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18 hours ago, polybear said:

 

The data sheet for Permabond states a handling time of 15 -20 seconds?

Hi

I affix the first wheel to the axle the day before. 24 hours for a full cure. Then I use a GW Press to affix the second wheel, double checking with a B2B gauge. Never timed myself on the second wheel fitting but guesstimate would be about the 30 second mark. The glue hadn’t ‘taken’ in that time period in my experience (2 sets of wheels).

I bought my bottle from a Model Engineering show after a talk with the salesman there who recommended it. But obviously he was used to much bigger scales than ours. 

6 hours ago, Chuffer Davies said:

Hi,

thanks for the suggestion but I’m thinking   High viscosity would not be drawn into the wheel/axle interface whereas a low viscosity glue might be better drawn into the joint by capillary action.  What would be your take on this?

Frank

Hi

I’ve used it on two sets of Gibson wheels. I smeared it on the bottom of the axle hole so the insertion of the axle pushed the glue forward as it was inserted, the excess being wiped off. So far, over two years, the joints haven’t failed as there is no evidence of the quartering having moved. So I deemed that, for me anyway, a success. 

Try Permabond 240.

Its a slow cure high viscosity glue.

Also think of an ‘accelerator’. Useful for speeding up the curing time once you are happy with the quartering. 

As a rooky at this soldering lark the one tip I use is to use “shavings” of solder just laid next to the joint and to then introduce the soldering iron so they melt and flash along the joint.  It’s amazing how little solder you need. Previously I’d get the joint  hot and then feed in the solder and create a “fillet” of solder thinking more (solder) is better (joint). I got this from the chap who demonstrates resistance soldering at Scalefour North.

PS I now swear by my RSU for most but not all soldering jobs. 

I used Microscope Slide Slip Glass Covers on the one coach I’ve built. I think from a recommendation on either this thread or another thread on RMWeb. A bit fiddly and a learning experience but good results. 

4 hours ago, t-b-g said:

Which is why no lesser person than the late, great, Iain Rice once wrote to MRJ describing me as "the worst Luddite since Tony Wright".

I’d have that framed 😂

10 hours ago, Bucoops said:

An intermediate step?

 

I have one as well, bought before I found there were issues with it so happy to chuck that in the ring too as it were!

What are the issues?

Are they major?

Any pointers appreciated. 

5 hours ago, MarkSG said:

 

Any chance you could build an E4 next? 🙂

I have an Alan Gibson E4 in the ‘Round Tuit’ stash. Is that any help?

Another case of I just get one and a manufacturer then announces a RTR one! 🤣

28 minutes ago, Chuffer Davies said:

Hi again,

thanks for your words of encouragement regarding my J52.  I think Ian Rathbone’s paint work has made the difference. In reality it should have a Stirling cab with oval(ish) windows. The footplate is 2mm too wide as well.  I ought really to correct my artwork and try again but the model I already have looks the part despite the errors, and I have many other locos to build for Clayton, as well as needing to design a Q4 kit from scratch.  
 

If you can’t get a satisfactory outcome from the model you have, let me know and I’ll sort out the errors in my J52 artwork and run you off a set of etches. 
 

Before anyone else gets excited, these won’t be suitable for OO modellers which is why I haven’t offered them to John at LRM. P4 and EM only on this occasion. 
 

Frank

Will they go into production at all? Even as a ‘flat pack’ kit minus castings? I’d be interested. 

Sailing Whipping Thread like this?

https://oceanrope.com/shop/whipping-twine/

As a pure layman with no knowledge of Bankruptcy or Insolvency I find it surprising that the Insolvency Practitioner only expects to raise £5,000 from stock with a Book price of nearly £100,000. Is this normal?

To paraphrase a comic icon ‘I use all the right notes apostrophes but not necessarily in the right order places’. 😁

I don’t know if this is the right place but does anyone know what happened to the late Iain Rice’s layouts? I do hope they have been preserved and, hopefully, will attend future exhibitions. A fitting memorial if they do I think. 

5 hours ago, Clive Mortimore said:

 

 

 

I am not keen on ladders at the best of times, let alone carrying a tray of tea cups up one.

 

I am looking forward to being the maestro of the refreshments for Hills of the North.

As an outsider may I suggest a Dumb Waiter may assist Mortimore with his domestic duties….

That and the provision of a small silver bell to summon him.

Wasn’t the ‘old’ way to use brake fluid?

Try looking at the price of a second hand Cowells lathe. Eye watering, especially if they have a good range of accessories. A Watchmaker’s Cowells lathe with minimum accessories just sold on eBay for £1800. Starting price for a Cowells ME lathe seems to be £1000 with just a 3 jaw chuck. I continue to dream….

I’m sure CF MRC is a vampire…

He always seems to post after midnight.

PS Excellent work, as always. The Finescale 2mm workers on here leave me in awe. 

9 minutes ago, LNER4479 said:

The nadir of Britain's 20th century railways?

Yes. Exactly.

But to me it is ‘character’ and has an appeal I can’t find the right words for. Plus it is what I grew up with.

Strange that I am drawn to opposites. I like the run down charm of ‘banger blue’ for diesels but my steam era preferences are now for the elegance of Pre-Grouping liveries. 

8 hours ago, john new said:

Can someone explain please the use of the word “banger” in relation to BR blue era locos. It is a slang expression I’ve never understood/had explained. Getting old and the slang of several younger generations, especially those of the generations younger than my now adult daughters, is a mystery. Add to that some modern TV adverts…….

 

To me ‘banger blue’ I interpret as a shorthand to describe the run down, underfunded, corporate blue railway of the 70s/early 80s. Creaking at the joints with much original infrastructure and practices. The time before Sectorisation and variation in liveries and the introduction of new stock. 

Tony.

Have you ever photographed Mostyn?

I think it is the best of the ‘banger blue’ layouts and every time I have seen it, it has run faultlessly. P4 as well!

No mention of Farringdon? Did I miss it?

Normally I’m no lover of GWR Branch Line termini (truly a railway modelling cliché) but this layout is simply sublime. 

10 minutes ago, Dragonboy said:

I had the pleasure of seeing Retford at the beginning of the century, at I think a show in Watford iirc. I was amazed at the vast expanse of baseboards which were spread out in front of me.  It would be great to see some up to date video footage  of this wonderful layout. 
 

Brian

Approx 1 year ago:

I thoroughly enjoy Wright Writes. I learn from more knowledgeable modellers than myself, I enjoy the banter and I quite often get inspired to try to raise my modelling game. However as soon as the subject of Thompson comes up I start to skip entire ‘chunks’ of the thread as it tends to be pedantic, argumentative and quite often unpleasant. And, not to put too fine a point on it, the same protagonists.

PS I note one of the contributors now has Guest on his name. Is he no longer a member of this Forum?

PPS As an aside my main hobby is sailing. If you ever are amongst a group of sailors and want some fun just say “I think Rocna anchors are useless” and wait for the reactions! Hours of fun to be had. It would make a discussion about Thompson look like a maiden Aunt’s tea party in comparison. 🤣

23 minutes ago, t-b-g said:

 

Although it has suffered over the years and many of the buildings have gone, much of Wickham still survives. There have even been mentions of giving it a major overhaul and a rebuild and exhibiting it again but I don't think it is very high up on the list of priorities for the present owners. 

That’s a shame as I’d like to see it in the flesh one day. Maybe the reinstated buildings could be in an LNER constituent Company style this time…..

PS If they ever decide to move it on I’d be interested.