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Already ordered mine via the Titfield Thunderbolt bookshop (www.titfield.co.uk/ ) outside Bath.

Gordon A

Don't worry Paul, I wont have any chassis kits for sale for a little while.

Gordon A

A quick update on the Peckett chassis. A few corrections were needed on the test etch. I have received three revised test etches, the first of which I am building hopefully into a running chassis for Scaleforum. IMG_20180911_112440P.jpg The gear box is a High Level Road Runner + Wheels will be Gibso...

I have laid plywood sleepers on top of a Templot paper template, then ballasted using Deluxe Materials ballast bond.
So far no problems.



Gordon A

I very much doubt it as I don't think I will have finished the instructions.

Hi Tim,
The chassis is designed with a rocking front axle and to be fitted with a High Level Road Runner+ gearbox.
I am hoping to have a running chassis at Scaleforum.

Gordon

Rail Wells this afternoon erecting Clutton with the Society stand also being assembled in the background.



Checking baseboard alignment.



Gordon A

Herewith pictures of the test etch for the Hornby Peckett full chassis kit. Test a.jpg Side on view. The frames have been assembled with the half etch markings for the front axles on the inside. They are just visible in the second picture. test b.jpg test c.jpg There are a small number of errors tha...

My personal choice will be a Hlgh Level gear box.

I will give some more details after I have completed a test build.

As to price I am not sure yet.

Gordon A

Hi David,

Cash, cheque, or bank transfer.

Gordon A

This project has not died.

Completely new art work has been drawn for an etched chassis for the Hornby Peckett.

The art work has been completed after a few tweaks and has been sent off to the etchers this week.
I understand that the current turn around time is two weeks.

Gordon A

These are manufactured by Hazlewood Models:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-NYLON-Be ... 3232775257

Just paid the Titfield Thunderbolt book shop a visit and enjoyed a cup of coffee and a chat with Simon Castens. The bad news is that due to lack of time Simon is not able to organise Larkrail this year, so will not take place. See Simon's anouncement in the book shop's main page: http://www.titfield...

I bought a couple of small syringes from Eileen's.
They worked well with cream flux, providing you just wipe the tip of the needle at the end of each modelling session.
Not tried with liquid flux.

Gordon A

My favourite.

Gordon A

A mechanical work of art. I look forward to seeing it.

Gordon A

Safely back last night from Utrecht. The temperature at around 09:00 was -5C! Not many photos taken. For those not on Facebook I took a short train ride on Thursday. IMG_20180222_101555U.jpg IMG_20180222_103829U.jpg I had left the train one stop early so ended up in a very picturesque suburb with a ...

We were well looked after. I have been told that the organisers are finding UK van hire and insurance very expensive. Horselunges travelled in two cars. It was noticeable that a lot of the continental club layouts travelled in twin axle trailers towed by cars. We accommodated B&B in the Postilli...

Uuuuurgh. Up at 04:00 aiming to depart at 05:00.

Gordon A

Respectable????????????

Hope to see you Thursday mid evening if we don't get lost!

Gordon

Horselunges will be making a rare appearance at the model railway show at Houten, Utrecht this weekend.









I understand tha Portchullin will also be at the show jointly flying the P4 flag.

Gordon A

Thanks.
Another possible project.

Gordon A

Geraint,

Did the Branchlines chassis fit the Hornby body without modification?

Gordon A

Try Branchlines of Westbury, Wilts.

Gordon A

Personally I would welcome a crank pin hole drilling jig.

Gordon A