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- Thu Oct 01, 2020 10:12 pm
- Forum: New Products
- Topic: Who would want a form tool for re-profiling wheels?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 6267
Re: Who would want a form tool for re-profiling wheels?
Now that is a positive... 

- Sat Sep 26, 2020 4:47 pm
- Forum: Layouts
- Topic: Southwark Bridge Layout
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1648
Re: Southwark Bridge Layout
Fascinating stuff.
I need a period in a dark room
I need a period in a dark room

Re: Eridge
Impressive and inspiring.
To think that you have built this post gremlins and misfortune with Mk1.
A very nice beastie gentleman.
To think that you have built this post gremlins and misfortune with Mk1.
A very nice beastie gentleman.

- Sat Sep 26, 2020 3:33 pm
- Forum: Layouts
- Topic: Drighlington and Adwalton
- Replies: 15
- Views: 960
Re: Drighlington and Adwalton
Very nice!
That looks a lovely bolthole to play trains in.
I enjoyed the presentation, great stuff.
That looks a lovely bolthole to play trains in.
I enjoyed the presentation, great stuff.
- Sat Sep 26, 2020 3:30 pm
- Forum: North Norfolk
- Topic: North Elmham NNAG Layout
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5080
Re: North Elmham NNAG Layout
Stunningly conceived layout.
I greatly enjoyed your contribution to todays bytes; sorry bash...
I greatly enjoyed your contribution to todays bytes; sorry bash...
- Sat Sep 26, 2020 3:25 pm
- Forum: Layouts
- Topic: Boston Frodsham
- Replies: 6
- Views: 542
Re: Boston Frodsham
It is a nice wee beastie Mike. 

- Fri Jul 03, 2020 10:54 pm
- Forum: Product Information
- Topic: Chivers Kits Return...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2741
Chivers Kits Return...
It appears that the range of plastic kits Roger Chivers used to produce are in the process of being put back into production... One of his sons is putting them together at the moment and it's worth watching http://www.five79.co.uk/ MDV's are definitely on the acquisition list. My current build needs...
- Fri May 29, 2020 1:40 pm
- Forum: iak
- Topic: More ballast wagon fun.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1180
More ballast wagon fun.
Roger Chivers produced a gaggle of ballast/engineering wagons in his much missed plastic range. This thread sees a Lamprey on the workdesk.
This beastie should be finished soon.
This beastie should be finished soon.
- Fri May 29, 2020 1:29 pm
- Forum: iak
- Topic: Vacuum braked 21t Coal wagons
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1208
Vacuum braked 21t Coal wagons
The Roger Chivers range of plastic kits is much missed by many and with good reason. They were pretty accurate and easy to build. They also were very upgradeable - the 21t vacuum fitted minerals being a case in point. The kit is buildable as either of the the two Diagrams - Dia1/119 or Dia1/120. 202...
- Fri May 29, 2020 12:04 pm
- Forum: iak
- Topic: BR Fruit Vans
- Replies: 3
- Views: 670
Re: BR Fruit Vans
Geoff Kent, in "The 4mm Wagon" Vol 2, reprofiles the kit ends and sides, and uses the kit roof, flattened slightly; however, if you have a spare Ratio roof it produces a better result, I feel. You've stolen my thunder here Noel as that is exactly the path I am following. Mind, that is the...
- Thu May 28, 2020 7:48 pm
- Forum: iak
- Topic: BR Fruit Vans
- Replies: 3
- Views: 670
BR Fruit Vans
An auld project that has been reactivated. The early Fruit Vans built by British Rail were based on an auld LMS Van design; Parkside have produced the kit for these beasties. The build is of three vans, including one oddball... 2020-05-19-11-24-31.jpg 2020-05-19-11-26-55.jpg 2020-05-28-17-52-08.jpg ...
- Thu May 28, 2020 4:19 pm
- Forum: iak
- Topic: Grampus stock naughtiness...
- Replies: 25
- Views: 12182
Re: Grampus stock naughtiness...
I have been anonymous here abouts for some reason but I have not been too lazy. I am attaching some images here of the fitted Grampi project as it was before the lockdown. Having left them at the clubroom, I shall attack them with renewed vigour - door banger frenzy, etc... 2019-09-26-17-53-19.jpg 2...
- Sat May 09, 2020 1:15 pm
- Forum: On My Workbench
- Topic: Ralph's workbench
- Replies: 52
- Views: 7248
Re: Ralph's workbench
Gorgeous beasties Ralph 

- Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:32 pm
- Forum: Guy Rixon
- Topic: D95 banana van
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3660
Re: D95 banana van
Very nice Guy.
Is this going to appear in your shop?
Is this going to appear in your shop?
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 7:50 am
- Forum: New Products
- Topic: AK Weathering Wash for Panzer Grey...
- Replies: 54
- Views: 6149
Re: AK Weathering Wash for Panzer Grey...
The AK range has its uses, used it myself for some years.
The AMMO by Mig range is probably the most versatile.
Subtlety is the game in weathering as we know and these products allow that, with practice and care.
Have to say that the MR wagons look pretty decent thus far
The AMMO by Mig range is probably the most versatile.
Subtlety is the game in weathering as we know and these products allow that, with practice and care.
Have to say that the MR wagons look pretty decent thus far

- Wed Mar 18, 2020 11:31 pm
- Forum: New Products
- Topic: Lanarkshire Models & Supplies
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8335
Re: Lanarkshire Models & Supplies
Take it easy David, just keep the medicinal beverages handy... 

- Mon Dec 23, 2019 4:21 pm
- Forum: Manchester AG
- Topic: Progress with Slattocks Junction
- Replies: 109
- Views: 42010
Re: Progress with Slattocks Junction
Now then, rather splendid looking Ralph.
Wakefield beckons.....
Wakefield beckons.....

- Tue Dec 17, 2019 9:08 am
- Forum: Starting in P4
- Topic: 4 wheel wagons rigid or non-rigid chassis?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2195
Re: 4 wheel wagons rigid or non-rigid chassis?
Le Corbusier wrote:iak wrote: is rigid downstairs.![]()
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Easy now...

- Mon Dec 16, 2019 4:41 pm
- Forum: Starting in P4
- Topic: 4 wheel wagons rigid or non-rigid chassis?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2195
Re: 4 wheel wagons rigid or non-rigid chassis?
The vast majority of the stock I've built over the years, including for Mostyn, is rigid downstairs. Yes, I have started using sprung chassis and sprung w-irons but that is on longer than 10 ft wheelbase or because of aesthetic reasons (hallo Justin...) Sticking to the principles of everything being...
- Tue Dec 03, 2019 10:00 am
- Forum: Other Buildings and Scenery
- Topic: Alpha Mill
- Replies: 164
- Views: 43896
Re: Alpha Mill
Magnificent to see this all coming together...
- Tue Oct 29, 2019 11:03 am
- Forum: Vehicle dynamics and trackholding
- Topic: Better Running
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3254
Re: Better Running
I just apply a bit of persistence, patience and reasoning. Should an item misbehave, why? Work the issues and make changes. Be prepared to pay for wheels, proper ones. Test run extensively; the most recent items spent 2 hours running around Mostyn. Now nothing misbehaved but if anything had, it woul...
- Mon Sep 30, 2019 4:26 pm
- Forum: Couplings
- Topic: Exactoscale wagon couplings - a problem
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3027
Re: Exactoscale wagon couplings - a problem
....why, oh why, do the links fall out of the hook- nearly every time - I put them away and then take them back out, half a dozen will have parted company with each other. ... I used to close up the gap with a pair of pliers after inserting the top link. No falling out after that. I agree with our ...
- Tue Sep 03, 2019 10:49 am
- Forum: New Products
- Topic: SCC - Sparkshot Custom Creations
- Replies: 301
- Views: 84587
Re: SCC - Sparkshot Custom Creations
Caley overload! No complaints here
All these advances are changing our hobby so quickly, it's quite bewildering.
Now if someone would delve into the world of the CLC...
All these advances are changing our hobby so quickly, it's quite bewildering.
Now if someone would delve into the world of the CLC...

- Thu Aug 01, 2019 2:36 pm
- Forum: iak
- Topic: Wagons full of rubbish...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10749
Re: Wagons full of rubbish...
Yet more decrepit, filthy items finished. Used ballast heading for the tip...
- Thu Aug 01, 2019 2:31 pm
- Forum: iak
- Topic: Of brass and plastic
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1831
Re: Of brass and plastic
Another finished item, delayed by further health travails. Frustration abated finally...