RonnieS
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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.
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Can anyone please point me in the direction of the above? An article, photograph or anything at all that leads to this elusive 12 ft WB wagon surviving into the 1950s or 60s. There is a photo on Paul Bartlett's site of a tool van circa 1980 basically little altered from the original but I am hoping for info on vans in revenue service.
