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I don't know; perhaps that has the parts someone needs to finish of a part-completed, or completed but damaged model they've already built? If you wanted to repair or complete something you've already put a lot of work into, I don't see why the price is inappropriate.
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"Flatbed"? Is that a Mk1 coach underframe?
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Peafore Yard - 4mm BR Blue layout shunting layout - Sold
Vanders replied to 37114's topic in Layout topics
Well there's the Isle of Wight pair; you can't get much more saaf than that! Of course an IoW layout brings a whole new set of problems... -
No you're not. It's right up there with "...watered down PVA applied with a dropper" for me.
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"Near mint" meaning it was kept on the shelf next a mint one.
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The changing face of Bristol
Vanders replied to Captain Kernow's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
Lets not forget bringing the old train shed back into use, fixing the small and congested entrance area & ticket barriers, and hopefully doing something about the underpass. And the toilets.... -
I haven't ballasted the layout itself yet; just a test piece (I work slowly!). In theory I don't think it'd make a huge difference but reality may choose to disagree with me.
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Although they MAY work under PCB (hand built) or fiNescale sleepers, as the sleepers are thinner and the rail section smaller so the magnet & the coupling are closer together. I have some beneath the sleepers that work, but some that were less reliable when it came to the delayed-action uncoupling, so my layout has a mix of "under" & "between".
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Huh, I'd never considered using nail varnish as paint before.
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As a counterpoint, I have done exactly that and used Copydex to glue the cork down, but my baseboard is a 50mm sheet of extruded polystyrene, so I was able to punch through the cork & into the foam below with a bradawl rather than drilling. The track is also glued down with Copydex, and I plan to use a water/Copydex/IPA mix to glue the ballast. I should, in theory, be able to achieve that much sought after acoustic decoupling!
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"I want you to make it look like it's been sat in a siding in a preservation line for the past 15 years without ever being touched. Can you do that?"
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Congratulations Andy! I know the sort of effort involved in anything like this, and it can be a draining but very rewarding experience. I'm so glad you stuck it out, through thick & thin. Also I've got to laugh that you managed to capture BlackRat joining RMWeb!
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GWML Electification
Vanders replied to Xerces Fobe2's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
The bridge at the London end of Bristol Parkway is also being rebuilt. I don't think there'll be much around the Bristol area until the work at Temple Meads & the re-quadding of the line from Filton Bank is complete. Which prompts a question; will the section between Stoke Gifford & Temple Meads (I.e. via Lawrence Hill) be wired? I assume as trains will run to Temple Meads and the IEP depot will be at Stoke Gifford, the answer is "Yes", but it hasn't occurred to me that Lawrence Hill might get wires. -
Trams are always good for unusual pointwork. I was impressed with this arrangement in Ghent: http://goo.gl/jtW7d1 Maybe not that unusual individually, but it's a bit much when you consider that outside slip and double lead junction all are for a bit of tramline that no longer exists!
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Peafore Yard - 4mm BR Blue layout shunting layout - Sold
Vanders replied to 37114's topic in Layout topics
Did you add a hydrant access cover to match the sign, though? -
The changing face of Bristol
Vanders replied to Captain Kernow's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
It looks instantly better as soon as the first section is lifted out. It'll be great when the remaining bits at platform level are demolished. -
To be fair, the BR version wouldn't have come insulated with a bed and kitchen. Or possibly even free of rot. The price is actually quite reasonable for a building like that, in good condition, "ready to plant". Just an empty shed that size can set you back £1000 these days!
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Peafore Yard - 4mm BR Blue layout shunting layout - Sold
Vanders replied to 37114's topic in Layout topics
Oh that's it, I have some work to do! -
It's what? And how much? I particularly like the weasely
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The changing face of Bristol
Vanders replied to Captain Kernow's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
I didn't realise the work on Cattle Market Rd. was quite so involved, but at least something is finally happening. With the conveyor way gone now all they need to do is raze the old Post Office building to the ground... -
One snuck into frame Strangely, given that there are three bus stops up there on a very busy road with a bunch of different routes running along it, I can't actually find many pictures with a bus in it... Aha!
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Just how much has that chassis expanded?!
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The changing face of Bristol
Vanders replied to Captain Kernow's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
So it's been a while, but I noticed the other day that work has begun at Bristol Temple Meads, with the cladding removed from the old Post Office walkway and if I remember correctly, demolition is due to happen during Christmas. From that point on I believe the work to relay & re-signal BTM, including taking the old box out of service and bringing the old Brunel platforms back into use, finally kicks off. -
If we could just get UK manufacturers to agree & stick to NMRA standards that'd be a good start!
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That fits with my experience. Dapol is pretty much NMRA out of the box, give or take, but Farish is usually fine these days too. Parkside Dundas are all over the place but very easy to adjust, and Peco are under NMRA (natch) but I replace all of their plastic wheelsets with properly adjusted Parkside wheelsets anyway.
