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- Mon Feb 15, 2021 10:36 am
- Forum: Andy W
- Topic: M.R. 0-4-0T 0F
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4278
Re: M.R. 0-4-0T 0F
No, Deeley had simplified the livery when the first batch were built in 1907 - the start of the "modern image era" as far as I'm concerned. Even so, only the first 5 engines were crimson. The rest were plain black.
- Wed Feb 03, 2021 7:36 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: JLRT/Geen/Mitchell 4575 kit - Progress
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1366
Re: JLRT/Geen/Mitchell 4575 kit - Progress
Lovely loco. Coming from the Faithful City, seeing your viaduct always makes me homesick.
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 5:40 pm
- Forum: Operating in Practice
- Topic: Hartington (Derbyshire)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3609
Re: Hartington (Derbyshire)
Bob, if you’re having fun then surely you can just enjoy your layout? Or is that heresy?
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 1:04 pm
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Wheels for Peckett B2 conversion (and others)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4559
Re: Wheels for Peckett B2 conversion (and others)
Rather lovely!
- Wed Jun 17, 2020 1:01 pm
- Forum: jim s-w
- Topic: Re: 1980's cars and other road vehicles
- Replies: 98
- Views: 43710
Re: 1980's cars and other road vehicles
O.k. thanks. Again, superb models Jim.
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- Wed Jun 17, 2020 8:37 am
- Forum: jim s-w
- Topic: Re: 1980's cars and other road vehicles
- Replies: 98
- Views: 43710
Re: 1980's cars and other road vehicles
Lovely work as usual Jim. Interesting that you printed the logos on crafty transfer paper. Were these the white paper or transparent? Did you use an inkjet or laser printer? If the latter how did you fix them before using? Thanks, A.
- Thu Jun 11, 2020 6:12 pm
- Forum: Layouts and Operations
- Topic: The Burford Branch
- Replies: 399
- Views: 125786
Re: The Burford Branch
Time consuming but rather wonderful.
- Sat Jun 06, 2020 11:59 am
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Motor Shorting
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3891
Re: Motor Shorting
"So I am confused but happy...." a perfectly normal state of mind for members of this forum.
"...I use heat shrink sleeve over the motor tags..." a great tip John.
"...I use heat shrink sleeve over the motor tags..." a great tip John.
- Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:19 am
- Forum: Paul Willis
- Topic: Airfix 48xx with High Level Kits chassis
- Replies: 161
- Views: 18425
Re: Beer and Buckjumpers
Re soldering up what wasn’t meant to be soldered - you are far from alone. Agree oiling a piece under construction feels odd. Another way of creating a solder barrier is to use a felt tip pen. It doesn’t run and can be cleaned off easily when the soldering is done.
- Fri Jun 05, 2020 5:20 pm
- Forum: Andy W
- Topic: M.R. 0-4-0T 0F
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4278
Re: M.R. 0-4-0T 0F
Thanks Julian, it's precision MR red on top of Halfords primer. Of course the next step is to weather it. Are we insane? We spend all this effort to get a good finish and then cover it in grime??????
- Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:20 pm
- Forum: Paul Willis
- Topic: Airfix 48xx with High Level Kits chassis
- Replies: 161
- Views: 18425
Re: Beer and Buckjumpers
Paul. Interesting to read about your approach to coupling rod thickness. I was checking the running of my shelf of shame chassis and only one didn’t run too well which had thinner (I.e. one layer) rods. Perhaps, even at our small scale, there are stresses involved?
- Thu May 28, 2020 7:15 pm
- Forum: On My Workbench
- Topic: Mike G's catch up.
- Replies: 64
- Views: 8613
Re: Mike G's catch up.
Tremendous work Mike. When you replace your gearboxes do you anticipate having to change the wheels? Or do you use a wheel press?
- Thu May 28, 2020 12:27 pm
- Forum: On My Workbench
- Topic: Socially Distanced Challenge – CR Class 488 Build
- Replies: 59
- Views: 9804
Re: Socially Distanced Challenge – CR Class 488 Build
Lindsay, a really interesting build of a wonderfully eccentric loco. For what it’s worth I’d try and keep the pipe work etc as separate units whenever possible. It’ll make painting easier. Just keep the parts safely!
- Thu May 28, 2020 12:11 pm
- Forum: Serjt-Dave
- Topic: Brassmaster 4F The journey
- Replies: 43
- Views: 7040
Re: Brassmaster 4F The journey
Dave, I hope you resolve your chassis issues as the body deserves something good to run on.
- Thu May 28, 2020 7:49 am
- Forum: Andy W
- Topic: M.R. 0-4-0T 0F
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4278
Re: M.R. 0-4-0T 0F
Alan: I promise I’ll tweak the 3 links the next time it’s taken out of storage. Enigma: wheels are Gibson’s. “It would look great in my standard corporate steam engine green....“ No. Not allowed. :) P.S. there’s been discussion on young Flymo’s thread about using conductive paint for split axles. I’...
- Tue May 26, 2020 6:57 pm
- Forum: Andy W
- Topic: M.R. 0-4-0T 0F
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4278
Re: M.R. 0-4-0T 0F
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- Tue May 26, 2020 12:39 pm
- Forum: Andy W
- Topic: M.R. 0-4-0T 0F
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4278
M.R. 0-4-0T 0F
I think I was attracted to the Brassmasters 0F because it reminded me of my school report grades. It's been sitting on my S of S for quite a while awaiting glazing; lining and a few other things. Like an idiot I decided to fully line like the few early types - but I love the black battered heavily r...
- Sun May 24, 2020 7:28 pm
- Forum: Starting in P4
- Topic: West of Scotland Group's "Starters" Build a loco project 4
- Replies: 58
- Views: 9005
Re: West of Scotland Group's "Starters" Build a loco project 4
No. 16 has bundles of character. Your locos really do give the impression of weight. Marvellous.
- Sat May 23, 2020 9:06 pm
- Forum: Starting in P4
- Topic: Making a Start - The Peak District Midland / Monsal Dale pre 1903
- Replies: 1221
- Views: 263668
Re: Making a Start - The Peak District Midland / Monsal Dale pre 1903
Many of those small lads would have been caught up in the horrors of WW1.
Re: GWR query
That’s terrific Andy. One central entwined logo looks the way to go.
Re: GWR query
If it’s good enough for you Martin, it’s certainly good enough for me.
Re: GWR query
Thanks chaps. I probably will leave the inner line out - but the guilt is already with me......
GWR query
A couple of long term residents of my Shelf of Shame are two GWR vehicles, a W1 parcels van kit bash and a Picnic saloon from Shirescenes. Being a Midland modeller this is unfamiliar territory for me. I've tried to research where and which crests would be correct. I've Photoshopped the following ont...
- Sun May 17, 2020 7:16 am
- Forum: Chassis and Suspensions
- Topic: Gibson LMS Compound
- Replies: 66
- Views: 13736
Re: Gibson LMS Compound
However your paint finish looks really good Julian.
- Sat May 16, 2020 8:22 pm
- Forum: Chassis and Suspensions
- Topic: Gibson LMS Compound
- Replies: 66
- Views: 13736
Re: Gibson LMS Compound
Blue tack is very useful to mask small details and the inside of locomotive buffers. To keep coach buffers clean the sharp end of a toothpick does the job.