Gilbert

On 27/12/2019 at 12:44, Blackeunos said:

Thanks again for your advice and suggestions as I am still very much a beginner to dcc and model railways so any advice is always welcome and taken on board.

regards

stewart

I'd be interested to know what you think of the unit - especially running - and the sound you've installed?

Chris

I can lift my layout out by a gentle grip on the two end back scenes. Just need clean fingers or you get a dirty sky....

I decided I needed instant magnification so a quick look at reviews and a trip to a Hobbycraft convenientlya few miles away resulted in this...

https://www.therange.co.uk/arts-and-crafts/craft-supplies/craft-tools-and-accessories/lights-and-magnifiers/lightcraft-flexible-usb-magnifer-lamp/#590693

which once home seems like a decent tool.

The magnifier - which I rarely use - seems pretty good and light is excellent.

...and I did a bit of "shopping"...new hot glue gun, some foam board, a Humbrol spray...luxury...

Thanks

I agree a quality light is worth paying for - I recently bought a high spec reading light and it is very good.

My work lights tend to get a slightly less easy ride though! Something to think about though.

Chris

Precision do "Superstrip". I've used the "Mark 2" version with reasonable success.

https://www.phoenix-paints.co.uk/products/125pq18

Bob was incredibly helpful to me when I started in O gauge. I will always be very grateful to him.

Chris

My main plug-in desk top light/magnifier has just failed and I need to replace it. I'm after any suggestions or recommendations.

Thanks

Chris

It worked for sand at Leighton Buzzard?

25 minutes ago, michaelp said:

Has anyone who has pre-ordered their copy of issue 10 had their delivery yet?

From their website

"It is with regret that due to the effects of the CV-19 pandemic the publication of this final issue in the series of On Shed has had to be delayed. We will now publish this book on 28th August 2020."

Yellow card....

Thanks Andy - I think my subscription year revolves around Warley.....

Chris

Apologies if this has been covered before but the lockdown and "green" issues have got me thinking...

Can one convert an existing "hard" subscription to Digital with appropriate financial adjustments?

Chris

50 minutes ago, Stubby47 said:

Why, did Page 3 also show cakes ?

I refer the gentleman to the answer I gave earlier.....

On 29/04/2020 at 21:14, Exonian said:

Many thanks for your very useful comments.

 

To answer David's query my reason was naivety. Being new to the hobby, I picked a number of wagons that I fitted my requirement. I didn't take the makers into account.  I have learnt the hard way. The only problem is that, as far as I can see, there is no way of ascertaining what coupling is provided except through the photo.

 

As for Hornby I've acquired quite a few off their recent releases  (Toads , Horseboxes, CCT etc) none of which is available - in some cases not even a kit).

Chris

On 29/04/2020 at 21:14, Exonian said:

Many thanks for your very useful comments.

 

To answer David's query my reason was naivety. Being new to the hobby, I picked a number of wagons that I fitted my requirement. I didn't take the makers into account.  I have learnt the hard way. The only problem is that, as far as I can see, there is no way of ascertaining what coupling is provided except through the photo.

 

Its a bit of nightmare - even when fitted  the NEMs may be at the wrong height and use a stepped tension lock. I'm currently working through a few NPCCS vehicles - both Bachmann and Hornby - which I'll post a topic for soon. I was in two minds whether to bother with Kadees at all but decided it was a suitable "lock down" project with the cricket on in the background....

Chris

2 hours ago, Stubby47 said:

 

True.

 

Also, that's nothing like the Page 3 images I remember.

Be very careful..Andy and Phil will be keeping a close pair of eyes or two on this one........just saying...

4 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

 

 

Apologies, I thought you were on the right. My bad. 

 

Rob. 

Easy mistake to make Rob.....

I have an update.

I decide to have a play with the B2Bs on my Hornby 31. I dug out an old Markits 00 gauge I use when building wagons. The Class 31 wheels were a tight fit so I widened them so the gauge was a very easy fit (almost loose). I have just run the loco over 6 BH points on 2 different layouts in bioth directions and turning the loco round as well and had no problems. Phew. A word of advice - make sure you remove the Class 31 bottom bogie plate before doing anything to the side frames......don't ask me how I know.

I also tried a Sir William Stanier Pacific which mainly lives on a shelf after noting the comments about 4-6-2s and had no issues with that loco at all. I have not yet fitted the flange rear wheels - I need to work out how!

I hope that is a bit more encouraging.

Chris

Royal Train?

6 hours ago, Nearholmer said:

Yes, any interfaces where alignment dowels and/or NBW are fitted for joining boards need a bit more meat, so sandwiches of ply and softwood or, better, some thicker good-quality ply.

 

As regards distances between supports/braces, I think I must be a bit more daring than harlequin. My view is that the loads imposed by a model railway are trivially small, so I would accept larger spans, provided everything is solidly glued. 6mm birch ply on a grid of support at 200mm centres could probably support a clog dance :-).

 

 

It possibly does depend on whether you are building for home or exhibition use. For exhibition use a board  benefits from being light but is more prone to damage or twisting. Catch 22?

If the boards were fitted rather than fixed you could stand them on their sides which in my experience would make work on wiring etc during both the build and any subsequent trouble shooting a lot easier...

My kit boards from Grainge and Hodder are 6mm but nicely laser cut, well braced and fit together very well...

I have a number of 9mm boards but find them a bit heavy...

Chris

12 minutes ago, No Decorum said:

Many thanks, Andy, to you and your team. I was wondering how the show would be organised and I have my answer: brilliantly. It must have taken a lot of very hard work to get it all put together. It’s pleasant to talk to people but the virtual show has lots of advantages. No pushing and shoving, no people blocking the front of layouts and stands, lots of time listening to interviewees instead of merely quick words and above all, easy to get to.

 

My shopping list is however untouched...

4 minutes ago, Grampus said:

Such a shame to hear about your backscene problem, though I am sure you will resolve it.  I really like the layout: the quality of the modelling and the amount of railway you have packed into such a small space is quite inspirational.  Top drawer stuff - will look forward to seeing how you get on - feel sure it will bounce back better than ever.  

 

Best wishes, 

 

Paul

I'm pausing and reflecting while I do a few small bits but I fear the nice pictures may be going.

3 minutes ago, AY Mod said:

 

These puzzles are merely brain-training to maintain advanced level nit-picking for those looking at certain topics on RMweb, normally involving just-produced models.

Presumably you'll be charging for a certificate of achievement....