D1023 Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 18 minutes ago, Neils WRX said: Keep swithering on buying a Roco CD one, but the livery isn’t the one I’d particularly choose.... Much rather have a red and white one as the stripy livery is a bit new for me. Yes I was same, planned to wait for another (earlier) livery release. However no regrets and will probably get the next release as well !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neils WRX Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 12 minutes ago, D1023 said: Yes I was same, planned to wait for another (earlier) livery release. However no regrets and will probably get the next release as well !! I was going to buy a MTB one in the correct livery then I read a review that picked great holes in it (although to me it looked OK), but they really rated the Roco model, so guess I’d better order one before they sell out. Stay safe, Neil PS : is a French layout coming next? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1023 Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 13 hours ago, Neils WRX said: PS : is a French layout coming next? I wish I had the space! Although must confess to browsing the Jouef website the other day ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weave Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Hi Tim, New to the Forum so am slowly reading through the Continental threads. I model France and Spain in N and am embarking on Italian and Spanish in HO but I like most things Continental so I just wanted to say that I think your layout is fantastic with lovely scenery/ rolling stock and very inspirational as a build. A very enjoyable Sunday read. Great stuff. Cheers Chris (weave) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1023 Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 Cheers Chris, that's very kind! I hope to take some decent (non phone) photos and maybe a video or two in the coming weeks... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neils WRX Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 On 13/03/2021 at 20:40, D1023 said: Yes I was same, planned to wait for another (earlier) livery release. However no regrets and will probably get the next release as well !! Just brought a Roco CD one..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1023 Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 Here is a video of the Roco 'wheeliebin' railcar in action. Sorry about the dodgy camera work.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spG0dEdzY2A 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1023 Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 (edited) I've been playing about with the GoPro..... https://youtu.be/xu5bbSK7dU8 Edited April 7, 2021 by D1023 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1023 Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 (edited) Another infrequent update on my layout. A few months back I updated my DCC system from the Lenz 100 to the Roco Z21. No real issues setting up although for some reason I had to re-program all the DCC concepts point motors as it would not recognise them. I also decided to stick with the Lenz hand held controller as it offers better low speed control than the phone app. So I use the iPad for route setting which also changes the signal once the points have moved - much easier than setting each individually. I had another delivery of bespoke transfers from Martin Model, including company logos for the woodyard, speed boards, Slovak vehicle registration plates and also 3D printed parts for a class 771 suspension. The car number plates are in the current EU style and even have the correct local 'SV' area prefix. The Škoda is an Igra kit. Speed restriction transfers were fixed to a square of plasticard and a handrail wire post Wood Yard company logo in place My Čmelák has officially become a class 771 despite being numbered as one for quite sometime. The new suspension parts were printed for the Piko model but were easily adapted to fit my Roco model. Finally a view of the fleet. I still need a 742 and the newer class 757 'Goggle' rebuild. Tim Edited September 26, 2022 by D1023 recovered photos 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neils WRX Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Looking really good !! Not sure the 750/754 to 751 ratio is quite correct though in "my world" I heavily lean more heavily towards the Grumpies !!! Stay safe, Neil 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neils WRX Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Forgot to mention I really like the Z21 Route Setting as well, I'm using it on the Belgian depot layout and very tempted to retro-fit it to the Czech layout in due course (if I ever re-wire it). Stay safe, Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian Morgan Posted July 27, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 27, 2021 I believe the Z21 by default numbers accessory addresses differently to other systems, (adds 4 to the address?), but this can be changed in the Z21 setup. At our club, a modular layout is being built by our junior members. It had been set up using a Merg DCC Command Station, but when another member tried his Z21, points further along the layout were changing instead of the ones he wanted to change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neils WRX Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Ian Morgan said: I believe the Z21 by default numbers accessory addresses differently to other systems, (adds 4 to the address?), but this can be changed in the Z21 setup. At our club, a modular layout is being built by our junior members. It had been set up using a Merg DCC Command Station, but when another member tried his Z21, points further along the layout were changing instead of the ones he wanted to change. I can confirm it does add 4 for some reason. No idea why.... Thanks, Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1023 Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 I can confirm it does add 4 for some reason. No idea why.... Thanks, Neil Ah, I didnt know this. Luckily I only have 9 points and I just re-assigned them from 01-09 to 501-509 and it was fine.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SimonBoulton Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Very nice, I especially like the sound on the Bardotka 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Vecchio Posted August 29, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 29, 2021 Like the uncoupling. Is it on board or a magnet in the track? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1023 Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, Vecchio said: Like the uncoupling. Is it on board or a magnet in the track? It's kadees and hidden, fixed magnets. Although sometimes it's sleight of edit in the clips.. Edited August 30, 2021 by D1023 Grammar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1023 Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) I recently received some ZSR ballast wagons from a model shop in Bratislava made by Albert Modell of Hungary. I got two of each of a 'Faccpp' hopper and a 'Ua' side tipper. I already have some of their 'Eas' wagons and they are highly detailed models. However I cannot run them out of the box as you need sunglasses! So with much care I have dismantled the two hoppers for weathering. Edited September 26, 2022 by D1023 recovered photos 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davep101 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Hiya, do you know if Martin Models have any sort of website? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1023 Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 9 hours ago, davep101 said: Hiya, do you know if Martin Models have any sort of website? Don't think so, although he is on facebook. PM me and I can send you his email.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neils WRX Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Agree they are very yellow, they are somewhere in the modelling queue to get the insides painted at the very least!!! Stay safe, Neil 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1023 Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 (edited) On 13/10/2021 at 10:06, D1023 said: however I cannot run them out of the box as you need sunglasses! So with much care I have dismantled the two hoppers for weathering. Here is a photo of the weathered 'Faccpp' hoppers with removable load added. I need to do the tippers next... Edited September 26, 2022 by D1023 recovered photos 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1023 Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 (edited) I couldn't resist this latest release from Piko. I do like these locos which are now in their twilight years with ZSSK. Sadly at Stakčín we are a little way off any overheads and quite some way from the AC overheads🙃 Edited September 26, 2022 by D1023 recovered photos 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Wow! Czech locomotives really are the oddest looking beasts. What's the rationale for their quaint looks? Gerry Anderson wasn't the CME by any chance? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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