Judge Dread Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I've said it before and I'll say it again, "You are too skilful for your own good and I am jealous of you!" Well done that man. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin parks Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 You are right how something so small makes such a difference. Sad to here that Newhaven is about to become Harbourless........ ;-( Andy G Don't worry Andy It'll hopefully be only for a short time! All the best, Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin parks Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 Where did you get those dorrhandles from? They look interesting Thanks Martin The door (and commode) handles come from Southern Pride This unit took four etches I think. HAB AKA Howard supplied me with some very nice commode handles for the 4 SUB which were of a more realistic shape. If using the S.P. handles they have to be to inserted then folded over. You generally only get one chance with the folding process before they snap. All the best, Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin parks Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) I've said it before and I'll say it again, "You are too skilful for your own good and I am jealous of you!" Well done that man. Too kind you honour! The fleet of EMUs is now up to some kind of similar standard. The next layout, being P4, will really be a test. I'm not that experienced with track-building, but HAB (Howard) has been giving masses of behind the scenes advice. All the best, Colin Edited May 15, 2014 by Colin parks 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted May 15, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 15, 2014 The door (and commode) handles come from Southern Pride This unit took four etches I think. HAB AKA Howard supplied me with some very nice commode handles for the 4 SUB which were of a more realistic shape. If using the S.P. handles they have to be to inserted then folded over. You generally only get one chance with the folding process before they snap. All the best, Colin Thanks, I thought they also looked DMU suaitable Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin parks Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 Thanks, I thought they also looked DMU suaitable Hi Martin, I would best tell you that the handles are of Bulleid design for that type of coaches only. Both southern Pride and Roxey do mere suitable etchings for DMUs if you mean BR ones. All the best, Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted May 15, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 15, 2014 Hi, Colin, it is good to see the units looking harmonious, now that you've got that last bit of work completed. It is indeed excellent to see such very high standards in model-making. I think I can also add MJT to the list of possible DMU door handles, for their Mk1 pack of handles is what I've used on DMU kits. I also hope that Newhaven will not be gone for too long. All the best, Market65. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted May 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 16, 2014 Hi Martin, I would best tell you that the handles are of Bulleid design for that type of coaches only. Both southern Pride and Roxey do mere suitable etchings for DMUs if you mean BR ones. All the best, Colin Thanks But they do look similar size! Hi, Colin, it is good to see the units looking harmonious, now that you've got that last bit of work completed. It is indeed excellent to see such very high standards in model-making. I think I can also add MJT to the list of possible DMU door handles, for their Mk1 pack of handles is what I've used on DMU kits. I also hope that Newhaven will not be gone for too long. All the best, Market65. MJT are a tiny bit small, got them on 3 sets so far,. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigermoth Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hi Colin. So what's news on the P4 adventure ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin parks Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hi Colin. So what's news on the P4 adventure ? Hi Tigermoth, Thanks for asking about the P4 saga. There is a bagful of track parts waiting to be turned into point work etc.. I have been rather too ill/fragile to build any base boards as yet, but I have been getting on with learning to design track using Templot. The main stumbling block though is not conversion of the stock, but the scarcity of supplies of my preferred wheels for the Black Beetle motor bogies (Ultrascale) leaves me waiting until about September for delivery of the first order. I had thought of using Exactoscale coach wheels for non-driven axles, but that supplier was out of stock at least until very recently (they could be back in production now). At the risk of repeating myself, here is a picture of the very easy conversion to P4 of a Black Beetle motor bogie: Added to the above, it's also quite expensive to work in P4 if you're doing it with all the proper components. So, as money is very tight at present (see the news for problems with processing disability claims - the ATOS agency having its contract terminated, causing further delays etc., etc..) I have to tread carefully and not waste any of the track components on false-starts. There will be pictures of P4 progress as and when. The layout plan is undecided, although I am tempted to reproduce the 'real' junction and station at Newhaven Harbour. The point formation is about 7' in total if the lines into the Marine station throat are included and I only have 11' 6" in length to play with. That would leave a small fictitious layout the only other option. We shall see. All the best, Colin 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Oxlade Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Hi Colin, Not visited this page for a while so wondered how you were getting on? Also, I am now in the UK and have totally forgotten the details of the show you WERE going to until your health news made you pull out. Hoping all is well, John 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Oxlade Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Has anyone seen or heard of Colin? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Has anyone seen or heard of Colin? I was wondering the same as he is great source of knowledge and inspiration as well has a top rate modeller. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I sincerely hope Colin is OK. If you are able to, Colin, please let us know how you are doing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) Has anyone seen or heard of Colin? Looking at his profile - his last post was early September, but shown as 'active' yesterday. Hope that helps? Colin, If you're reading this - I hope it doesn't sound as though I'm talking about you as if you aren't here :-) Andy Edited October 2, 2014 by leopardml2341 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted October 2, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2014 Colin posted on S4um thread on S4 web a few days ago. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin parks Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) Hi there all. Thanks for the recent kind comments and apologies for not posting since June (and missing your enquiry on 30/07 John). I was in hospital on and off until the end of August, so only looked in on RMweb occasionally during that time. The chemo-therapy is now going well and in the last few weeks I have started up modelling again to a limited degree. My exploits are now focussed on P4, with a view to eventually constructing a P4 layout based on the location of the real Newhaven Harbour junction leading to the Marine station c.1970-72. It will involve some complex (for me!)point work. To that end, a start has been made on a double slip based on the methods used by Howard Bolton. (His work and methods will be featured in an article in the Oct. MRJ.) All the stock EMU will be converted to P4 in due course, so when I have anything of interest to share, it will appear here on this topic. All the best, Colin Edited October 3, 2014 by Colin parks 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted October 3, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2014 Good to hear positive things Colin. All good wishes. All the stock EMU will be converted to P4 in due course,.......... ....and you'll always be welcome to run on a certain piece of architecture! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Hear hear, Paul R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Glad to hear things are getting more positive Colin and hope you are not too knocked out by treatments. Have always looked forward to seeing you modelling progress as brings back memories of slam door electrics in my distance childhood. Keep chipping away and if you feel able, share with us here. Regards Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibateg Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Keep modelling mate, let us know what you are doing, it's always interesting and inspiring. Best regards Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAB Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Just to mention, for any one who has not seen it yet, that you can keep up with Colin's progress here:- http://www.scalefour.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=107&t=3639&p=34025#p34025 You don't have to be a Society member to view. It looks to me like his trackbuilding is just as thorough as his EMU building! Cheers, 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin parks Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Thanks for adding the link Howard. Plastic EMU scratch-building is easier than all the present metal work I am doing (based on the experience of filling and re-drilling holes in rail webs yesterday. I somehow don't think I should have signed up promising to be one of those noble band 'getting it all right'! All the best, Colin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAB Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 You are doing fine! By the time you have built as many points as you have EMUs you will wonder what all the sweat was about!! Very Best Wishes, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Perhaps you should have moved to 7mm Colin! Now there's a thought! Paul R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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