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  1. The 2MM Association website has a section headed Articles and therein lies "Files and the 2mm Modeller" by Andrew Webster. It's some years old but Andrew is/was, to my knowledge, a trained watchmaker so the article remains a good reference. As to #6 cut files a supplier of watchmakers and jewellers tools is recommended, I've purchased from CousinsUK with complete satisfaction (usual disclaimer) and there are others.
  2. Compound2632 has shown the building of a D418 in the "D299 Appreciation Thread"; this page has a nice overhead view: https://www.rmweb.co.uk/topic/113035-more-pre-grouping-wagons-in-4mm-the-d299-appreciation-thread/page/92/#comment-3904236 There are other photographs as well in the thread, hope this helps.
  3. Hello Roger Full Throttle are, from what I've found, US manufacturers of Z-scale US outline rolling stock and also supply separate trucks/bogies. One source is www.zscalemonster.com whilst in Germany there are case-hobbies.de and aspenmodel.com There is also an alternative supplier of wheels; 'Will's Wheels' which seem to be listed by all of the above. No information on UK suppliers unfortunately. Regards Michael
  4. One, possibly the easiest, is to use a VPN. There are many available and most offer a 30 day free trial period or money back option. I've not used one yet but the temptation is certainly there for CF. Michael
  5. Another with membership problems unfortunately. I paid for a World of Railways membership on 11th December, ending up with a trial membership which has just expired - back to the ads! Would you be able to assist or have any suggestions please. Regards Michael
  6. And Santa doesn't even rate a carriage truck......... And shouldn't the reindeer be in PRIZE cattle wagons? 😁
  7. What's the likelihood that someone has already formulated wheel and track standards for finescale 1:120 ? 🤔
  8. There was a similar thread on this subject some years ago: Short answer it's a zinc alloy called 'Mazak' and it can be soldered but not easily; many people prefer to use epoxy resins. Hope this helps. Michael
  9. Will, David Eveleigh offers a replacement chassis for the 4500. Contact details and price are in the Small Suppliers section of the Association website. A few people have commented that there's an error in the cylinder placement as they don't line up with the smokebox and steampipes but otherwise it seems fine. Not my area of interest so I've not purchased one. Michael
  10. Bodies are still available from Farish 'N' Spares, items 37-225 and 3-227. Cylinders and valve gear are also available. I believe Edward used a Crab detailing set and 3500 gallon tender kit from BHE Enterprises together with Neil Ballantine's wheels. Michael
  11. Naturally, the only other standard gauge railway in England that had blue engines! 👌
  12. Succinctly put Clive. Zero hesitation, smooth as silk and steady as a rock. Detailed to "what's the scale again?" Says a lot about Bob's trackwork too. Michael
  13. As I was in the ZAG when it was discussed and can read the description on the etch I'll say naught. Looks good though. Michael
  14. Regarding the Dynamometer Car, Simon Dawson has it listed in his Recreation21 "shop" at Shapeways albeit to 1:148. And then there's dealing with Shapeways.
  15. The photograph I've included above shows, apart from the reduced end, a collar and a threaded portion. Fabricating as you suggest is certainly feasible if the appropriate size material is available, you'd need to ensure the thread is 'square' for accurate use. Definitely worth considering as an alternative. Michael
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