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  1. To your eyes it is correct and that is fine . But I doubt there is anyone alive today who has seen Midland loco straight out of the works and could define its colour. Colour perception and memory is poor. Light conditions, weathering and fading of colour make a huge difference. I had a friend, a professional mountain artist, who couldn't always finish paintings on the hill. She made colour swatches before she started so that she had references to work from. Sadly she is no longer with us but I do own two of her paintings. Nick
  2. Just about done apart from a coat of varnish and wiring up the electrics. Will have two decoders one for traction wheels and one for the rack. Oh nearly forgot I'll need to build some track as well. Nick
  3. I've been using an Aoyue 937 for some years now. Available on Ebay at a very reasonable price with an extensive range of bits. Used mainly for 0 gauge. Recommended. Nick
  4. Graphite works very well and despite arguments otherwise does not induce slipping with properly weighted locomotives. Nick
  5. This looks as if the operators are going to need some intensive training before York. Nick
  6. Look for Wera hex screwdrivers. Hard to find the smaller sizes and not cheap but worth every penny. Nick
  7. Also LSWR C14. Generally trailing return cranks imply inside admission usually with slide valves. Piston valves are generally outside admission. Nick
  8. PPD do have a minimum sheet size of 290 x 135mm so you may need to rearrange your A5 sheet. Don't get hooked on paper sizes when designing for etching. Nick
  9. Look at PPD Ltd up in Lochgilphead. I pay less than that but expect to pay up front. Cheaper but not a cheap option. I have been using them for many years and am very happy with their service. Nick
  10. The slope on the books probably reflects another of my interests. Note the titles and some of the places I've been are that steep Nick
  11. Getting there now. Very gaudy from the paint shop but it will only get worse as the lining is bright yellow
  12. And tha wagons horse drawn from Langdale with wheels and horse shoes wrapped in sacking. Different kind of 'elf and safety
  13. Ony let him have some if he comes to see us in Leeds. He oswe a few pints. Nick
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