Scalefour Forum

The works have been quite busy of late, however, the only new wagon built has been a Mousa Models LNER Toad E brake van, which is largely 3D printed. I found this kit to be simplicity itself. The solebars, w-irons, axleboxes, springs and footboards come as one piece, as does the main body, although ...

I haven't updated for some time so a catch up is due. The works haven't been idle since my last post.The N7 is in the paintshop, but getting that far has been a trial, which is understating things. More on that when I finally finish it. I have also been working on a test etch for Justin Newitt but t...

Hi Noel, No, not bad news at all. They are all wagon that I've had knocking around for sometime and, as I said, my standards have hopefully gone up a notch or two since they were built. I am a little confused though about the comparison with Geoff Kent's model. He built 43140 whereas mine is 43160. ...

I can't quite believe that I haven't posted on here since December. Its quite disconcerting to think about where the time goes. I have been far from idle however, although I have been working on a couple of locos at the same time as what you are about to see. More on the locos elsewhere in due cours...

Thanks for all your replies. There is a specialist paint supplier in Dereham, but that must be close to a 50 mile round trip from here, so probably not an economical solution to the problem. It has occurred to me to try rubbing off the panel with IPA, meths or similar, but I worry that I'll take off...

I have a couple of diesel locos with half yellow ends and I want to paint over the yellow. Can anyone help with information on which paints to use to best match both Bachmann and Heljan locos as both are different shades? Well, they would be, wouldn't they!

The next meeting of the North Norfolk Area Group will, once again, be at the Crown PH at Banningham, on 15th August at 2000hrs.

There may, or may not, be Morris Dancers!

Thanks for the good wishes Ken. We seem to be off to a good start. Just got to keep it up now!

Last Wednesday evening, eight members met at the Crown PH, at Banningham with a view to setting up a new North Norfolk Area Group. There proved to be quite a variety of interests amongst us, including members working in other scales and gauges. We decided that we would keep things on an informal bas...

Hi Bryan, I usually hand paint my wagon underframes so I don't get paint on the inside contact surfaces by and large. However, if I use a Rumney underframe then I airbrush them and mask the contact areas. I think you're right to mask off and keep the contacting surfacex clean for the reasons use giv...

That looks rather good John. Very nicely done. Looking forward to more!

John.

Hi Dave, Don't keep your progress to yourself as this has been an interesting thread. We can all learn from the experiences of others as none of us are perfect. If you don't believe that, wait until I do my next post on my N7. It hasn't gone well but what a learning experience. Keep up the good work...

Hi Dave, Don't despair, it happens to us all. I am currently battling with a kit, not the same one as yourself, whose instructions clearly tell you to remove 0.75mm. from the frames where they contact the footplate casting, if you are fitting scale wheels. I am and guess how much my ride height is o...

I would like to clarify the situation regarding the Society AGM. I have been in contact with Tony Sheffield, the North London Group Chairman, and he has confirmed that the venue for the AGM has been booked. Therefore, the arrangements, as posted by Russ on 29th April are current. I hope to see as ma...

Hi Tony,

That'll do for me. The speed looks pretty good too. Not everything crawled around our railways!

Nice to see the layout progressing and look forward to seeing it somewhere soon.

John.

Hi John, I love the weathering on those wagons. I have thought of using oils but haven't got around to it yet. Any chance of a few words on how you went about it? I found the best way to avoid the magnets repelling each other was to make up the pipes in pairs, glued to the outer ends of two magnets....

Thanks John,

A nice bit of setting back over the crossover. Brings a tear to the eye!

John.

Nice stuff Tony and well done to you and your team. Can't wait to see it in the flesh. Any chance that us wagon aficionados could see a clip of some freight trains? They don't have to be as long as the passenger train but you'll get no complaints from me if they are!

John.

Once again, the Scalefour North weekend was over all too quickly. I had a thoroughly enjoyable time and would like to express my thanks to the organisers and their team of willing and friendly helpers, without whom the event could not have been the success that it was. Special mention and thanks go ...

Hi Rob, I assume that you are referring to the cam that connects the brake cross shaft to the brake push/pull rods. I know what you mean, its a tricky job. I have done it as per the instructions but I find it easier to mount the cam on the brake shaft, install the brakes and pull/push rods, then man...

I appear to have been credited with a quote that I didn't make! Having said that, I would also be looking to put the weight in the tank somehow. I haven't had a good look at the tanks as yet but it might be possible to prise one end off to get the weight inside. Failing that, I may cut a hole in the...

Simole???? It would have been so simple to have got that right!

Yes indeed. They are all rather nice. I lean towards the rugged simplicity of the 1/109 myself. Perhaps rugged and simole are qualities I can relate to. .

Having believed that my original query had been satisfactorily resolved, especially relating to insulated containers, I recently found a photograph in The Book of the Great Northern, on page 129, upper plate, clearly showing insulated containers loaded in highfit wagons! The wagons are LNER steel hi...

Hi John,

Don't undersell yourself, that's a very good weathering job indeed.