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    Modelling a traditional parcels train

    in Modelling musings & miscellany

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    Any tips about good transfers for it?  Fox don't seem to do them, Railtech only have them in O, and Parkside Dundas only seem to do yellow.

     

     

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    As it happens, I've just completed 2 x 2mm Chivers kits. Transfers are from Railtec (#3701 - Parcel Van Details Tare / XP / Length) though this seems to be omitted from their website in the 2mm Section and there's no 4mm version as you've found. Incidentally, the 7mm Blue Parcels CCT transfer sheet is different from the 2mm sheet I received, the main difference being no Express Parcels on the 2mm version

     

    It would be worth contacting them as I'm sure they'll print a 4mm version of either.

     

    I also did a custom sheet for PMV / NQV for a couple or Dapol 2mm repaints (below), you're welcome to a copy of the artwork .

     

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    Paul

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    Any Question Answered

    in 2mm Finescale

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    Hi, I've a couple of questions, if you'd be so kind..

     

    Does the 'ram' mentioned in buffers 2-064 to 2-068 refer to the distance from the head to the piston casing, i.e. the distance the head can move back before hitting the piston case?

     

    I'm looking for the right buffers for the association's 24.5t mineral wagons, and wondering which ones are suitable as the 2-425/2 turned head ones suggested use the old codes.

     

    Paul

    Any Question Answered

    in 2mm Finescale

    Posted

    Hi all.

     

    I've just started a couple of 21t minerals (pic of body 2-502 kit here) and I'm using the Fence House 2-351 12' chassis (pic here). Would anyone be able to tell me where the buffer beams are? I've looked through the association's shop and not found any to buy separately. So is this something I should make myself, not hard I guess but I can't help thinking I'm missing something?

     

    Thanks

     

    Paul

    Any Question Answered

    in 2mm Finescale

    Posted

    Thanks for the reply Rich. I re-read the instructions and they do lead you to this situation if followed properly. I've managed to get a good fit now by cutting and filing and I left the Xurons alone after finding my hard wire cutters. And the tie bars will wait til later.

     

    Thanks again.

     

    Paul

    Any Question Answered

    in 2mm Finescale

    Posted · Edited by 54Strat

    Hi, just a quick question to do with the 2mm Association sample kit. I'm currently building this as my first real attempt (I did try the Bryn / Stephen Harris group build ages ago but this looks a little bit safer before I go back and attempt those again) and I've come across a very slight problem, though I suspect it may have more to do with the instructions.

     

    I've built the plastic body (2-501) and as per instructions added the buffers (step 6 - Plastic Body Kit Assembly). For the chassis, (2-353A) I've also soldered the top hat bearings in, added the bufferbeam strengtheners and it all runs true and square (I'm quite amazed to be honest). However, the shanks of the buffers that protrude through the bufferbeams prevent me attaching the body to the chassis (step 8 ) Indeed it looks from the gaps in the strengtheners as though I should have fitted the buffers last.

     

    It's no big deal, I'll try and trim them in situ (another question, would my xuron track cutters be suitable for trimming the buffer shanks?). Anyway, I was just wondering if it was my mistake, the instructions or both?

     

    Oh, and another question, I intend to build it as unfitted so I don't need the tie bar (if my research is anything to go by) but I forgot and left it on. Is it best practise to trim this off beforehand, or later on in the build as it may help strengthen the chassis during the construction.

     

    It is an excellent learning process in problem solving, btw.

     

    Paul

    Dapol silver bullets

    in Dapol

    Posted

    After 5 x n gauge weathered ones dropped through the letterbox at work, I must say these are the most detailed rtr n gauge stock I've seen to date. They don't disappoint and really are fantastic.

     

    I just need to find a way to get them into the house without being caught again.

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