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  1. lincolnshiremodeller
    Great modelling from a part of the world that I also model. What's the origin of the green wagon loader parked on the dock next to the 25?
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    What does that mean? As opposed to...?
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    Nice work there. For me the correct shade of BR Blue is very subjective not helped by the prototypes often being filthy or bleached. By contrast I have a Bachmann 45 which I think has a shade of blue which in my opinion is far too turquoise. It's certainly far lighter than the shade of blue on my Bachmann 47 or mk2 coaching stock.
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    Anybody have a Bachmann and Heljan peak to photo side by side? Like others who have commented on the same thing I'm impressed by the overall baulk of the Heljan model.
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    142s were regular performers on the Joint Line from Doncaster to Lincoln and Sleaford in the late 80s. I don't remember them going further south or East than Sleaford. Our school train home regularly used to be a Neville Hill 142.
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    The Lima model probably sells well because it is the most accurate. The Bachmann one is a different wagon design and the grainflow livery on it is fictitious...a bit like painting a deltic in large logo blue and passing it off as a 37...😉
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    Thanks for the replies. I think a Railmatch DMU light green will be the best option.
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    I have 6 Lima PAA wagons in the green Grainflow livery which I intend to detail. As this involves removal of the moulded advert panel they will need repainted. I don't see a retailer selling a grainflow green paint so I assume that this will involve using a close equivalent or mixing shades to suit. Does anyone have a recommendation for an available shade of green that matches well? Thanks Simon
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    A very dilute drop of blue acrylic paint on the lens may well reduce the intensity and alter the light colour?
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    I'm sure it will be a fine addition to one of my favourite layouts on RMweb. Is it based on anywhere in particular (Llandudno)?
  11. lincolnshiremodeller
    Some excellent modelling and a great outcome for Martin's work. Makes a nice change to see somebody's passion and hard work not ending up in a skip.
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    Just catching up with your thread... A Peco track rubber is ideal for cleaning spray paint off the tops of the rail.
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    I suppose that maybe sums up the reality of British outline modelling....the buyer often has to decide which is the "least worse" option. I wonder if our German/American/Japanese friends have the same problem? I opted for a 45/0 from Bachmann as I got tired waiting for Heljan. Ideally I'd like a 45/1 still so will wait and see what Heljan comes up with. Personally I'm a fan of Heljan running quality over Bachmann but like others when it comes to body shape I'll wait and see one in the flesh.
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    According to a Hattons advert it's now Q2 2022 before the 45 will be available.....
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    Over the last several decades the bank holiday situation in Scotland is probably even more diluted with less firms having a forced shutdown for local holidays, and more UK wide businesses (e.g. banks) observing the English rather than Scottish Bank Holidays where they differ for continuity. Into the mix add a growing trend for private sector firms to not give mandatory Bank Holidays at all but just add the days to personal holiday allowances. SJ
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    Personally I would use the cylindrical Neodymium magnets. They require no milling or routing. Simply drill a hole in the baseboard to the same diameter (between the rails) and push the magnet in. If your hole goes right through the baseboard then you also have the ability to move the magnet if you wish by pushing the magnet right through and out to reposition elsewhere (as a tight fit means no glue is required to hold the magnet in position ).
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    I'd agree the latest version (whenever it breaks cover) will likely be minor tweaks rather than wholesale changes of the body shape. That said whilst the talk of a lack of curvature on the top of the door is valid the angle of that last prototype picture makes the curvature look very subtle indeed. If the real thing looks subtle will that translate to a 4mm model? As always we will wait and wonder but for me I gave up the wait and have ordered the Bachmann version for now.
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    Couldn't agree more. Given that it's now 2.5 years since the 45 was announced with little sign of progress of late, and with other new models announced in the intervening period, surely now is a time of consolidation rather than announcing more and more new models with dubious schedules.
  19. lincolnshiremodeller
    ...and did you get Steve Martin's autograph?
  20. lincolnshiremodeller
    So there is no update then? All quiet on the Eastern front?
  21. lincolnshiremodeller
    Hi Ben Any further updates on the 45 schedule? Thanks Simon
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    It does look very good indeed. Going back to the ballast discussion I would say it could do with blackening. All those idling DMUs and locos would have dripped oil everywhere over the years and it would have been more black than grey. Is your 116 a Lima 117 conversion？ Nice layout.
  23. lincolnshiremodeller
    Thanks for that. Everyday is a school day as they say.
  24. lincolnshiremodeller
    Can you expand on that. I thought 115 were all at Marylebone/Bletchley with some sets realised to Tyseley?
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    Thanks for that. I'll take a look, although a respray of a brand new loco doesn't sound too palatable. Cheers
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