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  1. makeitminiature
    Hi John, It's all looking pretty good. Maybe this video will be of some help. :) Speak soon, James Creating Chair Rafts from Templot
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  3. makeitminiature
    Here's a link to the video mentioned by @Nick C. There may be something of interest within it.
  4. makeitminiature
    I'm on to it John...I've another laser review which I am working on at the moment. Then it'll be chair printing. Then, I think a comparison of 3d printed and laser cut brickwork. I wish I didn't have a day job. 😀
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    Back for a second year, Scalefour Crewe '24 promises to be a bumper show. Already confirmed are the following inspirational layouts, with further guest layouts awaiting final confirmation. Clarendon by the Leamington Spa MRS. A large terminus station, LNWR 1904 Brettell Road A model of the former MR line through Brierley Hill, West Midlands, BR 1950s Kerrinhead by Gavin & Helen Clark, L&Y branch line in the 1920s. Underhill Yard Highland area of Scottish Region BR 1980s Tredethy Wharf Cornish branch line 1950s – 1970s plus other guest layouts still to be confirmed. Additionally, a variety traders will be on-hand to cater for all your finescale shopping needs. Confirmed so far: Bill Hudson Books Nick Tozer Books London Road Models Brassmasters Scalefour Society Stores Rumney Models Alan Gibson EBMA Hobby and Craft plus others awaiting confirmation. Tickets £10 (valid for both days). Why not make a weekend of your visit? This page will be updated as further details are confirmed.
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    Scaleforum returns for what promises to be another bumper event, with plenty to entertain, educate and inspire. Full details will be released closer to the date, but mark-up your calendar early in readiness for the '24 show. There will be the usual mix of finescale layouts, demonstrators and traders. Why not make a weekend of it - plenty do.
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    I've just seen this. Thank you for sharing the link. My review wasn't biased by the fact they sent it to me as a freeby. It genuinely is excellent, and so much nicer to use than my CO2 setup. I'm being sent an Atomstack machine to review soon as well. It'll be nice to do a comparison between the two. I suspect both will prove to be excellent. A laser cutter is certainly a big investment, but very very useful. Best wishes, James
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    @GWR57xx, that's right. I will be covering laser cut bases very soon. My next video will be a review of the Creality Falcon 2, which I have been testing out over the past few days, then I'll show how easy it is to cut the files from Templot. All the best, James
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    Hi Keith, I've just seen this topic, I had no idea you were working on Thumpers, and I'm really impressed with what you've achieved. Really well done. :) It's been on my list to draw up a Hastings unit. I have the Bachmann version in the box with a set of P4 wheels to convert it, but somehow I just can't muster the enthusiasm. I'd much rather scratch build. My problem has been finding a decent reference drawing. Can you recommend a source? Hastings Diesels' shed is just down the beach from me, so maybe at some point I'll pop along and ask if I can measure theirs up. :)
  13. makeitminiature
    HI Keith, There isn't really such a thing as a standard Plug Track chair. Each is programmatically generated to suit a particular application. So for example, chairs for a B8 straight turnout, wont necessarily fit a B8 on a radius. Some chairs are common, but check chairs and crossing chairs for example will be 'computed' to suit the specific turnout and how the timbers have been placed. Additionally, Templot includes controls to make fine adjustments to compensate for factors such as shrinkage and sleeper depth, enabling chairs to be tailored to offer a perfect-fit in every application. Just something to consider. The Loose Outer Jaw chairs are really brilliant to use, such a clever idea.
  14. makeitminiature
    Have you tried printing Plug Track files? I've had no problems, excepting occasions whereby I've done something wrong myself. The support raft and chair supports directly exported from Templot should produce excellent results. My preference is for standard ABS+ resin, although others are achieving great results with the new water washable ABS resin. A failure rate of 50% or worse suggests there may be something wrong with your set-up. If you can post further details, I'll do my best to suggest possible solutions. Best wishes, James
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    Of course it's not just the layouts which will provide inspiration at Scaleforum. There are fantastic lectures too, a master class in Painting & Lining with Geoff Haynes, and 3d printing with David Burnett. Plus interesting demonstrations and trade support - the very best in finescale modelling! And, as if that wasn't enough, there will be a public outing of the innovative Templot Plug Track system, with the opportunity to learn what it is all about. Hope to see you there. 😀
  17. makeitminiature
    Thank you Buhar and Ian_H for your kind comments about my videos. I really enjoyed putting the Finetrax kit together. It was so easy, and the finished turnout looks great. The timber effect on the timbers is very nice too. I will have it with me at Scaleforum and the Uckfield show should anyone wish to take a closer look. James
  18. makeitminiature
    Advance tickets for Scaleforum are now available. Link below. Scaleforum Advance Tickets
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    Any time is a good time. I'll obviously be there all day (both days), do drop by and have a chat. If you're able to make it and would like to kick the conversation off before-hand, feel free to email me at makeitminiature [at] outlook.com. It may be that you might inspire me to bring along something which I might otherwise forget. The venue will be spacious and I doubt there will be crowds as is often the case at some of the mainstream shows, so there would be plenty of time to discuss things with layout operators and demonstrators. I thought last years show was more of a social club than an exhibition. And was all the better for it. Hope to see you there. James
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    Don't miss this years Scaleforum which promises to be a bumper event with a range of fantastic layouts built to P4 track standards, as well as 2mm scale layouts courtesy of the 2mm finescale association. There will also be a range of demonstrations , traders and this year, specialist lectures on the subjects of 3d printing and Painting and Lining The Pendon team will be demonstrating their skills too. This will be the second Scaleforum held at The Cressex Community School in High Wycombe, a great venue with excellent catering.
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