James Fitzjames
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Good afternoon Tony, Relieved that my memory isn't completely shot! Believe 60211 did head to that area after Fort William shed closed to steam.
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Tony's already covered the numbers, but, if I mind correctly, 62011 had smokebox straps that were wider than the norm, during the late crest period. Might want to have a nosey into that, if it'd be of concern.
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Does the sheet include Scottish destinations, please?
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Is that the civilian version of the paper that used to have 'Government Issue' stamped on it?
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Told my wee son to behave once, he responded by telling me he was 'being have'
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Many thanks for this - will put it to use on my rebuilt Coronation observation car...
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Having endured a step-mother who ditched years' worth of layout and stock the second I was out the door and an ex-wife who was openly derisive about my 'wee toys', Herself is a revelation: quite happy, and even encouraging, towards what she calls my 'Pinning' (see Terry Pratchett's 'Going Postal'). She even gets a wish granted now and then (having just survived brain surgery and Stage 4 lung cancer, Hogwarts Express isn't a big ask)...
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Got one of those, Tony - will message
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Been wrestling with a similar conundrum re., wartime Black 5 and coaches, complete with limited edition certificate etc., and hadn't considered that aspect. Mind now at rest!
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A Merry Xmas to all on WW - thanks for providing another thought-provoking year of inspiration. James
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Polis did wear helmets in Glasgow up to the Fifties... James
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Nail varnish shaker https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274101900129?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=7101533165274578&mkcid=2&itemid=274101900129&targetid=4585169652812017&device=m&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=412354547&mkgroupid=1305120599331881&rlsatarget=pla-4585169652812017&abcId=9300541&merchantid=87779&msclkid=9a463ee018c119db3a855cfabf1950a9 Believe some modelling companies have rebranded them.
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Not quite so, Tony. Few years back at the Glasgow show, I expressed an intention to ask you a question. The modeller accompanying me, in his late 20s, grabbed my arm and said 'But that's God, is it not?'
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Quite the opposite, Tony! James (friendly neighbourhood book dealer)
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K4s were supposed to be quite lively over the flatter stretches into Glasgow and along Loch Eil-side.
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Honestly thought I was looking at a huge-gauge outside job there. Wow!
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Dismal dozen - Och well, I'll just hand my Modeller's Card in on the way out...
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I've always added a donation to CRUK to anything I've bought from Tony - surely that can be left to individual discretion?
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I use Klear (Pledge revive it floor gloss) brushed on, or Crystal Lock by True Earth (Italy) airbrushed. Believe Crystal Lock has become difficult to obtain post-Brexit, though. James
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Not much difference between South Wales and the West Highlands of Scotland!
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Assuming paintwork is enamel, T-Cut would probably be your best bet here: small amount worked gently over the transfer area with the side of a blunt cocktail stick/wooden cuticle thingmy. Once transfers are gone, remove any remaining T-Cut with cotton buds; hey presto, nice high gloss area ready to receive new transfers. Just be careful not to work the T-Cut over any transfers etc., you wish to keep. Pic shows a renumber done exactly as above, after subsequent clear coat (deliberately uneven) and before weathering
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My joy is deep! Emailing...
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Response from Dave Ellis on the possibility of Nu-Cast K2s: they are certainly 'thinking about it'. There are some difficulties, so it 'won't happen quickly', but will definitely be 'researched'. Dave's (updated) email is daveellis05@gmail.com
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Done - thanks Tony!
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Unbuilt with wheels and motor. My mistake, it actually sold for £295. I'd bowed out well before then!
