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cravensdmufan

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  1. Useful footage of weathering of coach and loco roofs on this video. 8:40 onwards.
  2. @Tony Wrightused Humbrol Matt 67 on his Mk1s in a BRM article some time ago. I followed that advice and have been very pleased with the results. Further enhanced with different shades of Tamiya weathering powders. I also followed his advice to reduce the roof ribs on the Bachmann model Here's a photo to show improvements. Thank you Tony!
  3. Re: Mk1's: I was pleased to see the end steps removed but was hoping that blue and grey and after would have window frames. Most Mk1s had frames retro fitted in the 60's. I especially notice the lack of frames on my blue grey buffet RMB which IMO looks odd without them. EDIT: Looking at the images of the blue grey coaches on the OP again, and zooming in as much as possible, maybe the frames are actually there?
  4. The only CVs I have customised on mine are usually about 10 individual spot sounds. If these are what you mean, then why not just make a note of them before you update the profile? Then even if it does default back, it would only take a few minutes to program them back in using the app. Let us know how you get on.
  5. All joking aside, I have found my circle of 2nd radius Hornby set track invaluable for speed matching DCC fitted locos. I set it up separate from the layout and have the two locos going round, adjusting the speed of one until it perfectly matches the other. So much easier than trying to do it on the layout!
  6. I am tempted to fire up JMRI and read and save all the CV settings on the decoder. Then, consulting the ESU manual, fiddle with some of the sound related CVs. If When I mess up, at least if I can revert to the original settings. 😊
  7. Thank you for that information. Yes, that is the instruction sheet I have; it says to refer to the ESU LokSound v3.5 manual that provides further information about the decoders capabilities. But without knowing which CVs were used for the trigger thresholds, I can't try any adjustments. (The Hornby TTS manuals were very good. Everything was explained really well and they showed the CVs to alter to adjust the trigger thresholds and also those to fine tune motor performance. As a result, all my TTS fitted locos perform faultlessly!) I guess I may now fit this loco with a TXS 31 sound which is good, or have the decoder re blown.
  8. I have recently acquired a Hornby Class 31 Railfreight red stripe (R2900XS), used but in mint condition. I really like the loco and I think the sound is actually quite good, especially after I managed to turn the loud fan sound off, thanks to @pheaton 's post from 2015. Just wondering if there's any way to alter the sound trigger thresholds on it's LokSound v3.5 decoder? As soon as the loco moves the engine sound revs up. With other sound projects, the revs don't kick in until, say, speed step 5. So with this one, you can't get a coasting/idling sound at slow speed. Not sure who supplied Hornby with the sound file file for this model. The instruction sheet states: "The LokSound v3.5 decoder offers more options than described ... the experts amongst you can use information outlined in the LokSound v3.5 manual". I have looked at the said manual but I still haven't a clue! After all, I'm no "expert"! I know I could get it re blown by Leggomanbiffo, but I already have a couple of his excellent class 31 sounds; if I could possibly adjust this one it would give a bit of variety. Thanks in advance.
  9. ... and maybe motor fluctuation? I have fitted 10 HM7000 TXS decoders now. All excellent and without problems. Just one 21 pin was playing up slightly in a Bachmann 47. Strangely, the loco kept stopping momentarily and starting of its own accord. Even with clean wheels and rails. So I tested the decoder in a couple of other locos, and they ran perfectly. So the decoder wasn't faulty. I assumed the decoder was sensitive to some small problem in that particular motor. Fitted another new 21 pin TXS and it did exactly the same. So I plugged in a Power Bank and then it was perfect. Thought I'd mention it in case other people have a similar issue.
  10. An excellent presentation. I like the way he demonstrated the Power Bank stay alive - first time I've seen an amphibious diesel shunter! But I wouldn't wrap the decoder in tape - if they are like TTS then they may tend to get warm. I just use one small piece of tape (but not stuck to the decoder) to stop it touching any circuit. Best to let air circulate IMO. Great to see HM7000 in other countries. Hope Hornby will be able to do some loco profiles for fellow overseas modellers.
  11. Ooh, how your phraseology reminds me of my schoolmaster 50 years ago 😉
  12. Class 121 and 153 DMUs will be useful. Especially the 121 presumably with Leyland engines which can be used for other classes. Very happy about that. Thanks Hornby!
  13. Very sad news. I spent 15 years living in the Republic of Ireland until 2011, during which time my interest in model railways returned after a long period away from the hobby. Hattons were one of the few suppliers that dispatched to Ireland at a very reasonable cost. So I was able to start again thanks to them. Thank you Hattons. My thoughts are with the owners and staff at this difficult time.
  14. Good news indeed. The system has so much potential, especially that the end user can so easily make adjustments and even reprogram the decoders without needing specialist equipment. I have now fitted 12 into different loco classes - every one without any issues.
  15. Please keep us updated on your progress. 😊
  16. All good information - and what a neat job you have made fitting the Shawplan etch to the Lima front. It now shows the Bachmann windows are incorrect. Thanks for posting Will. It would be great if you would update us here or on the "Lima Class 101 Windows" thread - thanks!
  17. I never noticed the difference in the roof profile before. Well spotted! Looking at it now I've a feeling the Bachmann one is more accurate. And you're right about the window frames. I have a couple of comparison shots of close up side views of the cabs which I will dig out and post soon.
  18. Recent posting on the "Met-Camm Lightweights: Guidance on Converting a Class 101" thread have prompted me to ask - has anyone on here used the Shawplan Extreme Etchng for the Met Camm Class 101 please? https://www.shawplan.com/extreme_coach4mm.html Over four years since my post above - and my model has finally arrived at the top of the "to do" list! Any photos would be really helpful. Thanks in advance
  19. The Lima / Hornby windows are dimensionally incorrect. I have disguised mine somewhat by painting the insides of the frames dark grey - but they still bug me! The Bachmann underframe and motor bogie are obviously so much better but as @EasternO states a lot more expensive, even secondhand. Here are my Bachmann and Hornby models side by side.
  20. Can anyone confirm please whether the more recent releases of the Class 91 have been modified to improve running? The original 3 models that were released tended to be very clunky over pointwork and prone to derailments.
  21. I would use a Bachmann model. Unfortunately the three front windows are too long on the Lima / Hornby moulding which I always thought completely spoilt the look of the model. It is very difficult to correct this, though I think Shawplan made a replacement etch. But you'd need to use filler after cutting out the original windows. It was a shame Lima got those windows wrong as the rest of the body was very good indeed. It was even flush glazed. Edit: https://www.shawplan.com/extreme_coach4mm.html EECD 4009 for the etched window frames, though I have never tried them. Does anyone else have experience of fitting these please? I have a Lima Regional Railways 101 which I'd like to improve.
  22. Really looking forward to following your progress with the 306. I remember them with fondness on the GE. Daily commute to school Shenfield to Romford.
  23. In my opinion yes! I installed the app on an Android Lenovo tablet. App is easy to follow and the profiles take around 15 minutes to download to the decoder via Bluetooth. Instructions on the screen are easy to follow. I have now fitted four decoders, 8 pin and 21 pin into Bachmann and Hornby locos and found that motor control is every bit as good as my ESU and Zimo decoders without needing the CV adjustments that TTS often required. Diesel sounds are good. Haven't tried steam. Easy to adjust individual spot sound volume levels "on the fly". I really like the system and will definitely be buying more decoders.
  24. I have a Bachrus rolling road set, the ones that clip onto the rails. I find even my diesels without traction tyres wobble on it. As the rollers don't clip that tightly onto the rails they move fractionally when the loco is powered up and I think that's what causes the wobble. Best to see how the loco behaves on the track.
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