RMweb Gold jcarta Posted January 7, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2020 I thought my mutt had a luxurious king size dog bed....... clearly not Let Buttons have a lie in.... Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 9, 2020 Author Share Posted January 9, 2020 0 gauge diesel stuff has really come of age when you think of all that was available in kit form, just a few years ago. Such a case in point is this big 56. Can't remember the kit manufacturer, it's 'okay', but falls way short of the accuracy and pulling power of current rtr. However, it still needs to earn a living, and indeed will be later this year on Simon George's rapidly becoming becoming legendary layout Heaton Lodge Junction, hauling full rakes of MGR hoppers. It came to me in a somewhat ropey condition, lighting was installed, but was ridiculously overcomplicated, and not functioning properly. The interior of the cabs also looked like they had been coated with something akin to dried on paint stripper, which made securing the new wiring a really fun job. Anyways, all old wiring ripped out, along with the quite frankly stone age and piss poor speakers, and replaced with new. I have also added internal cab lights, and this being 56074, the special slow speed control cab roof mounted orange flashing beacons. A full stripdown and overhaul of the drivetrain, new updated soundfile, and all that is left to do now is reassemble and fine tune the motor settings. Should give the big Heljans a run for pulling power whan they arrive! 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 This loco has been a long time in the making. GD stalwart 37250. This is a complete re-work of a Heljan 0 gauge model, strip back to bare plastic, nose ends rebuilt, bodyside mods, various detailing parts, full repaint and weather. And of course, sound fitted 7 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 That’s cool - is it for heaton lodge as well ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Module00 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Amazing locomotive ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 0 gauge 56074 undergoing sound testing and motor setup. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYCLAwZKu3Y&feature=youtu.be Apologies for the whistle 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 And another 56 today...This time 4mm. This one is actually mine, (shock horror!), returned to the workshop for a service. I decided to re-wire whilst I was at it, the original was a bit messy. Also fitted with a Rail Exclusive 55x20x10 'chunky boom box'. This thing now really screams.... 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) On 11/01/2020 at 15:18, rob D2 said: That’s cool - is it for heaton lodge as well ? No matey, not that one! Although it may get a run out there later this month when I meet up with a few folk Edited January 13, 2020 by blueeighties typo 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 On 11/01/2020 at 17:50, Module00 said: Amazing locomotive ! I love it too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Progress with the personal layout is slow, however I found a bit of time over the festive break, and am carrying out some weekend engineering works :-) Happy to announce that the first mainline continuous run of 4 has been linked up, 37114 and 56127 filmed doing the honours. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjQIwu_Lnwo&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jftZRVnpLi8&feature=youtu.be 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Oh, the joys of kitbuilt 0 gauge 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 Big gronks! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 Sometimes, working on something brings home just how good modern RTR is these days. A case in point....the DJH class 40. Back in the day I remember seeing these in adverts and being in awe of the bulk and detail...up close they are now very basic, and slightly crude models. This one came in with the basic livery on, a half cocked attempt at installing sound and lights, oddly most of the transfers not applied, and an issue with the drivetrain. All of the above and detail painting now complete, weathering next. With the weight and drive mech this thing has, it will quite literally pull a house. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 1 hour ago, blueeighties said: Big gronks! Hi Lee, how do you get the cab off the 08 please? I want to fit a driver in mine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Hi Lee Great Split Headcodes, you can not beat the Split version... always great work and Photos. Regards Jamie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Hi Lee Are those Twin Class 13's aka Twin O8's I see behind the Un-Numbers Class O8 or have you just taken the Cab off to fit or amend something...? lol All Great Works that you produce. Regards Jamie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 Another kitbuilt 0 gauge class 56. This time with a twist. I believe Peter Harvey manufactured the Romanian cabs, and altered the bodyside grilles. I have fitted lighting, sound,added some transfers and detail painting, and soon to be weathered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) 20 hours ago, 7APT7 said: Hi Lee Are those Twin Class 13's aka Twin O8's I see behind the Un-Numbers Class O8 or have you just taken the Cab off to fit or amend something...? lol All Great Works that you produce. Regards Jamie Second person to ask that Nah, 3 individual 08s matey. Edited January 24, 2020 by blueeighties Typo 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 21 hours ago, 37114 said: Hi Lee, how do you get the cab off the 08 please? I want to fit a driver in mine. Body retaining screws are on the underside of the chassis, 1 under the cab, 1 under the bonnet area. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Another privileged trip today to visit Simon George's Heaton Lodge Junction. This time to test some recently worked on locos and drivetrains to ensure they perform correctly. Nice to see progress being made. It was so enjoyable, and the first time I have ever witnessed the specatacle of a kitbuilt class 56, weighted internally to the tune of about 2kg, slip to a halt on the incline of the main drag at the head of it's full rake of MGR hoppers. In true prototype fashion, a GD 37 in the form of filthy 37250 was summoned, and got things underway performing banking duties Trust me guys, the photographs are good, but you NEED to see this when it goes out on the road. A true visual feast. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Module00 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) Top layout ! The landscape is beautiful. The scenery is superb. The long trains are really nice and realistic. Bravo for these beautiful pictures. Edited January 25, 2020 by Module00 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Renumbering time! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forest2807 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 What’s this one becoming Lee? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I got one of them...made it 47631....looked nice TIL I realised the crap masking tape I use for non critical areas had lifted the cream colour off the roof hatches in places ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 14 hours ago, forest2807 said: What’s this one becoming Lee? 617 matey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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