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just had to restart due to technical problem
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Just a quick post to say that the times I am available. Just allowing myself some comfort breaks please feel free at ask me questions on the stores or about any thing I am doing ask via the YouTube live chat box you will need to sign in or email me at stores@scalefour.org 10.30 to 11.20 11.30 to 12....

Just a quick post to say that the times I am available. Just allowing myself some comfort breaks please feel free at ask me questions on the stores or about any thing I am doing ask via the YouTube live chat box you will need to sign in or email me at stores@scalefour.org 6w6G35XjDM4 https://www.you...

May I Just say that Danny and others have put a lot of time effort into the online show and remind you all they are volunteer's. I hope every body who joins in enjoys it and gets something out of it its a shame we can't meet in person. All I am saying is well done Danny for organising it. You can't ...

Been watching this thread carefully I have already rebuilt the chassis on my GCR 422 Single. When I built it many years ago I sprung the wheels although not CSB style I used Alan Gibson sprung hornblocks. The basic problem was tractive effort, it struggled to pull the tender. I got round it by chang...

I think the problems are all down to connection so will either get a repeater of move the modem into the workshop for the day

The computer said I had become disconnected I think the main problem is the distance from the modem so it might be worth moving the modem on the phone line in the workshop on the day Are you using wifi or ethernet to connect? If wifi might be worth while getting a repeater? Others will know more, b...

Hi Tim.
Thanks for that I have put a lamp on behind the camera and I will oil the chair.

The computer said I had become disconnected I think the main problem is the distance from the modem so it might be worth moving the modem on the phone line in the workshop on the day

Going for another test will run will leave it running until 3pm

https://studio.youtube.com/video/RnXQ86 ... estreaming

Hi Trev Yes when I am live there is a chat column along side an I can reply there and then I can't see at the time what the picture is like at viewing end only what the camera sees. I did watch the play back and found that about an hour in the picture pixelated possibly due to when pat went up she c...

Just trying the web cam let me know if you can see me

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Hi David These might help for livery all taken by Don Rowland as Bill says they have different brake gear versions but mostly vac fitted with clasp brakes. None of the ex LNER 5 planks I could find have that sloping end bracket B477796 Millerhill 5.4.69 img20200912_13265682.jpg B497056 Millerhill 6....

Just received from PPD the Production Etches for the Railmotor Diagram Q and Q1 body part 1 the price will be £45 IMG_5769[1].JPG Also received is the Roof and Interior Production etch Just 1 print to test it and write the instructions IMG_5768[1].JPG I received a few days ago another parcel from PP...

Hi Tim They show the difference alright. Those Elm trees do have the right shape for the broken tree on the fence line. Its a long time since I saw one so tall. I remember them cutting an enormous one down in the school hedge line about 1976 it was all damaged like the one in the picture but that wa...

Interestingly the consensus at the Barrell Tree Care was ".... 1910 – most likely elm and ash, unlikely to be much chestnut or lime up in the peak district." Oak wasn't mentioned by any of them! Field maple was also suggested. I am planning a site visit so will take a survey of species I ...

Hi Tim
Lime stone soil will not inhibit any of the species mentioned

Hi Tim No its not a stupid question Very difficult to answer looking at the picture the top trees defiantly has the look of Ash. The lower trees on the fence line with the broken branches Could well be English Oak (Quercus Robor) Elm, Ash. Willow or Beech are possibilities as all suffer with Limb da...

Hi Jim Of Coarse an engine runs low on coal A train running from London to Glasgow will refill water on the troughs and probably change loco at Crewe or Carilse. I think the Duchess could get all the way. Many years ago A driver once told me a Euston Manchester train he was working on at the end of ...

Hi John For boiler bands on lined locos I make my own transfers from decal sheet spraying body colour first then using a bow pen to draw the lines As for Crests I have Drawn my own but I would now use transfers which I think are still available from Guilplates both in 4mm and 7mm IMG_5762.JPG IMG_57...

As to lubricants I don't tend to use any on the big lathe usually only turn brass and nickel silver which don't need it, even steel although it can run hot and could do with a coolant if running it too fast. I use 3ini oil on the pantograph milling machine this keeps the cutters sharp for longer. In...

Another small turning project. Eccentrics These are for Great Central loco Kits designed by John Bateson I now have the etch tools and am working my way through some of the turnings which John made for each kit some need to be turned for each kit but other things will go for casting as the time to d...

Moving onto the sides. The sides should be cut out but leave in the strengthening bars along the top for now. Fit the window frames in the appropriate places short, medium and long as with the ends best tinned first to keep the other side clear of solder. IMG_5616.JPG IMG_5624.JPG Once the widow fra...

This follows on from the Underframe Kit Instructions. It is not a beginners kit, so please read all instructions carefully before starting. I will be doing it in four parts, The main body, Interior, Roof. Glazing and Handrails. Which I will do after painting. Part 1 The Main Body IMG_5588.JPG IMG_55...