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Message to Andy Y: Can we have a "What a load of Drivel" voting button please?
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I don't see any relevance whatsoever as to how many 00-sf layouts there are on the exhibition circuit. Perhaps modellers are quite happy to build and operate layouts in the comfort of their own homes. Which in no way is a disrespect to those who do wish to build and operate exhibition layouts, of whatever scale or gauge, for their own enjoyment and for the enjoyment of others - and long may it continue. I do recall Gordon's excellent layout "Eastwood Town" featuring in Model Rail Magazine - I believe it was the Centenary Edition if my memory serves correctly? Does that count for anything?
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I would humbly suggest that if there were "no user base for them" then the whole subject of 00-sf wouldn't exist, nor would this thread...
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Agreed - I'm a member of both the EMGS and S4 Societies. Given a perfect world (and a preference for Diesels rather than Steamers) I'd adopt EM Gauge. But the thought, expense and risk of re-gauging my growing collection of RTR Steam Locos (with the odd Green Diesel thrown in) make this a no-no. For me , 00-sf offers the most attractive alternative; others may have different preferences and that's absolutely fine too.
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I'm definitely a long way off 65.....and all three of "those things" on the go....
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Makes sense to at least examine it and give a test run before the OH squirrels it away for 3 months though. Otherwise phoning up Hattons 3 months after delivery to report damage/defects/poor running probably won't get you very far....
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Two screws in a nearly new tyre. Sh1t:(
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Nice video....but I think you need a few more wagons....
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Maybe Hornby have been looking at past sales figures (and profit margins) for Railroad & Super-Detailed variants of previous loco releases. Perhaps they may be of the view that the increasing prices of locos cannot be sustained forever and have therefore decided to release the Crosti as a Railroad version, slightly souped up in places in the hope that it would keep the majority happy? It'd be interesting to know if Hornby have any plans to do a SD version in the future... One idea - perhaps Hornby could consider doing locos as Railroad variants (but with all "difficult" bits such as paintwork & especially lining) fully finished. And then offer a "Super Detailing Accessory Pack" to give serious enthusiasts the option of upgrading the Railroad version to a highly detailed model. Just an idea.
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An in-depth step-by-step "how to" feature as a separate thread would go down a storm....pretty please?
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A New Home needs a good shed !
polybear replied to gismorail's topic in Modelling musings & miscellany
Oh yes...I've wired mine to 3 phase..... -
Maybe you have a relation/friend/neighbour/workmate that can send a cheque on your behalf?
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A New Home needs a good shed !
polybear replied to gismorail's topic in Modelling musings & miscellany
It'd be worth making sure that you home insurance fully covers both the structure and contents of the workshop, as well as fitting some decent security/alarm system. polybear -
A New Home needs a good shed !
polybear replied to gismorail's topic in Modelling musings & miscellany
Why not do the ceiling in Danish Oil - looks excellent on pine IMHO (I made a display cabinet some years ago and finished it with Danish Oil - I can upload piccies if interested) and very,very easy to use). It keeps the colour of the pine without ending up with that "varnished wood" effect). HTH polybear -
A guy can never have too many tools
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Any plans to be at S4um in September?
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Anyone know a good migraine prescription that actually works? I've tried Imigran 50 but it's a waste of space
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Nine smoke alarms, one heat alarm, one flood alarm, two co detectors.......one bleeping cos' the battery is on it's way out. Try finding the little bu**er.....
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Nine smoke alarms, one heat alarm, one flood alarm, two co detectors.......one bleeping cos' the battery is on it's way out. Try finding the little bu**er.....
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Tooth out today
Big bu**er too.... Now to save up for the Implant :( -
His idea of the difference in values, and your idea, could be vastly different.... Have you contacted the previous owner directly yourself to see if such a FSH actually exists? Also, the difference in values may not actually cover any possible damage should things go wrong....a missed Cambelt change can prove mighty expensive. Also, is it a dealer FSH, or Fred Bloggs round the corner FSH? If it's a dealer, then perhaps ask the previous owner which one, then approach that dealer yourself for confirmation of history held on their systems - most will be able to tell you without problem. Another option may be to insist that the supplying dealer pays for a (good) 1 year independent warranty for the car. Why good? Many have a list of exclusions as long as your arm...such as insisting the car is serviced properly...
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Ricky the Rover passes yet another MOT. 22 years old, 226000 miles and still going like a train
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Try fixin' the ###### when it goes wrong though......
