crompton 33

i keep to one era that way you can keep the cost down.  Plus i like some of the old Lima diesels.  I try to bye models that don't work and replace the motors with a CD drive,

What where we told by Doris NO more lockdowns as we have got to live with it. They just want to controll us but they can do what they like .One rule for them and one for us .

I've fitted a few loco's with Ultrascale wheels in the past. None have grooves for tyres.

I cut the base off then drill a hole where i want the tree and glue it in.

In that case have a look on the fox transfers site. https://www.fox-transfers.co.uk/general-alphabets-linings?colouralpha_lining=2709

Replica list them No 41059 http://www.replicarailways.co.uk/menusep2/menuoogauge

It's OK if the ad's where about model railway items. Or real train ticket offers But they are not just c##p that nobody is interested in

1 hour ago, Jack Benson said:

M&S once sold a series of keyrings including a Reliant Regal van, Inspector Morse Jaguar and a little grey Fergie. All were OOish.

 

StaySafe

I got one of the Reliant regal van's. At the time i did try to bye one from M&S but they where sold out. Think they where around £4.00. A few years later went to Wilkos there they where £1.00 each.

Those class 33's do look nice Phil.

I've had a Lima chassis brake where the motor fit's. The thin part across the front where it fits to the body.

Welcome to the RM . Have you looked at Railmatch paints. https://howesmodels.co.uk/product-category/model-railway/railmatch-paint/railmatch-acrylic-paint/page/6/

4 hours ago, Geep7 said:

This is a good point. I think blue/grey is one of the more difficult liveries to paint. That thin white line with the curved corners..... It's why I have a Southern Pride blue/grey 4-Cig kit waiting to be built, and the MJT sided 4-Cig will be painted in green. And also why my scratchbuilt/kitbashed 3-TC is plain blue.

 

Modelmaster did do the white line to use on Blue/grey coaches . With the curved corners. I still have a spare set . They may still stock them.

3 hours ago, SteveyDee68 said:

Stage 1 complete - picked up a(nother) (boxed) Bachmann 4-CEP off eBay for only £8 more BIN/offer than I bid on an  unboxed version! Very pleased at well under £150!!

 

Now to order the etched coach sides!!

 

HOURS OF FUN!

I can remember when we got them for £89.00 brand new from hattons.  Those where the day's not like now £400 plus for a 4 car unit.

Had the same problem with a Bachmann 08.  In the end i took a little off the platform edge.  As it just rubbed on the platform ramp.

The Ultrascale wheels are isolated on both wheels.  Plastic inserts . Got 4 sets 2 years ago .  So you will need to add new pick up's and rewire to the motor.

Yes you need a back to back. Thats the easy part you will need to fit new pick up's. As you carn't use the old Lima one's.  The Ultrascale wheels don't allow you

A chap in my road has a ww2 jeep .  He is out in it most days of the week.  Still on 6 volts told him to convert it to 12 volts for better starting. He  wants to leave it as built.

Today Chiltern class 68's have been withdrawn from service. Cracks found on the ETS mountings.

Working fine here no problems.

At my local model club in the past we have  used  Sandtex Masonery paint.  We used there test pots as you don't need a lot.

I spoke to Charlie when i orderd the kit. He told me to use Plastic pipe weld . I did try slaters Mekpac on the bogies they fell apart.

EMA Plastic weld will not work on DC kits. The best glue i found to use was evo stick plastic Pipe weld.

It's Monday have you been asleep that long.. Nice work on the DMU.

Hi jerry. Will the next class 90 you respray be 90048.  It's  in for a repaint into Freightliner Orange and black livery . Alf

They will be sent to sims for scrap. The plan now is they keep the class 458's , They will be based at BM after they have a refresh. It's been said today by SWR they will be go'ing back to 4 car units.