A Nod To Brent - a friendly thread, filled with frivolity, cream teas and pasties. Longing for the happy days in the South Hams 1947.

[Ribird]

@toboldlygo@gwrrobmore lighting for the 94xx? I had to return my NRM 9400 as the orange light burned out or something. Locomotion has been a bit slow lately for answering emails. Bachmann informed me not to touch anything, as they haven’t developed any quick fixes, as it is a new product. 
 

Glad the 16xx turned out good for you! Still a wonder how this passed so many check offs before going into production. Weathering will definitely hide your seams! How does this compare to the 94xx?
 

Also, I did ask in the 15xx thread if the non-branded 15xx will have a BR smokebox plate or not, incase anyone wants to have fun with painting. I know I will  

[toboldlygo]

1 hour ago, mattingleycustom said:

Fox BR smokebox numerals I presume?, perfect for GW types, too big for everyone else.

Keep up the good work,

 

Glenn

 

I have loads of the Fox BR smokebox numerals, they have their uses on occasion  

[toboldlygo]

28 minutes ago, Ribird said:

Weathering will definitely hide your seams! 

 

Those seams won't need hiding with weathering, when I'm finished with them  

Edited February 21, 2021 by toboldlygo
typo

[gwrrob]

Some Monday afternoon delight with a few leftovers of 1609.

 

[Ribird]

I know we were just on the subject of Night Owls, which I just happen to get mine today. The build is good on mine, not seeing any issues. I don’t have a track set up atm, but have a nice 10ft straight to run it back and forth, so no proper running in. Mine is super loud, like the motor is whining. At a realistic speed, it whines just a tiny bit. Is it supposed to be like that? I can tell it has a large flywheel, as I let off the power, it coasts a bit.
 

Also, these two bits were in the packaging, no idea where they go. I’m guessing under the cab somewhere?

Edited February 22, 2021 by Ribird

[St Enodoc]

11 hours ago, gwrrob said:

Some Monday afternoon delight with a few leftovers of 1609

Looks just as good on Tuesday afternoon!

[toboldlygo]

13 hours ago, Ribird said:

I know we were just on the subject of Night Owls, which I just happen to get mine today. The build is good on mine, not seeing any issues. I don’t have a track set up atm, but have a nice 10ft straight to run it back and forth, so no proper running in. Mine is super loud, like the motor is whining. At a realistic speed, it whines just a tiny bit. Is it supposed to be like that? I can tell it has a large flywheel, as I let off the power, it coasts a bit.
 

Also, these two bits were in the packaging, no idea where they go. I’m guessing under the cab somewhere?

 

They look like bits of either pipework or rodding.

 

So could be from under the loco boiler or under the cab.

[Ribird]

30 minutes ago, toboldlygo said:

 

They look like bits of either pipework or rodding.

 

So could be from under the loco boiler or under the cab.

I was thinking under the cab for at least one of them, as there is a glue spot and indent, but no piece attached.

 

What about running in quality? Or is that how all Heljan Night Owls are? 

[gwrrob]

Painted samples are now shewing of the Hatton's GWR liveried Genesis coaches.

 

https://www.hattons.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=876&utm_campaign=mar-376-hattonsgenesisgwrsamples&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Klaviyo&_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIkpHUWVYaCIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJybXN3ZWV0QHZpcmdpbm1lZGlhLmNvbSJ9

[Ribird]

Here is a direct comparsion of the GWR 3rd Brake, Hattons vs Hornby. Hattons image from Hattons. Hornby image from Kernow.

 

I do really like what Hattons is showing us! The colours are more vibrant. Extra across the coach.

Edited February 23, 2021 by Ribird

[Siberian Snooper]

4 hours ago, Mallard60022 said:

Don't suppose anyone heard from Bigwordsmith then?

Hope you guys are all surviving. Going for a huge pr1ck on Friday, after all this time.

Ar$£

 

Sorry, no. Yes thanks, I had my jab yesterday up at the Devonport end.

 

 

 

 

[SR Chris]

On 23/02/2021 at 19:16, Siberian Snooper said:

 

 I had my jab yesterday up at the Devonport end.

 

 

 

 

Better there than in the Trossachs!

[bgman]

54 minutes ago, SR Chris said:

Better there than in the Trossachs!

 

Ms.Sturgeon stopped me from travelling up there so I had to have mine locally !

 

Jabba Jabba in the Hut

[5BarVT]

On 23/02/2021 at 19:16, Siberian Snooper said:

Sorry, no. Yes thanks, I had my jab yesterday up at the Devonport end.

 

2 hours ago, SR Chris said:

Better there than in the Trossachs!

You don’t get jabs in the Trossachs, they’re called Jags up there.

:-)

I get mine at the races on Sunday.

Paul.

[Mallard60022]

Sad news chaps: Hi everyone, this is Peter's daughter Gemma. I just wanted to inform everyone that Peter caught covid over Christmas, and after a short battle passed away on the 6th Jan.

 

From his FB account Bigwordmith

Phil

[Darwinian]

On 23/02/2021 at 13:14, toboldlygo said:

 

They look like bits of either pipework or rodding.

 

So could be from under the loco boiler or under the cab.

They look like  the injector overflow pipes that would be under/behind the cab steps. Can't see any on your loco but they seem to be there on others shown on a image search.

 

Sad to hear of the passing of Bigwordsmith, condolences to all who knew him.

[Ribird]

43 minutes ago, Darwinian said:

They look like  the injector overflow pipes that would be under/behind the cab steps. Can't see any on your loco but they seem to be there on others shown on a image search.

 

Sad to hear of the passing of Bigwordsmith, condolences to all who knew him.

Sadly, I'm going to have to return the loco as it the motor whines soo much, and no one has any idea how to fix it. 

[Siberian Snooper]

2 hours ago, Mallard60022 said:

Sad news chaps: Hi everyone, this is Peter's daughter Gemma. I just wanted to inform everyone that Peter caught covid over Christmas, and after a short battle passed away on the 6th Jan.

 

From his FB account Bigwordmith

Phil

 

 

Many thanks for the update, Mr Duck.

 

RIP Bigwordsmith. My condolences to family and friends.

 

 

[brianusa]

3 hours ago, Mallard60022 said:

Sad news chaps: Hi everyone, this is Peter's daughter Gemma. I just wanted to inform everyone that Peter caught covid over Christmas, and after a short battle passed away on the 6th Jan.

 

From his FB account Bigwordmith

Phil

 

For a moment I thought it was you Phil!  There must be something in the air, Covid perhaps, as the HRCA has lost quite a few members recently.  Sad to learn of any of our fraternity going to their reward!

   Brian.

[Mulgabill]

Hi Robin

 

I s there any truth in the "gen" that Tigley Junc is worth a vist on a Sunday?

For the variety of GW tanks, particularly panniers, to be found at rest.

 

All the best

TONY

[gwrrob]

3 hours ago, Mulgabill said:

Hi Robin

 

I s there any truth in the "gen" that Tigley Junc is worth a vist on a Sunday?

For the variety of GW tanks, particularly panniers, to be found at rest.

 

All the best

TONY

 

Blimey, a request, we don't get that very often on here.

[Captain Kernow]

I'd like to see some more panniers please, Robin.

 

[toboldlygo]

17 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

I'd like to see some more panniers please, Robin.

 

 

Be careful what you wish for  

[gwrrob]

52 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

I'd like to see some more panniers please, Robin.

 

 

Another weathering special by @toboldlygo and seen elsewhere is getting ready for some weekend work. 94xx class pannier 9440 has had some 247 fire irons and crew added and will couple up shortly.

 

 

 

[bgman]

28 minutes ago, toboldlygo said:

 

Be careful what you wish for  

 

 

A nice green pannier !