Bernard Lamb Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 It would help if I included the photo. Bernard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poggy1165 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Funny the thought processes MRJ produces. I went to the Parkside site to see if they do the cattle wagon in 7mm. They don't. So I went to Mr Essery's book, and found that (from what I could make out) the similar Midland design did not come out until really late Midland era anyway. So I decided not to canvass Parkside for a 7mm version as it wouldn't be any use to me in any case. Good edition of MRJ though, and I am looking forward to seeing the Tollesbury layout at the Manchester exhibition. Glad it's back in the city centre, could never warm to that place in Fallowfield. Now I can just get the tram to Piccadilly 'train' station. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2mm Andy Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Funny the thought processes MRJ produces. I went to the Parkside site to see if they do the cattle wagon in 7mm. They don't. So I went to Mr Essery's book, and found that (from what I could make out) the similar Midland design did not come out until really late Midland era anyway. So I decided not to canvass Parkside for a 7mm version as it wouldn't be any use to me in any case. Good edition of MRJ though, and I am looking forward to seeing the Tollesbury layout at the Manchester exhibition. Glad it's back in the city centre, could never warm to that place in Fallowfield. Now I can just get the tram to Piccadilly 'train' station. Slaters Plastikard make a kit in 7mm scale. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted October 29, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 29, 2015 If I am not mistaken one of the prototype photos of the cattle wagons shows a different diagram as the doors are different. I'm not an expert, but I am sure someone who reads this is. Jonathan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 29, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2015 Gerry has made a superb job of that 'Saint'. Really convincing. Another great issue all round, the only article I haven't read yet is the one using lasers for wheel quartering, looks a bit too complicated for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Gerry has made a superb job of that 'Saint'. Really convincing. ........using lasers for wheel quartering, looks a bit too complicated for me. Wait until next spring it might seem like a long time to wait......May the Fourth be with you to explain the process There's also an article from Palethorpes too ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted October 29, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 29, 2015 Where Is My MRJ ?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Wonderful evocative picture of the tanker being 'dipped'. A neighbour worked as a tanker driver in the 50's and 60's, and the 'handle end' of the dippers made perfect swords for a 7 year olds! That picture alone, and the memories it brought back were well worth the cover price! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Zero Gravitas Posted October 29, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2015 Where Is My MRJ ?! All together now, to the tune of "Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits: I want my... I want my... I want my MRJ... Edited to add: B******ks - that's my ear worm for the afternoon sorted out... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
decauville1126 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Where Is My MRJ ?! I'm still waiting down here in Sussex for my subscription copy of 242.. Seriously thinking about not renewing next time and just buying it from my local newsagents. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 All together now, to the tune of "Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits: I want my... I want my... I want my MRJ... Now that ain't workin'That's the way ya do it, You put your chip in for the DCC, yeah Coarse scale ain't workin' That's the way ya do it: P4 an' finescale Goin' RTR-free.... Now that ain't workin' That's a big short circuit, Solvent-weldin' plastic 'til your eyes go numb, yeah Maybe stab a scalpel in your little finger, Maybe stick your Antex up your bum. We gotta install Ultrascale wheel packs They're only six months to wai-ai-ai-ait, We gotta move Publishin' deadlines MRJ's comin' And again it's late... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefrk Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Love that Ivan. You should be on the stage. There's one leaving in five minutes. Dave Franks With hat, coat and the door already open.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Love that Ivan. You should be on the stage..... I love parody songs.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Oh no. The Barron Knights on horseback.P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Oh no. The Barron Knights on horseback..... https://youtu.be/zq7Eki5EZ8o Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Alder Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 If I am not mistaken one of the prototype photos of the cattle wagons shows a different diagram as the doors are different. I'm not an expert, but I am sure someone who reads this is. Jonathan There were variations in the doors in the builds of the D1661's, perhaps because of the use of outside contractors for some wagons. There do not appear to be any real records of numbers etc involved so it is a case of checking what photos can be found if modelling this type. A pity perhaps that Parkside didn't allow for alternative doors in the tooling, but it is straightforward to do a cut and shunt if wanted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 https://youtu.be/zq7Eki5EZ8o ...and where did Weird Al get the idea from. From my pre school days... https://youtu.be/xxTgfRYPWbE or https://youtu.be/rOLqGLPAgpY Afraid I'm showing my age now. (But it keeps the MRJ thread going) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 ...and where did Weird Al get the idea from.... Bin livin' most our lives, Runnin' in a finescale paradise..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 31, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2015 Horse is the People's Poet of our times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Someone run up the Dire Straits instrumentals, and singalong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Horse is the People's Poet of our times. Surely the Times would never publish such, divine and evocative yet stimulating verse. Horse you are the readers of RMweb & MRJ's, Dante Alighieri. P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Bring me the shed of Alfredo Garcia... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Bring me the shed of Alfredo Garcia... Eur 1.99 on Amazon. Mexico not included. http://www.amazon.de/Bring-shed-Alfredo-Garcia-Schrebergarten/dp/398160380X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1446308781&sr=1-1&keywords=Bring+me+the+shed+of+Alfredo+Garcia P (I'm sorry, nobody will have a clue.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Lamb Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Eur 1.99 on Amazon. Mexico not included. http://www.amazon.de/Bring-shed-Alfredo-Garcia-Schrebergarten/dp/398160380X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1446308781&sr=1-1&keywords=Bring+me+the+shed+of+Alfredo+Garcia P (I'm sorry, nobody will have a clue.) I lost the plot when we left Mornington Crescent. Bernard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 We will be getting a number* of letters from North Wales soon. * 1 is a number. In this issue, there's an entire article written by Mrs Trellis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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