Scalefour Forum

Thanks Neil, interesting stuff. I may well take the portly driver option if nothing else comes to light soon.

John.

Hi Neil, Many thanks for that. I have a Swindon drawing of a 45xx cab and, typically, some of the fittings are in different places, in particular, the gauges. That may be because it's not the same class of loco, or that the drawings were used as a "guide" by the builders at Swindon or, it ...

I have another query on my 4575 build. Which of the two fittings shown in the accompanying photo is correct for the 4575? I know the 45xx had the one on the left and that later GW locos had the one on the right but, as I say, which is correct for the 4575? The fitting relates to the vacuum brake but...

Lovely stuff John, looking forward to seeing this progress.

John,

Hi Dave,

The Hollar labels are available as a download from our website. Go to Downloads on the home page and they're the first item on the list.

John.

Hi Paul, I've been following this with interest and must say that you are making a marvellous job of the weathering, particularly as a first attempt. Its inspiring stuff, so much so that I have dug out a couple of Bachmann 16 tonners so that I can have a play myself, particularly on the insides, som...

Thanks Dave,

That's pretty clear and makes some sense of what I can see in such photos as I have.

Thanks again.

John.

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 ...

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.

That's very good of you Tim. Sadly, I have the one that just holds a single tool.

John.

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...

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...

Thanks Keith and Alan, all ordered now.

John.

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...

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.

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 ...

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.

Ah, the joys of modelling. All hail to the carpet god. We giveth and he takes away.

John.

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.

Hi Peter,

Hope you find plenty to inspire.

John.

Back for another stint on the stand. Happy to answer any questions on North Elmham while I'm here.

John.

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...

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.

Dave,

Try www.hall-royd-junction.co.uk

They appear to have a good selecsignals.transfers for both upper and lower quadrant signals.

John.

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