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  1. mark axlecounter
    Hi Iain hope you are ok, that’s a good idea I may have to borrow your idea when I get my shed built. I enjoy reading the topics on here. They give me the inspiration to get me to pull my finger out. regards mark T
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    That’s some super modelling buddy. hope you are ok and keep up the good work
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    I am building one of these princess kits using Mikes etches and I know I won’t be the only one to say that this kit is amazing to build with no instructions just get photos and scale drawings and take your time. I am enjoying building the kit.
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    This is good news that they have brought back the clan. well done Hornby, maybe I can get one to replace my first one what got stolen from a show we did back in 2010
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    Thanks buddy, hope you and your family are ok I have been busy with some Loco kits pictures will be put on here soon.
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    That pca should of had a skate on it. we was told of the movement and that a skate was going to be used on it because of the severity of the flat.
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    Thanks for the comments. progress on bucks lane has stopped due to the pandemic, but I have been busy building 2 new control boxes for the fiddle yard. I am in the process of building a diode matrix to operate the 12 roads of the fiddle yard, once this is done I will put pictures on and them getting installed on the layout. mark
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    Thanks Brian, I built them for the GCR show but covid got in the way. They were also a in memory of a club member and very good friend John Essex who passed away early this year. His wife passed away a few weeks before him and they treated me as one of the family. They looked after me and I always felt like I was part of there family ( better than my own parents ).
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    It’s a swine when we have to clip points in the worst weather known to man. but when the sun shines it’s wonderful place to be. The job I am in now is amazing and everyday is a learning curve. If it wasn’t for this new kick start I don’t know where I would be now. life is good I can get my models done when time is not limited so yea I’m over the moon. and I get to spend time with my family.
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    I feel a lot happier, me and Lisa have got back together so I see my little Emily everyday now. I go up to hellifield but I also go up to blea moor as I have got a new job as a mobile operations manager ( mom for short ). the shed plan will be some time off as I need to sort out the house first for my little family. glad you are building the new layout and on here. stay safe Jeff
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    I’ve only just caught up Jeff, you don’t hang about building the new layout. ive just bought a new house and hopefully it will be complete around February 2021. I will be building a big shed for my layout, I think I may kidnap you and get you to build it at your speed I would have it a week after moving into the house. On a serous note, cracking job on the layout keep up the good work.
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    Here are the close ups
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    It’s been a while since my last update, and it’s been a daft year , one not to forget in a while. the LMS tpo coaches are done and I have tested them on my layout all performed will. when the restrictions are lifted then I will be putting photos on here, but for the mean time here are the finished coaches
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    I have done a few taper boilers for use on Mike’s kits, I do the same method as Mike said on Sunday ( just above my post ). I have done it on my princess kit and my stanier tank. im just building the Fowler 2-6-2 tank at present. Mike before you say anything yea I’ve nearly done that princess Loco ,just needs the motion doing lol
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    Hi David that is some cracking work you have achieved looks amazing. I have built 3 of the comet caprotti low plate kits and the are nice to do. I have also modified Hornby’s black 5 to the 2 high running plate black 5’s And I have just built a 3rd high running plate black 5 for someone on Rmweb. keep up the good work Mark
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    We have opened our club room in Heywood but now there are some club members saying we should close because of the local lockdowns in our areas. we have 5,000 sq ft of club room to deal with and we have put signs down for 2m distance, all the signs are up sanitiser is everywhere. but are we allowed to stay open or not the rules are so misleading. Mark T
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    Hi Jeff hope you are ok. If this is going to be like kL 1&2 then I’m looking forward to reading this. keep up the good work buddy mark T
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    I’ve used the poppy jig for years now, built over 30 locos with it and it still works all the holes are right no messing and a price I was happy at. I did get a second hand avonside jig for the locos what have more driving wheels than a standard 6 arrangement but only used that about twice now. poppy is my favourite jig
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    I’ve just done a set of Stevenson’s carriages lms tpo stock to run on bucks lane. I was going to build them sooner but with what’s gone on over the past 3 months it’s not gone to plan. they should of been done for the GCR event where bl was going but covid put a stop to that. anyhow here are the tpo stock. Any comments are welcome.
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    These are my nearly finished ones. Just needs netting and glazing and couplings. I can’t wait to try them on Bucks Lane
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    They are BR or they will be when I’ve done them
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    Here is the coaches I’ve sprayed. my method of spraying is grey then red primer but only a dusting. Then railmatch br maroon. they are in gloss now ready for the transfers then satin.
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    Just done the under coat on my tpo stock
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    I’ve been building some Stevenson tpo stock. what a nice bit of kit, they do go together well. Here are some pics they will be running on Bucks Lane hopefully soon.
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    John was a retired BT Engerneering tech and he taught me about wiring. they were a vital part of my life and I will miss both of them. we use to go to shows exhibiting his layout Livsey Lane and who ever Caused the first cock up would have to buy the first round of Doom bar beer ( it was always me for some reason ) . Kath would always be on hand with a hug and a chat and sometimes food what she had made. I am hoping his layout will be able to continue on the circuit in memory of John and Kath.
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