mullie Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Where some diesels shared shed space with steam some got into quite a sorry state. Even East Anglian ones on Suffolk branches could be quite sruffy by your suggested date. As always, worth checking photos but you don't need me to tell you that. Martyn 1 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted November 30, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2021 5 hours ago, Mulgabill said: Rob - your last paragraph does rather ignore the elephant! The end of Western Region steam. TONY Um........................ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted November 30, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2021 6 hours ago, NHY 581 said: including much in the way of good music Groovy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium figworthy Posted November 30, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 30, 2021 6 hours ago, Captain Kernow said: Groovy. But was it art ? Adrian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 30, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2021 20 minutes ago, figworthy said: But was it art ? Adrian ..if you need to ask......... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold Donw Posted November 30, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2021 15 hours ago, NHY 581 said: Morning Steve, The factory weathering on the NBL is actually not too terrible, if not a tad lacking in variation. I'll certainly be adding to it but I need to sit down for a bit and study some photos first. I think it's more about adding a bit of character to the model. As others have already mentioned, the diesels of this era seemed to be generally quite well presented. In the case of 8405, it was built in 1958 and withdrawn ten years later, almost to the day. The Class 15 was built in 1960 and withdrawn after eight years service. So they didn't really have much time to get truly distressed, in between being tinkered with. Incidentally, I have decided to set Project X in 1965. Not too bad a year, aside from Winston's passing, along with that of Stan Laurel and quite a few other notables actually. But lots if good stuff as well including much in the way of good music. Rob. I remember 1965 escaped school and started work, I also remember getting my first motorbike and sidecar. Don 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 I have a sidecar stashed away, awaiting restoration. It's an excuse to buy yet another motorcycle to pull it. 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted December 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2021 Rob, the juddery running could be the back emf causing it if the motor and drive has a tight spot. It can go away when run in but there are a couple of options, change the BEMF sensitivity or the easiest is to turn it off, (it’s usually on by default). I’ve had this with a couple of mechanisms and found reducing the BEMF level stops the decoder sending pulses of extra power when it decides it’s going too slow. A slightly sloppy gear train can also be the cause of the confusion in the decoders little mind as it loads and unloads while shunting. The only secret to fiddling with cv’s is to write down what you started with so you can go straight back. P48 in the manual. Using the powercab in ‘program track’ mode which is no.4 on the prog list, Select 2=cv and it asks you the cv number, then it reads and displays the value, (make a note), and then you can change it with the keypad. ESU decoder if you read cv49 you should get a value of 19, if so try changing it to 18 and see if the juddering goes away? Zimo decoder, read cv 58 and try reducing the value to 0 and see if that helps. It sounds intimidating but it’s actually quite easy and I have no clue with computers or electronics. 1 5 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted December 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 1, 2021 21 hours ago, Mulgabill said: Rob - your last paragraph does rather ignore the elephant! The end of Western Region steam. TONY 5/3/66? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted December 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2021 53 minutes ago, St Enodoc said: 5/3/66? Surely 4-2 in 66 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 8 hours ago, PaulRhB said: ESU decoder if you read cv49 you should get a value of 19, if so try changing it to 18 and see if the juddering goes away? With all of my locos I first remove the capacitor which in some cases helps to improve running straight away. Zimo decoders have always seemed fine with it left on but as a matter of choice I snip them off. If using a Loksound decoder one easy way to see if it improves running is as follows - Set CV 54 to 0. Place loco on the main powered track (if not there already). Have at least 2 feet of straight track in front of the locomotive and press function 1 (the bell function). The locomotive will run at a very high rate of speed and then slow to a stop with it's bell / whistle on. Turn the bell off and then test the locomotive for smoother motor control. All grist to the mill eh ! G 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulgabill Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 2 hours ago, St Enodoc said: 5/3/66? That was the wonderful S&D, which was always independant, in reality, if not officially. After all they had their own headcodes, none of that midland or western nonsense. TONY 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post NHY 581 Posted December 4, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted December 4, 2021 Morning all, The friendship and generosity that exists on this forum never ceases to amaze me. My current dabblings with DCC and my understanding of same have been helped enormously by the continuing advice offered and the loan of a controller by Chris (Gilbert) leading to a real willingness to give things a bit of a go. I'm hoping to pop to the Train Shop this morning and collect a Powercab. Additionally, comments by myself regarding my adoption of kadee couplings for stock and locos on Project X, (directly influenced by operating Chris's Penmaenbach at Thornbury), led to contact from John (Warwick Sidings). A parcel has subsequently arrived at Château Sheep contained a treasure trove of kadee couplings and associated gubbins. Everything I need to give it a try /get started, in fact. I hope I've not caused any embarrassment to either of you fine chaps but from myself, The Works Forecat and George, The Mischievous Apprentice, thank you. Rob. 9 1 1 1 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted December 4, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: I'm hoping to pop to the Train Shop this morning and collect a Powercab. A good choice, if I may say so. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post NHY 581 Posted December 4, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) Modelling wise, courtesy of George who required a 'comfort break' at Sparrow Fart this morning, the Room of Doom saw it's Desk of Development called into use at quite an unseemly hour. One thing that has been a tad irksome was the floor in the ex-LM&SR brake van from Hornby. Suitably weathered externally, the floor visible on the verandahs grated on the eye somewhat as I could not get in to weather this part of the model. However, a chance encounter with an online review of this little chap included an illustration of it in a dismembered state. Ah ha! The game was ahoof and with the four screws removed from the ballast boxes, the type came apart. Fortified by a cup of coffee ( me, not the brake van) , the floor could now be weathered. Initially then, the grooves between the planks were scribed to deepen the gaps between. The planks were then 'stroked' ( ahem) along their length, with a glass fibre brush to suggest wood grain and to generally add some character. The planks were next painted light oak using Humbrol enamel as a base colour. Once dry, Humbrol weathering powders were added. A brush with smoke brought out the gaps in the planks. A dab of iron oxide added contrast here and there followed by black, used to add shading to the edges. All was then sealed with matt varnish before further distressing with the fibre brush. White was then added, in effect dry brushed, to highlight the edges and the job was thereby done. The below images show the contrast between the original factory finish. It makes quite the difference. Not every van can be dismantled but where possible this will be a must do for me, going forward. It's not based on the prototype but I find the finish pleasing and I think it lifts the model, just a smidge. Rob. Edited April 4, 2022 by NHY 581 Over excited- forgot photos. 18 20 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 4, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 4, 2021 Fab-u-lous, Mr Sheepy. Excellent. 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 4, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 4, 2021 That looks to be the later pattern LMS van. The earlier one had moulded handrails. I wonder if the earlier pattern one can be dismantled as easily? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post NHY 581 Posted December 4, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) On 04/12/2021 at 10:45, Captain Kernow said: That looks to be the later pattern LMS van. The earlier one had moulded handrails. I wonder if the earlier pattern one can be dismantled as easily? Morning CK, It is the latest release from Hornby. Very nice and more taking-apart-able. If memory serves me right, the earlier jobbie has a solid floor but I'm not 100%. A couple more. Rob. Edited April 4, 2022 by NHY 581 14 18 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Superb once again. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Excellent job Rob, just shows that with a little thought and observation, a model can be made to look like something real. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 4, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 4, 2021 I've never known any other modelling stand up so well to such close photographic scrutiny. 1 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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woodenhead Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Proof you actually can make a silk purse from a pigs ear. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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