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I'll confess I had only investigated the BR 1/504 version, it seems the original 061 didn't have the extra weights, and some never did. I still think, though, that as far as the kit is concerned, the brass plate is redundant if fitting the now plastic, once white metal weight.

Hmmm, I was coming to the conclusion that either the brass plate OR the plastic weight should be fitted, but not both.. Either way, I don't think the NE version should have the weights

Indeed already done both these... wouldn't have helped with my query though...

Good job I asked the question then! Thanks

I take it you didn't fit the etched plates then? Hope my end result looks as good.

I've recently started building a Slater's BR 20T Brake Van kit, and come across an issue which I hope someone will be able to clear up for me. I'm posting here instead of in the 'Help' section as it's a very specific query which I feel is more likely to reach the right audience here... The issue is with regard to the ballast weights which fit on each end, in front of the verandah ends. The instructions state that etched plates should be fitted (without punching rivet detail) and then fitting cast white metal weights on top. That's all very well, but the kit does not have any white metal parts at all, and it would appear that the weights are now moulded in plastic. I suspect that these replace both the etched plates and the white metal parts; would I be correct? Or should the etched plates still be fitted first? It's my guess that the etched plates are redundant...? Thanks for your help, in anticipation...

Answering the 'why' is easy - the quality of the paper used has decreased. It is now much thinner and less glossy than in the past. The focus is now much more on digital publishing and there is a need to reduce the cost of producing the hard copy. I'm not complaining, it's a fact of life; we're lucky to still have the mag at all.

Changing the subject somewhat, I see Hatton's are now stocking Parkside kits, 00 range anyway.

Hi there, am I right in thinking that your latest batch of turnouts have been built on draught film? It's something I've been considering trying in the near future. Keep up the good work by the way!

Nope, MSE stock them too.

Three-point 00 track gauge from Slater's, been available for donkey's years... https://slatersplastikard.com/accessories/trackMaterials.php ... and only 4 quid a pop.

Does anybody have any pics of 20s on the ex-GNR branch from WGC to Leighton Buzzard? I'd be really interested to see those...

I added a post in 'Auctions you didn't expect to win' forum but it seems appropriate here too - Roco Multimaus for £50, and there were no other bidders! edit - hasn't arrived yet though!

Hi, I notice that people have been visiting this blog on and off; perhaps I should point out that I abandoned the blog (not the layout!) as I prefer the 'Layout Topic' format. For those still interested the topic can be found here... http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/5810-inglenooking-now-known-as-bute-street-goods/?hl=%20bute%20%20street%20%20goods ...which itself has not been updated that recently, largely due to an 'annus horribilis' last year. I aim to make an update soon though...

A pound!?!? I hope you mean an ounce!

Hattons can't be faulted - order placed 20:30 yesterday (Sunday) arrived today 18:00 Just brilliant!

You could also mention the cement works was used in the filming of 'O Lucky Man', starring Malcolm McDowell... but I'm sure you knew that! Kimpton, also known as 'Funky Kimpton', well, by me, anyway... oops, crossed posts... try Arundel instead, nice castle.

Corelli - Christmas concerto - seems kind of appropriate at the moment, what with the weather being the way it is!

Feist - Let It Die (the album) Agreed - Dr. Feelgood were cool weren't they? The doc. was Oil City Confidential I assume...

Jimmie Vaughan - Do You Get the Blues? Next up Serafina Steer - The Moths Are Real or maybe Giuseppi Tartini violin concertos - haven't made my mind up yet!

That's a good idea, not come across that before. Does the tissue ever stick to the wheels? That could cause a nasty mess!

What's the spray for? Simulating rain?

Neat! Are the switch blades still pivoted on the tie-bar? I was thinking you could easily adapt the design to use the twin dropper-and-tube method, a la Ian Rice, to avoid stresses on the blades.

Delighted to find this blog - I've recently purchased one of these kits (unmade, complete, and cheaper!) so I'll be referring to this as it will be my first 0 gauge wagon kit... first venture into 0 gauge of any sort actually!