RMweb Gold Popular Post mudmagnet Posted July 9, 2023 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2023 (edited) I blame Jerry ..... I recently purchased a starter / tester kit for the track and mineral wagon, which I have assembled and painted. The short length of track will form part of a small diorama, with the single wagon. My intention will be to include a few of my own 3D printed parts as often asked to produce items in 2mm scale, so looks like a perfect excuse! The etch chassis kit goes together really well, although not perfect, for me a great introduction to 2mm finescale modelling. I'd missed a few minor steps during construction, but will know for next time. Will there be a next time, yes, is the answer. I'm going to order another one along with the 'getting started' and very likely membership, after all only £20, which looks to be good value. Perhaps then a bit more track and point ..... I have thoroughly enjoyed putting the kit together and runs beautifully along the 120mm of track! Edited August 14, 2023 by mudmagnet title edit 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted July 9, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 9, 2023 19 minutes ago, mudmagnet said: I blame Gerry ..... That’s me off the hook then! 😊 Welcome aboard! Jerry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted July 9, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 9, 2023 Oops, sorry wrong Jerry ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VRBroadgauge Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 After joining the 2mm Association I've never looked back. Best thing I ever did in the modelling world. 4 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Jim Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, VRBroadgauge said: After joining the 2mm Association I've never looked back. Best thing I ever did in the modelling world. Couldn't agree more with @VRBroadgauge. In my case that was in 1969! Jim Edited July 10, 2023 by Caley Jim Typo 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted July 11, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2023 A little bit of progress on a small diorama, laid the short length of track, painted and weathered before being ballasted. I've taken the plunge and submitted my application to join the 2mm Association and will then get a few bits ordered. Got a few vague ideas for a small layout, but will want to get a diesel to convert soon. Also been scaling down some of my 3D printed items to 2mm, including wheelbarrows which have come out exceptionally well. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John57sharp Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Welcome to the tiny side @mudmagnet! look forward to seeing how all this progresses. cheers John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted July 14, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2023 5 hours ago, John57sharp said: Welcome to the tiny side @mudmagnet! look forward to seeing how all this progresses. cheers John Membership submitted, so hopefully will be ordering a few track items and a couple more wagon kits soon! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted July 24, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2023 Well ordered a few track parts and points, as well as a couple more mineral wagons and DG couplings. Hopefully will start looking at a small layout in the next couple of weeks. Just need to get a suitable diesel loco for conversion ..... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VRBroadgauge Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Have a crack at the Association's Class 08/11 kit. I'm currently putting one together. It's a very nice model. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted July 25, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 25, 2023 13 hours ago, VRBroadgauge said: Have a crack at the Association's Class 08/11 kit. I'm currently putting one together. It's a very nice model. Yes, on the list to get, but will probably get a rtr loco to convert first and get an 08 later. Fantastic service, first order received today! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Izzy Posted July 25, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 25, 2023 I always feel that one of the newer model Farish bo-bo's 20/24/25 are an easy and excellent way into 2FS because they are DCC ready if that's your fancy plus the running quality gives a useful benchmark for future builds. The best bit though is that using drop-in wheels means that if later on you want to move them on then the original wheels can easily be re-fitted. Bob 1 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sithlord75 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Another vote for a 24 here - my first conversion and it took roughly 10 mins start to finish. If you do take that route, watch the contacts don't get on the wrong side of the new wheels - once you get a crease in it, it can add 2 mins to the conversion. Ask me how I know.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted July 26, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 26, 2023 I would like to get a 20, 24 or 25 when I get chance. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted August 7, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2023 I purchased a GF class 37 at the weekend and replacement have been ordered, so conversion hopefully will get completed at the weekend. Need to make a start on the D&G couplings as well. Assembled one buffer kit, have another couple to do. Working out a small track plan progressing, having completed three point kits and a few lengths of track. Again hoping to make a start on a small baseboard at the weekend. Thinking around 1m long x 200mm wide, so will fit onto a shelf in my office at home. 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post mudmagnet Posted August 17, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2023 A start has been made on a small layout. Scenic board 800mm x 225mm, plus a fiddle yard board - 200mm x 225mm. It is envisaged that the main scenic board will fit into a 'really use full wrapping paper' plastic box and a second (probably smaller) for the fiddle yard and other parts. This is being wired for DCC using MERG system, plus servo driven points, again using MERG servo boards (each with built in relay for frog polarity). I will have a small parcels depot at the rear siding with the front for the goods wagons / permanent way. Possibly with a loco refueling area on the kick back siding or may end being a small goods shed. If the latter, then may add a further track fed from the fiddle yard only for loco refueling. I have also just completed assembly of three mineral wagons, ready for painting and fitting D&G couplings. I will order a few more kits in a week or so including a pair of GUV vans. 21 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayF Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Look forward to seeing more on this. Thanks for sharing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Alex TM Posted December 15, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 15, 2023 Hi, I am quite curious about 2mm scale so looking forward to see how this develops. Has anything happened to the layout siunce August? Thanks, and regards, Alex. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 1 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 1 On 15/12/2023 at 19:24, Alex TM said: Hi, I am quite curious about 2mm scale so looking forward to see how this develops. Has anything happened to the layout siunce August? Thanks, and regards, Alex. Hi Alex Sadly progress has stalled due to various reasons. I had hoped to get some more work done of Christmas holiday period, but nothing further. I really must get back to it! Richard On 04/12/2023 at 14:14, RayF said: Look forward to seeing more on this. Thanks for sharing Many thanks. As a postscript, my plans have changed a little and decided that will probably simplify the scenic plans. More to follow. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted April 15 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15 After many months, I've made a far bit of progress. Fiddle yard sector plate made, but need to lay the track. Point operation to be sorted, but I have a plan! Painted and ballasted the track. Need to clean up and make sure that everything runs through ok. I will be taking along to RMWeb SWAG at Taunton in less than two weeks for display and possibly run a loco back and forwards! Will be part of my Mudmagnet Models stand with my 3D printed items. Hope to make a start on mocking up a building or two as well. Photos to follow, 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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