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  1. David41283
    Hi Cav What an amazing thread, I am in awe of the things you can achieve in 2mm. Re your couplings. I am contemplating a rake of Chivers OTAs. Do you think your wagon couplings would work? The OTAs have a longer wheelbase than the wagons you've designed them for, and I also have 1st radius curves in the hidden sidings on my layout. Cheers David
  2. David41283

    Just dismantled the kitchen sink to recover a tiny airbrush nozzle. Lesson learnt!

    1. 3 link

      3 link

      I feel your pain...

  3. David41283
    I've been looking forward for this one to reappear. This is one of the layouts which inspired mine. (for inspired read I nicked the main idea) Have followed this topic, and will enjoy developments. David
  4. David41283

    A class 68 looks like an angry 67

    1. 69843

      69843

      They're fed up with being called Skips!

    2. Guest

      Guest

      To me, it looks like a cross between the Warship Class 42, and the Class 67 skips, so it's a Warkip

  5. David41283

    Is there a support group for people addicted to buying trains? I swore no more purchases this month, but I couldn't resist a bargain!

    1. muddys-blues

      muddys-blues

      Yes it's called ebay...it's where you sell them after you realise you have too many !!!

    2. David41283

      David41283

      I reckon RMWeb is about as close to a 'project-a-holic' support group!

    3. pipparooba

      pipparooba

      as i like to say . . .. its not a waste of money love its a investment. just dont let the wife see the receipts

  6. David41283

    My first airbrush arriving tomorrow.....

    1. rs4

      rs4

      Thinners - check

      Good quality mask - check

      : ))

    2. David41283

      David41283

      Looking forward to getting started, been thinking about it for ages. I had settled on the expo set, but managed to get an Iwata Neo and tank compressor for the same price online.

  7. David41283

    My first airbrush arriving tomorrow.....

  8. David41283

    Just joined the N Gauge Society!

  9. David41283

    Just joined the N Gauge Society!

  10. David41283

    I have a revolutionary idea. If we want to get kids interested in model railways, stop building exhibition layouts 4'6" from the ground!

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    2. ChrisN

      ChrisN

      I have to agree. When I took my lads we would go and find a chair or something for them to stand on. It was very difficult to keep picking them up as I have a bad back. Lower level layouts could be run with the operators sitting down, or higher level with a bench in front.

       

      Needless to say none of my sons are into model railways, those that got into modelling went with Warhammer or military modelling. Which reminds me. I have a campaign to finish so I can conquer my youngest so...

    3. hornbyandbf3fan

      hornbyandbf3fan

      My layout is low enough for wheelchair users and children to see hopefully; it's up to my hip and I'm only about 5 foot-5foot 1

    4. Sasquatch

      Sasquatch

      The founder of Kadee showed up last year and I was sad that he couldn't see from his wheel chair.

      I want to build a ramp!

  11. David41283

    I have a revolutionary idea. If we want to get kids interested in model railways, stop building exhibition layouts 4'6" from the ground!

  12. David41283

    I have a revolutionary idea. If we want to get kids interested in model railways, lets stop building exhibition layouts more than 4'6" from the ground!

  13. David41283

    I have a revolutionary idea. If we want to get kids interested in model railways, lets stop building exhibition layouts more than 4'6" from the ground!

  14. David41283
    Great thread, I have to say that finding second hand bargains and doing them up in the same way as your wagons has become a favourite aspect of modelling for me. Buying a dated, but sound wagon for £2-£5 at a second-hand stall and making something decent with a bit if paint and some spare parts is immensely satisfying. I have managed to put together my entire stable for my Plymouth area layout (inc Bachmann N, Hornby M7, Bachmann Ivatt 2-6-2, Bachmann Warship, Hornby 08, Hornby 14xx....) via e-bay and 2nd hand, and I can proudly say I've spent no more than £50 for any loco, all pretty much brand new and boxed with detail packs etc. It certainly makes me happier about re-painting, weathering and renumbering an engine if I've not spent £100+ on it! Although this is an extreme example it shows what can be achieved with a bit of ingenuity. Great job!
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