bgman Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Not sure I fancy a 14XX / 48XX. My next Baby should be the 45XX and then THAT'S IT, NO MORE PURCHASES, well maybe a Minerva 57XX later on. Hi Paul, and thanks, No I won't be having a 122, there is no operational interest to me for that on the small Branch, I prefer the Loco Hauled for running around etc, now a Cl 22, that would be good. Buckling already then ? Ah! Go on, Go on, Go on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 Buckling already then ? Ah! Go on, Go on, Go on I'm a sucker for a bargain, hahah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) So, today I started Pt 1 of Phase 2, ( could there be more? Phase 3 the other side of the Level Crossing?) Anyway as I said, Pt 1 of Phase 2, and it started with the essential ingredients. And that made this. Then attached to this. Then tried a bit of this as well. Edited March 30, 2018 by Andrew P 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulgabill Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Andy You know I like follow your methods. I've seen reference before to 4" nails - but please can ask. Do they work better if bent? This could be what I'm missing. All the best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 Andy You know I like follow your methods. I've seen reference before to 4" nails - but please can ask. Do they work better if bent? This could be what I'm missing. All the best. Hahah I never throw anything away, in fact they were my Dads, and he passed away in 1987, I have about a dozen, most BENT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Surely you need a bigger hammer than that. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Andy You'll be making your first purchase from Little Loco then - the CL22 looks a stunner Paul R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 Surely you need a bigger hammer than that. John Got one, just couldn't lay my hands on it today. hahah Andy You'll be making your first purchase from Little Loco then - the CL22 looks a stunner Paul R I've missed that, need to have a look, thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Go to the topic on RMWeb -last time I looked it was not on their web site. Promises to be a winning model. I have 2 of their Class 15's and I am well impressed Paul R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 Go to the topic on RMWeb -last time I looked it was not on their web site. Promises to be a winning model. I have 2 of their Class 15's and I am well impressed Paul R Yes, had a look Paul, but looked a little expensive for now, I don't doubt they are superb, and I've see Cl 15's running at our Club. Cheers mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 Some little people arrived this morning, No not from Ireland, but from Blackpool, some Drivers and Firemen for the Loco Fleet, plus a Stationmaster, pics after the weekend. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Some little people arrived this morning, No not from Ireland, but from Blackpool, some Drivers and Firemen for the Loco Fleet, plus a Stationmaster, pics after the weekend. A Stationmaster? You need a station for one of those, and you haven't even got any platforms to stand on, let alone a station!!! Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted March 31, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 31, 2018 Surely you need a bigger hammer than that. John He needs a bigger shed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 A Stationmaster? You need a station for one of those, and you haven't even got any platforms to stand on, let alone a station!!! Jinty To shay, hahhaha, got your own back then matey, hahhha, still bet mine's done before yours, haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 He needs a bigger shed! Or another Shed, NOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooo Wife won't let me, haha, Need to go N Gauge, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 I've just been out and photographed the Little People. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 (edited) I also fitted a Back panel today, along with a low contoured fascia, that will be just for Grass embankment along the front. Then a lip under the joining end for the original board to rest on, there will be over centre latches at the board join. Edited March 31, 2018 by Andrew P 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 I've also got another Wagon to weather, just need a lesson from the Master. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I've just been out and photographed the Little People. Men Wood and Wagon 001.JPG Those look good Andy. I would suggest a black wash to take the toylike look away. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 Many thanks for the photo Andy. I have been wondering how what they looked like. I have been using Detailed Minatures as Tower don't show pic's of these on their site. You make excellent progress. Those look good Andy. I would suggest a black wash to take the toylike look away. John Cheers Guys, yes a Matt Black wash will help to tone them down a bit, and once inside the Cabs they will hardly be seen. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) Jintyman, on 31 Mar 2018 - 18:27, said: A Stationmaster? You need a station for one of those, and you haven't even got any platforms to stand on, let alone a station!!! Jinty To shay, hahhaha, got your own back then matey, hahhha, still bet mine's done before yours, haha ******************************************** Now now Ladies, stop the bickering !!!! Craig Edited April 1, 2018 by muddys-blues Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 Jintyman, on 31 Mar 2018 - 18:27, said: A Stationmaster? You need a station for one of those, and you haven't even got any platforms to stand on, let alone a station!!! Jinty To shay, :no: hahhaha, got your own back then matey, hahhha, still bet mine's done before yours, haha :sarcastichand: ******************************************** Now now Ladies, stop the bickering !!!! Craig It may not be actually, this is going to be a very slow build, not quite sure how I'll do the Platform yet, my method of late has been 18mm MDF for the ''OO'' Layouts, but it would need that and a bit thicker for ''O'' and would make it to heavy. It will need to be open frame, so I'll probably go for Balsa Wood, or 2 or 3 mm Ply. Loads to do before I get to that stage, lay the Track, modify the Points, wire it all up and see if it works. The Point Motors will be Traintronic TT300's as I used on West Shed, a little noisier than Cobolt or Tortoise, but DCC Ready and so will be worked off the controller to save wiring and switches, this will also mean NO control panel, so the Layout can be worked from the front or the back. The Points will only need 3 set up, as the Point at the end of the Platform and the adjoining one in the Goods Yard will be worked as one, as per a prototype I suspect. I need to work out the size of the Station Building area, so that I can let George, (GeorgeT of this Parish) know what size I need. I've studdied many buildings, and I'd like something different from Trebudoc, possibly Timber Built, but the jury is still out on that one. More again soon, off to the Vets, the Dogs not well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 It may not be actually, this is going to be a very slow build, not quite sure how I'll do the Platform yet, my method of late has been 18mm MDF for the ''OO'' Layouts, but it would need that and a bit thicker for ''O'' and would make it to heavy. It will need to be open frame, so I'll probably go for Balsa Wood, or 2 or 3 mm Ply. Loads to do before I get to that stage, lay the Track, modify the Points, wire it all up and see if it works. The Point Motors will be Traintronic TT300's as I used on West Shed, a little noisier than Cobolt or Tortoise, but DCC Ready and so will be worked off the controller to save wiring and switches, this will also mean NO control panel, so the Layout can be worked from the front or the back. The Points will only need 3 set up, as the Point at the end of the Platform and the adjoining one in the Goods Yard will be worked as one, as per a prototype I suspect. I need to work out the size of the Station Building area, so that I can let George, (GeorgeT of this Parish) know what size I need. I've studdied many buildings, and I'd like something different from Trebudoc, possibly Timber Built, but the jury is still out on that one. More again soon, off to the Vets, the Dogs not well. Hope the dog is better soon, not nice to see pets poorly. I am using 3mm ply for my platform edging which will be covered on the visible side by Slaters random stone. I intend to make a proper framework before I place my platform surface onto it. Not sure yet what to use for the surface, but I'm leaning towards either thin ply or thick plastikard. I had my framework laser cut at 30mm high x 2' lengths to take into account the 4mm cork between the baseboard and the track. This was cut by Phil at Intentio for me and was very reasonable cost wise. It may be worth contacting him and asking the question Andy. Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Yes hope the pooch is okay Andy Craig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 Yes hope the pooch is okay Andy Craig Hope the dog is better soon, not nice to see pets poorly. I am using 3mm ply for my platform edging which will be covered on the visible side by Slaters random stone. I intend to make a proper framework before I place my platform surface onto it. Not sure yet what to use for the surface, but I'm leaning towards either thin ply or thick plastikard. I had my framework laser cut at 30mm high x 2' lengths to take into account the 4mm cork between the baseboard and the track. This was cut by Phil at Intentio for me and was very reasonable cost wise. It may be worth contacting him and asking the question Andy. Jinty Thanks Muddy's and Jint's, your concerns about the Dog is appreciated, she has been seen by the Vet, (double Sunday rate for the Bank Holiday, over £100) she has a red sore tummy and is shaking all the time. She now has some Med's to try, no real diagnosis. Back to the Platform, and thanks Jints for the ideas to look at eventually. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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