TS's lockdown diary

Have you increased the gearing? or is this a belt drive also? Keep it going!!!!!!!

13 hours ago, ianmaccormac said:

Have you increased the gearing? or is this a belt drive also? Keep it going!!!!!!!

 

I'm keeping this type of chassis under wraps for now until I know it works - I've got a few locos to do in the same style and it might work for the steam locos too! Hopefully...

I would try using tungsten putty instead of lead. It sticks where you put it and remains pliable so if you ever have to pick it out it’s a simple job.

Interesting, haven't heard of that method before. I've had a Google though, and I think I'll stick with lead for now, as it's much, much cheaper and I already have a big roll of it! I've resolved to use less glue in future though, and to leave a corner cutout so I can peel it out more easily

51 minutes ago, TurboSnail said:

 I think I'll stick with lead for now, as it's much, much cheaper and I already have a big roll of it! 

 

Well, if your local church ever ask for it back, at least you have a plan B !