jcredfer Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Hope you have, enjoyed, your weekend, Last week, half term, out with the grandson, for a day, He suddenly announced, "Grandad, it's nearly Christmas !", leaving a few second's,before replying, I said, "No,No, that was last year,Fin". The look of disbelief, was a picture, wish I had taken one. Sorry, I started this at 0800.hours.today, its been a long busy day. Right, My subtitle "Service Departments", is directed at Bachmann & Hornby. Just for some of the excellent people, who work there.....in those depts'. Over the last week or so (ish). I have reprogramming decoders for all my stock, via ECoS. A few locos needed repairs, Bachmann were excelent, after speaking to two guys, I had the spare parts, within 24 hours. For a J72, a new main pinion drive, to replace the split one. An "idler arm" for main gear, in a 2-Epb, this had been missing since new, I bought used and very cheap.and found the problem. A new motor, for a 4-cep, an intermittent open circuit, the problem, I had run this for days and days, when track testing. I had already, fitted the little pin (idler arm). P1230701(1).JPG J 72. P1230797(1).JPG a split center pinon, to be replaced. P1230815(1).JPG 2- Epb, now running well P1230801(1).JPG P1230807(1).JPG 4-Cep P1230795(1).JPG Hornby has a new system, well it is to me, you phone Customer Care, spoke to a nice young lady, she explained, To put me on the system, i needed a Reference number, from herself, duly given, details of item, possible fault, please. all entered. This was all then sent to the service center, I was then advised to package the item, with said details and Ref. and post to their Service Center outside, Canterbury. All done, 10. days later, a call from Costumer Care, your 4- Vep is repaired and due for payment and dispatch. This Vep had given me greif, for months, trying to address it, I then, dismantled it and found (see photo). 4 wires, had not been soldered, to the underneath of the socket that the umbilical cable inserts into. My soldering, is not that good to have attempted it. 4-Vep, looks like a new chassis,was provided. P1230821(1).JPG All I can say is Thank you service centers. I have started listing my locos, on the Sprog vll. 1 done so far. I manage to get hold of one of these, now all I need, is the Esu interface, from Richard at Warley. Cobalt Alpha. P1230794(1).JPG Bye the bye, in 48 hour's, A self generating reply, will/may appear on this thread, saying, " auto-response, please do not reply to this thread, I am out of the office." Don't worry, it's just in case I don't get out of the hospital theater,tomorrow, heard it's a sell out, no tickets left. Best wishes for the Monday Op ........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 Best wishes for the Monday Op ........ Arrived home 1425 yesterday With, new ID, Fixed age of 25, with 60 years of life experience and NHS, Mondays Free offer, a Face lift. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Oh so you went in for botox then! Hope all went ok. Graham. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted November 11, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 11, 2015 Glad to see your sense of humor is intact at least DT! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purley Oaks Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Glad to hear you're back home Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Evening, 'tis the weekend already, go enjoy yourselves. Oh so you went in for botox then! Hope all went ok. Graham. No Graham, was gallbladder removal, that's at the front, buttoxs, are at the rear, well they were,before I went in, hang on , al just check. Glad to see your sense of bad humor is intact at least DT! Bad, is my insert, Shaun. you missed it out, must be your chespellerck,on your ipad Glad to hear you're back home Mal Oh, so I am Mal, thanks for reminder. Here are a few photos, of the bespoke item,I ordered from Shapeways 3D printing, St Simon, has a shop on this website, You can find the RMweb thread here, 3d-printing-laser-cutting-cad-cnc-group I gave Simon the actual measurements of the shelter,at the Folkestone Exhibition last month. Simon made a computer generated image, then submitted it to Shapeways. I ordered the shorter version of the shelter and not the full length version. Ordered, last Friday at 2200 hrs, with Shapeways,monthly offer of free Shipping, it arrived 1430 hrs,Wednesday,2 days ago. Tonight, I have just unpacked it, I placed it on black card, here are the pics. by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Hi, I'm glad it came out David, look forward to it on the layout! I hope you are pleased with it Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Hi, I'm glad it came out David, look forward to it on the layout! I hope you are pleased with it Simon Am very pleased with it Simon, thank you, its my rubbish modelling that lets it down. I have mentioned before, this canopy has a slight twist in it, I will have to re do the support legs. by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted November 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 14, 2015 A like seems inadequate really David, so here's a full post to say firstly, glad to hear you survived the operation, hope they shoved all the bits back in the right places. The platform shelter is great, it's going to look superb when painted up, and it's really getting difficult to distinguish between your photos of the layout, and photos of the real thing, you've captured the look and feel brilliantly. Cheers, Al. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughnut Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Glad you're sorted Mr T. and all is tickety-boo! Very nice 3-D item you've got there. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted November 15, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 15, 2015 A The platform shelter is great, it's going to look superb when painted up, and it's really getting difficult to distinguish between your photos of the layout, and photos of the real thing, you've captured the look and feel brilliantly. Cheers, Al. You mean there's pictures of Dover Priory the model The actual Dover priory in DTs last post. Where's my glasses? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) A like seems inadequate really David, so here's a full post to say firstly, glad to hear you survived the operation, hope they shoved all the bits back in the right places. The platform shelter is great, it's going to look superb when painted up, and it's really getting difficult to distinguish between your photos of the layout, and photos of the real thing, you've captured the look and feel brilliantly. Cheers, Al. Yep, know what you mean, I will press the agree button, Hope not, they should have shoved the other bits,back,that came out with the bit I did not want. Glad you're sorted Mr T. and all is tickety-boo! Very nice 3-D item you've got there. Dave Thanks Dave, yours is better than mine. You mean there's pictures of Dover Priory the model The actual Dover priory in DTs last post. Where's my glasses? Just picked up my new set last Friday the 13th, from Specsavers, now I can see again, those pics look nothing like DP. may well start, again. Well, Mondays modelling night with Loftysr, Nothing of note, same for the last 3 Mondays. Shewed him how to operate the ECoS, so he got to run steam enginges 1. 73, Royal Alex, 33. Earl Mountbatten, all sound equipped. Then he wanted to run the SR green 4-Cig. i have not completed fitting a double drive motor chassis to it, but it ran anyway, well chuffed he was. I have moved the 3d platform shelter,nearer to its final position. Also ran the 66, Freightliner with ballast around. A few pics. by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Thanks for looking. Edited November 16, 2015 by David Todd 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 WHAT?? Shewed him how to operate the ECoS, so he got to run steam enginges 1. 73, Royal Alex, 33. Earl Mountbatten, all sound equipped.Then he wanted to run the SR green 4-Cig. i have not completed fitting a double drive motor chassis to it, but it ran anyway, well chuffed he was.I have moved the 3d platform shelter,nearer to its final position.Also ran the 66, Freightliner with ballast around. Running trains on DP .......... whatever next? .................................... .............. You gotta edicat Lofty too ........... Class 421 (4Cig) electrical multiple units simply aren't "puffer trains" ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) WHAT?? Running trains on DP .......... whatever next? .................................... .............. You gotta edicat Lofty too ........... Class 421 (4Cig) electrical multiple units simply aren't "puffer trains" ..... Hmm, Why not, Julian. I doubt, if any one would notice ! by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Edited November 17, 2015 by David Todd 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew F Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 The platform shelter looks great; will be better than "people in a greenhouse" and should be interesting to glaze. Do the collector shoes on the EMU's clear your 3rd rail? Just looking at my 71......low shoes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Very nice shelter like the way the seats are modelled ,glad your okay I had an eye test last Friday 13th a big bill collect new glasses 27th said I have a small cateract but not to worry must be getting old ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 4-Cig, vs Webcam. http://youtu.be/F1cSUVJ5drU Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snofi Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Excellent! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snofi Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 In fact so good I've watched it multiple times - first time was, ah a video without sound for once, then the audible splonk at the end that tickles me most every time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purley Oaks Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Good looking model - with the rounded cab/roof the CIG looks better that the CEP, imo. Agree with Snofi above - great doink into the webcam. Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 jcredfer, on 17 Nov 2015 - 08:41, said: You gotta edicat Lofty too ........... Class 421 (4Cig) electrical multiple units simply aren't "puffer trains" ..... This is used for short journeys' Julian. by David Todd 2012, on Flickr This is used for Longer Journeys', Julian. by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Lastest news,.. by David Todd 2012, on Flickr The above arrived at 1000 hours this morning, along with 3 other sets,(pair's). from East Anglia. Produced by Hornby, a number of years ago, all steel bodies and D.C. only. They have been hardwired, there are,4 set's, (4.pair's), 2 x set's to run in consist, all speed matched, the running lights, have been rewired,for correct running. More, later ? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I see there has been a power-cut for the Cig ..................... have next door been failing to pay their Electricity Bill again ........ Hmm, Why not, Julian. I doubt, if any one would notice ! by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr .... steam to the rescue again ....... ..... best get into the tunnel and give the old Meter a tap to check ....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Good to hear the Op went well. Hope your recovering nicely. The shelter looks superb now it's in situ. Have to agree with Al, I sometimes have to look twice whether the photos are the prototype or the model. Splendid work indeed. By the way thanks for the ratings on PDW. Had a shock when I looked this morning at the quota at the top of the page. Hope you enjoyed it. I'm off to wave to Bodgit now on Castle Gresley footbridge. All the best Cheers Marcus 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) I bought the 4-Cig, when we took "Hythe" to an exhibition at Tinker's Park,18 month's ago. With the coach body, on Replicas chassis. Sorry, some distortion, when videoing it. http://youtu.be/Inf1PpVRVbg Without the coach body. http://youtu.be/PvRomvCxgaQ Edited November 18, 2015 by David Todd 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjf4375 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Layout looking great David - I do like the 4-CIG - could I ask where the cab ends/body sides came from? Also love the Networker pic, these models still look good 20 years later! If you're interested in a 4 car unit let me know - I'll be happy to make another pair of intermediate coaches for you if the parts are available! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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