TinTracks
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TinTracks started following Hornby Dublo “Ringfield” Motor Rewind , EBay madness and How UNrealistic are your models?
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Dublo Coach sides - Romford Motor Bogie - 4-4-2
TinTracks replied to SR71's topic in Collectable/Vintage
Hi @SR71 Lovely neat pickup there. Is it for your 4-4-2T project? May I ask what you used for the domes at each end.? They seem to be a bit smaller and neater than the drawing pins I use. Thanks, Regards, Rich. -
It might end up for sale again by friend Gostude, only with a 1 in front of what you got.😉 Joking apart. It's a long time since I sold on ebay, 9 or 10 years. A couple of buyers really put me off selling again. Worst was a French bloke. I'd estimated the postage and unintentionally overcharged him. Without being asked, I refunded him a few quid postage as soon as I got back from the PO and dropped him a message to say so (in English). My reward for my honesty was a big red one coupled with a verbal blasting (in perfect English) saying I had demanded extra postage!! Deffo the wrong end of the stick I think. Hope this works out OK for you Captain, Regards, Rich
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Your right there. Certainly would need the grandbairns stood at the corners as 'catchers' ☺️ Cheers, Rich
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I've noticed that spare tenders for the old Dublo A4s ( and other locos) are sometimes fetching what can only be called bonkers prices. I suspect that this creation was born from desperation. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/305435066509?
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Hi, sorry but I don't have a drawing and all my C20s are Dublo 3R, but there are a couple of YT vids that may be of help. This first one cover the C20 at about 12 mins in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2jpmQPOkq4 This 2nd one covers the Brighton Belle which used a similar motor/chassis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BLS_lj22Jg&t=487s Hope these may be of help, Regards, Rich
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Two Interesting Dublo Wagons - Are they HD originals ?
TinTracks replied to Stentor's topic in Collectable/Vintage
Hi Captain. I'm pretty sure I've a couple of those with the ''green'' looking plastic. I'd always put it down to grubby fingers but having seen yours now I'm not so sure. When I get a minute I'll dig them out. Looking closely at your picture the 'slot in' cabin door/ends seem to be in the lighter grey material or is it my ageing eyesight playing tricks? Regards, Rich -
Had me beat too. Intrigued I did a quick google and found that Our Late Majesty first met Phil in 1934. She was 8 he was 13. Didn't look any further. Cheers, Rich
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What to do with old Tri-ang Princesses....
TinTracks replied to 33C's topic in Modifying & Detailing RTR stock
I will struggle to sleep tonight having seen those 😂 PS Did you manage to find a front pony and tender draw bar for your 8f? Cheers, Rich -
https://www.davidduggleby.com/auctions/23092021948/0/4203/4203.aspx Whoops. I forgot to add this link last night. September 2021 a large collection was auctioned off in Scarborough. A fab boxed, complete,48094 8f with all the trimmings went for £200 plus 20% commission. UK P&P £28.98 plus £10.08 per additional lot. !!!!!! Regards, Rich.
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Paint stripping with evidence.
TinTracks replied to LMRT's topic in Modelling Questions, Help and Tips
Hi I've a stash of old S/H Airfix kits . Last night I stripped a couple off using my 'go to' cheapo £2.75 drain cleaner caustic crystals. Just a couple of capfulls in the tray of warm water. I suspect it was enamel paint and that it was quite a few years old. The paint came off in less than 15 mins. I've used this method for years on everything from Dublo diecast locos to Triang plastic stuff with few problems. Occasionally I come across a paint that won't shift, I then resort to olde fashioned brown Dettol Regards, Rich -
Yes it is a bit bonkers. I may be wrong but I think this is a case of ''box madness'' The box is for 8f 48094 which hit the shelves in Dec.1961. It was the final (limited) production and as such is as rare as Ludlow Castle, possibly more so. The starting price was a very sporting tenner but looking at the bidding history it appears that a few folks got a bit excited. Quickly looking at the contents I've seen 3R tenders go for £30 plus.(equally daft) A certain person is selling just the tender draw bars for £8.00 !!!!!. Hard to say re the motor parts as seller hasn't checked the comms for continuity or resistance so best consider the motor scrap. The price of chassis is a bit up and down but I'll own up to shelling out £35.00 for a pair of rather nice motorless 8f chassis to get a couple of scrappers rolling again but I've seen them go for more. (Personally I only buy old manky scrap/wrecks as I get my fun from rebuilding and getting stuff running again) Maybe some trader has a boxless 48094 and thinks he's on a winner? I just hope the box isn't a repro.🙃 Cheers, Rich
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Hi. I'm sorry but the HD A4 chassis won't fit. HD used the same upright,'' integral'' motor for both the 2 and 3 rail versions The pole pieces that wrap round the armature won't fit in the boiler of the K3 and the magnet will protrude into the tender! I've attached a picture of an old K3 kit sitting on a Triang 2-6-2 chassis compared to a HD A4 chassis. Regards, Rich
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Hi @cypherman I'm on with doing up a couple of scrappy old HD 8f locos. A previous owner had treated them to LMS and LNER transfers. Luckily they hadn't been sealed or varnished over so they came off with nothing more than rubbing with a wet thumb. A couple of stubborn areas came off with a toothpick or thumbnail. I've also had reasonable results with those fibre abrasive pens. Cheers, Rich
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The chassis may be even older than that. It's an old Triang 0-6-0 chassis wedged into a HD R1 body Quite a hybridosity!!! Cheers, Rich
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Need help working out what this was going to be?
TinTracks replied to cypherman's topic in Modelling Questions, Help and Tips
You done well there mate.! I would agree with @Flying Pig Re the cab. Also bunker rails don't look like a G5. If you decide to pass it on I'll be happy to give it a home😉 Cheers, Rich