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  1. Spitfire2865

    The LMS Coronation looked better with the American headlight. The bell less so. LMSCoronationUSA.jpg.f189b0b7efee14edcc9df4bee5628068.jpg

    1. Mallard60022

      Mallard60022

      Where's that Spit? Agreed.

  2. Spitfire2865

    Back by unpopular demand, ME!

    1. Mallard60022

      Mallard60022

      Welcome.

  3. Spitfire2865

    Well that was quite a nap. Wait....2020...3? 

  4. Spitfire2865

    Christ...my companys overzealous web filtering system is blocking RMwebs "new content" stream as gambling.  And Im not allowed to petition it...

    1. gordon s

      gordon s

      May be related to another post I have just seen and reported.....

  5. Spitfire2865

    More and more using this new format, Im finding things just dont work.  Status update bar on the side doesnt work, topic listings dont give me the information needed (date started, how many posts, etc), continuously scrolling pages make browsing a hassle, and the layout is just unhelpful...its a real shame as Im now not finding a desire to come to RMweb anymore. 

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    2. Spitfire2865

      Spitfire2865

      Status updates can be posted via the dropdown on the top bar, similar to old, but the sidebar is not active. 

      I hadnt noticed the post count on the far right. 

    3. RedgateModels

      RedgateModels

      Odd, as my latest status update was posted from the very point you claim to be inactive ....

    4. Corbs

      Corbs

      This one? It works for me.

      1453849566_Screenshot2019-02-04at16_48_10.png.75817586ec50c3bcee39e1b8a198f95a.png

  6. Spitfire2865

    Am I the only one in the world who prefered viewing desktop sites on mobile?

    1. toboldlygo

      toboldlygo

      I do to - I hate mobile sites

    2. Claude_Dreyfus

      Claude_Dreyfus

      I have been hunting for the 'view desktop' option on the mobile option. It would be a shame if that wasn't available.

    3. 57xx

      57xx

      It probably won't be there, this looks to using Adaptive design, shrink the browser window on a PC worth mobile device size and the display of the content adjusts itself to mobile view.

  7. Spitfire2865

    Of course when I finally remember to update my workbench thread, I cant upload any photos.

  8. Spitfire2865

    The 'Gn'arrow gauge bug tempts me again.

  9. Spitfire2865

    Thinking of selling my 4mm stock. Any suggestions as to how from the US?

    1. skipepsi

      skipepsi

      Contact Ian Abel from the ER topic he may be able to advise you or suggest dealers in the US he lives in MN

       

  10. Spitfire2865

    Just bought a book for $14 with a pricetag of $40, from 1960. Great deal, just had to wait 60 years to get it.

    1. Londontram

      Londontram

      I think you'll find there's a few model railway suppliers who work to that sort of time scale or so it seems

  11. Spitfire2865

    Railway books count as research material, thus educational and worthwhile purchases.

    1. Peter Kazmierczak

      Peter Kazmierczak

      Same excuse I use.....

    2. The Stationmaster

      The Stationmaster

      Whaddya mean 'excuse'? It's a reason when it comes to improving ones knowledge.

  12. Spitfire2865

    Dont appreciate being interrogated on how I design things when Im just trying to source parts.

    1. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Have the Spanish Inquisition broadened their sphere of interest, then?

  13. Spitfire2865

    An L&Y draftsman has fooled me 120 years later.

    1. Metr0Land

      Metr0Land

      Still fighting the War of the Roses?

    2. MarkC

      MarkC

      We still won :D

    3. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      You've found drawings for a prototype HST hidden in the Horwich archives?

  14. Spitfire2865

    The longer summer is late, the less tourists I have to deal with.

  15. Spitfire2865

    Ive probably developed a mental addiction to Oyster Crackers at this point. Theyre just so good.

  16. Spitfire2865

    Does anyone know a seller of Phoenix paints in the USA?

  17. Spitfire2865

    Order a $10 book, they ship me a $50 book that is out of my modelling period.

    1. thaddeus

      thaddeus

      depends if you paid $50...

    2. LNER4479

      LNER4479

      Sell the book - $40 up on the deal. Result

  18. Spitfire2865

    I cant get any business to respond to emails....

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    2. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Maybe they all think you're notorious.

    3. Spitfire2865

      Spitfire2865

      It works definitely. Ive even tried a different email on one.

    4. Yorkshire Square

      Yorkshire Square

      You weren't offering them a Nigerian tax refund?

  19. Spitfire2865

    Either my email isnt sending out messages reliably, or multiple companies dont want my business.

    1. Spitfire2865

      Spitfire2865

      But why would anyone who isnt expecting a steady stream of sales turn down any chance of a future repeat customer?

    2. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Ah, now that is the mystery of the one-man cottage industry...

  20. Spitfire2865

    Is trying to design a Caledonian Class 670 in Gauge 3

    1. Londontram

      Londontram

      Good luck

    2. LNWR lives on

      LNWR lives on

      Wowsers

       

  21. Spitfire2865

    Why must humbrol enamels take so long to dry? Ones on this side of the Atlantic are rather quicker.

    1. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      It takes what it takes, I guess. Have you tried putting the item in a warm, dry and dust-free environment to dry off (eg. in a shoebox in the airing cupboard)?

  22. Spitfire2865

    Is rather angered by the difficulties of international shipping.

  23. Spitfire2865

    Wow! What luck! A "relative" of mine in "Spain" "died of a heart attack" in 2008 and has "left an inheritance" of 10million euro. All I have to do is give all my personal information! Do scammers even think anymore?

    1. Michael Delamar

      Michael Delamar

  24. Spitfire2865

    Oh how I wish I had a machine shop.

    1. Tim Dubya

      Tim Dubya

      gun

    2. Mad McCann

      Mad McCann

      He's only jesting, GCHQ! ;-)

    3. HeeleyBridge

      HeeleyBridge

      I wish I had a silver car

  25. Spitfire2865

    Shopping for approximately 500 14BA nuts and bolts which wont cost me an arm and a leg...

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    2. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      I think Ultrascale are in similar need as well. They're using M1 screws and nuts for their crankpins at the moment.

    3. cb900f

      cb900f

      Have a look at EKP supplies.

    4. Spitfire2865

      Spitfire2865

      Apparently ekp does not ship to the USA...

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