RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted February 24, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2022 I have GOT to stop buying SEF N7 kits £56 with no instructions but with Markits drivers and Gibson trailing. However the drivers are 16 spoke instead of 15. I can't work out what they are supposed to be for as I can't find that size (19mm) with that spoke count in the catalogue. The trailing axle seems to be correct however. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted February 24, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 24, 2022 2 hours ago, Bucoops said: I have GOT to stop buying SEF N7 kits £56 with no instructions but with Markits drivers and Gibson trailing. However the drivers are 16 spoke instead of 15. I can't work out what they are supposed to be for as I can't find that size (19mm) with that spoke count in the catalogue. The trailing axle seems to be correct however. I placed a bid for that one too - only the snipe tool had other ideas and threw a wobbly and never carried out the instruction..... Win some. lose some... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted February 24, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2022 1 hour ago, polybear said: I placed a bid for that one too - only the snipe tool had other ideas and threw a wobbly and never carried out the instruction..... Win some. lose some... Sorry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted February 25, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 25, 2022 7 hours ago, Bucoops said: Sorry No apology necessary - it could be you've saved it from many moons on The Great Kit Mountain.... Maybe you'll show us the build or end result sometime? I hope it gives you lots of fun Cheers, Bear 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 25, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 25, 2022 10 hours ago, Bucoops said: Sorry 2 hours ago, polybear said: No apology necessary - it could be you've saved it from many moons on The Great Kit Mountain.... Maybe you'll show us the build or end result sometime? I hope it gives you lots of fun Cheers, Bear Or many moons on a different kit mountain? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 14 hours ago, Bucoops said: I have GOT to stop buying SEF N7 kits £56 with no instructions but with Markits drivers and Gibson trailing. However the drivers are 16 spoke instead of 15. I can't work out what they are supposed to be for as I can't find that size (19mm) with that spoke count in the catalogue. The trailing axle seems to be correct however. 11 hours ago, polybear said: I placed a bid for that one too - only the snipe tool had other ideas and threw a wobbly and never carried out the instruction..... Win some. lose some... I have been collecting a few of these for some time, it started with an old Wills kit with Full GER livery with a part scratch built EM gauge chassis, I now have four N7's Two wills kits in full GER livers being converted into SEF specifications to EM gauge (one is for a friend ) and two which are SEF but I am undecided on liveries. I have been farming the odd kit for chassis/wheels/motors and or boxes. Just sold one which donated wheels and a box to my pile As I said I do have two older Wills kits built and painted and lined better than I could do, just needing a decent chassis and a few extra parts, these tend to be great value 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 I have just bought an unbuilt Craftsman GCR A5 etched kit with a set of Markit wheels for just over £51 + postage, a few weeks back these without wheels were selling at £80 or more plus postage. In short I have paid what a new set of Markit wheels sell for and I have a loco kit into the bargain I love big tank locos and this one is for the I might build it pile, something I would like to build but at a price I can guarantee to resell at if I decide not to build it 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted February 25, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 25, 2022 First time in ages I might have got a good deal. I messaged the seller with the 2 London Road 2-4-2's and she had just put them both up for sale as a job lot. I offered 85 for the two and the lot was changed to a buy it now and job done. There are buffers missing and some screws but as one kit costs over £100 to get two for less than that which have not been built is wonderful. I only wanted the round top so in time the belpaire will get sold on. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 9 hours ago, hayfield said: I have just bought an unbuilt Craftsman GCR A5 etched kit with a set of Markit wheels for just over £51 + postage, a few weeks back these without wheels were selling at £80 or more plus postage. In short I have paid what a new set of Markit wheels sell for and I have a loco kit into the bargain I love big tank locos and this one is for the I might build it pile, something I would like to build but at a price I can guarantee to resell at if I decide not to build it I wondered what that would go for - nice one. (I have one in the roundtuit pile, so was just curious...). There was an unbuilt Nucast kit a few days ago too - but a BIN of GBP74.99 was, I felt, a bit hopeful. It was also "best offer", but I don't know if it actually sold or just got taken down. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 14 hours ago, Blandford1969 said: First time in ages I might have got a good deal. I messaged the seller with the 2 London Road 2-4-2's and she had just put them both up for sale as a job lot. I offered 85 for the two and the lot was changed to a buy it now and job done. There are buffers missing and some screws but as one kit costs over £100 to get two for less than that which have not been built is wonderful. I only wanted the round top so in time the belpaire will get sold on. Looks to be a great buy and buffers are easy to find, hopefully with a decent listing the proceeds from the resale of the unwanted kit will make a hefty dent in the acquisition costs. eBay reduced fees offer received this morning 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Don’t know if this is the place to post this, but this looks quite a bargain - a complete Inglenook shunting puzzle layout for just over £200?! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/00-gauge-model-railway-layout-complete-with-fiddle-yard-/313886500910?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 I think it’s finished to a fair standard, even counting using Metcalfe kits as the bulk of the structures! Great ready-made solution for anyone wanting somewhere to occasionally run their loco/stock collection, albeit not much use for coaches! LOL It’s been up for a while now - wonder why nobody has bid? Steve S (The seller hasn’t posted on RMWeb, but I am certain I’ve seen it before on Facebook etc) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 27, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27, 2022 2 hours ago, SteveyDee68 said: Don’t know if this is the place to post this, but this looks quite a bargain - a complete Inglenook shunting puzzle layout for just over £200?! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/00-gauge-model-railway-layout-complete-with-fiddle-yard-/313886500910?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 I think it’s finished to a fair standard, even counting using Metcalfe kits as the bulk of the structures! Great ready-made solution for anyone wanting somewhere to occasionally run their loco/stock collection, albeit not much use for coaches! LOL It’s been up for a while now - wonder why nobody has bid? Steve S (The seller hasn’t posted on RMWeb, but I am certain I’ve seen it before on Facebook etc) Yes its been on Facebook with another layout from the same guy which I purchased. I've put in a bid for it now. It comes without any transformer/controller, basically a shunting layout. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted February 27, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2022 14 hours ago, SteveyDee68 said: Don’t know if this is the place to post this, but this looks quite a bargain - a complete Inglenook shunting puzzle layout for just over £200?! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/00-gauge-model-railway-layout-complete-with-fiddle-yard-/313886500910?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 I think it’s finished to a fair standard, even counting using Metcalfe kits as the bulk of the structures! Great ready-made solution for anyone wanting somewhere to occasionally run their loco/stock collection, albeit not much use for coaches! LOL It’s been up for a while now - wonder why nobody has bid? Steve S (The seller hasn’t posted on RMWeb, but I am certain I’ve seen it before on Facebook etc) Why are you promoting something that you are not buying? Just asking for a friend. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted February 28, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, 96701 said: Why are you promoting something that you are not buying? Just asking for a friend. I’ve done the same a few times in this thread with things that catch my eye that quite simply just don’t interest me be it because of the era, gauge or whatever, but may be of interest to someone else, nice to share the love as it were of course I do the opposite and say nothing when there is something I want that I don’t want everyone else to be aware of to push the price up! as for the linked to layout, if it was closer to home I’d be watching it for a cheeky bid myself! 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted February 28, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, big jim said: I’ve done the same a few times in this thread with things that catch my eye that quite simply just don’t interest me be it because of the era, gauge or whatever, but may be of interest to someone else, nice to share the love as it were of course I do the opposite and say nothing when there is something I want that I don’t want everyone else to be aware of to push the price up! as for the linked to layout, if it was closer to home I’d be watching it for a cheeky bid myself! Thanks Jim. I hadn't thought of that perspective. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 28, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28, 2022 9 hours ago, big jim said: I’ve done the same a few times in this thread with things that catch my eye that quite simply just don’t interest me be it because of the era, gauge or whatever, but may be of interest to someone else, nice to share the love as it were of course I do the opposite and say nothing when there is something I want that I don’t want everyone else to be aware of to push the price up! as for the linked to layout, if it was closer to home I’d be watching it for a cheeky bid myself! 9 hours ago, 96701 said: Thanks Jim. I hadn't thought of that perspective. So far I'm the only bidder, and only one day to go. As I said above I know the seller and he lives but a short distance from me so no problems collecting it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted February 28, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2022 I’m in Tonbridge next week for a few days but still not close enough to justify it! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 On 27/02/2022 at 09:19, SteveyDee68 said: Don’t know if this is the place to post this, but this looks quite a bargain - a complete Inglenook shunting puzzle layout for just over £200?! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/00-gauge-model-railway-layout-complete-with-fiddle-yard-/313886500910?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 I think it’s finished to a fair standard, even counting using Metcalfe kits as the bulk of the structures! Great ready-made solution for anyone wanting somewhere to occasionally run their loco/stock collection, albeit not much use for coaches! LOL It’s been up for a while now - wonder why nobody has bid? I'm intrigued as to what normally flows through the wires in a SCART lead? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 4 hours ago, Lurch said: I'm intrigued as to what normally flows through the wires in a SCART lead? Google search: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCART 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted February 28, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2022 5 hours ago, leopardml2341 said: Google search: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCART In my experience what was flowing through a SCART lead wasn't an issue, it was the inability for the plug to remain in the socket long enough to actually watch something. Stupid design IMO. 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 28, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28, 2022 My (brand new) TV uses SCART plugs to connect to the cable TV box. They are a (very) tight fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted March 1, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2022 1 hour ago, PhilJ W said: My (brand new) TV uses SCART plugs to connect to the cable TV box. They are a (very) tight fit. They won't be if you have to unplug them a few times. Horrible things. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 1, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 1, 2022 8 hours ago, 96701 said: They won't be if you have to unplug them a few times. Horrible things. It'll only be unplugged if I replace the TV. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 1, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 1, 2022 On 27/02/2022 at 09:19, SteveyDee68 said: Don’t know if this is the place to post this, but this looks quite a bargain - a complete Inglenook shunting puzzle layout for just over £200?! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/00-gauge-model-railway-layout-complete-with-fiddle-yard-/313886500910?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 I think it’s finished to a fair standard, even counting using Metcalfe kits as the bulk of the structures! Great ready-made solution for anyone wanting somewhere to occasionally run their loco/stock collection, albeit not much use for coaches! LOL It’s been up for a while now - wonder why nobody has bid? Steve S (The seller hasn’t posted on RMWeb, but I am certain I’ve seen it before on Facebook etc) I made a bid and I was the only bidder and it is now mine. Just have to collect it later this week. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Richard_A Posted March 6, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2022 An Alexander models 10800 for £58, very pleased with that even with no power bogies, especially considering some one has a q kits version listed for £125, and the last alexander models version I followed sold for over £150 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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