RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted July 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 9, 2017 I like the coach shame it's green Don't worry, Bob. If you mutter the right incantations and turn slowly anti-clockwise, throwing a pot of Humbrol Southern Green over your left shoulder, the coaches should turn chocolate & cream on one side only, as the sun goes down on the third day of any month with a 'z' in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted July 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 9, 2017 (edited) Don't worry, Bob. If you mutter the right incantations and turn slowly anti-clockwise, throwing a pot of Humbrol Southern Green over your left shoulder, the coaches should turn chocolate & cream on one side only, as the sun goes down on the third day of any month with a 'z' in it. I've already tried that and they turned to LMS pink. P Daniels Edited July 9, 2017 by 81C 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Freeman Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Ta Stephen. Eileens' Emporium stock. Not heard of Chronos before....thanks. Have ordered some from them to try out. They are 1/7th the price.....how can that be? Phil Are you sure it is the Base Station and not the element in the iron. Replacement elements for a TC50 iron are £20.50 at RS. (Plus VAT I think but postage free). On the other hand however if it is the Base Station, there are many alternative competitors nowadays (Ebay), just be careful to chose one you can get spares for, elements don't last for ever (or indeed very long). Plus if it's the current model, Antex may be able to offer a repair service. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 31A Posted July 9, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 9, 2017 Don't worry, Bob. If you mutter the right incantations and turn slowly anti-clockwise, throwing a pot of Humbrol Southern Green over your left shoulder, the coaches should turn chocolate & cream on one side only, as the sun goes down on the third day of any month with a 'z' in it. How do you make them go red & cream then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted July 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 9, 2017 How do you make them go red & cream then? Simples Paint them that colour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted July 9, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 9, 2017 (edited) I've already tried that and they turned to LMS pink. P Daniels Crewe could never get Midland Railway crimson lake correct. Edited July 9, 2017 by Clive Mortimore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 31A Posted July 9, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 9, 2017 Simples Paint them that colour. Easier said than done ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted July 9, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 9, 2017 (edited) Easier said than done ... Fully agree, one day a paint manufacture will devise a can of paint with both crimson and cream so you just dip your brush in and apply to the coach and hey presto it is the correct livery. mind you there will still be some berks out there who will hold the brush upside down and end up with the cream on the bottom. :locomotive: Edited July 9, 2017 by Clive Mortimore 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Freeman Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Are you sure it is the Base Station and not the element in the iron. Replacement elements for a TC50 iron are £20.50 at RS. (Plus VAT I think but postage free). On the other hand however if it is the Base Station, there are many alternative competitors nowadays (Ebay), just be careful to chose one you can get spares for, elements don't last for ever (or indeed very long). Plus if it's the current model, Antex may be able to offer a repair service. Hi, Just been having a look at comparatives. I see that you think that it is the iron rather than the base unit. RS sell the iron complete for about £38 (plus VAT I think), though in all honesty it's quite easy to fit a replacement element, basically unscrew, pull out and replace (I think there may be a few solder connections to make though). Their replacement base unit is somewhat more expensive! I have several different TC irons, though the others all of by different manufacturers, share the same design of tip, which are easy to buy and don't break the bank. Most Expensive - Mapln Precision Gold A55KJ (replacement irons - no problem - a lot cheaper than Antex) WEP 937D+ (Back up for the Maplin) Ayouhe (fairly basic) The above all originate from China. Then I have a London Road RSU, 2 100w Mains Irons and Gas Solder iron and Mini Blow Torch. I just use the 660TC for smd leds as it has the smallest tip You may guess I do a lot of soldering every day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Fully agree, one day a paint manufacture will devise a can of paint with both crimson and cream so you just dip your brush in and apply to the coach and hey presto it is the correct livery. mind you there will still be some berks out there who will hold the brush upside down and end up with the cream on the bottom. :locomotive: You do not want cream on your bottom. Trust me ... Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearwater Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Fully agree, one day a paint manufacture will devise a can of paint with both crimson and cream so you just dip your brush in and apply to the coach and hey presto it is the correct livery. mind you there will still be some berks out there who will hold the brush upside down and end up with the cream on the bottom. :locomotive: Think that's in the stores by the tartan tin.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcm@gwr Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 You do not want cream on your bottom. Trust me ... Chris Dare we ask? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted July 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 9, 2017 Hi, Just been having a look at comparatives. I see that you think that it is the iron rather than the base unit. RS sell the iron complete for about £38 (plus VAT I think), though in all honesty it's quite easy to fit a replacement element, basically unscrew, pull out and replace (I think there may be a few solder connections to make though). Their replacement base unit is somewhat more expensive! I have several different TC irons, though the others all of by different manufacturers, share the same design of tip, which are easy to buy and don't break the bank. Most Expensive - Mapln Precision Gold A55KJ (replacement irons - no problem - a lot cheaper than Antex) WEP 937D+ (Back up for the Maplin) Ayouhe (fairly basic) The above all originate from China. Then I have a London Road RSU, 2 100w Mains Irons and Gas Solder iron and Mini Blow Torch. I just use the 660TC for smd leds as it has the smallest tip You may guess I do a lot of soldering every day. The A55KJ is not a bad bit of kit I've started using it on some W/M kits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted July 9, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 9, 2017 Dare we ask? Best not to I suspect... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 9, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 9, 2017 Hi, Just been having a look at comparatives. I see that you think that it is the iron rather than the base unit. RS sell the iron complete for about £38 (plus VAT I think), though in all honesty it's quite easy to fit a replacement element, basically unscrew, pull out and replace (I think there may be a few solder connections to make though). Their replacement base unit is somewhat more expensive! I have several different TC irons, though the others all of by different manufacturers, share the same design of tip, which are easy to buy and don't break the bank. Most Expensive - Mapln Precision Gold A55KJ (replacement irons - no problem - a lot cheaper than Antex) WEP 937D+ (Back up for the Maplin) Ayouhe (fairly basic) The above all originate from China. Then I have a London Road RSU, 2 100w Mains Irons and Gas Solder iron and Mini Blow Torch. I just use the 660TC for smd leds as it has the smallest tip You may guess I do a lot of soldering every day. Tis the iron and not the Station. Typically I ordered from Eileen's without checking prices........I shall know for another time. I also CBA to change the element as I'm duff at mending stuff. I do appreciate your advice though. Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(W) Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 The A55KJ is not a bad bit of kit I've started using it on some W/M kits. I believe that the A55KJ from Maplins is actually manufactured by CSI and has been discontinued by them. It has been replaced by a 75W job: http://www.circuitspecialists.eu/csi-premier75w-digital-temperature-controlled-solder-station-with-75w-soldering-iron/ Still cheaper than Maplins; their European presence is in, I think, Manchester; you can buy individual bits; and you can download a pdf manual. What's not to like? Cheers, BR(W). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted July 10, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 10, 2017 Dear Mr Duck I am aboard the train and it's due to call at Retford platform 1 at 12.40. So if you're there I look forward to a brief hello / goodbye I am in the 2nd coach, London end. Regards SS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 10, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 10, 2017 Dear Mr Duck I am aboard the train and it's due to call at Retford platform 1 at 12.40. So if you're there I look forward to a brief hello / goodbye I am in the 2nd coach, London end. Regards SS. Getting about a bit then - up & down the ECML like a fiddler's elbow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted July 10, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 10, 2017 Getting about a bit then - up & down the ECML like a fiddler's elbow I went up the west coast and am returning via the east coast. With some northern and East Midlands thrown in for good measure. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted July 10, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 10, 2017 I have just exchanged pleasantries with Mr Duck and I have to say that he looks to be in fine plumage. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 10, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 10, 2017 (edited) I have just exchanged pleasantries with Mr Duck and I have to say that he looks to be in fine plumage. That was fun........I saw this hand waving from the good old droplight and thought, the train isn't ready to depart yet and then realised that the handsome mush on the end of it was a janner in full regalia. Wasn't expecting an HST to be the train or for it to be stopping. I had positioned myself south of the Platform end and had to waddle back at high speed!! Pity it wasn't an A1 that then accelerated away...................or even a Sulleid Bacific on loan to Virgin East Coast or whatever they are called these days. Good to see you Snoops. take care. Philth Edited July 10, 2017 by Mallard60022 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 10, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 10, 2017 I quite like the term Sulleid Bacific.................. N. Gresley. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted July 10, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 10, 2017 I quite like the term Sulleid Bacific.................. N. Gresley. Rather like Flannel Jacket? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted July 10, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 10, 2017 Rather like Flannel Jacket? Sounds more like a dirty boiler suit to me. D Versac Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 10, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 10, 2017 OK so which Sulleid is Old Bananas? P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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