nzgresleyfan

Love the B12.  It was the R.150 version that got me into the hobby over 30 years ago, a birthday gift from my parents.  I still have it, will never part with it, although it's a little knocked about now.

I could never buy the current offering though, far too inaccurate for today's standards.  Maybe one day I'll get a kit for it!  Although it would be lovely if Hornby or Bachmann brought out a proper version of it.

Antex is a popular brand, look for something around 25W.  It's not necessary to have a variable temperature setting, indeed it's helpful to have the iron at a temperature that will get the solder flowing quickly and efficiently.  I've never experienced the problem of melting parts.

Just make sure you have a good flux on hand and keep the tip of the iron clean.

Rob.

But if it had been re-built by BR the wheels may have been changed.

They were. Can't recall offhand but I seem to remember seeing a photo of it fitted with a combination of disc and split spoke wheels on one of the axles.

Before I come out and actually accuse the builder of getting an otherwise brilliant model wrong I'd appreciate the opportunity to dig through my extensive collection of wagon wheel photos.

I'll keep you posted...

 

I've tried in the past to apply transfers onto other transfers, to try to get the numbering on the number plate attached to the solebar, with no success.  I've considered finding some waterslide decals of the appropriate height, but I'm not sure that'll work either.  Might just have to leave the number plate blank like I did on the other van.

Would varnishing over the numberplate before applying the numbers work?

Regards,

Rob.

You should never use brake fluid for stripping paint. Either use proper paint stripper or less corrosive chemicals.

I totally disagree; if the stuff was that dangerous you wouldn't be allowed to use it for anything at all.  As always, and as JeffP and PatB have noted, treat it with caution and respect.

I have used brake fluid as a paint stripper many times without any trouble at all.  I'm still wondering how to get rid of the stuff once I need to though, with most modern cars needing you to have an automotive degree just to remove the sump plug the days of having a waste oil container at your local service station seem to be over...

Rob.

Ah, the memories!

This was my first ever wagon kit, built at the age of ten following a visit to the NRM. I still have it although it will never run again, having suffered numerous injuries it has finally donated its roof to replace a missing Parkside one.

Rob.

And I'm sitting here thinking that if you carry on like this then there won't be any more original NRM examples left! Loving your work and looking forward to seeing some more.

Rob.