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by iak
Tue Feb 12, 2019 9:28 pm
Forum: iak
Topic: More 3d and a Medfit.
Replies: 0
Views: 198

More 3d and a Medfit.

More activity at Padgate works. 2019-02-04-20-31-09.jpg 2019-02-04-20-28-20.jpg This Medfit has those wonderful 3d brakes Guy Rixon produces once more - in this case, the RCH 10ft variant. Easy to use and they look fantastic. The vacuum cylinder and the buffers are from Dave Franks' LMS range The ki...
by iak
Tue Feb 12, 2019 9:11 pm
Forum: iak
Topic: Screw Coupling Protocol
Replies: 11
Views: 1173

Re: Screw Coupling Protocol

Thanks Will. I guess it will be 'horses for courses'. The screw couplings on planned fixed rakes can be sized to suit best running, whereas links that are frequently coupled / uncoupled need to be easier to loop over the hook as you suggest. Iain - like the idea of using pencil leads. I ended up us...
by iak
Tue Feb 12, 2019 9:06 pm
Forum: iak
Topic: Screw Coupling Protocol
Replies: 11
Views: 1173

Re: Screw Coupling Protocol

The coupling up is part of the game Jim...
And as for complaints ? News to me, I'll discuss this with my learned colleagues.
by iak
Mon Feb 11, 2019 7:07 pm
Forum: iak
Topic: Screw Coupling Protocol
Replies: 11
Views: 1173

Re: Screw Coupling Protocol

The long etch is useful for that added length. A purest might wish to us the short mind. I do not spring the coupling as I simply do not find it necessary on my stock. Running stock on Mostyn, we have tried to keep to basics and that appears to work - sprung drawbars "can" be a source of t...
by iak
Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:50 pm
Forum: Layouts and Operations
Topic: Finally Made A Start in P4!
Replies: 207
Views: 33920

Re: Finally Made A Start in P4!

:D :D :D
by iak
Sat Feb 09, 2019 10:53 am
Forum: Layouts and Operations
Topic: Finally Made A Start in P4!
Replies: 207
Views: 33920

Re: Finally Made A Start in P4!

I thought we had reached seasons end with all this misplaced nonsense about Los Marillos... However, I FEAR some will always be clutching at straws with regards to the past and not be brave enough to move on. My marbles are well known for being wonky but this band continue to thrill with their sound...
by iak
Thu Feb 07, 2019 6:48 pm
Forum: Guest Book
Topic: New products from Lanarkshire Models
Replies: 63
Views: 13687

Re: New products from Lanarkshire Models

More to add to the shopping list then...
A veritable Scottish overload...
by iak
Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:16 pm
Forum: Jeremy Good
Topic: Wagon Corner
Replies: 18
Views: 4492

Re: Wagon Corner

Nice... :thumb
by iak
Fri Jan 25, 2019 12:08 pm
Forum: iak
Topic: Grampus stock naughtiness...
Replies: 21
Views: 4158

Re: Grampus stock naughtiness...

Some further Grampi are being brought to fruition here at "Padgate Works," some featuring some rather tasty brake gear frae Guy Rixon of this abode... 2019-01-23-16-25-11.jpg Another unfitted Grampus here, showing the brake gear that Guy kindly produced after my prompting. Very effective a...
by iak
Wed Jan 23, 2019 9:29 am
Forum: Steam Locomotives
Topic: Some North Eastern & LNER Locomotive Builds
Replies: 129
Views: 10066

Re: Some North Eastern Locomotive Builds

ArthurK wrote:
The J72 (short bunker) will be shipping within days. The long bunker needs to have the instructions finished, then it too will be released. Give me a couple of weeks for that. I will send a PM when it is ready.


ArthurK


Better find my cheque book then methinks...
by iak
Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:59 am
Forum: New Products
Topic: New 4mm Scale Deltic from Accurascale
Replies: 31
Views: 3603

Re: New 4mm Scale Deltic from Accurascale

Nuff said... Onwards I say.
Even my wife is impressed, now that "is" worth using maybe :D ???
by iak
Thu Dec 27, 2018 10:28 am
Forum: Steam Locomotives
Topic: Any Wheel and size!
Replies: 62
Views: 5571

Re: Any Wheel and size!

Crepello wrote:Now if the Society were friendly with a tyre supplier ...


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by iak
Wed Dec 19, 2018 8:40 pm
Forum: New Products
Topic: Rixon Finescale Models
Replies: 14
Views: 2724

Re: Rixon Finescale Models

Order coming this evening
Thanks Guy, greatly appreciated :thumb
by iak
Thu Dec 06, 2018 1:33 pm
Forum: New Products
Topic: Rixon Finescale Models
Replies: 14
Views: 2724

Re: Rixon Finescale Models

Excellent news sir. :thumb So 3'1" wagon wheels seem appropriate. I have some stock of those wheelbases in need of brakes. Frankly, me and soldering irons do not get on; at least on things that small... I must get some baseplates as well of all of the wheelbases, apart frae any newer ones like ...
by iak
Wed Dec 05, 2018 3:54 pm
Forum: New Products
Topic: Rixon Finescale Models
Replies: 14
Views: 2724

Re: Rixon Finescale Models

Hallo Guy
Are you open to further suggestions with regards to brake gear?
Might I suggest some RCH reversible shoe items in 11ft and 12ft wheelbase.
The 10 ft ones I bought area eliciting some great interest from others I have shown them to.

Slàinte
Iain
by iak
Sun Nov 25, 2018 3:47 pm
Forum: Other Buildings and Scenery
Topic: Alpha Mill
Replies: 103
Views: 11719

Re: Alpha Mill

Something else to have a gander at on Saturday then...
Smashing job mind :thumb
by iak
Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:04 pm
Forum: Exhibitions
Topic: Wakefield Exhibition Nov 16/17/18
Replies: 9
Views: 1522

Re: Wakefield Exhibition Nov 16/17/18

Court martial pending... :thumb
by iak
Mon Nov 19, 2018 10:02 am
Forum: Exhibitions
Topic: Wakefield Exhibition Nov 16/17/18
Replies: 9
Views: 1522

Re: Wakefield Exhibition Nov 16/17/18

To inform members that Mostyn managed to win the "Best Layout in Show" award - humbling and yet it shows all the hardwork is worth it. And to think that the concept for Mostyn as it is now, was first conceived in Wakefield some eighteen years ago. I think the "Lads" had grand tim...
by iak
Sat Nov 10, 2018 6:12 pm
Forum: Exhibitions
Topic: Wakefield Exhibition Nov 16/17/18
Replies: 9
Views: 1522

Re: Wakefield Exhibition Nov 16/17/18

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All packed and ready, that is a lot of boxes... :shock: :D :thumb
by iak
Sat Nov 10, 2018 10:19 am
Forum: Exhibitions
Topic: Wakefield Exhibition Nov 16/17/18
Replies: 9
Views: 1522

Re: Wakefield Exhibition Nov 16/17/18

The process of getting Mostyn ready for this show is now complete. A good deal of cleaning, adjustment and general maintenance has the "Beastie" ready to do its bit for P4 once more. A good deal of new stock has been added and a number of rakes have been totally reordered, tested and run i...
by iak
Thu Nov 08, 2018 12:50 pm
Forum: New Products
Topic: Rixon Finescale Models
Replies: 14
Views: 2724

Re: Rixon Finescale Models

Just taken delivery of some 10' reversible shoe brake gear - seriously good! :thumb
You are definitely onto a winner here Guy. I feel sure other wheelbases and types of brakeshoe would attract interest.
Better get cracking with these mind... 8-)
by iak
Sun Nov 04, 2018 4:27 pm
Forum: MarkS
Topic: Coaches corner
Replies: 26
Views: 6518

Re: Coaches corner

Very tasty.
That jig is a grand idea... :thumb
by iak
Thu Nov 01, 2018 11:25 pm
Forum: New Products
Topic: Rixon Finescale Models
Replies: 14
Views: 2724

Re: Rixon Finescale Models

Excellent! :thumb
by iak
Sat Oct 27, 2018 9:23 am
Forum: New Products
Topic: Rixon Finescale Models
Replies: 14
Views: 2724

Re: Rixon Finescale Models

Reversible would be most agreeable sir :thumb
by iak
Sat Oct 27, 2018 9:22 am
Forum: Mark Tatlow
Topic: A Highland Miscellany
Replies: 274
Views: 68578

Re: A Highland Miscellany

Very nice beastie Mark.
I'm intrigued with the sub assemblies. I would imagine this is pretty strong it's all assembled?

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