Ben Alder

 

 

Does anyone find value with using the MP4 mounting plates?

I tried it, but decided it was too much faff, and fit the 3mm ones to the wagon floor or on a packing piece of poly. If you can live with a single ended use, and blacken them, then they are quite unobtrusive, and to my mind about the best with regard to ease of assembly and reliability.

Richard

Went to the MRJ show as well- travelled the length of Britain for it and was in the queue outside before 10am, and abandoned the Hurley one after 15mins, and have never seen such a crush at a railway show before or since, but wouldn't have missed it for the world. It sent me home with a completly altered approach to the hobby, and although my innate bodger still is prominent, my modelling since has been,for me, of a far better standard and far more enjoyable than the various freelance efforts I used to throw together. It was a one-off that changed a lot of perceptions and we are living with the benefits of it still today.

Richard

I just have to brave the rush hour M25 which will be a bit of a bore! If any RMweb'ers are passing the layout do stop to say hello!

On the M25? In the rush hour?

 

 

 

 

Do like the atmosphere of your model.

 

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It really does capture the atmosphere of the Kyle line, I must say- look forward to seeing it up in Scotland sometime.

Richard

Again, just found this thread- there are some real gems lurking around here, and this ,I think, will be one to watch. Please keep posting.

Richard

Things have slowly been moving along, presentation, water and point rodding have been the latest items to receive attention. The later is driving me round the bend, i am using MSE part and Eileen's square wire, and the job seems to be dragging. I would advise anyone thinking of adding point rodding to do so before you ballast.

I too tried working with square section rodding, firstly Plastistrip and then Eileen's wire, but gave up on that as too difficult, and laid the last bits with 36" brass wire, which was a lot easier, and to all intents un-noticeable when painted. Its a tedious job, but well worth persevering with.

Richard

Thanks for sharing this- it is most informative and clearly laid out. I have been avoiding doing this same mod. due to the fact that I have five 5's on shed and if one is converted then I'd probably want to do the rest. Seeing this though, is tipping me towards action; I'll be interested in seeing the axleboxes when painted as well.

Richard

just trying to keep the code 100 out of shot.

I copied this pic before reading to the end of the topic, so apologies for yet another showing. All I can say is-

magnificent :D

I have been following progress on this elsewhere, and am delighted that it has surfaced here. We are in for a surfeit of delights if Andrew can be persuaded to expand on his work.

Richard

The(16V AC)inputs go into the two terminals at the other end of the terminal strip- the middle two are left empty.

HTH,

Richard

Is it a panel or handheld version? I have both on my layout, and can take a look to see what goes where if you let me know.

Richard

Lovely piece of work, and captures the essence of the Highlands in a small area, but still gives an impression of spaciousness. A shining example of "how to do it" and surely an inspiration to others.

The Sprat & Winkles will need a bit of tweaking to get them working perfectly, based on my experiences with them, but once fettled should give you no troubles.

Richard

Good to see another ScR layout, and one from another part not often modelled in 00. It certainly gives an impression of the openness of the area, and I am looking forward to more photographs- keep them coming

Richard

Super little model - very impressed, and the time scale -puts most of us to shame. I'm looking forward to seeing the finishing touches.

Whilst it's not in their products list at the moment, didn't Peco announce the intention to produce a NEM version of the coupling a in the last year or so..? Or did I imagine that?

Yes, it was featured in their latest newsletter of new products but with no further details. I asked someone on the Peco stand at Glasgow about release dates, but he was non-commital on this. The only problem with a NEM type is the height of the pocket, which is a bit of a moveable feast with some wagons. Still, it'll be interesting to see their take on this, and whether delayed action is incorporated into it.

Richard

The Bachmann model is a lovely little piece, just a pity that it wasn't of the LMS one, as the Airfix model stands the test of time well, and is in no real way a lesser version of the prototype than the Bachmann model. Once the hinges for the opening doors are tidied up , it is more than adequate for purpose. I bought some of the new ones with an eye to replacing the kits, but on comparing them decided that the increase quality didn't justify it. Mine date back to the early 70's and are still running with round ended Jackson wheels, but are being kept on. I still have a strategic reserve of unmade Airfix one if they need to be added to; the quality of the current Dapol plastic offerings is iffy to say the least, but there appear to be plenty Airfix ones about on E-Bay.

Attached is a shot of the two versions on my layout- excuse the original hinges as these date from a time when I didn't bother about such things, and has joined the list of something to be done about one day.

Kenton wrote-

" don't think some wait that long they seem to just peel off the packaging and keep going until there is nothing left to break off. So much for standing back and admiring the efforts of Hejan."

:icon_lol: :icon_lol:

Richard

72020 Clan Gordon in running order- waiting for Markit bogie wheels and an appointment with the weathering airbrush, but now in service. According to the Hengist website, the rear bogie should have coil springs, and I may get round to this sometime, but it doesn't scream wrong to me for the now.

The two together- the larger tender makes quite a difference to its appearance.

Thank you, Hornby :icon_smile:

Richard

A not very good photo of the new Clan and my refurbished Jackson Evans version as resurrected last year. I hadn't realised how work weary mine was until I put the two together. Plans for the new one are obviously weathering and re-naming to Clan Gordon, and freeing up the rear bogie. I am also chewing over a repaint, as to my eye, the Hornby finish doesn't quite catch BR green. Currently in the to do pile, but it has been run-in with no problems at all.

Richard