robmcg Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 (edited) Collett and Bulleid... I'm sure Bulleid at least would have been aware of this... um, modest contribution to the opus of steam engineering in the 1930s. Seriously beautiful..... Edited July 12, 2019 by robmcg 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 But does it eat fish'n'chips? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-43727683 Or perhaps it likes curry? https://metro.co.uk/2016/06/09/seagull-turns-bright-orange-after-falling-into-vat-of-chicken-tikka-masala-5934014/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 5 hours ago, Hroth said: But does it eat fish'n'chips? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-43727683 Or perhaps it likes curry? https://metro.co.uk/2016/06/09/seagull-turns-bright-orange-after-falling-into-vat-of-chicken-tikka-masala-5934014/ I dunno nut a younger brother with skilled hands and wire to fix a handrail-challenged new Coronation 6221 'Queen Elizabeth' is visiting here tonight for an ancient and revered fish and chip ceremony..... the engine will have to be taken away for attention in a proper work-space. Then we will discuss the folly of Bulleid diesel-collecting, cricket, and the fallacy of objectivism. It's all high culture around here. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted July 17, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 17, 2019 On 12/07/2019 at 14:40, robmcg said: I dunno nut a younger brother with skilled hands and wire to fix a handrail-challenged new Coronation 6221 'Queen Elizabeth' is visiting here tonight for an ancient and revered fish and chip ceremony..... the engine will have to be taken away for attention in a proper work-space. Then we will discuss the folly of Bulleid diesel-collecting, cricket, and the fallacy of objectivism. It's all high culture around here. Should I mention the Cricket World Cup - especially to the runners up Introducing King Henry V.. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 DON'T MENTION THE CRICKET! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railroadbill Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 (edited) It's got Hornby on the box!!! Not perhaps the best mouldings and made of a rather soft "soapy" plastic, this is a "classic" reissue from 1971. You get 15 astronauts, 2 lunar rovers (there are 4 on the moon left after the last 4 missions). and 2 different "flying platform" devices, that were actually designed for moon landings but never used. Released in time for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. I gather the lunar module kit will also be re-released soon as well, have to get that. they are also re-releasing the Saturn 5 kit but that might be a bit too big to display... Carry out your own lunar landing, kids! It's the right stuff. Edited July 18, 2019 by railroadbill 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 I didn't realise they left 4 astronauts behind - shame on them!! Seriously 'though, interesting choice, particularly in view of recent TV programmes. Al. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted July 18, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2019 Actually, you know, a LEM might look good on one of my shelves... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 20 hours ago, toboldlygo said: Should I mention the Cricket World Cup - especially to the runners up Introducing King Henry V.. Cricket? Pah! Come October, it'll be the 604th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt, anyone for a game of 'arrers? 6019 would make a most excellent trophy! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted July 18, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2019 1 hour ago, The Johnster said: Actually, you know, a LEM might look good on one of my shelves... Yes the Lego one 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railroadbill Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 4 hours ago, toboldlygo said: Yes the Lego one Bet it fits together better than an Eduard Typhoon. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted July 18, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2019 9 minutes ago, railroadbill said: Bet it fits together better than an Eduard Typhoon. Eagle has considerably more parts than the Typhoon, no over scale photo-etch to worry about or having to put a prop in the fuselage to get the wing root to fit properly.. She's en-route direct from NASA Lego, but will she get here in time for Neil & Buzz to set foot on the Moon again... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted July 18, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2019 I’m surprised you’re not making the Space 1999 version of the Eagle. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railroadbill Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 1 hour ago, gwrrob said: I’m surprised you’re not making the Space 1999 version of the Eagle. This is Space 1969. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 in the interests of balance... Much as the Duchess suited the work for which it was designed, Chapelon got much more sustained horsepower (nearer 5,000hp) from engines with grates little more than half the size... the 242 A1 which had a larger loading gauge, more drivers etc, but the design was not proceeded with, new-fangled electrification for SNCF, and the 1955 'modernisation' plan for BR. Imagine if these design principles took hold in Britain... I remember the moon landings well, Winter 1969, at 18 yrs old walking to out local library at night (1st year at uni) ... amazing! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted July 22, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 22, 2019 Oh the Lego Eagle did land (a few hours later than expected), it only took 2 and a bit hours to put 1087 (finger cramping) parts together 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted July 22, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 22, 2019 Not enough coaches get a mention as Hornby's Best Ever Models.. I submit their Southern (ex-LSWR) Non-Corridor Stock... Dia.99 Brake Third Dia. 418 Brake Composite 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porkscratching Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 6 hours ago, toboldlygo said: Oh the Lego Eagle did land (a few hours later than expected), it only took 2 and a bit hours to put 1087 (finger cramping) parts together Nah..it's faked, the flag's pointing the wrong way... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sncf231e Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 12 hours ago, toboldlygo said: Not enough coaches get a mention as Hornby's Best Ever Models.. I am undecided about the best Hornby coaches, This one: Or this: Regards Fred 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 "Arcadia" looks like it suffered a bit of a heavy shunt.... 18 hours ago, toboldlygo said: Oh the Lego Eagle did land (a few hours later than expected), it only took 2 and a bit hours to put 1087 (finger cramping) parts together Lego models always give the impression of having been pixilated to a lesser or greater extent.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 14 hours ago, toboldlygo said: Not enough coaches get a mention as Hornby's Best Ever Models.. I submit their Southern (ex-LSWR) Non-Corridor Stock... Dia.99 Brake Third Dia. 418 Brake Composite I’m afraid that I reject the submission. I have four of these and the axles of all of them are too tight in their boxes. They are sitting around until I have another go at getting them to run freely. An unusual problem for a Hornby coach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted July 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2019 26 minutes ago, No Decorum said: I’m afraid that I reject the submission. I have four of these and the axles of all of them are too tight in their boxes. They are sitting around until I have another go at getting them to run freely. An unusual problem for a Hornby coach. I reject your rejection of the submission, on the grounds of tight axles. Are you sure it's not flash on the brake shoes - now that is a common issue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 2 hours ago, toboldlygo said: I reject your rejection of the submission, on the grounds of tight axles. Are you sure it's not flash on the brake shoes - now that is a common issue I reject (Deleted – it could get out of control!) I don’t know what the cause is, although I’m led to believe that the problem was addressed in later releases. Thank you for concentrating what remains of my mind. With a bogie by my elbow, I had another look and it seemed as if the axles were rather long. It occurred to me (long overdue) to try spare Hornby wheels and it looks as if they have solved the problem. Now I have to test them more thoroughly, get more Hornby wheels and repair the damage to the bogies caused by cack-handedness. The replacement wheels don’t look as nice as the originals but if I end up with free-running coaches I don’t mind that. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted July 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, No Decorum said: I reject (Deleted – it could get out of control!) I don’t know what the cause is, although I’m led to believe that the problem was addressed in later releases. Thank you for concentrating what remains of my mind. With a bogie by my elbow, I had another look and it seemed as if the axles were rather long. It occurred to me (long overdue) to try spare Hornby wheels and it looks as if they have solved the problem. Now I have to test them more thoroughly, get more Hornby wheels and repair the damage to the bogies caused by cack-handedness. The replacement wheels don’t look as nice as the originals but if I end up with free-running coaches I don’t mind that. You still have more than one marble orbiting each other - that's excellent news. Tip from me, figure out how the coach comes apart, remove the bogies and work on them separately - it works for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 19 hours ago, No Decorum said: I’m afraid that I reject the submission. I have four of these and the axles of all of them are too tight in their boxes. They are sitting around until I have another go at getting them to run freely. An unusual problem for a Hornby coach. Not that unusual. From the home of 'quick and dirty' fixes: one appropriately gauged squeeze over the axleboxes rectifies, deepens the pinpoint locations to suit. (You can obviously build up to the degree of squeeze require: when the axle spins, you are there.) Some running afterwards to get the locations all polished up will usually see free running improve further. After that, I have found a little GT85 has vehicles rolling away on what are supposedly level layout locations. Caveats. To ensure you are tackling the right problem, the axles should be tight, no end float at all; and check carefully for other fouling as cause of the drag as suggested above (flanges contacting underside is another). Ensure axles are located correctly, both axle axes in the same plane before going for the squeeze. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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