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  1. On 31/12/2022 at 11:03, Mikkel said:

    because you're so close now but which can drag on for ages because there are so many details, and where did I see that photo, and who was it that posted about this, and what book might have this info, etc. Isn't it wonderful! 😆

    Yes, it is wonderful, I couldn't agree more. But what makes it even more wonderful is the way you present your modelling. It is always a treat Mikkel to be shown your latest project and marvel at how you achieved it. Happy New Year, and can't wait to see what you have planned next.

    On another note, if you are still looking for empty buckets, I saw these at only 99p you might be able to use/adapt them?

    https://www.westhillwagonworks.co.uk/workshop-depot-c-24/pack-of-6-buckets-p-230 

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  2. The trees are superb. For the camouflage look for the bark, try experimenting by flicking on paint from an old toothbrush. With a bit of practice you should end up with the required colours in flecks of paint as opposed to trying to apply by brush. I will confess that I haven't had the opportunity to try this method myself but I have seem some exceptional results from a book on model tree making.

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  3. I hadn't realised on the conductivity of carbon! Back to school for me, I should have paid more atttention during Physics or was it Chemistry. But then why do you have carbon brushes in motors - to conduct electricity, very silly of me not to have thought that through.

    I'll PM you re.MRJ227 as I do not have access. Thanks for the above diagram, its still very helpful.

     

    Mark

  4. 7 hours ago, Regularity said:

    “The point blades are joined using a version of the excellent system devised by David Nicolson and described in his article 'Floating Scale Pointwork' in MRJ 227 but amended dimensionally to make use of 2mm diam red plastic straws as supplied with WD40 (actually ex Ebay by the handful) for the insulating joiner. The rail section is drilled using jigs to control dimensions, all as described by David Nicolson, and the sleepers are set out to suit those dimensions.”
     

    From ...a technical digression.

    Took longer to copy and paste than find.

    Thank you. I wasn't aware of the David Nicolson system, very informative. I have been trying to come up with something in 4mm scale which looks convincing as a tie bar for handbuilt track. The latest material I am experimenting with is thin carbon rod.

  5. Fantastic work on the trackwork, the track geometry looks awesome. I would be interested to know what method and materials you use for the tie-bars as they look pretty realistic from what I can see in the photo.

     

    Regards

    Mark

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