kevo Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 HI all well i have got round to try ing out the lenz mini decoder i brought for my DJ models J94 and i have to say its still thumbs down on this . the only small improvement is in the slow running . . more in one direction than the other . other than that its very disappoint ing what luke has said about this loco sums it up . and after 10 min of running it gets worse to change direction i kept have to prod it to get it going shame is mine will like lukes j94 will end up as buffer stop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 . A bit more work at the weekend as time allowed . the wall ing was painted and weathered and the buildings glued in place . the load ing hopper is now sandwiched in the middle . a fare bit of sanding and cutting needed to get it to fit .The hopper is nearly finished i have shown the ugly back view where the shoot will go . through a hole in the back seen . 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Wow. Well done, excellent work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Looks good with the tower in the middle. I like the weathering on the buildings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 Thanks luke . i am really enjoy ing make ing this litle project . i havent thrown money in to it like some of my other layouts . its taken some getting use to not use ing MDF . and hard board for construction . i will make the corners more stronger to help protect it more as the card board can easy get damaged . i am looking in to a cheaper way of auto un couple ing use ing standard couple ings and staples . so more fun to come Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clover Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Nice progress Kevo. I really like your building models and construction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 Thanks clover kind of you to say . i doint really plan my layouts to the last brick etc i have a basic idea and they seem to evolve as i go along . and i love looking at what other people have made and how they get round there problems . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted January 17, 2019 Author Share Posted January 17, 2019 managed to get the coal hopper primed yesterday and placed back on the layout the roof needs finishing and it all needs a good weather ing 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clover Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Kevo nice work on the coal hopper, great modelling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Hi Kevo, what's the Janus like in terms of detail and running quality? Id quite like one but haven't heard a great deal about them, wondered what your thoughts are on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 The coal hopper looks great Kevo, all coming along nicely. Hi Kevo, what's the Janus like in terms of detail and running quality? Id quite like one but haven't heard a great deal about them, wondered what your thoughts are on it. I've got the NCB and PLA liveried versions and they both run fine, the NCB one was initially wired the wrong way round but Golden Valley sent a new blanking plate which sorted it out and it's fine now. They're only on DC at the moment. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 morning luke yes i am well pleased so far with my Janus i have not used it a lot since i run it in . on DC it ran nice and smooth . better one direction than the other seems to be the normal with every think in my loco fleet . i will be fitting a gauge master decoder hopefully this weekend so i will let you know on its running on DCC detail wise very nice . only regret with mine i wanted a NCB one and my local model shop only had the MSC one and i couldn't wait ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Thanks Steve and Kevo, that's really helpful. I'm still in the planning stages of my next micro once distillery yard is done and thought a janus might suit it. Wasn't sure how good they are but they seem pretty good and value for money at some of the prices they're being sold at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnicArrow Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 An excellent looking model so far! I quite like the truss bridge section on the scenic break; I think it would look better with a little more depth, but that would be difficult given the building's windows. Thinking about it, perhaps a covered footbridge, with steps leading down to the front of the layout, instead? Either way, all the scenery is looking great, and I'm enjoying watching this progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 hi thanks for your comments . the truss bridge was just a temp placement as i am not sure yet what i will do . i am think ing more along the lines of a pipe bridge . and it would be a bit wider to carry multi pipes across Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Just a though Kevo, could you re number the Janus to a NCB liveried version, the blue looks really similar. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Hi steve yes i have had that in mind i got some NCB transfers some time ago i might even do a repaint to give it a real pealing rust bucket look . i will see what happens . i tried a gauge master decoder in it this eve . didnt seem to like it much i had it laying around so no great loss . might try a lenz one . i have had good results in the past with them ,. i have been working on the pipe over bridge to day . hope to post some pics later in the week . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class 74 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Hi Looks pretty cool, I like those little layouts. You can do a lot with scrap and leftover parts, minimal costs - maximal fun! Cheers Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 thanks simon yes very true . micro layouts now seem more popular than ever . i have built a few layouts in my time never any thing over 4ft and they got smaller each time this is the smallest and i think now i would struggle to go back to any think larger . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class 74 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 ...and you learn to use every inch. I'm creating a little dock scene right now, will be finished in one or two weeks. The good thing about british railways is (or was) how short the old freight wagons were. Not much space needed for a little shunting layout. "and i think now i would struggle to go back to any think larger" Oh yeah, that's true! I know it! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 yes simon you do have to be thoughtful with space but things can get finished so much quicker . and so far i have only used what i have laying around . good luck with your dock scene . have you posted any pics of yours ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class 74 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Yep, I have! https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/141651-south-docks/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Holmes Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Another great looking little layout. All the proportions are right and everything looks very believable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Nice work, looks just right and gives me more fuel for a project I have in mind. Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 as this is my 1st up date on the re vamped site my fingers are crossed that it works . one job i have had to get on with was some sort of traverser i decided to use another box file 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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