popular.

Thanks for the photos and suggestions.

Thanks for the informative insight into your 4MT conversion Robin. Very useful.
Take care
Steve

I have just converted a Bachmann 4MT tank for a member of our group. They all run well. If you want any advice please ask. Robin OK Robin, I’ll bite as I have a Bachmann STD. 4 Tank to do. I’ve read Tim Shackleton articles in MRJ but and I’ve been waiting to see if the Brassmasters Easichas, that h...

Taking things apart is giving a great insight into how they were constructed. Well done Martin.
Thank you.
Take care and stay safe.
Steve

nberrington wrote:Hurumph. The Ontario Typo Police.
Tried to fix it sir. Only partially successful.

To answer the question though, it’s when the waiter and Foody Goody brings out the deep fried scallops.

Washed down with a wee dram

Dave Franks wrote:Still working on it.....

Dave Franks

Worth waiting for if the LB&SCR one is anything to go by