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7 hours ago, BlackRat said:

I could tell a few stories about ‘functions’ at Jethros place at Lew Down……

Me too and elsewhere but this isn't the place ! 

54 minutes ago, 2ManySpams said:

 

After effects of the Christmas day sprouts?

All part of the Festive tradition ! 

Glad to see you stuck at it Dave, the nature of the material can make it awkward to paint but you've managed to succeed.

I normally give these types of kit a waft over with a Red Oxide or Grey rattle can primer prior to painting which aids the process.

HNY 

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May the Devonian spirit live long and prosper in 2022 ! 

1 hour ago, Captain Kernow said:

fireworks at midnight

The earth moved for me but only for a short while ...... Thank goodness ! 

11 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

And here we are in 2022...............

 

Whoop whoop ! 

Have you joined a Naval convey mate ? 

Happy hoofing for 2022.

10 minutes ago, Ramblin Rich said:

Brunel train shed at Bristol Temple Meads.  Tim Dunn just tweeted that it's had a clear out

That's good news Rich thank you for the post.

I don't do Twotter etc so your post is useful info.

ATB + HNY 

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1 minute ago, 34006 said:

As opposed to a "Hell I've had enough of this!"(Bang! Rattle! as it lands in the bin) project.

Not flipping' likely !

HNY Phil

Lets hope you can put plenty more irons in the fire in the New Year Rob, thank you for keeping your thread entertaining.

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YO ! Morty,

Thank you for an entertaining thread for another year matey, very much appreciated.

Happy do-dahs for next year, keep safe !

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Looking forward to a New Year of happy grazing 

Gracias ( see what I did there !!! )

G

TRAM-ALAM-A-DING- started....

Well as promised I have made a start.

First of all I would say that this kit isn't for the faint hearted. I'm uncertain what type of plastic has been used but I can only describe it as a rubberised plastic ! 

It is extremely flexible and great care has to be taken when removing any parts from the sprues.

There are quite a few feeds to each part which despite their flexible nature are very well moulded and detailed. 
Some of the removal marks have been deliberately left and glued to the required places as per the instructions with a view to cleaning up very, very carefully once hardened in place.

I have used Tamiya Extra Thin which has a good "grab" and to my way of thinking isn't too 'hot' for use on this type of plastic.

The main floor is replicated twice and then butt jointed, therein is a nuisance value whereby there is a small long ovular area in the centre of the butt joint ( part of the original casting I imagine ? ).

I have cut slivers of the same plastic and filled the gap, approx. half a mm wide, and also used a plastic filler.

The floors are held together by two parts which act as internal wheel covers and a couple of very small tabs underneath.

Here is progress after about 4 hours this evening.....

Main floor from the top

From underneath which shows the white filler line

Each end replicated

Approximately 24'ish parts to each end

Just a "few more" sprues to get through ! ( About another 650 parts ! ) .

It's a started now I'll finish project, well at least in modules ready to prime before painting and then gluing together. 

I think it is a worthwhile project, most definitely NOT a beginners kit and a great deal of care MUST be taken just removing the parts as I said previously. Whilst it isn't a cheap model to purchase I hope I can make a decent job of it eventually ? 

My only criticism is the type of plastic which has been used and wish it was slightly firmer to handle.


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1 hour ago, NHY 581 said:

 

 

Well, that went wrong in quite biblical fashion..........

Oh dear !....... Oh dear! Oh dear! Oh Dear !  

41 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

Another way of saying that our Grahame is discerning?

 

All in the very best of taste d'harling !

p.s.

If you should mess any of the parts up a call to Andy is usually beneficial.

G

Stick with it Dave, I'm slightly surprised you've had some problems constructing it, I've had a couple from Andy and found them to reasonable easy to construct.

I'm certain you'll make a decent model of it.

G

1 hour ago, NHY 581 said:

Evening all. 

 

Not a great deal going on but I did have a play with a pesky Peckett today. 

 

 

 

Good to just sit and trundle up and down, strangely something I find very relaxing.

1 hour ago, Gilbert said:

You've got to pick a Peckett or two.......

More enjoyable than your nose eh ! 

3 minutes ago, Steamport Southport said:

 

The Phoenix kits are resin with cast parts. They're the old Dean Sidings kits made to fit RTR chassis.

 

I don't have any experience of them as my experiences with resin over the years wasn't good. However that was over thirty years ago and things have changed.

 

 

Jason

Thank you Jason I stand corrected very much obliged and helpful. 

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16 minutes ago, KingEdwardII said:

That's not my experience.

 

I use MP1s driven by Digikeijs DR4018 (an 8 channel decoder when driving the MP1). At current prices, using multipacks of the motors in both cases, I calculate £21.67 for the Cobalt IP motors and £19.45 for the MP1 + DR4018*.

 

You're right that it might be the case that you don't use all the 8 channels on the DR4018, but there is a flip side - the DR4018 can drive pairs of MP1s on a single channel, for things like crossovers where both turnouts need switching at the same time. I actually drive 31 MP1s with 3 DR4018s (ie 24 channels) on my layout.

 

Yours, Mike.

 

* PS: Additional information. DCC Train Automation do a bundle of a DR4018 + 8 MP1s for £149.95 which is £18.75 per motor. Sorry I missed this first time around.

Totally agree with the above. 

I recently purchased several MP1 motors and hooked them up to a DR4018 which I happened to have. 

I intend using this on my layout / s  and once the initial address is set the remaining motors follow in sequence. Mine is currently done using a Multimaus controller without any difficulty and is a joy to use.

G

Hello Will,

Whilst I am happy to be corrected I am not aware of any " Large" Metro Classes being used on the Fairford branch. I believe the GWR used a 517 Class or similar smaller tank engines. Unfortunately I don't have my book to hand so I can't refer. 

Do you have a specific loco / loco number for reference to help with your question ? 

The larger Metros were generally found around the London area to my knowledge. 

The link to a kit from Phoenix paints I think may well be the ex-Malcolm Mitchell range rebranded. If so then these kits were very good and with lots of variations for building them, if you enjoy soldering brass kits then you would be fine with these. Maybe a quick chat with Phoenix would be useful ?

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1 hour ago, Andrew P said:

talking Birds and Bees,

7 hours ago, The Stationmaster said:

including me as that day is one of my alcohol drinking days.

Merry Boxing Day Mike ( and John of course ).

Ironically yesterday was the FIRST day I've had an alcoholic drink for many years, a very nice vintage Port and I slept extremely well afterwards !!! 

ATVB to one and all on this thread.

G

53 minutes ago, Neal Ball said:

what year was Kodachrome film introduced

Sir ! Sir ! 

April 1935 Sir........

Do I win a pint Sir ? 

Thank you for the above, just as it started and I began to get excited my grandson called to see me ( 4 1/2 yrs old ) and wanted to play with my little project.....well I couldn't refuse now could I ? 

He used the Roco handheld and ran a loco up and down the small length of track and before he left told me how he thought it was cool and wants to play again next time he comes around. It's these festive memories that will always stay with me.

At least I can hopefully catch the second episode on iPlayer quietly later this evening, and very much looking forward to the remainder of the series.

ATB and AHNW Bob

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