RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted September 3, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2020 18 minutes ago, Andrew P said: Well this is it, the last post on page 300, I'm intrigued. How do you know that? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 12 minutes ago, Mick Bonwick said: I'm intrigued. How do you know that? I always look at the number count on the Layout Topics page, and add 1. There are 25 posts per page. So it was showing 7498, I then add 1 = 7499, so I knew the next post would be 7500, the last of that page. I hope this helps Mick. 1 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted September 3, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 3, 2020 5 hours ago, Andrew P said: I always look at the number count on the Layout Topics page, and add 1. There are 25 posts per page. So it was showing 7498, I then add 1 = 7499, so I knew the next post would be 7500, the last of that page. I hope this helps Mick. The other (longer) way is to count the number of posts on the page itself. 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted September 4, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) Sheep today, just wandering in the field. Photographer standing under the envelope of a group of trees in the shade. Edited March 22, 2023 by KNP 39 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted September 4, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 4, 2020 That looks so realistic I feel the urge to climb over that gate and explore, leaving my dog at home though! 2 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 That has captured the look of so many English fields, it couldn't be anywhere else. 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted September 4, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 4, 2020 Good to see your work in BRM again, Kevin. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 44 minutes ago, Mick Bonwick said: Good to see your work in BRM again, Kevin. Thanks Not seen the magazine yet. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 4 hours ago, KNP said: Sheep today, just wandering in the field. Photographer standing under the envelope of a group of trees in the shade. That is a stunning scene. Wonderful modelling Kevin. 4 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) The motive fleet has grown again.... Bachmann 7802 Bradley Manor arrived today from flea bay for my Grandson (Bradley) to use. It is in excellent condition for a second hand one and will be a smart modern addition the loco fleet after a bit of tweaking, shirt button to tender, glazing removed, lamp brackets added/replaced with brass, matt coat to dull down sheen. Though a split chassis I will be converting it to DCC using a Zimo MX600 chip that I have spare. It is already in pieces and a plan is forming with the chip being mounted in the tender and the wires under the connecting hook, isolating the engine looks easy and I just need to work out if I need to use a jointing block so I can remove the tender or have it permanently coupled.. Rule 1 will apply if anyone asks Edited September 4, 2020 by KNP 14 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallpaul69 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 1 hour ago, KNP said: The motive fleet has grown again.... Bachmann 7802 Bradley Manor arrived today from flea bay for my Grandson (Bradley) to use. It is in excellent condition for a second hand one and will be a smart modern addition the loco fleet after a bit of tweaking, shirt button to tender, glazing removed, lamp brackets added/replaced with brass, matt coat to dull down sheen. Though a split chassis I will be converting it to DCC using a Zimo MX600 chip that I have spare. It is already in pieces and a plan is forming with the chip being mounted in the tender and the wires under the connecting hook, isolating the engine looks easy and I just need to work out if I need to use a jointing block so I can remove the tender or have it permanently coupled.. Rule 1 will apply if anyone asks Kevin, Can we please have a blow by blow sequence of pics and comments on this conversion? I have couple of Manors (as well as 43xxs), that I would love to convert but everyone seems to think split chassis loco conversion belongs in the too difficult box? Thanks in advance Paul 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted September 4, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 4, 2020 I used to own a Mainline Hinton Manor, which I worked up into BR lined green ferret and dartboard livery with OLE flashes; it may be of some encouragement to you that it was the best runner of all my Mainlines, and could be controlled down to a crawl. It was also the quietest. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) Now what have I let myself in for. These are the bits and pieces after taking apart. Loco Tender with spare chip I propose to use The chip fits nicely in the tender but I'm not keen on it because the four wires need to go to the motor and pick ups which in this case I will probably use the insulated chassis halves. If I can get it in the loco body then I will and it appears if I take away some of the metal casting there might be enough room in the top half of the boiler. Still under investigation. A few things to think about so the postings might be a bit slow as I finish off other things that are underway.... Edited September 4, 2020 by KNP 2 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) Kevin, there are a number of options for plug-in tenders. As you may know, I model in 7mm but the options are probably similar. I have used the connectors available from Hobbytronics, and JST Connectors, which you’ll find on eBay and other www sites. If you use the Hobbytronics ones, you can assemble them so that they can only be plugged in the right way round. JST connectors are already polarised. hth Simon Edited September 4, 2020 by Simond 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 18 hours ago, Mick Bonwick said: Good to see your work in BRM again, Kevin. Please sir, which issue? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted September 5, 2020 Author Share Posted September 5, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, aardvark said: Please sir, which issue? Don't know myself...but I expect its the October one that's about to hit the bookshelves. Edited September 5, 2020 by KNP 1 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted September 5, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2020 (edited) Let's have a different loco today. The revamped Lima Prairie taking on coal at the shed. That pesky Collett is still lurking as it has photo bombed this picture. It seems to be everywhere at the moment!! Edited March 22, 2023 by KNP 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted September 5, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 5, 2020 12 hours ago, Tallpaul69 said: I have couple of Manors (as well as 43xxs), that I would love to convert but everyone seems to think split chassis loco conversion belongs in the too difficult box? I have heard that but have little idea why. The only fundamental difference between DC and DCC wiring in a loco is that the feeds to the motor brushes must be completely insulated from the track pickups for DCC. Kevin shows a can motor, which by its nature offers exactly that. So orange and grey leads to the motor, red and black to each half of the chassis. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted September 5, 2020 Author Share Posted September 5, 2020 9 hours ago, Simond said: Kevin, there are a number of options for plug-in tenders. As you may know, I model in 7mm but the options are probably similar. I have used the connectors available from Hobbytronics, and JST Connectors, which you’ll find on eBay and other www sites. If you use the Hobbytronics ones, you can assemble them so that they can only be plugged in the right way round. JST connectors are already polarised. hth Simon Thanks Simon for this. Just placed a small order with Hobbytronics for some connectors, cables, crimps, got a couple of types to see which works. Never crossed my mind to use computer bits. Should be here in a couple of days so will park the chassis for now but I might get on with cosmetic parts first 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted September 5, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 5, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Oldddudders said: I have heard that but have little idea why. The only fundamental difference between DC and DCC wiring in a loco is that the feeds to the motor brushes must be completely insulated from the track pickups for DCC. Kevin shows a can motor, which by its nature offers exactly that. So orange and grey leads to the motor, red and black to each half of the chassis. I do that by removing the motor tags that contact the two halves of the chassis and soldering the orange and grey wires direct to the motor terminals. I solder each of teh red and black wires to a small square of thin single-sided copperclad, which I then clamp between the frames (one facing each way, obviously!). You don't have to dismantle the chassis, just loosen everything up and separate the rear end slightly (ooer missus). It's a while since I did my Manor but I think the decoder sits in the smokebox. Edited September 5, 2020 by St Enodoc 1 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 5, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 5, 2020 1 hour ago, KNP said: Don't know myself...but I expect its the October one that's about to hit the bookshelves. Yes, it's the feature that @AY Mod ran on the realistic thread and you came second behind @Giles who posted his traction engine photo. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted September 5, 2020 Author Share Posted September 5, 2020 9 minutes ago, gwrrob said: Yes, it's the feature that @AY Mod ran on the realistic thread and you came second behind @Giles who posted his traction engine photo. Thanks Didn’t know it was a competition!! 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted September 5, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 5, 2020 15 minutes ago, St Enodoc said: I do that by removing the motor tags that contact the two halves of the chassis and soldering the orange and grey wires direct to the motor terminals. I solder each of teh red and black wires to a small square of thin single-sided copperclad, which I then clamp between the frames (one facing each way, obviously!). You don't have to dismantle the chassis, just loosen everything up and separate the rear end slightly (ooer missus). It's a while since I did my Manor but I think the decoder sits in the smokebox. A very neat solution, as we might expect given your engineering background! 1 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted September 5, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2020 Special coal train pulling a special coal wagon...... 30 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted September 6, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2020 (edited) Driver waiting? No idea for what.... Edited March 22, 2023 by KNP 23 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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