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    -missy-

    Posted

    Running trains innapropriate to the location - thats shocking, you wouldn't catch me doing a thing like that!!

    Seriously Julia, if the few niggly little problems you mention were all you had on first time out in its complete format then that is testament to the layouts build quality. Highclere looks stunning and is destined to become one of the real flagship layouts for 2FS. Looking forward to seeing it again soon.

     

    Jerry

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    -missy-

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    You've certainly had a productive day - that looks fab! I think that gearbox would work a treat in the Peckett with those Mike Bryant plastic-centred wheels (which have 1.5mm axle holes.....)Andy

     

    Just brilliant Julia, inspirational stuff. I have some of those Mike Bryant wheels. When can I have one of these gearboxes?!!

    This gearbox would open the door to all sorts of small prototypes, like Nick I fancy one of the Colenel's Ford railbuses, perfect for the North Somerset Light.

     

    Jerry

     

    ps. can we have the answers to the tree quiz please :no:

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    TomE

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    Great work Tom. The trick to keeping plasticard laminations flat is to use an odd number of layers. I would suggest adding a third, thin layer on the inside which should equalise the stresses. When building models like this I also tend to make the walls complete with all layers before assembling the building so the walls can be left under weights to dry completely flat.

     

    Looking forward to meeting up at Leamington in a couple of weeks

     

    Jerry

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    Will J

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    That looks fabulous Will. With regards to adding weight, the more you can pack in the better. Go for solid lumps of lead rather than the fine shot as too much space is lost in the way they pack as another poster has correctly commented. Lead can be shaped by making a crude mould and melting it or simply cutting it roughly to size then litteraly beating it to shape with a hammer, finnishing with a fairly course file. This latter method is fun and with practice can result in surprisingly fine results.

    Look forward to seeing the finished results.

     

    Jerry

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    Gingerbread

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    Hi David, I shall be following this build with interest. I have built a couple of these and they go together very nicely. There is a picture on my thread http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/38581-highbury-colliery/page__st__50 of the completed one which represents the van sold to the North Somerset Light Railway.

    Best of luck with the build and keep the pictures coming.

     

    Jerry

    nigelb

    Posted

    HinNigel,

    good to see you making a start. I've no idea about the rail lengths but, as you are working in 2mm, does it matter? :-)

     

    regards Jerry - who didn't realise bullhead rail had a top and a bottom until after he'd built Highbury which means the law of averages says at least half of it is upside down!

    Tony Simms

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    Hi Tony, its a bit scary that the picture is 26 years ago!! Great to see a picture of the late and much missed Pete Wright, one of the nicest and most helpful men you could wish to meet. I used to spend hours on the phone to him when I was making my first blundering steps in 2FS as he patiently went through all my questions - he used to call me 'Wiltshire Jerry', suggesting I had a bit of a west country accent!!

    I still have the letters and sketches that always accompanied orders for loco bits and pieces from Pete - including a Deadwater Jinty chassis.

     

    Best of luck with the house move

    cheers Jerry

    Chrislock

    Posted

    Hi Chris, the point looks great. I also prefer soldered points finding them much quicker and easier to make.

    Was good to meet you at Aylesbury at the weekend although would have been nice to have a bit more time for more of a chat - always the way at shows. The picture you had of the shunting horses was a real gem.

    The 1F looks very nice. I have one part built which I must get finished sometime.

     

    regards Jerry

    Lisa

    Posted

    The reason you are getting derailments is because of the common crossing on the point. The knuckles do not line up, they must be exactly opposite each other. Also, it looks as though the wingrail gaps are differnt each side of the common crossing (frog) - they should be 20thou - I use a couple of slips of alluminium to set these. The area around the common crossing is the most crucial part of the point and it is essential that it is spot on or it will always cause problems. Don't be afraid to scrap points if they don't work they will only be a constant source of frustration - I know because I ditched a fair few in my early track building days.

    That said, keep at it, 2FS is worth it in the end

     

    cheers Jerry

    bcnPete

    Posted

    Hi Pete, looking good. I don't think I would bother trying to scribe in the vertical joints, really easy to overdo it. I would let the painting and weathering suggest the joints. Have a look at the roof on the screens on the colliery. I laid the longest strips I could handle on this and simply let the paint do the rest. Often less is more in 2mm. Having followed your thread with interest, in particular your excellent sketches, I have no doubt that your artistic talents are more than up to the job.

    Jerry

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