Thanks Dave,
That's pretty clear and makes some sense of what I can see in such photos as I have.
Thanks again.
John.
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- Mon Dec 28, 2020 9:21 pm
- Forum: Lord Colnago
- Topic: From a Loco Works in Norfolk
- Replies: 73
- Views: 27620
- Mon Dec 28, 2020 7:58 pm
- Forum: Lord Colnago
- Topic: From a Loco Works in Norfolk
- Replies: 73
- Views: 27620
Re: From a Loco Works in Norfolk
For reasons too long-winded to go into, I find myself building a Malcolm Mitchell 4575 class 2-6-2T. I have reached a slight impasse however with the injectors. I can't find a clear enough photo that shows me their correct orientation and although I can "best guess" it, I would rather get ...
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 3:49 pm
- Forum: Wagons
- Topic: Wagon Identity
- Replies: 12
- Views: 803
Re: Wagon Identity
Hi Dave,
I agree with Jeremy regarding the origins of the brown wagon. Unless I'm very much mistaken, that end door has been fitted upside down. That, or all of mine are upside down!
John.
I agree with Jeremy regarding the origins of the brown wagon. Unless I'm very much mistaken, that end door has been fitted upside down. That, or all of mine are upside down!
John.
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 5:28 pm
- Forum: Lathe Work
- Topic: Unimat SL spares
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1641
Re: Unimat SL spares
That's very good of you Tim. Sadly, I have the one that just holds a single tool.
John.
John.
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 3:55 pm
- Forum: Lord Colnago
- Topic: Goings on at the Norfolk Wagonarium
- Replies: 129
- Views: 48060
Re: Goings on at the Norfolk Wagonarium
Hi Will, I did think of that, so much so that I actually thought I had done that until I checked the parts prior to painting! Just shows how long it has been since I built the chassis! If it doesn't run well in its present form then it's certainly an option worth trying before resorting to full para...
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:11 pm
- Forum: Lord Colnago
- Topic: Goings on at the Norfolk Wagonarium
- Replies: 129
- Views: 48060
Re: Goings on at the Norfolk Wagonarium
I hadn't realised just how long it has been since I posted anything about this milk tank build. So long, in fact, that it is almost finished. Below shows the current position. 20201104_104726.jpg As you can see, everything has been painted and the next steps will be to add what lettering there was a...
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 12:52 pm
- Forum: Lathe Work
- Topic: Unimat SL spares
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1641
Re: Unimat SL spares
Thanks Keith and Alan, all ordered now.
John.
John.
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 12:15 am
- Forum: Lathe Work
- Topic: Unimat SL spares
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1641
Re: Unimat SL spares
Thanks Phillip, I did mean brushes not brushes. Thanks for pointing that out. I do have a "three belt" machine, although, for the most part, I only use two but there's always the odd occasion when the third belt comes into play Thanks also to Jeremy and Martin. I'll do some checking tomorr...
- Tue Nov 03, 2020 7:26 pm
- Forum: Lathe Work
- Topic: Unimat SL spares
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1641
Unimat SL spares
Does anyone know of a source of spares for the Unimat SL? I am looking for new motor bushes and drive belts.
Thanks in advance.
John.
Thanks in advance.
John.
- Thu Oct 08, 2020 3:46 pm
- Forum: Painting and Weathering
- Topic: Caution: Testors vs POWsides
- Replies: 5
- Views: 943
Re: Caution: Testors vs POWsides
Hi Paul, Is your spray can almost empty? I had a similar problem with a Testors can, which crazed the paintwork on a model. I think it was due to the ratio of propellant to varnish tipping in favour of the former, thus causing the reaction. The trouble was that the can didn't feel like the contents ...
- Sat Sep 26, 2020 3:43 pm
- Forum: Layouts
- Topic: De Graafstroom - OntraXS!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1885
Re: De Graafstroom - OntraXS!
Thanks for a very interesting presentation Vincent. I particularly enjoyed seeing the ingenious methods used to create the various moving features. The dental floss is well beyond the capabilities of my eyesight! Thanks again.
John.
John.
- Sat Sep 26, 2020 3:31 pm
- Forum: Society Stand and Stores
- Topic: The Virtual Scalefour Society Stand
- Replies: 91
- Views: 4565
Re: The Virtual Scalefour Society Stand
Ah, the joys of modelling. All hail to the carpet god. We giveth and he takes away.
John.
John.
- Sat Sep 26, 2020 3:09 pm
- Forum: Society Stand and Stores
- Topic: The Virtual Scalefour Society Stand
- Replies: 91
- Views: 4565
Re: The Virtual Scalefour Society Stand
Having finished my official stand duties for the day I would just like to record my thanks to all those who have taken part in whatever capacity. I would particularly like to thank those who made today possible for the hard work that that involved. Many thanks indeed and the day isn't over yet!
John.
John.
- Sat Sep 26, 2020 1:21 pm
- Forum: Society Stand and Stores
- Topic: The Virtual Scalefour Society Stand
- Replies: 91
- Views: 4565
Re: The Virtual Scalefour Society Stand
Hi Peter,
Hope you find plenty to inspire.
John.
Hope you find plenty to inspire.
John.
- Sat Sep 26, 2020 1:11 pm
- Forum: Society Stand and Stores
- Topic: The Virtual Scalefour Society Stand
- Replies: 91
- Views: 4565
Re: The Virtual Scalefour Society Stand
Back for another stint on the stand. Happy to answer any questions on North Elmham while I'm here.
John.
John.
- Sat Sep 26, 2020 11:52 am
- Forum: Society Stand and Stores
- Topic: The Virtual Scalefour Society Stand
- Replies: 91
- Views: 4565
Re: The Virtual Scalefour Society Stand
It has bucketed down here in Norfolk for two days and nights and caused all sorts of problems with water ingress and a locked out central heating boiler, so if we had been at Aylesbury, I would have had to return home. The virtual show has been a welcome distraction, even if I am sat here with a coa...
- Sat Sep 26, 2020 11:45 am
- Forum: Layouts
- Topic: Drighlington and Adwalton
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1012
Re: Drighlington and Adwalton
Hi Steve,
Just had a watch. All I can say is, inspiring. Great to see accurate operation. Love to see more at some point.
All the best,
John.
Just had a watch. All I can say is, inspiring. Great to see accurate operation. Love to see more at some point.
All the best,
John.
- Thu Sep 03, 2020 8:54 pm
- Forum: Where to Find?
- Topic: transfers for signals?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1160
Re: transfers for signals?
Dave,
Try www.hall-royd-junction.co.uk
They appear to have a good selecsignals.transfers for both upper and lower quadrant signals.
John.
Try www.hall-royd-junction.co.uk
They appear to have a good selecsignals.transfers for both upper and lower quadrant signals.
John.
- Thu Sep 03, 2020 8:54 am
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Running out of coal.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1447
Re: Running out of coal.
Hi Jim,
I would imagine that if you go for a slightly less than half full tender it won't be too far off and would probably look right too.
John
I would imagine that if you go for a slightly less than half full tender it won't be too far off and would probably look right too.
John
- Thu Sep 03, 2020 8:51 am
- Forum: Where to Find?
- Topic: transfers for signals?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1160
Re: transfers for signals?
Hi David,
I too have a vague recollection of some waterside transfers for signal arms. Try MSE, I think it may have been them.
John.
I too have a vague recollection of some waterside transfers for signal arms. Try MSE, I think it may have been them.
John.
- Mon Jun 15, 2020 9:39 am
- Forum: jim s-w
- Topic: Brettell Road
- Replies: 599
- Views: 169112
Re: Brettell Road
Hi Jim,
That brings back childhood memories of dingy towpaths and run down smoky surroundings. It always seemed a bit sinister to me. A lovely (if that's the right word in the circumstances) job. Look forward to more.
That brings back childhood memories of dingy towpaths and run down smoky surroundings. It always seemed a bit sinister to me. A lovely (if that's the right word in the circumstances) job. Look forward to more.
- Fri May 15, 2020 12:58 pm
- Forum: Exhibitions
- Topic: Cancellation of Scaleforum 2020.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3520
Cancellation of Scaleforum 2020.
It is with regret that the Committee has decided to cancel Scaleforum this year. The situation with regards to availability of accommodation and the ability to find somewhere to eat, whether our exhibitors would feel comfortable in attending and whether visitors would feel the same were factors in t...
- Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:39 pm
- Forum: North Norfolk
- Topic: Stock for North Elmham
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2801
Re: Stock for North Elmham
Hi James, I found that it wasn't easy to part the top of the body from the bottom and I didn't want to push it! There is some lead sheet in the hopper bottom but not enough. When we get the new chassis we'll be losing that. I think I'll look at drilling into the base of the body to add lead sheet wh...
- Sat Apr 11, 2020 2:52 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Brassmasters Blk5 45232
- Replies: 228
- Views: 37520
Re: Brassmasters Blk5 45232
Hi David, The last line of your posting sums it up nicely. We only learn from these warts and all postings such as yours. I for one am grateful that you shared your problem with us all especially as it shows that these things can happen to any of us regardless of talent. Whilst its a bit of a "...
- Sat Apr 11, 2020 2:16 pm
- Forum: North Norfolk
- Topic: Stock for North Elmham
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2801
Stock for North Elmham
In the absence of any chance for us to meet for the foreseeable future, I thought it was about time that I posted some pictures of the first batch of Grain wagons that I have been working on for the layout. I have been meaning to do this for some time but never seem to have got around to it until no...