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  1. Ark Royal

    Fed Up!! Right Hand bandaged up post op....impairing on my desire to do some modelling.....oh how i wish i was ambidexterous

    1. Ark Royal

      Ark Royal

      Thanks Chris

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  2. Ark Royal

    Just found out his 2nd batch of RTV mould material has come without the coloured catalyst indicator, which means ensuring the 2 part RTV is mixed correctly is really down to guess work and some prayers!!Not happy

    1. Ark Royal

      Ark Royal

      Similar, just a 2 part mix version used to make moulds for replicating items. Although I have used RTV 101 which is a high heat sealant to do the same job...bit expensive though!!!

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  3. MiDAS

    My wife died 19.30 today. Life is a bitch

    1. Ark Royal

      Ark Royal

      I echo the comments made above and offer you my sincere condolences at this difficult time.

      Take Care, Mark

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  4. Jon020

    3 1/2 hours trying to make marker lights for 4mm deltic from plastic rod and brass wire - failed - try again another day! Time for a beer!

    1. Ark Royal

      Ark Royal

      Hi Jon,

      Just a thought but have you tried fibre optic cable (avail from ebay amongst others in a variety of sizes) You can get the sheathed variety which I had success with on a 47 project. The sheath can be cut back to expose the fibre optic which can then be cut and shaped to protrude through the body at the right diameter. It also allows you then to create a light-box where there is more room.

      Just a thought

      Hope it Helps

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  5. Jon020

    Oh 'eck. My visit to scaleforum has left me wondering about switching to P4... if I'm going to add detail, why not go the whole hog? Time to browse the advice section me thinks

    1. Ark Royal

      Ark Royal

      If you go for it then I would put and order in for some wheels as "ultrascale" delivery time is 16 weeks (others on the market but these come with gears etc..drop in wheels). Time enough to practice!!!

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  6. Jon020

    Oh 'eck. My visit to scaleforum has left me wondering about switching to P4... if I'm going to add detail, why not go the whole hog? Time to browse the advice section me thinks

    1. Ark Royal

      Ark Royal

      Re-wheeling....whats on your list? For the average modeller with some hand skills its easy. Ran a re-wheeling workshop at scaleforum this year ..1st time ever.

      In simple terms relating to diesels... couldn't be easier than taking the shell off, taking the keeper plates off the bogies,removing the wheels, bending the pickups out a bit. Refit the new set, lube and replace the keeper plates. You don't need a set of wheels to try.....just remove a set from your deltic and then refit...

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  7. Jon020

    Oh 'eck. My visit to scaleforum has left me wondering about switching to P4... if I'm going to add detail, why not go the whole hog? Time to browse the advice section me thinks

    1. Ark Royal

      Ark Royal

      I echo Captain Kernows' advice.As a newbie to P4 i found track building easy and rewarding and the results speak for themselves. Why not hunt out your local P4 group and give them a call, pop along to a club meeting and have a chat. That was the route i took and I haven't looked back.

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  8. Jon020

    Ark Royal... have a great time - I can't be there, so have a great time

    1. Ark Royal

      Ark Royal

      Hi Jon,

      Thanks looking forward to it....29 years in the waiting..revisiting another boyhood dream!

  9. Ark Royal

    Bye Bye Eridge Picture Gallery..........

    1. Ark Royal

      Ark Royal

      Cull of personal Galleries to take place. I agree with moderators that many belong in topics which is what i shall do. Like many I thought this was an area to show your general photos to aid others in detailing their models.

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