Jump to content
 

Bucoops

RMweb Gold
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    5,906

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Posts posted by Bucoops

    Roads under stations (location?)

    in UK Prototype Questions

    Posted

    3 hours ago, PaulG said:

     

    Chelmsford Station was originally built with a single island platform.

     

    The access to the platform was within the bridge brick arch and for nany years you could see the access outline. 

     

    The timber station building was sold and transported to become a private house when the station was rebuilt with two platforms. 

     

    Paul 

     

    Chelmsford has also scalped a fair few double-deckers over the years as well, just to remind them who is the boss!

    • Thanks 1

    Advice on power districts and breakers for Abbotswood Junction

    in DCC Help & Questions

    Posted

    Just now, Phil Bullock said:


    Can I ask what issues you have had … in the interests of avoiding them ! 😉

     

    Bare stranded copper wires are crushed by the screws - as there is the possibility of settling over time they can become loose. Also, tightening a rotating screw onto copper strands can weaken them so they break off with relatively small amount of flexing. 

     

    I think it looks a little neater as well?

     

    PXL_20240326_203411519_MP.jpg.dec6bb0310293572286b855aa232694b.jpg

     

    I've been putting together a few boxes like this for modular playing - it gives the components some protection whilst testing configs etc.

    • Like 3

    Accurascale to produce 'heavy' 37714 for the Heavy Tractor Group.

    in Accurascale / Irish Railway Models

    Posted

    45 minutes ago, Ian Hargrave said:


    So then…do you have any online indication of your original order …i.e. …was it sound/analogue or any documentary evidence other than a couple of emails asking for the balance with the onus upon you as purchaser to provide the vendor with the original order number or …I quote….”in the last resort”….your name  ?  This is not best practice and is tbh insecure and inexcusable . I simply have no documentation either online or on paper of my order..and now I’m asked to provide such. I paid a deposit and frankly I’d rather let it go to the wind rather than involve myself in what appears to be a haphazard method of conducting a purchase.My name is not a last resort. 

     

     

     

     

    I guess that would be your loss then? When the first request came in, I asked if it was ok to wait until payday to pay the balance and received a prompt and courteous response.

     

    They're a preservation group, not a multi-national sales empire.

    • Like 1

    Hattons Model Railways to close

    in Hattons

    Posted

    12 hours ago, big jim said:

    Anyone who, like myself, bulk bought the hattons next 18 decoders when they went cheap BLW technical services on eBay have a new batch of 21 to 18 adapters in stock, he’s not had any for a while due to supply issues and the CNY 

     

    no connection just a satisfied customer 

     

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203877429512?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=V5rZPaVTRVa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=TJORlFVXTTy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

     

     

     

    I got mine direct from Lais (I don't mind buying their adapters).

    EBay madness

    in Ebay Topics

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Paul H Vigor said:

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126366457036?mkevt=1&plmtId=1110100101&mesgId=4001&mkpid=0&emsid=enull.m161499.l174140&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid&bu=44882901509&trkId=a8650476-bf84-49ec-b9d7-684dc1fc5110&cnvId=a7fb74a1-c76a-4a5d-81a4-a4efd73d9c0c&osub=-1~1&crd=20240317104001&segname&recoId=126366457036&recoPos=1

     

    Seems no one took the bait? Surprising, considering that: "This is an extremely rare Tank, I believe I have seen just one before."

     

     

     

     

    Quote

     after looking at the photos on my 70 inch TV

     

    Put it away mate, seen bigger ones on a gnat.

    • Like 2
    • Funny 1

    Will the NRM get a new workshop?

    in Preservation

    Posted

    47 minutes ago, Michael Hodgson said:

     

    The Science Museum decided their displays were out of date, and it's all about "experiences" these days.  So if you want to see the Science Museum's railway signalling exhibits these days, you have to visit John Jolly's museum at Mangapps Farm when they're open. 

     

    Still gutted I missed "raiding" the Science Museum by one week due to Uni to get it all out.

    DJH AM10 Motor

    in Modelling Questions, Help and Tips

    Posted · Edited by Bucoops

    1 hour ago, Captain Kernow said:

    Interesting, where can one obtain some, please?

     

    I often use a tiny bit of blue tack on the end of my screwdriver blade...

     

     

    I used GWR fasteners most recently - although with that name I was expecting style over function but no, they were actually good quality 😜

     

    I think both Markits and High Level use M1.6 (no idea what DJH used as I've never had one).

     

    https://www.gwr-fasteners.co.uk/m16-socket-cup-point-grub-screws-3557-c.asp

     

    For more obscure sizes (e.g. I needed some 0-80 UNF x 3/16 inch Socket Countersunk Screws in black then if anyone will be able to supply it's Accu - but you do pay a premium of course https://www.accu.co.uk/cup-point-set-screws/4985-SSU-M1-6-3-A2?uk_google_shopping=1&c=3&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyYjliJv7hAMV9ohQBh122AE2EAQYASABEgLAU_D_BwE

     

    Model Rail/Rapido Trains GER/LNER 'J70' 0-6-0T 'Project Toby'

    in Rapido Trains

    Posted · Edited by Bucoops

    38 minutes ago, rorz101uk said:

    Great idea, shame it’s not plug in, I’d take it, it will have to be soldered on the PCB? will there be any more liveries in the coming years? 

     

    Are there any that haven't been done yet? Numbers could be different but struggling to think of any liveries not catered for yet. Except Toby of course which would need licencing.

    • Agree 1

    CCW Wooden Gresley Coaches

    in Kitbuilding & Scratchbuilding

    Posted

    13 hours ago, Rosie Taylor said:

    Something occured to me recently, as I ordered the transfers and paint for lining - I've no idea how much this project has cost. This isn't something I usually think about (ignorance is bliss), and is rarely mentioned in topics here...I think with good reason. This is a hobby to be enjoyed, and looking at how much your relaxing pastime is costing you isn't that appealing. However, with all the pieces now collected, I had to satisfy my curiosity and so made up this spreadsheet. A lot of items (especially transfers, paint etc) are bought in "bulk", ie not just for one coach, so I've calculated both the amount I originally paid and the cost once broken down "per coach"...

     

    Screenshot_20240315_194736_Sheets.jpg.184fbf1c3b6d7f4af91977ff58f77d5b.jpg

     

    Wow, that's...quite a lot. Almost £70 per coach! Each individual component is quite cheap, but they do all add up. And of course, I got the base coaches free and had a few detail parts already in my collection. Interesting to think I could have the best RTR coach going for less than that, or a high-quality kit!

     

    Does this change how I feel though, about the project? Not at all. I'll end up with something very unique, and of course money cant buy the enjoyment and reward of the finished model. If anything, this exercise has been very helpful - I have more CCW coaches (as previously mentioned) that I'll be tackling at some future date, and hopefully I can use what I've learned to save money where I can. I've been getting to grips with resin 3d printing recently and I suspect I may turn to that for detail parts and even bogies, which will make considerable savings.

     

    However, I still need to finish the current coaches, of which I'll post more about soon.

     

    The parts to build a Comet coach are £60+ and you need wheels, couplings, paint and transfers. Possibly the interior as well, not sure about that.

    • Interesting/Thought-provoking 1
×
×
  • Create New...