Scalefour Forum

Ivan,

I'm trying to decide if you are depraved or merely deprived.

And there we had better leave it or the serious minded folk who compose the erudite notes we read on this topic will shortly be as frustrated as you appear to be . . .

Cheers,

David C

Hi Danny, Yes, I had seen it was returned to its original guise but I was responding to Bill B's suggestion and wondering out loud if any changes were envisaged in future whether at that stage I might be asked my opinion. The list of committee members who made the change who have since departed this...

Hang on - I was the Deputy Chairman who instituted THAT cup. I was less than thrilled when its purpose was changed without even the courtesy of "Would it be alright with you?" If there is ever a serious proposal to determine the rationale for awarding this trophy, I wonder if the (then) co...

As they say in Oz,

Emma Chizit?

Yes, Jim, a 1mm diameter axle. Chris also sells inserts to fit 2mm diameter holes in wheels and provide insulation. I might repeat a plea I've made before that if anyone has a decent drawing of a 3ft diameter DMU/EMU wheel, Chris would like to receive a copy as he has promised to supply P4 wheels, p...

Hi Jim (and anyone else interested!), I think this photo may have sneaked into my messasge tm_w_front.jpg The two that I have are H0 so I have no facilities for using them in that form. They both turn over silently using a 2Volt battery so I have reasonable confidence that the design is basically so...

Ivan, I suppose you could always sell your horse and go see the world . . .

Now if I could get this system to accept attachments I could let you see photos that I have taken of the motor/gearbox.

Ah well - I can probably PM them if anyone is really interested.

DC

I have two Rail Flyer motor/gearboxes beside me here but that's because I visited Chris Howard at his home in Canada and discussed his plans in detail. I can assure you that his intentions are very serious but he was let down comprehensively by his Chinese suppliers who could not meet the tolerances...

That puts your tyres at 2.5mm wide, which is a 00 dimension not P4, have Ultrascale sold you the wrong wheels or are you following Martin Goodall practice? If your driving wheels are the same its going to make the con rods and valve gear very difficult. P4 tyres are 2mm max and that is really overs...

The dimension between the outside frames is 22.70mm Now I have got home and run the calipers over a few wheelsets I don't see the problem here, my wheelsets are between 21.5 and 21.8 over the tyres, I have not found any over 22 mm so you should have room for a bit of sideplay as well and a 13' wb t...

This chassis should do the job, http://www.lanarkshiremodels.com/lanarkshire%20models%20and%20supplies%20website_096.htm but It may be sensible to see if you can find a Bachmann tender. Keith Hi, Thanks, Keith, I've been in correspondence with Dave Franks and there is a possibility of adapting the ...

The BR 75000 4MTs were fitted with three different tenders from new. 75000-49 had BR2, 75050 had BR2A and those allocated to the Southern Region, 75065-79, had BR1B tenders. So the wheelbase of the tender will depend on your prototype. Justin Hi, I could have been more precise in my original post -...

Suggest commission Brassmasters to do a 7' + 7' version of their current 6'6" + 6'6" 3F easichas tender. Sprung chassis don't come any simpler. Ta, Russ, but the 75XXX tenders are 6' 6" + 6' 6" wheelbase and although I will investigate their existing tender chassis, I'm still wo...

Has anyone attempted to convert this loco to P4? I have a couple (there were 5 at Bank Hall) to be converted and while the locos will have Comet replacement frames, etc., the tender looks more tricky. The outside frames are too close together to accept P4 wheels but I think they can be cut off and r...

I think you'll find that QUOTE prototype frames were flexible ENDQUOTE is an urban myth. The "flexibility" of steam loco frames is, I am inclined to think, one of those statements that ends up having credibility that defies logic. By the end of steam most loco building enterprises were usi...

Just been advised from another group that the loco in the heading, part 31-005, is now available for £69 from Hattons. Also spotted recently elsewhere, somebody bemoaning the lack of a finescale chassis for said locomotive. I have long wanted one of these so I guess I do have an ulterior motive and...

Another excellent S4N so my thanks to all involved in its organisation and participation as demonstrators, lecturers, layout operators, traders and stewards - I particularly enjoyed my chats with Bill Bedford. If you have purchased any of the superb current Bachmann and Hornby (Gresley corridor stoc...

Hi, I've been following Robin Whittle's blog on RMWeb in which he mentions using Brian Morgan TOUs (as available from the stores) on Barrow Road. Pardon my ignorance but are these suitable for non-GWR pointwork? I assume those for B and C switches may be but confirmation would be useful. More import...

PM me and I'll provide some info on a Black 5 with BB's Stephenson valve gear.

David Catton
d.j.catton at btinternet.com