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    Finney7 LSWR T3

    By Funtleyworks,

    So, apologies if you were expecting lots updates but I have found it takes a lot of effort which I would rather spend on building! lol! So here is some pics of the T3 now.
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    GWR Armstrong

    By Funtleyworks,

    Apologies for not posting for a while but here are some pics of the almost finished Armstrong. All ready for the paint shop so a number of details are missing until it's painted
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    Now the Armstrong is in it's final stages (pictures to follow!) time has come to start on the next build.
     
    This will be for the re-released Finney7 LSWR T3. I intend to cover this build far more than previous ones but it's by no means a critical review, just a review of how I build and if there are any problems along the way to aid others. It will be built straight from the box with just a few mods on the way mainly to aid painting.
    The best advice I can ever give anyone when doing a build like this is whatever stage you are doing make sure you finish that stage! It's always tempting to run onto the next but having to go back to things sometimes is the hardest part and can cause projects to stall. The instructions have been laid out to reflect this type of building by having it all in stages. As long as you finish all the parts that are in that stage then you will be on the way to finishing the whole thing!! So congrats to the team at Finney7 for that!!!
     
    The kit is basically as per the Finney original but comes with a far more comprehensible instruction book similar to ones made by MOK kits. It is full of diagrams and pictures that aid the builder far more than the original one and it is also available to download from the Finney7 website.
     
    So in the box is 5 sheets of etched parts and numerous castings in brass, whitemetal and nickel silver. They are all of the most highest quality with very little work required to use them. This loco is also to have inside motion, so an additional kit is required for this available from Finney7.
     
    I will add pictures as I go, but won't bore you with endless pictures!! There is a fair amount of cusp to remove but that sadly is just standard for the majority of kits and the etched process and is not a reflection on the kit.
     
    So the first stage is to build the bogie to support the front of the loco. So lots of cusp removing and the first stages are on the way!
     
    More to follow soon!
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    Some help with DCC!

    By Funtleyworks,

    Hello chaps!
     
    Well, the time has come, I can hide no more, but to keep up with the times I need to look into the world of DCC!! Nothing complicated, in fact all I require is a way of testing locos before sending them to their new homes.
     
    In essence all I need is a straight bit of track where it's possible to test for sound and control. Primarily for steam locos, but for the option of diesels and their world of options!
     
    I know there is a plethora of info on line and in forums, but sometimes it's just easier to ask the question, what do I need!! Not so much from the loco point of view at these parts will be supplied by the customer, but more the operating side to make it work!
     
    Many thanks in advance!!
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    Slaters wheels

    By Funtleyworks,

    Here I hope to show how I improve on Slaters O gauge wheels. The modifications are purely a personal choice and although they are an excellent product straight out of the packet making these changes enhance them even more. As time permits I shall post pictures of these improvements.
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    7mm Locos

    By Funtleyworks,

    Hello All!!
     
    Have to decided to let the world see what I have to offer! Haven't a clue what I am doing here so good luck to me!!! lol!!!
     
    I believe I have uploaded some picture's to a gallery somewhere!!
     
    In the meantime a couple of pics to be getting on with!!!
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