RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted June 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1, 2020 Quickest 517 build I've seen for some time! Well spotted Grahame, and beautifully executed as always. Must resist! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 14 minutes ago, Mikkel said: Quickest 517 build I've seen for some time! Well spotted Grahame, and beautifully executed as always. Must resist! Quick-ish but enjoyable ! I assume you mean the cab back etch, strange but maybe I could be enlightened on this , I'm certain someone knows ? If I have got it wrong it will stay like this as the photographs I have studied all show it there and the brake undergubbins is directly below where the handle is on the model so it would make sense. " Must resist" ? Nah ! You would be impressed by Mr.Dapol's model I'm certain, also, if you enjoy a small shunting layout ( which I know you do ) then the slow speed is very impressive. G 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted June 1, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1, 2020 3 hours ago, bgman said: Quick-ish but enjoyable ! I assume you mean the cab back etch, strange but maybe I could be enlightened on this , I'm certain someone knows ? If I have got it wrong it will stay like this as the photographs I have studied all show it there and the brake undergubbins is directly below where the handle is on the model so it would make sense. " Must resist" ? Nah ! You would be impressed by Mr.Dapol's model I'm certain, also, if you enjoy a small shunting layout ( which I know you do ) then the slow speed is very impressive. G Stupid thought for the day - you didn't fit the cab back back-to-front did you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted June 2, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 2, 2020 8 hours ago, bgman said: I assume you mean the cab back etch, strange but maybe I could be enlightened on this , I'm certain someone knows ? I meant well spotted that the etch could be used to modify the Dapol item. Regarding the brake handle cover, I just had a look through some photos - it hides really well, so there may not be that many who ever noticed. Maybe @JimC has some insights. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 9 hours ago, St Enodoc said: Stupid thought for the day - you didn't fit the cab back back-to-front did you? Never stupid to ask a question, I have questioned it myself but when the comprehensive instructions in Malcolm Mitchell's kit are examined it is Part no. 79 and described as - Cab Rear with access door for extended enclosed version. If it is used in conjunction with any other etched parts it wouldn't make sense, at least not to me. I have tried to find a kit build that maybe shows it but most usually build the open cab versions, as probably will I when it comes to it. G 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 DOING MY BIT FOR THE PLANET.....and my pocket !!! Whilst I wait for various 7mm items for my main layout I decided to do something for the environment and try a bit of recycling. All the items seen were scratch built by me back in the 1990's, having discovered them in the "cupboard" I thought they could be used on a 4mm project which I started over the weekend. The intention has been to spend little or no money and utilise what I have, also bearing in mind the current difficulties obtaining materials etc. Just a bit of fun ! G 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AdeMoore Posted June 9, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 9, 2020 6 hours ago, bgman said: DOING MY BIT FOR THE PLANET.....and my pocket !!! Whilst I wait for various 7mm items for my main layout I decided to do something for the environment and try a bit of recycling. All the items seen were scratch built by me back in the 1990's, having discovered them in the "cupboard" I thought they could be used on a 4mm project which I started over the weekend. The intention has been to spend little or no money and utilise what I have, also bearing in mind the current difficulties obtaining materials etc. Just a bit of fun ! G lovely little shelf layout and all those scratch built items still look very good indeed. liking it. Cheers Ade 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 40 minutes ago, AdeMoore said: lovely little shelf layout and all those scratch built items still look very good indeed. liking it. Cheers Ade Thank you Ade, it did start as a 4'0" plank but ..... well you know ! The various scratch built "bits" need a good dust off and some TLC but they'll do, seems a pity to leave them at the back of the cupboard really. ATB G 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted June 9, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2020 Typical social media types, making sure to post all about how they're saving the planet That's good stuff Grahame, the magic cupboard has done it again! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 More progress on the 48xx conversion All the relevant pieces Front view showing various pieces dry fitted And a rear view G 10 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted June 15, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 15, 2020 Grahame - really liking the 517 conversion - looks great! Out of curiosity what does the Dapol chassis look like in terms of motor arrangement etc please? I’m considering getting one as a basis for a project but haven’t been able to locate a picture of what the chassis looks like without the bodywork on - would you be able to take a photo of yours please? Thanks, Neil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, NeilHB said: Grahame - really liking the 517 conversion - looks great! Out of curiosity what does the Dapol chassis look like in terms of motor arrangement etc please? I’m considering getting one as a basis for a project but haven’t been able to locate a picture of what the chassis looks like without the bodywork on - would you be able to take a photo of yours please? Thanks, Neil Thank you Neil, Do these help ? Decoder taken out for clarity to show undergubbins. May I ask out of interest what are you planning to do as a project if you use the chassis ? G Edited June 15, 2020 by bgman 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted June 15, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 15, 2020 Clever chap that you are! Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted June 15, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 15, 2020 1 hour ago, bgman said: Thank you Neil, Do these help ? Decoder taken out for clarity to show undergubbins. May I ask out of interest what are you planning to do as a project if you use the chassis ? G Perfect - thanks Grahame! I’m minded to try and attempt what Edwardian is doing over on the Castle Aching thread, and turn the 1400 into an approximation of a Great Eastern T7 0-4-2T https://www.gersociety.org.uk/index.php/locomotives/sw-johnson/t7 Although his version is of the Colne Valley and Halstead version which was subtly different. It’s a bit radical and I’m not sure if it will work, but looking at the photos of the chassis I think it might just be doable. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 Now posed in a youthful grey and awaits a nice livery.... G 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 A very brief video of the loco running with sound decoder installed 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted June 20, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 20, 2020 I did turn off the volume, well the Screaming Females were playing on Spotify. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted June 20, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 20, 2020 I also turned it off, and made my own choo-choo noises. My idea of a Saturday night party. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Clive Mortimore said: I did turn off the volume, well the Screaming Females were playing on Spotify. 37 minutes ago, Mikkel said: I also turned it off, and made my own choo-choo noises. My idea of a Saturday night party. Good job you don't come to a gig when I'm DJ'ing then ! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 un piccolo diversivo al mio altro lavoro...... I haven't used foam board for any buildings previously so I thought I would give it a try for a small diorama project. Plenty more to do..... Grazie ! 5 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted August 10, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 10, 2020 Thought you'd been quiet of late 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted August 11, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 11, 2020 Molto bennyissimo, mi capitano. Been following this thread? https://forum.e-train.fr/viewtopic.php?p=2367781#p2367781 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted August 11, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 11, 2020 Fab. Have you carved the foam board or is it a carved layer of DAS? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 4 hours ago, teaky said: Fab. Have you carved the foam board or is it a carved layer of DAS? It's straight carving onto the foam board with a blunted pencil which also leaves a trace as you work across it. G 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 4 hours ago, Northroader said: Molto bennyissimo, mi capitano. Been following this thread? https://forum.e-train.fr/viewtopic.php?p=2367781#p2367781 I found the Italian version by the chap modelling the buildings after some searching , its what has inspired me to have a go. G 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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