Scalefour Forum

BRM November 2008 has an article by Geoff Meredith on converting the Hornby van C to P4. It was very simple to follow, the only difference I made was to use a MJT inside bearing unit. It sat too high so some cutting of the floor was needed to get the unit at the right height. Now MJT do a low profil...

Don’t think it would have XP markings

Hello Andy, I don't see a weight box in your original picture (if it is the thing on the end of the right hand beam). I believe you are confusing the door frame of the building in the background with something on the arm. If you look on the left hand side of the picture, there is a similar frame. I...

Lots of good ideas but who is actually going to do the work? At the AGM last year it was suggested that we produce instructional videos but no one yet has actually produced anything or even offered to do so. The GOYA principled applies. :D Terry Bendall I managed to find some time at last years Sca...

Std. 4 tank conversions are becoming a bit popular.

Thanks for the photos and suggestions.

Thanks for the informative insight into your 4MT conversion Robin. Very useful.
Take care
Steve

I have just converted a Bachmann 4MT tank for a member of our group. They all run well. If you want any advice please ask. Robin OK Robin, I’ll bite as I have a Bachmann STD. 4 Tank to do. I’ve read Tim Shackleton articles in MRJ but and I’ve been waiting to see if the Brassmasters Easichas, that h...

Taking things apart is giving a great insight into how they were constructed. Well done Martin.
Thank you.
Take care and stay safe.
Steve

nberrington wrote:Hurumph. The Ontario Typo Police.
Tried to fix it sir. Only partially successful.

To answer the question though, it’s when the waiter and Foody Goody brings out the deep fried scallops.

Washed down with a wee dram

Dave Franks wrote:Still working on it.....

Dave Franks

Worth waiting for if the LB&SCR one is anything to go by

Don't know if this helps? Taken from Southern Railway online, see http://www.semgonline.com/proto/sthnpaint.html where you can find the paint specs for both SR and BR(S) as well as loads of other useful info. bufferpainting.jpg BR(S)/E/12/1 Painting: Buffers White beam with 5inch Red horizontal band...

Take care and stay safe Justin.

See you on the other side of all this.

All the best

Steve

Now back to the locomotives! Cheers Mike I hope you are OK Mike? I do enjoy you postings, how are things progressing? Stay safe Steve So, for anyone wondering where I've been then the explanation is above and I'm afraid you're going to have to put up with me for at least another year as I've just r...

essdee wrote:You mean the 'Oh!'-Zone?

Love it
Will Mike A being adding pantos to his Atlantic so it is a sort of pre ED

Would be even more impressive it was all plugged into a ceiling light fitting

Tim V wrote:Too late - already made them!

As said, I'm building this without recourse to any outside trade help. So although the BGS may have the correct wheels (for example), as I'm not a member I can't use their excellent trade counter!

There’s an easy solution to that Tim

You keep up the good work too Flymo. Every so often, someone mentions how unimportant model railways are in relation to big stuff that goes on in the real world. In this instance however, our hobbies and interests become hugely significant, taking attention away from things for a while, helping to ...

Order arrived today.
Great service Dave.
Thanks
Stay safe
Steve

mikemeg wrote:Now back to the locomotives!

Cheers

Mike

I hope you are OK Mike? I do enjoy you postings, how are things progressing?

Stay safe

Steve

In the current circumstances it is sensible to cancel our monthly meetings for the foreseeable future.

I hope all members stay safe and please keep in contact.

Take care and I look forward to seeing everyone in the, hopefully, not too distant future.

Steve

Unfortunately, cancellation of Scalefour North and Railex means that I will not be able to receive membership renewals at these shows as I normally do. Therefore, if you haven't yet renewed then please now do so either online at https://www.scalefour.org/membership/renew or via mail by completing th...

Mick Bonwick wrote:A perfect summary, young Steve. Well remembered!

More like well taught Mick. Thank you.

Steve: What was it about the half-rigger brushes you found so good? How are they used? Where have you ordered them from? A rigger brush has a very long and thin head. Apparently they are used by artists for painting straight lines. Half riggers have a shorter brush head. I spent a very informative,...

What a great day, plenty for everyone to enjoy and, as many others have already said, the opportunity to try and learn new skills. Personally I picked up help and tips on mounting and quartering wheels, building and controlling signals with servos as well as weathering without an airbrush. I’ve just...