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- Tue Dec 08, 2020 2:25 pm
- Forum: Track and Turnouts
- Topic: New range of chaired bullhead turnout kits in 00 and EM
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1939
Re: New range of chaired bullhead turnout kits in 00 and EM
While acknowledging Martin's points about tolerances, perhaps asking members if they would be interested in buying products from this source might be worth while? It seems to have worked in respect of a form tool for P4 wheels. Martin may be correct in his assumption that many P4 modellers would onl...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:49 pm
- Forum: Track and Turnouts
- Topic: New range of chaired bullhead turnout kits in 00 and EM
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1939
Re: New range of chaired bullhead turnout kits in 00 and EM
It seems from RMWeb that OO and EM gauge modellers are viewing this announcement with great pleasure. I would urge the committee to pursue the possibility of P4 versions of these products with vigour. If it's sauce for the "narrow-minded" 4mm = 1 ft geese, it must surely be sauce for we &q...
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 6:50 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Brassmasters Rebuilt Royal Scot, 46109
- Replies: 127
- Views: 15861
Re: Brassmasters Rebuilt Royal Scot, 46109
I'm not normally one for "me too" comments but this is truly exceptional modelling.
I hope to see the completed model eventually - it will be a sight for sore eyes!
I hope to see the completed model eventually - it will be a sight for sore eyes!
- Fri Jul 10, 2020 1:08 pm
- Forum: Painting and Weathering
- Topic: Weathered Wood
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1182
Re: Weathered Wood
This might be worth a look https://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/aging_wood
- Wed Jun 10, 2020 3:59 pm
- Forum: On My Workbench
- Topic: Mike G's catch up.
- Replies: 64
- Views: 7731
Re: Mike G's catch up.
Yes, please, Zebedee!
Cheers,
David C
Cheers,
David C
- Fri Jun 05, 2020 11:38 am
- Forum: Starting in P4
- Topic: Wormdrive sleeves
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2869
Re: Wormdrive sleeves
Thanks for the suggestions. I think Phoenix Precision supply bushes (when in stock!) that should be OK for the 2mm x 1.5mm and 2mm x 1.0mm sizes. The smaller one may need fettling as suggested. I also tried Markits, Alan Gibson, Wizard, Roxey, eBay, Alibaba and Aliexpress before asking on here but i...
- Thu Jun 04, 2020 7:40 pm
- Forum: Starting in P4
- Topic: Wormdrive sleeves
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2869
Re: Wormdrive sleeves
Out of interest, does anyone know of sources of suitable turned bushes: 2.0mm OD x 1.0mm ID 2.0mm OD x 1.5mm ID 1.5mm OD x 0.78mm ID My reason for asking is that I have purchased a variety of very cheap motors that I wish to try in various locos and while I can always ask Chris at High Level for ext...
- Wed Jun 03, 2020 4:42 pm
- Forum: Painting and Weathering
- Topic: Spraying Lifecolor
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3882
Re: Spraying Lifecolor
In the light of your recommendation, do you have any particular colours that you use for model railway use? While I am particularly interested in BR Midland Region 1950s - early 1960s locos and coaching stock, I'm sure others may have thoughts on using these paints.
David C
David C
- Mon Apr 27, 2020 8:58 am
- Forum: On My Workbench
- Topic: Ralph's workbench
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7504
- Fri Apr 03, 2020 10:06 am
- Forum: Product Information
- Topic: Eileens, Corona Virus and Shows
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4880
Re: Eileens, Corona Virus and Shows
Order placed Sunday evening arrived this morning - fantastic service considering the difficulties under which you are working. Grateful thanks,
David C
David C
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 11:30 am
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Motors for locos
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3095
Re: Motors for locos
You could even take a look at viewtopic.php?f=137&t=6702. Scroll down to the last entry and open the spreadsheet. There's a sheet on motors of various sizes and links to their sources where you should be able to find details of their performance.
- Sun Mar 22, 2020 9:11 pm
- Forum: Couplings
- Topic: Accurascale couplings
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2820
Re: Accurascale couplings
They're also of a type that as far as I am aware was mainly used on diesel locomotives and more modern rolling stock. Apart from the tommy bar issue, I don't think they are what we hoped. I asked Accurascale about the possibility of the availability of a product more suited to my needs, i.e as used ...
- Sun Jan 26, 2020 5:06 pm
- Forum: Track and Turnouts
- Topic: Track for battery/radio control?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4584
Re: Track for battery/radio control?
I hereby register my interest in Martin's 3D printed track which I hope he will note from this post. In answer to the question on availability of RTR RC locos the answer is not yet. It's worth reading the various posts under the sub-heading "Radio Control" on this forum to see current deve...
- Wed Jan 01, 2020 6:29 pm
- Forum: Radio Control
- Topic: Mitchell Castle battery/radio control
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2604
Re: Mitchell Castle battery/radio control
Unfortunately, I allowed a little glitch in the second (with booster) one to escape my attention. The positive (red) lead from the charging socket should be a tad over to the right so that it connects to the wire from the connecting plug and socket, as the black (negative) one just below it does. I'...
- Mon Dec 16, 2019 8:57 am
- Forum: Radio Control
- Topic: Questions
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2182
Re: Questions
More questions – and answers. This was ignorant me asking two better informed and experienced practitioners for advice but we decided to show off my ignorance and provide answers to questions that others might have, attempting to attract more to give RC a try: Q (Me): I assume the booster (if fitted...
- Fri Dec 13, 2019 11:15 am
- Forum: Radio Control
- Topic: Questions
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2182
Questions
Hi, I've been wondering about a couple of things so decided to start a topic where ignoramuses, such as me, can ask for advice: If the Deltang Tx22 can control 12 locos, how do you control a 13th loco? Do the 13th and subsequent locos require another transmitter? And the 25th and beyond yet another?...
- Tue Dec 10, 2019 6:38 pm
- Forum: Radio Control
- Topic: Components for RC
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1741
Re: Components for RC
As there may be some interest in my spreadsheet, I have done a bit more work on it by adding links where the items listed may be purchased and their prices. I haven't bought all of these items but my spreadsheet is my guide to where I might get them in due course. One or two (e.g. the receiver) are ...
- Mon Dec 09, 2019 5:31 pm
- Forum: Radio Control
- Topic: Components for RC
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1741
Components for RC
Hi, I've put together a spreadsheet with outline details of some of the items I have bought so far. I could add the sources from which I bought these items and the prices I paid. If this proves of interest, hopefully others could contribute additional information. If it's no use to anyone else, I ca...
- Sun Dec 08, 2019 9:23 pm
- Forum: Radio Control
- Topic: MItchell 45xx battery/radio control
- Replies: 44
- Views: 8751
Re: MItchell 45xx battery/radio control
I'm gradually building up my stock of RC bits and pieces so I can join in the fun. I'd been sceptical about all this RC stuff until I read about Nick's 45XX and his exploits with Ted Scannell at Scaleforum. I confess that buying from China is a revelation - so many useful items at prices that make i...
- Mon Dec 02, 2019 1:19 pm
- Forum: Where to Find?
- Topic: Steel Code 60 Flat Bottom Rail
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3799
Re: Steel Code 60 Flat Bottom Rail
The short answer is No. I bought a pile of C&L cast conductor rail chairs but am still waiting for the etched baseplates to show up. . .
David C
David C
- Thu Oct 10, 2019 7:15 pm
- Forum: Radio Control
- Topic: MItchell 45xx battery/radio control
- Replies: 44
- Views: 8751
Re: MItchell 45xx battery/radio control
"They look exactly the same as mine but 50p cheaper!"
Yes 14 for the price of 10 of the ones you bought . . .
David C
Yes 14 for the price of 10 of the ones you bought . . .
David C
- Thu Oct 10, 2019 2:37 pm
- Forum: Radio Control
- Topic: MItchell 45xx battery/radio control
- Replies: 44
- Views: 8751
Re: MItchell 45xx battery/radio control
D'oh . . .
OK - let's try again <https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MABUCHI-FF-050SK-11170-DC9V-13300RPM-Mute-Mini-DC-Motor-for-Car-AV-CD-DVD-Player/252337642830?hash=item3ac07edd4e:g:KkMAAOSw~AVYsP-n>
Apologies!
David C
OK - let's try again <https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MABUCHI-FF-050SK-11170-DC9V-13300RPM-Mute-Mini-DC-Motor-for-Car-AV-CD-DVD-Player/252337642830?hash=item3ac07edd4e:g:KkMAAOSw~AVYsP-n>
Apologies!
David C
- Thu Oct 10, 2019 10:42 am
- Forum: Radio Control
- Topic: MItchell 45xx battery/radio control
- Replies: 44
- Views: 8751
Re: MItchell 45xx battery/radio control
The reason I posted the alternative link is that yesterday I ordered 5 to experiment with at £1.13 each (post free)! I have no reason at this stage to doubt that these motors will have reasonable performance - they are made by a reputable manufacturer and sold for use in electric razors and various ...
- Wed Oct 09, 2019 8:18 pm
- Forum: Radio Control
- Topic: MItchell 45xx battery/radio control
- Replies: 44
- Views: 8751
Re: MItchell 45xx battery/radio control
Or see this one <https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MABUCHI-FF-050SK-11170-Motor-DC-3V-9V-13800RPM-High-Speed-Precious-Metal-Brush/283454997179>
HTH,
David C
HTH,
David C
- Mon Jun 17, 2019 7:34 pm
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Track cleaning
- Replies: 68
- Views: 12270
Re: Track cleaning
This https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282600896158 is on its way to me so I will soon be able to observe its success or failure.
David C
PS Yes, there may be a cheaper (post paid!) one on eBay but the seller is apparently away on holiday and not taking orders!
David C
PS Yes, there may be a cheaper (post paid!) one on eBay but the seller is apparently away on holiday and not taking orders!