[42. A day out : D.E.M.U. Show-case 2022.]

Thank you for your very kind comments on Clackmannan Goods.

 

I really enjoyed the show and thought all the layouts on show were of a really good standard. Wellpark was my favourite as it mirrors an idea I have for a future layout as well as having so many interesting and well observed cameos with lots of 1980s dereliction.

[Lima LMS Guv upgrade...or The Path Well Trod]

Very nice job you've done there. What size strip have you used on the bodysides? Is it 10x20 thou?

 

I have one of these tucked away in the project box and I think I've come to the conclusion that a shortened Comet 50' underframe will be the way forward.

[P4 wheels for a Dapol Class 22]

Dragging this thread back to life eight years later.

 

Can you remember how you got the Gibson tyres off the plastic centres? 

I’ve decided I need a Dapol 29 on Clackmannan Goods and have ordered a set of 22 wheelsets to have a go at using your method. Hopefully they are the same as the 29 wheelsets. I know Gibson wheels have had a reputation for having loose tyres in the past but my spare ones seem to be fairly well attached.

[A flush sided shark]

Rich, I was able to get P4 wheels into my Hornby Shark (and HAA) by carefully paring down the back of the W irons with a new scalpel blade.

I shall watch this thread with interest to see how you get on fitting the new suspension.

['Tis the season to do some modelling (at last!)]

Looking good Mark. Always good to see updates on your layout and stock building

[Modelling Grain Wagons Dia 1/271]

Nice to see somebody else interested in full length grain hoppers. I built one for Longcarse West and have another three or four to do but it's such an involved job adding adding the side bracing in the correct position and building a new chassis that I can't get excited about doing them.

 

Aren't Bachmann rumoured to be looking at doing these wagons - another reason for me to hold back and wait.

 

Cheers

 

David