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  1. mark axlecounter
    That is really good I have always liked this loco I saw it at elr triple heading with another two I saw it and I wanted a model of it but with no avail So now after about ten years I am going to make one. I did think of building a kit from the old Alan Gibbson kit but thought that the Hornby one would be ok for this and also a bit easy like horsetan says less rods and setting the loco up Here is another pic of the unfinished side still need to put the bracket on and tidy up bits
  2. mark axlecounter
    Well done a bit more the motion is now on one side it free runs ok but long way off yet
  3. mark axlecounter
    Hi Pete that has helped a lot I have done the first part and just doing the second part then fit them to the Hornby black 5 I will put more pics as they are
  4. mark axlecounter
    First stage done and to prove it moves I have taken two shots in different positions
  5. mark axlecounter
    Well here are the pics before I do anything the kit and the loco it's going to go on I have decided to use a standard black 5. the one with Gibbson wheels i am not using this one has the Hornby wheels more pics will follow soon
  6. mark axlecounter
    Thanks both of you I have got a few picks of the motion I will be starting it on wed night when I am at work ( the joys of a signaller ) lol. I Will have to be taking my time with this build I don't fancy getting another kit but I will try and get it right The kit is bills he is the only one to do it
  7. mark axlecounter
    Looking good there Jason the cassettes method is a good one I have used them on bamar and now on bucks lane. I have made mine so I can stack them up with the locos already to use it helps with the space But as I say looking good
  8. mark axlecounter
    Well I have got the motion today thanks to my good lady (she's a gem ) I am going to use the front top feed black 5 a rtr one with Gibson wheels I got years ago Looking at the kit I have found no instructions for how to assemble it dose anyone out there have the instructions.
  9. mark axlecounter
    I will be using a Hornby black 5 what has Gibbson wheels on I was thinking of using the comet fame kit but funds are a bit tight at present so one of my Hornby ones will do I will wait until the motion kit comes to start my little project then the fun will begin Pics will be on when I start it so apologies for the wait Mark
  10. mark axlecounter
    Happy new year it's been a while. My lush lady has got me the motion for this conversion now where is that black 5 so I can start on this project Pics will come when I start it
  11. mark axlecounter
    When I have sorted the track problem then the boring bit of ballasting it
  12. mark axlecounter
    Some more pics to show I the track weathered but noticed when trying the wagons over some points they were jumping over not good so looked into it and found that there was a big gap between the frog and the shoulder so I have to sort them out. Having to unsolder the three sleepers from frog to the shoulder where the check rail is and close the gap then replace the sleepers. Hopefully I should get them done soon
  13. mark axlecounter
    I have seen yours horsetan I must say it looks good really impressed
  14. mark axlecounter
    I will keep you all informed on this project when I start it in the new year I admit Phil I like the black 5s I have quite a few in my stock just built another comet coprotti black 5 But as I say I will put pics when I start it
  15. mark axlecounter
    Thanks to both links I have sourced the kit and I will be having a go at it in the new year thanks to both of you I will put pics up when I get the guts to do it lol Many thanks Mark
  16. mark axlecounter
    Hi everyone I am trying to get some info ( if possible ) dose anyone do the stephsons motion for 4mm scale I have tried loads of places with no avail any help please Mark
  17. mark axlecounter
    Good luck on the house move bud
  18. mark axlecounter
    How are you going to do your dollies i have put these up from horrocksford in clitheroe if they help it is the one with route indicator on ( s to the siding & m to cross to the down line to hellifield hope these help How are you going to do your dollies i have put these up from horrocksford in clitheroe if they help it is the one with route indicator on ( s to the siding & m to cross to the down line to hellifield hope these help
  19. mark axlecounter
    I have built a few bellpaire ones they are a good kit to do. The round top kit dose have the bellpaire bulkhead in would it be hard to make your own bellpaire
  20. mark axlecounter
    I decided to use colbolt point motors and the outcome is is good they are a nice unit good to set up and I have used push buttons to set routes next wil be the ballasting and platforms. I still need to fine ajust some points but all is good on bucks lane I am taking my time on this layout not like the others I had
  21. mark axlecounter
    Have you thought about the ratio dollies they can be nice I have a few for the new layout
  22. mark axlecounter
    Forgot to say as long as they are not straight up then they are ok but as I say it looks good
  23. mark axlecounter
    Hi Jason the signal is coming along great As for the ladder angel it don't matter at horrocksford ( in clitheroe ) the signal from the cement siding ( hj 4 ) was steeper than the signal on the main line ( hj 2 ) both were semaphore signals
  24. mark axlecounter
    One of my jubs testing the crossing
  25. mark axlecounter

    Burning the midnight solder AGAIN

    1. rs4

      rs4

      Ah yes. Different melting point ?

    2. RedgateModels

      RedgateModels

      once you get started it is difficult to stop LOL

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