Father Dougal Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Corgi do a very nice 1/43 mk5 Cortina. Really, I wonder if It comes in the right shade of blue. I suppose I could always re spray. Here is the link for the milk float. http://www.agenoria0gauge.com/7mm_Other.php Dougal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ullypug Posted October 13, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 13, 2013 The cortina will have a naked camper spread across the bonnet I hope. Any room for 'Fun Land'? Or at least a settee on a forklift? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 The cortina will have a naked camper spread across the bonnet I hope. Any room for 'Fun Land'? Or at least a settee on a forklift? That us not a bad idea. I might be able to squeeze a mini fun land by the Tea emporium. On a completely unrelated topic, does anyone know of anyone who can make Aluminium cassettes for my fiddle yard. ? I have thought about dispensing with one end of the run around loop and using cassettes instead. I dare not even attempting to build these myself- I know my limits. Dougal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesperus Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 After seeing your detailed diesels I refuse to believe that you can't stick two lengths of ally to a length of ply. The hardest bit will be cutting the ply in a straight line but the wood merchant should be able to do that for you. A couple of 2 inch long bits screwed to your board end and two bulldog clips for the power and you'll be ready for mass. A club round these parts bolts a short loop of parcel tape (the thick plastic stuff that is bonded around goods on a pallet and photocopier paper) around an inch from each end. This is folded down to act as a buffer stop when the cassette is removed from the track. If you're really stuck I'll do it for you but I'm probably too far away to collect easily. The layout plan sounds great BTW Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted October 13, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 13, 2013 That us not a bad idea. I might be able to squeeze a mini fun land by the Tea emporium. On a completely unrelated topic, does anyone know of anyone who can make Aluminium cassettes for my fiddle yard. ? I have thought about dispensing with one end of the run around loop and using cassettes instead. I dare not even attempting to build these myself- I know my limits. Dougal. Quick google found this http://www.metalsmith.co.uk/fiddle_yard_cassettes.htm They don't look cheap and I haven't tried them so you will need to make your own judgement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Quick google found this http://www.metalsmith.co.uk/fiddle_yard_cassettes.htm They don't look cheap and I haven't tried them so you will need to make your own judgement Thanks mate, just what I am looking for- but they appear to only do 32mm according to their site. Not sure what that means! I have sent an email to see if they produce a few for me. Dougal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 After seeing your detailed diesels I refuse to believe that you can't stick two lengths of ally to a length of ply. The hardest bit will be cutting the ply in a straight line but the wood merchant should be able to do that for you. A couple of 2 inch long bits screwed to your board end and two bulldog clips for the power and you'll be ready for mass. A club round these parts bolts a short loop of parcel tape (the thick plastic stuff that is bonded around goods on a pallet and photocopier paper) around an inch from each end. This is folded down to act as a buffer stop when the cassette is removed from the track. If you're really stuck I'll do it for you but I'm probably too far away to collect easily. The layout plan sounds great BTW Thanks for the encouragement, I am still probably going to wimp out and get someone to make me a few and then I can concentrate on the fun stuff like buildings and more rolling stock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted October 13, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 13, 2013 I was hoping that meant track gauge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 This might be a cheaper start for the milk float. http://www.ehattons.com/32365/Oxford_Diecast_43CA023_Bedford_CA_Milk_Float_Co_op/StockDetail.aspx http://www.ehattons.com/24227/Oxford_Diecast_76CA001_Bedford_CA_milk_float_in_Unigate_livery/StockDetail.aspx I have the Unigate version... but no plans involving cardboard boxes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 This might be a cheaper start for the milk float. http://www.ehattons.com/32365/Oxford_Diecast_43CA023_Bedford_CA_Milk_Float_Co_op/StockDetail.aspx http://www.ehattons.com/24227/Oxford_Diecast_76CA001_Bedford_CA_milk_float_in_Unigate_livery/StockDetail.aspx I have the Unigate version... but no plans involving cardboard boxes. ....except for UHT milk.....but there's no demand for that 'cos it's sh*te. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 This might be a cheaper start for the milk float. http://www.ehattons.com/32365/Oxford_Diecast_43CA023_Bedford_CA_Milk_Float_Co_op/StockDetail.aspx http://www.ehattons.com/24227/Oxford_Diecast_76CA001_Bedford_CA_milk_float_in_Unigate_livery/StockDetail.aspx I have the Unigate version... but no plans involving cardboard boxes. Thanks, that fits right into my time scale and it's only £8.00! Bargain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 The comment made by Hesperus has got me thinking about making my own cassettes. The main obstacle for me is consistently cutting straight pieces of wood. But, I am using some really thick balsa wood (about 0.75 cm) to form a small dock area by the brewery. This appears to be really rigid, especially once braced. I could form a 3 sided box with this and fix a piece of set track to the base. Electrical connecting could be via a pair of bulldog clips or similar. I think I might try a few experiments. I'm not sure if this structure can hold a loco. Best test with a small rake of wagons first. Dougal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Thanks, that fits right into my time scale and it's only £8.00! Bargain. Will it go over four miles an hour? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fitness Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I've heard they have the largest lingerie modelling section in all of Ireland..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 In keeping with the overall theme of this project, have you thought about making the cassettes in the shape of Mrs. Doyle's tea tray? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike knowles Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Loving this thread but I'd love it even more if I'd watched Father Edward! You wouldn't consider changing your name to Richard ‘Richie’ Richard or Eddie Hitler would you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted October 14, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2013 Backscene warehouse belonging to 'Feckarse Industries'? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 The plan looks good,but I hope you can find space for a large advertising hoardingdisplaying the large poster of Father Ted, kicking Bishop Brennan up the @r$e!(my fave episode BTW) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 14, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2013 You'll need a caravan... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I think I might try a few experiments. I'm not sure if this structure can hold a loco. Best test with a small rake of wagons first. O guage locos tend to be heavy and it hurts the wallet if you drop them ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 You'll need a caravan... Also available. http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/183819/ http://www.carmodel.com/?keyword=caravan&nuOb=&scale=43&order=0&enc=1&resultsPerPage=30&action=FREE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 The plan looks good, but I hope you can find space for a large advertising hoarding displaying the large poster of Father Ted, kicking Bishop Brennan up the @r$e! (my fave episode BTW) I have found some nice images on Doogle that would make decent advertisements - this one is definately going to be used. Dougal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted October 14, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2013 That's the Preiser Pope (modified) in my avatar. Incidentally, it's Benny, not Frankie. Well, you would expect Preiser to nodel a German pope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 That us not a bad idea. I might be able to squeeze a mini fun land by the Tea emporium. "Maybe I like the misery of making tea" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 I have been looking at a Aluminium angle, not the most exciting task. I think I might as well try making the cassettes properly and use aluminium sides. Wickes supply the angle at a decent price (other DIY stores are available). http://www.wickes.co.uk/content/ebiz/wickes/invt/162679/Aluminium-Angle-25x25x2400mm_large.jpg I am off for half term, so I think I will build some then. I hope Wickes will cut the angle for me, If not I will have to buy a decent hack saw. Thanks to Colin for sending me an article about building the cassettes. Dougal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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