David Bigcheeseplant Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Got home to find MRJ 208 on my doormat, Content includes: Small Suppliers Forum Planning Burfords townscape by Martin Goodall Brassmasters the Growth of a cottage industry by John Jennison In defense of a dying art by Geoff Holt Screw couplings by Trevor Pott Iron ore hoppers part 6 Geoff Kent 7mm Horsebox upgrade by Paul Jarman More computer designed buildings by Alex Fry Caledonian Railway 900 by Jim Macintosh Trees from seamoss by Maurice Hopper Letters Goods yard operation on an exhibition layout by John Ditchfield Diary and another new name in the editors chair David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 .... the Groth... Never heard it called that before Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Nevard Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 No layout feature? The last 2 or 3 issues have been fabulous in this respect! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newport_rod Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Ah! so that must be the reason for the 'We failed to deliver and item' card that I found on my doormat yesterday! Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 No layout feature? The last 2 or 3 issues have been fabulous in this respect! Worth a break then.. I wasn't a big fan of the last two and there seem to be some good articles in this one for me. I don't think a mag has to have a layout in it. Edit: cocked up here as I'd overlooked 207 which I did enjoy, meant the two before that! Whitchurch road is a rather special layout too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poggy1165 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I particularly enjoyed Geoff Holt's article on scratchbuilding, especially as he seems to be building a GCR 6A class. I can but hope he continues the tale. The Burford buildings article was a good 'un too - that will be some layout, when finished. Martin Goodall is some modeller! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newport_rod Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 and another new name in the editors chair David Hmm, I'm not sure this new chap will last the course! What do you think David? R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 History was made on Saturday when in my absence the postie managed to get my copy through the letterbox! The editor this time is Paul Karau and there are enough parts 1 of 2 either to tie the hands of a future guest editor or to indicate that Sir will be in the chair next time. The article on three link couplings by Trevor Pott will provoke a lot of thought up and down the realm. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 The editor this time is Paul Karau and there are enough parts 1 of 2 either to tie the hands of a future guest editor or to indicate that Sir will be in the chair next time. Chris I know who the editor is next time and it's not Paul or me either before you ask! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 article on three link couplings by Trevor Pott will provoke a lot of thought up and down the realm. Chris Mr T Pott's article is on screw links and a very good read. The whole issue is very good in fact and a good host of practical tips. Considering how long Roy Jackson took between parts I don't think we need to see some part 2's quite yet . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Does anyone know when it will be on general sale - checked WH Smiths in Aylesbury yesterday and they still had one copy of issue 207 on the shelf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cctransuk Posted July 19, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 19, 2011 Does anyone know when it will be on general sale - checked WH Smiths in Aylesbury yesterday and they still had one copy of issue 207 on the shelf. Smiffs always seem to take 7 - 10 days to get MRJ onto their stands - can't imagine why. My guess would be Friday. Regards, John Isherwood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfwit Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I picked up a copy this morning in Smiffs in Buxton. I'm quite confused by the (very interesting) scratchbuilding article. Is it a one-off or (I hope) part of a series? And it would have been good to provide at least a photo of the pantograph milling machine mentioned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Got one yesterday evening in Smuffs... Another decent issue with some nice articles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Mr T Pott's article is on screw links and a very good read..... Working screw links, too, for less than the cost of the ones from Exactoscale. However, I think he did the equivalent of gently leading us up the garden path when he carefully outlined his method of making them work, wrote that he had fitted them to his stock, and then turned round to say that actually he didn't use the tightening feature after all. That, for me, was a real "custard pie in the face" moment, and beautifully done it was Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I'm sure there has been a pic of a pantograph miller in MRJ before, was it in an 'interview with a loco builder' style article? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45609 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I'm quite confused by the (very interesting) scratchbuilding article. Is it a one-off or (I hope) part of a series? And it would have been good to provide at least a photo of the pantograph milling machine mentioned. Part of a series I think. Photos of a typical pantograph miller can be found here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Another good un. Including whatI I first thought may well have been a 'filler'........ planning Burford by Martin Goodall, turned out to be a thoroughly excellent article! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Certainly an issue with a wide appeal, returned the other evening to find our new puppy had chewed off the cover and the spine.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mod6 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Discussion on etching etc moved here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45157 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I'm sure there has been a pic of a pantograph miller in MRJ before, was it in an 'interview with a loco builder' style article? Yes there was, if memory serves well, it was an article by Tony Reynalds on the one he uses. One can but dream. MRJ 208 read cover to cover and enjoyed it all although from someone considering auto couplings in 7mm due to a bad back, I did have to smile at the 4mm working screw couplings. regards Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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