RMweb Premium Popular Post Jason T Posted October 30, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2016 Day two, all going well so far. Here's a few shots taken prior to opening. RSH and a few wagons Coffee break. These two reprobates used to work at Bacup where they also spent most of their time gassing and drinking cuppas Putting the World to rights Poor old Henry the Horse, after escaping the grasps of Mr Kite 24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hadyn Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Nice to see it at Leeds today! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamiel Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Great to see The Mill at Leeds today and have a chat. Hope to catch up again before too long.Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrogate009 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 What a fantastic layout. The colouring in particular; brick red & dirty - as it should be! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steggy1990 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Here's a little something I have been working on recently, a Judith Edge Ruston 88DS. I need to re-space the frame weights (there should be no gap between them by the looks of it), add pickups and the chip before it can be painted & glazed. Unlikely to be finished by the Leeds show next weekend but if it's running, it'll be coming along anyway. Edit: it's not bolted together in the photo, which is why the bonnet is not in line with the frames Can I ask what running gear u used In this mate I'm looking at one and your 48ds cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted November 23, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 23, 2016 Hi, Both are Judith Edge kits and come complete with Gibson wheels, Mashima motors and High Level gearboxes. If I remember correctly the 48 comes with a Quad Driver and the 88 with a Rustler, both of which drive both axles. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted November 25, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2016 Regarding the drivetrains, here are a couple of shots which show the 88DS at the stage where I am wiring in the chip; I could also fit the capacitor into the cab but not sure yet. As can be seen, it is all but complete now apart from glazing, painting and adding weight. It is actually the third Judith Edge kit I have built, the first being started over five years ago and then put on the back burner when I discovered that they weren't built until after my modelling period. However, recently I have dug it out and moved forward to the point where the end is in sight and who knows, maybe we can have an early 70's mad half hour at the end of shows. It's a Thomas Hill Vanguard and if anyone is in doubt about how long it has been sat on the 'to complete' pile, it appears in one of the first posts on my Bacup thread! And finally, a loco which is unlikely to see much use on The Mill, an L&Y Class 23. I have owned a second hand OO Works one for a number of years now but it ran like a crippled tortoise. At the 2015 Expo EM North, I managed to pick up a George Norton kit of one for £20, only to later discover that the boiler was missing. Now I could have got a new boiler from London Road but chose instead to build up the chassis and mate it with the RTR body. This has involved shortening the chassis, adding compensation (not catered for in the kit) and adapting the High Level method for the brakes so that they are removable. It has turned into a rather enjoyable but sometimes frustrating labour of love but is getting there now. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-GNR Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Regarding the drivetrains, here are a couple of shots which show the 88DS at the stage where I am wiring in the chip; I could also fit the capacitor into the cab but not sure yet. As can be seen, it is all but complete now apart from glazing, painting and adding weight. IMG_4450.JPG IMG_4451.JPG It is actually the third Judith Edge kit I have built, the first being started over five years ago and then put on the back burner when I discovered that they weren't built until after my modelling period. However, recently I have dug it out and moved forward to the point where the end is in sight and who knows, maybe we can have an early 70's mad half hour at the end of shows. It's a Thomas Hill Vanguard and if anyone is in doubt about how long it has been sat on the 'to complete' pile, it appears in one of the first posts on my Bacup thread! IMG_4452.JPG And finally, a loco which is unlikely to see much use on The Mill, an L&Y Class 23. I have owned a second hand OO Works one for a number of years now but it ran like a crippled tortoise. At the 2015 Expo EM North, I managed to pick up a George Norton kit of one for £20, only to later discover that the boiler was missing. Now I could have got a new boiler from London Road but chose instead to build up the chassis and mate it with the RTR body. This has involved shortening the chassis, adding compensation (not catered for in the kit) and adapting the High Level method for the brakes so that they are removable. It has turned into a rather enjoyable but sometimes frustrating labour of love but is getting there now. IMG_4453.JPG IMG_4454.JPG IMG_4455.JPG Morning mate. The 23 chassis is looking great, nice work on the compensating beam. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted November 25, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2016 In that first shot the chip on the end looks like a spoiler. EM dragster?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium wagonbasher Posted November 25, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2016 In that first shot the chip on the end looks like a spoiler. EM dragster?? He's not wrong andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Cook Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Hi, Both are Judith Edge kits and come complete with Gibson wheels, Mashima motors and High Level gearboxes. If I remember correctly the 48 comes with a Quad Driver and the 88 with a Rustler, both of which drive both axles. I think the drives must be purpose made by High Level being that their is nothing on the High Level website like them Geoff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted November 26, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 26, 2016 I spotted that Geoff; I was going to add a link but couldn't find them on the re-jigged site. I'm pretty sure that Chris would supply one if needed, as I presume that they are still being made as they are included in the Judith Edge kits and with the RT Models Sentinels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2mm Andy Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I spotted that Geoff; I was going to add a link but couldn't find them on the re-jigged site. I'm pretty sure that Chris would supply one if needed, as I presume that they are still being made as they are included in the Judith Edge kits and with the RT Models Sentinels. The quad driver is on the High Level website - it's listed under 'Bogies'. Three wheelbase options available - 20, 21, 23mm. No connection other than as a satisfied customer. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted December 13, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 13, 2016 The 88DS is getting closer to completion. It's now painted (with the exception of the bufferbeam which needs a couple more coats), glazed, chipped and has a fair amount of lead glued in. Weathering and AJ fitting still remains to do but it should be done for Christmas, even if it won't get a run on the layout for a month or so afterwards. P.s. It's not bolted together in the shots. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted January 24, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24, 2017 After a fair bit of discussions, planning, joking and procrastination, the Staffordshire Finescale Group and Friends (which includes us - yes, we actually have friends ) have decided that we will hold a modelling showcase day in Gnosall on Saturday 8th July. As can be seen from the below poster, The Mill will be one of the layouts present and will be it's first outing to the Midlands. We'll not only bring the layout but also a collection of the ongoing locos and rolling stock in progress and if anyone is interested in such things, we'll be happy to blather on for ages about what we have done, are doing, will be doing, etc. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Irresistible! Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium wagonbasher Posted January 24, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24, 2017 By the way.... For anyone using public transport, you don't pronounce the G in Gnosall. It's silent like the P in swimming pool. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian@stenochs Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 By the way.... For anyone using public transport, you don't pronounce the G in Gnosall. It's silent like the P in swimming pool. Andy Really? I have never heard it called a Swimming OOL Ian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donington Road Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) Really? I have never heard it called a Swimming OOL Ian. off topic but couldn't resist from one of my customer's swimming pool changing rooms Edited January 24, 2017 by Donington Road 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted January 25, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 25, 2017 I know it shouldn't really matter but if any of you have the latest MRJ, a photo of The Mill appears on page 410, albeit in an advert for the Chris Kedgeley Skills Day. Still.....,, 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-GNR Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/118941-emgs-the-4th-chris-kedgley-memorial-skills-day/ Looking forward to this very much. Cheers Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted January 27, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 27, 2017 2EEDDFA0-4DB0-4662-AC34-293E3592BB82-1615-0000036706C2C37B_tmp.png http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/118941-emgs-the-4th-chris-kedgley-memorial-skills-day/ Looking forward to this very much. Cheers Chris Confused. Where's the turntable on The Mill? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted January 27, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 27, 2017 That's not a turntable, it's a girder bridge over a shallow, round, man made pond Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Have you been making it up as you go along Jason? So much for planning! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted February 25, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 25, 2017 Jason, just read your PM. Well done on The Mill related article you referred to. About time you got some more credit for what you do. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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