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Jim’s “out and about with GBRf” thread
pinzaboy replied to big jim's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
I really enjoy this thread and the insight into your world Jim. I was wondering, do you have to seek permission from your employers to post the pics and info or is it not an issue ? -
Hi This looks a really good project. I'm looking forward to seeing the progress. Tim
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Railway location names containing household objects
pinzaboy replied to coronach's topic in Modelling musings & miscellany
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This is great news about the 45. But I do hope Heljan give serious consideration to the headcode fonts and get it right this time, unlike their previous attempts on their diesel locos. Here's hoping! Tim
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Cured My Problem With Polystyrene
pinzaboy replied to Graham Radish's topic in Modelling Questions, Help and Tips
Good idea! I bet that thin polystyrene you can get on a roll to insulate walls would work too. Tim -
Neil Only just come across this thread and what you have achieved is absolutely fantastic. Really enjoyed looking at the progress. Tim
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That's really useful info. Many thanks for your help. Very much appreciated. Tim
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Hi Can anyone advise on the best decoder for the Hornby class 71? My understanding is that it requires a mini 8 pin to fit inside the body. I see Hattons do a mini 8 pin in their range but it says it's 2 function. Would that be sufficient? Many thanks in advance. Tim
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Hi Can anyone tell me if any of these wagons ever carried the Railfreight livery? Thanks Tim
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Back to hobby after 20years my class 31's
pinzaboy replied to s789's topic in Modifying & Detailing RTR stock
That looks terrific! You've done a fantastic job there!! Tim -
Weathering Red Wagons
pinzaboy replied to Sir TophamHatt's topic in Weathering, Painting & Transfers
I recently purchased the Kernow Railfreight red SPA wagon which was rather poorly weathered., so I resprayed it with halfords grey primer and Railmatch 450 faded railfreight red and added fox transfers and humbrol Matt varnish. I think it gives the look of the faded red very well. Still needs a sympathetic weathering! -
I was just reading the review of the D600s in Rail Express and was wondering if the headcode fonts for the D600s were different to the rest of the BR diesel fleet. The blue model shows 4V29 and the '9' has a curved 'tail'. On all the headcodes I've seen the 'tail' is straight and angled rather than curved. It seems a shame if (yet again) the incorrect font has been used.
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New Models - How Realistic are We Going to Get?
pinzaboy replied to Sir TophamHatt's topic in Modelling musings & miscellany
The thing I would like to see, which still seems to confound manufacturers, is the proper printing of headcodes on diesel and electric locos using the correct font and spacing. Has anyone seen the latest offering from Heljan on their Hymeks? Horrendous. Tim -
Aluminium mesh required for security fence
pinzaboy replied to michaelp's topic in Modelling Questions, Help and Tips
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Aluminium mesh required for security fence
pinzaboy replied to michaelp's topic in Modelling Questions, Help and Tips
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Aluminium mesh required for security fence
pinzaboy replied to michaelp's topic in Modelling Questions, Help and Tips
Well I can't vouch for the actual scale precision, but I very successfully used mesh from a frying pan anti spatter guard! I know it sounds an unusual thing but you can get them in the pound shops in the cooking utensil section. They are like a big fly swatter with a handle and the idea is you put the large mesh area over the frying pan when cooking and the mesh catches any spitting fat. I simply cut the mesh from it with a Stanley knife. Then I cut the mesh into strips, then into individual panels. The panels were easy to fit to the plastic posts with super glue. I used brass rods across the top to mimic the barbed wire. Tim -
Chesterton Road virtual quarry and service yard
pinzaboy replied to Midnight-Freight's topic in Layout topics
Looks great. I would never have even thought of spacing the sleepers but it makes a huge difference. Do you think I'd hit problems splitting the sleepers up on flexitrack which was formed in,say,a 2nd radius curve? I've always imagined the sleepers helped maintain the curve. Thanks Tim -
Barrwick – Fictional Southern Scotland, 2010 onwards
pinzaboy replied to Fluo66's topic in Layout topics
That is a terrific layout and the viaduct is simply marvellous. Great work. Tim -
Best glue for styrene and slaters embossed sheet?
pinzaboy replied to pinzaboy's topic in Modelling Questions, Help and Tips
Hi all Thanks so much for all the advice. Really informative. Tim -
Best glue for styrene and slaters embossed sheet?
pinzaboy replied to pinzaboy's topic in Modelling Questions, Help and Tips
Thanks Mike Much appreciated Tim -
Best glue for styrene and slaters embossed sheet?
pinzaboy replied to pinzaboy's topic in Modelling Questions, Help and Tips
Double sided tape. Never thought of that. Great idea. Cheers!! Tim -
Hi I'm going to try and scratchbuild a bus depot and thought I'd use styrene sheet covered in slaters embossed brick sheet. I was wondering which glue would be best to use on this project. I have poly cement and a bottle of limolene (which I have never used). I'm concerned that if I use the wrong glue the plastics may warp over time. Many thanks Tim