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Sarf London inspired sidings
Multigauge replied to Multigauge's topic in Boxfiles, Micro layouts & Dioramas
A few more modelling hours over the last 6 days have resulted in some catching up with the boat build. A couple of pics below have led up to stage 27; only another 102 to go! -
Sarf London inspired sidings
Multigauge replied to Multigauge's topic in Boxfiles, Micro layouts & Dioramas
A bit more modelling time this evening. 11 stages now completed. Bow formers and most bulkheads cut and fitted including the central stern section. -
Love the tonal differences of the coping stones along platform 1 in the pic above; very realistic.
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Sarf London inspired sidings
Multigauge replied to Multigauge's topic in Boxfiles, Micro layouts & Dioramas
After struggling to find some modelling time for ages, I forced myself to sit down and start cutting. Over 40 minutes later whilst I watched a bit of TV, I managed to cut out the base of the puffer. I do like these Scalescene kits but they do take a while to cut cleanly. -
The fencing & mill buildings look good.
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Sarf London inspired sidings
Multigauge replied to Multigauge's topic in Boxfiles, Micro layouts & Dioramas
That looks nice; bet mine doesn't end up looking that good 😂. Yesterday was spent gluing the printed sheets on to the various thickness of card. I may start the cutting process tomorrow if I have time before I leave for little jaunt to fens. -
Sarf London inspired sidings
Multigauge replied to Multigauge's topic in Boxfiles, Micro layouts & Dioramas
Hi Ray, Hope you're well. In a word no. Modelling time has been non existent for a while. Work and home life have put paid to that. That being said, I'm off now for a week so fingers crossed. I have downloaded a scale scenes Clyde puffer to build and hope to start making it today. Happy easter. -
Strumpshaw - 2010s East Anglia
Multigauge replied to Jack785's topic in Boxfiles, Micro layouts & Dioramas
Great concept and well executed. -
Multigauge started following Heljan Class 07 Vs Hornby BR class 08 shunters
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Heljan Class 07 Vs Hornby BR class 08 shunters
Multigauge replied to Cliff M's topic in Modelling Questions, Help and Tips
I bought a second hand Hornby 08 a couple of years ago and it still blows me away how well it performs on DC. Lovely slow speed, never stalls and looks great. It sits square on the track and moves smoothly without any wobble; it is also very quiet. I have put a DCC chip in and I'm not entirely happy with the performance as it seems to slow down on some sections for no apparent reason, and then speeds up. I also bought a second hand Bachmann 08 recently which hasn't seen much use yet, but when I test ran it, whilst I was happy with it, it didn't make me as smitten as the Hornby one does. I have a Heljan 07 which looks lovely, but I think its running qualities are only adequate - not a patch on either of the 08's - and it sort of has a weave/wobble to it. On the subject of couplings I like kadees. I like the way they look and operate. No, they are not prototypical (unless they are on coaching stock, old EMU's, EDL's of 33 1's), but they do look better IMO that tension locks. However, I have found on my short shunting layout that placing the magnets on even the slightest curve ends in unreliable operation. I have been trying to have a go with the BK method as alternative, but I can't seem to get the staples to adhere to the coupling tails very well; need more practice. -
W4 Peckett problem running on DC
Multigauge replied to Multigauge's topic in Modelling Questions, Help and Tips
@PMPThanks for the link to the Peckett masterclass. It was useful. It now sits squarely on the track. I have found where the electrical fault lies and it is a loose wire to the blanking plug from one of the pick ups. Unfortunately I will need to solder the wire back on to one of the sleeved pins - soldering is not my strong point. Nevertheless, I will give it a go once I've gotten hold of a fine tip for my soldering iron. Cheers, -
Hi fonts of all knowledge, Been cleaning the wheels on my Peckett with an old peco wire brush dodad and partway through it stopped working; I didn't notice any shorting. Placed it on the track and no luck. Took the body off to look for loose wires and no none found. Placed it back on the track and it worked. Continued to clean wheels and it stopped working again. Also noticed that it doesn't sit true on the track any longer - it seems to have one wheel above the rail! I suspect both are related... What on earth have I done? I have checked the blanking plate and it all seems to be secure. I have pulled it off, checked and plugged it back on again.
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Sarf London inspired sidings
Multigauge replied to Multigauge's topic in Boxfiles, Micro layouts & Dioramas
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Sarf London inspired sidings
Multigauge replied to Multigauge's topic in Boxfiles, Micro layouts & Dioramas
Some different stock to play with tonight. The 07 shunts whilst the 47 waits patiently on the tramway branch. Whilst I'm impressed with the level of detail on the Sonic ferry van, I am surprised you can't pose the doors open. -
Sarf London inspired sidings
Multigauge replied to Multigauge's topic in Boxfiles, Micro layouts & Dioramas
A video of some failed shuffling with the 07. And a quick bit of bagpipe action too. -
Sarf London inspired sidings
Multigauge replied to Multigauge's topic in Boxfiles, Micro layouts & Dioramas
A little bit of shuffling this evening with other locos other than the Peckett. I started with my Heljan 07. A lovely looking model, but it could have better running qualities. I'd hope it had a five pole motor and a bit less wobble, but saying that, my main gripe is coupling up to wagons using kadees; very hit and miss. Next up my beautiful Dapol B4. Wonderful runner, but again, the uncoupling a problem. I then turned to some larger motive power just for fun. Both Heljan and both run well, the 33 more suited to the layout than the 47, but neither can be used for shunting due to their size.