Winchat

2 hours ago, tapdieuk said:

Just to add Revolution's 59 wheel dimensions (in mm) are:

7.17 dia for the tread

13.65 over pin points 

Bearing journal behind wheel 2.57 dia x 1.43

Gear outer diameter measured 5.05mm with 15 teeth. 

 

Give the subtle complexity of the wheel sets (inside bearings, outside pinpoint electrical collection. I am inclined to skim the flanges off and fit Assocation tyres. 

 

Will

 

 

Did you get it back together again after the Zoom meeting Will?  😄

Skiming the flanges off is all well and good if you have a lathe.  I don't have one and if I did probably every living thing in the village would be in mortal danger.

Kind regards

Geoff

Thank you to those who responded to my question.

It looks like the Dapol wheel set is the way to go but I guess the end result will depend on the wall thickness of the muff.

I have ordered the wheel set from the Shop and I will let you know how I get on.

Kind regards

Geoff

Has anyone converted the Revolution Class 128 to FS?

I have looked at this site and the GroupIO but couldn't find anything.  Have I missed something?

A quick check of the wheel specs are dia 6.3mm, pin point axle length 13.6mm.  As far as I can tell the driving wheels have a shoulder boss of 2.5 mm dia and a stub axle fitting into the gear muff of 1.1 mm in dia. 

By the look of it I don't think any of the present range of wheels will fit.

The driving bogie is a bit unusual in that the ends of the sides are not fixed to the central portion of the bogie.

Kind regards

Geoff

8 hours ago, Sithlord75 said:

I realised when I went looking for this thread it has been a while since I posted!  Activity has been limited, I admit, due to a) work, b) the loss of my mojo and c) I did spend quite a bit of time working on Wansbeck Road to freshen up the presentation (new backscene board, new lighting rig (which would comply with Australian electrical requirements!) and a touch of paint).  The mojo has returned a bit - so hopefully there'll be more regular posts on both this and my layout thread in 2024.

 

With that in mind and in keeping with @queensquare's tradition of Christmas posts (which I copied last year) I'll leave you with the pic below of J39 No 67931 arriving into Wansbeck Road with a motley collection of empty coal wagons.

 

Thank you, Kevin, and I return my compliments to you and wish you and your family all the best for the Christmas and New Year.

Also, I extend my compliments and best wishes to all 2mmFS members and in particular those who I meet during the year on Zoom conferences.  You all were a source of inspiration, help and encouragement.  All important given I am a lone modeler in the wilds of the Adelaide Hills.

The grandchildren have descended from Canberra and have commandeered the computer, 3D printer, paint shop and work bench.  Turning out railway models nope but rather models of Japanese science fiction characters.  Guess it will be a quite modelling period for the next week or two.

14 hours ago, Penlan said:

All in the best of humour ..........
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It depends on whether it is a Government job or not.

I would endorse the use of Ammo by Mig products.

They have a range specifically for Model Railways and can be found here https://www.migjimenez.com/en/543-rail-center-paints-and-publications-for-trains

There is also some How to Leaflets available as well as some videos.

Kind regards

Geoff

Good Afternoon Simon

As far as I am aware there have been two articles on Preda.  One by Barrie Kelsall in the October 1999 CM.  The other was by Andrew Parsons in the September 1995 CM.  It was probably Barrie Kelsall layout that you saw as Andrew lives near Newcastle in Australia.

Kind regards

Geoff

22 hours ago, Sithlord75 said:

possible etched

I bet that got Bruce's attention.

What was the resin you used?

Kind regards

Geoff

8 hours ago, Nig H said:

Hello Ian and Izzy,

 

Here is a photo showing the power supply box, the socket adaptors, and the Velleman unit, which looks like the one Izzy kindly pictured above.  

 

 

I'd prefer not to chop the power unit cable up and that's why I'm trying to find some sort of adaptor to connect the units. Maybe I could get a jack plug and route some wires from it to the Velleman?

 

Nigel Hunt

Nigel

You probably need a barrel jack to wire connector.  Connection is self explanatory.  I have attached a photo of one but I am not sure where you would get one in the UK.

Kind regards

Geoff

11 hours ago, queensquare said:

 

Id be very keen to see and hear your experiences of building David's Midland kits Bill. Its a lonely place being the only one to stick their head above the parapet and share their experiences only to be sniped at.

 

Jerry

And such a beautiful head...

15 hours ago, Sithlord75 said:

I dunno how many of us read the assorted blogs linked to the 2FSA website but I do.

 

As a result - a query.

 

Will the song book be available via the Central Shop similar to Track and other worthy tomes?  

According to the author "... which will be available from selected refined and upmarket retail outlets across the world.)" 

That will leave me out!

Kind regards

Geoff in South Oz.

On 22/07/2021 at 12:52, John Brenchley said:

A nice looking scene there Geoff - I like the ground cover treatment.

 

I'll keep experimenting with my tarmac but might take you up on your offer in September.

 

In theory, I'm booked to come to the 2mm gathering in NSW but I'm not too sure about getting there now.  The way WA treats its borders, I might not be allowed back from NSW unless the Covid outbreak gets controlled fairly soon.

 

Best wishes

 

John

Thank you John, very kind of you to say so.

I was just thinking a bit more about your roads.  A present weathering technique seems to be putting dots of various, usually oil, colours over the object to be weathered.  You might want to try it with various shades of pigments although there wouldn't be anything stopping you using oils, and using a brush to blend the colours.  That way you can get various tones, roads are never single colour, and a good transition between the various tones.

I think the WA/SA border is open as it the QLD/SA border.  Maybe SA might be the go?

Kind regards

Geoff

19 hours ago, John Brenchley said:

Thanks Geoff

 

That looks an interesting link .

 

Its hard to tell from the pictures but it looks as if the texture might be a little excessive for 2mm scale - also quite dark in colour - have you tried it?

 

Best wishes

 

John

John

I haven't tried the Asphalt as such but I have used other ground textures and they seem to be alright for 2mm.  I have attached a couple of images of a building I made for a friend N gauge US layout.  As I was going to take it to a NMRA meeting I did a quick scenery job as a display. 

As you can see from the indoor shoot taken from what would call a viewing distance the texture seems to be fine but the other photograph I took outside is taken a bit closer seems to be a bit coarse for 2mm.  The texture was a pale colour as I recall and I used pigments to colour it.  I tried to add various tones so it wasn't too uniform.

Again, as I recall I was able to thin it using water. 

Are you coming to the shindig in September providing it goes ahead?  If so, I can bring a pot with me and you can play with it (the paint that is, not the pot).

The railway line in the outdoor shot is the main line between Adelaide and Melbourne.

Kind regards

Geoff

John

Looks wonderful.  For the road have you thought of using a textured paint like https://ak-interactive.com/product/terrains-asphalt-250ml/

I think others like Vallejo and Ammo make something similar.

Look forward to seeing you on Saturday.

Kind regards

Geoff

Have been trying to pay an shop invoice using PayPal but I have been getting this error message for the last 24 hours:-

"This transaction has been declined to comply with international regulations".

Can anyone provide an explanation?

Kind regards

Geoff

I had a similar problem time before last but I found by using the password (series of numbers as I recall)  I was able to get access.  The password is on the invitation.

It was a very enjoyable evening with some interesting moments.  Apparently, life is not the fulfilled unless it includes a Unimat lathe. 

Many thanks to Mick for contacting Alan about Hallam Town.  Minories type layouts have fascinated me since I started in the hobby and Hallam Town being 2mmFS was particularly interesting.  I hope Alan will publish some photographs in its final incarnation so I can include it in my album before it changes hands.

Great to see you all again.

Kind regards

Geoff

As the weather is warming up I really should drag the laptop into the studio when the ZAG meetings are on so can work on some projects as well.

Kind regards

Geoff

I am using Fusion 360 despite the Web meltdown about Autodesk changing the parameters for hobbyists using the free version.  It hasn't made that much of an impact.

For me it has been a challenge particularly since I barely scrapped a pass in high school for tech drawing.  But on the other hand I have been able to reasonably master the program.  

There is a thousand and one tutorials on Youtube ranging from reasonable to bloody awlful.  Many rattle through the topic at the speed of light clicking there, here and everywhere leaving one totally bamboozled.

Best tutorial I have come across is Arnold Rowntree at https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=arnold+rowntree

He is a university lecturer in Engineering so he understands the learning process and takes it at  moderate pace so even I can follow.  Further, you can download the drawings before the tutorials so you can follow on.

Kind regards

Geoff

Unable to tell whether they have spoked or 3 hole disk wheels.  Maybe Dr Who can tell us.

Kind regards

Geoff

That's what I like to see Jerry, a good well used cutting mat.  None of this pristine stuff you see in other photographs and videos.

Good work.

Kind regards

Geoff

Nick

Thank you.

As one that has been technically challenged for most of their life your series has given me the confidence to go ahead and try for myself.

Particularly encouraging was showing how things can go wrong and how to overcome it.  Not like many other videos where nothing appears to go wrong.

Many thanks again Nick for such a great series.

Kind regards

Geoff

Angus,

Later in this thread I can republish an article that I wrote many years ago which details simple 2mm scale chassis building and how I built the superstructure of a loco in plastic card. Would this be a good idea ?

John

John

Yes.

Kind regards

Geoff

Good to see you back Nick.

Wow!

Kind regards

Geoff

2d and 2m means double-sided and morton brakes. Look again, they are not the same. One side of the brakegear is inverted. The outriggers do fold up to a U and form the chassis framing in the centre of the underframe. If using double-sided brakes, you want to use two brake levers of part 8N. If morton, one of 8N and one of 8M.

 

Part 9 forms the similar underframe framing at the ends of the chassis. First fold up the DG brake mounts (if using them), and solder the brakes onto the underframe. Then fold part 9 into a V shape and you should be able see where they slot in.

 

Part 11 is the platform that goes onto the top of the tank. The small holes are where the ladders slot in.

 

Chris

Chris

Thank you.

Kind regards

Geoff