RonnieS
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Now this is NOT my work. It is one of John Isherwood (of Cambridge Custom Transfers fame) projects. I hope he does not mind me posting this here? I was so inspired by this I downloaded the pic and ordered a set of transfers. Unfortunately John's photo disappeared after the late March 2022 technical problems on rmweb. So the next but one project for me is a couple of HD Chlorine tank bodies on Parkside underframes.
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Don't miss this STAR OF THE SHOW http://febex.co.uk/layouts/best-in-show/harlyn-pier/
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Well I don't quite know what happened there! I was going to suggest you adapt SS's methods. You need to read all is posts . -
I think the camera is going to be good with a LOT more practice?
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Another of the wagons at the "halfway house stage is the Tri-ang single bolster. I have a prototype photograph of one fitted and 1 non fitted being used as match trucks in a goods train. The load being longer than the accompanying bogie bolster. Therefore seeking to replicate this I converted a couple of ancient trucks . Shortened Parkside and Red Panda underframes and cast metal buffers. Still requiring more work this is progress so far
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A new camera has been acquired. A double edged sword in that it shows the faults more
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New years resolutions include upgrading some stand off scale wagons that I previously found acceptable. These 3 container Triang items have received Parkside underframes and ABS buffers but the containers were (coat of paint apart) unmodified I now have some Cambridge Custom Transfers that I hope will transform them. I have another 4 untweaked Triang similar wagons that I recently picked up for £2 lot. Again much weathering required to bring them to life.
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Cured again!
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It was a long Lockdown plus no hols for almost a year!
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So if we get some dry days there are about 60 wagons requiring matt varnishing. These are mainly my "Lockdown projects" . I know from previous experience that spraying on a damp day causes the dreaded "bloom".
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Thanks guys. DCC is not my scene but on a club layout it has to be catered for, And in a fool proof way.
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This one? £3 from rapid
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Yes of course. No need for bells, whistles and flashing lights!
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I am doing a bit on a club project and looking forward to early next year we could do with something similar to this http://www.rpc-electronics.com/dcdccswitch.php I can not find anything UK similar so HELP please
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Stand off scale is a Two Edged Sword! I took this photograph to show that with a new U/F, a repaint and Cambridge Custom Transfers the old Mainline ex GWR fruit van is OK but all it shows is that without a coat of matt varnish both it and the Bachmann fruit van next to it look too shiny.
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Try and get a copy of this book. ) One on the cover (top) and 1 inside
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I have today acquired "The Acquired Wagons of British Railways Volume 4 by David Larkin" it has 3 photos all 1950's. The now rare Cheona Publications "BR vans vol 2" has W79373 also 1950's. I have been sent a couple of photos circa '60 kinda 5th vehicle in the train too
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Yes! One group of the vehicles that has a less than perfect U/f are the Dapol and Hornby milk tanks. I will say here that most of mine are converted bodies by Rob Kinsey. I think these subtle variations work very well.
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Bachmann LMS 4.6.0 chassis - interchangeability
RonnieS replied to Lissadell's topic in Modifying & Detailing RTR stock
Have not done this myself but see https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rmweb.co.uk%2Findex.php%3F%2Fblogs%2Fentry%2F11240-jubilees-%E2%80%93-of-the-Bachmann-and-mainline-varieties%2F&psig=AOvVaw2_qlbDdkLVKqOvbFO6-VH6&ust=1670754738871000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=2ahUKEwim8YDH7O77AhUwhM4BHfuCBd4Qr4kDegQIARBG -
Oh No it's back!
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I recently had a couple of orders from Steve and have now used up the wagon transfers! (can be seen on https://www.rmweb.co.uk/forum/176-modifying-detailing-rtr-stock/#:~:text=“Stand-off Scale” Wagons) I Also have a GWR cab side as above but have not tried it yet as a bit puzzled by "fit as waterslide fix with varnish"? Do I do like normal transfer and varnish over 24 hours later or do it a bit like the old methfix transfers?
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Well that is a poor pic! 2nd attempt below. On the left is a Main line body Parkside LMS J hanger chassis. Next up same top, LNER chassis. This might not have the correct buffer beam as I think they all had Wooden ones? The next is a Cambrian kit showing the slight differences (ends and corner panels)for the similar LMS and far left the steel bodied Red Panda Kit. So; the Mainline/Bachmann version as produced, wrong chassis for a BR diagram 1/001, wrong body for a LMS diagram 1986 one. Does it show in stand off scale?
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Totally agree but so far I have manage due my scrap box (topped up by mates) spare Ratio, Ian Kirk etc and some I can't even remember where they came from. Some opens had short beams, some full and some sloping ends. I also trimmed down a batch of Keen (intended for coaches) buffer beams.
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A little as come to light via mates (emails). DW79412 is preserved; was once at Loughborough (photos on the web). W 16295 is preserved; was once at Bulmers, Hereford.
