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Lost but not forgotten

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Although there has been no progress since my last entry there has been progress of sorts. Having thought that my previous order for parts to start my Fencehouse J72 were lost in the post or order never arrived at shop3 headquarters arriving back at parents yesterday I was very pleasantly suprised to be handed 2 little packets one of which was the said parts! Hurrah!! Now there is no excuse to get started on my loco kit. However being on hols in the Dales far from kit and tools makes it a bit difficult. One a different note the inaugural meeting of the new West London AG went ahead and a small band of 2mil modellers met in a pub in Paddington, which served a very nice pint of Flying Scotsman so hopefully there at some point in the future will somewhere to roll sleeves up and share some experiences and skills... What started out as a brief conversation at Expo in Keighley with Gingerbread of this parish has transmogrefied into an actual event... :) amazing.

 

Finally after seeing Missy's little Nn3 shunting loco I recklessly brought one to have a go at a little project that I have been thinking about doing for a long time. This may get documented in due course but for the moment will be in the background

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Anyway of to Wensleydale Railway with niece and family for a 'grand day out'

 

Tom.

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I can now unveil the official "spot the mistake" competition!

 

Four wheels for the J72 are visible - the other two are.....?

 

Choice of hidden/lost/stolen/not ordered/out of stock

 

Following the blog

 

Michael

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backofanenvelope

Hi Michael,

 

Correct, not ordered! :( it was the screw loose between the seat and the keyboard.. But the good news is I have sent another order in, so when I botch this one I have another one to complete :laugh:

Tom

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2mm Andy

Hi Michael,

 

Correct, not ordered! :( it was the screw loose between the seat and the keyboard.. But the good news is I have sent another order in, so when I botch this one I have another one to complete :laugh:

Tom

 

Glad to see your shop order has arrived Tom. The missing wheels shouldn't stop you making a start on the J72 - you can assemble the frames and add the first four wheels while you're waiting for the final two to arrive! ;)

 

I'm pleased that the West London meet went OK - the newsletter will be out this week, so you might get a few more enquiries soon.

 

Andy

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Hah, Andy my cunning plan of procrastination is not going to pay off... :) yes you are right am both a little a little intimidated and also excited to be getting on with it.. guess its all been said it before must start posting actual progress rather than hot air.. :)

Tom

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I think there is enough there for you to make a start though! Better get cracking!!

 

Im looking forward to seeing progress on the little diesel too, dont forget I have some bits for a chassis if you are interested?

 

Missy :yes:

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Hi Missy, yes I would be very interested in some bits for the chassis, I need to get some bits n pieces like track gauge I also have the very useful Nn3 Handbook :)

Tom

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Don't be intimidated Tom - as long as you go carefully, it should be trouble-free and enjoyable. My J72 chassis was the first (and currently the only) 2mm steam loco chassis I've built and I was pleased (and not a little bit amazed) at how well it ran. I only wished I'd fitted Simpson springs to it - they do make a real difference.

 

I'm really tempted by the little NN3 side tip wagons that County Rolling Stock sell (and I've just noticed there are details on the website of the 3D printed wagons they're developing)

 

Andy

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