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  1. Pugsley
    Yep, that was exactly what I meant 8)
  2. Pugsley
    There's plenty of photos here: http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/essobtankwagonvb and here: http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/cegbtankwagon The first 3 prototype wagons were built around 1957, by Charles Roberts and the design proved so successful that eventually several hundred were built by other builders as well. There are subtle detail differences between the ones produced by different builders. They were operated by Esso and Regent (later Texaco), amongst others, but I'm not sure when they came out of use.
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    Personally, I'd dry the sludge by baking it in the oven - it dries faster and you'll also kill off anything that might be present, such as slime moulds that you really don't want on your layout. Heating it to over 63 degrees C for 30 minutes will kill any organisms. BTW - This is top stuff Dave!
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    You don't have to go down the full CAD route, especially if you're not planning on doing anything too complicated. I've used CorelDraw quite successfully for etch artwork in the past, and that shouldn't take you too long to get your head around. Try Inkscape as a free alternative. HTH
  5. Pugsley
    Ah, milions (billions?) of extra cost just to placate the NIMBYS. The problem is that there seems to be no politicians with b*lls any more.
  6. Pugsley
    Looking good Jo! I can confirm that the green circled thing in your picture above is a brake cylinder.
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    If you ever do those in 7mm scale, I'll definitely have one (I presume you mean the type as used by the Tyne and Wear Metro like this one: http://iansrailwaypics.smugmug.com/Trains/Gronks/i-hxCT5Np/0/L/Brush-shunter11-Mid-Norfolk-L.jpg).
  8. Pugsley
    And here's said sphere from a different angle, before the rest of the plant was demolished, taken in 2006:
  9. Pugsley
    Always, depending on context
  10. Pugsley
    The bridge looks to be this one: http://binged.it/PCUPBe where the line enters the site, under the A403, from the Severn Beach branch.
  11. Pugsley
    Wow, there's certainly plenty of attention to detail in that signalbox. Top stuff!
  12. Pugsley
    I'll second CK's comments, they all look really good.
  13. Pugsley
    They do other materials though, I'm going to try having some of my parts for the IZAs done in their detail resin, which seems to have the same qualities as FUD. I think it's a bit more expensive though.
  14. Pugsley

    Only acheived 47.3 mpg on the way to work this morning ;-)

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      3 link

      Was that on your funky moped : )

    3. beast66606

      beast66606

      I acheived infinity - I didn't go to work, the car hasn't moved all day.

       

    4. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Will you achieve Nirvana next?

  15. Pugsley
    Of course, you know that's not proper modelling Kerosene Castle is looking good, you're well on the way to capturing the front end nicely. That'll look good racing through Highclere!
  16. Pugsley
    Tom - you could scale those from the wheel in your photo - and it'll get you within 0.1-0.2mm of actual scale size.
  17. Pugsley
    Makes sense to me brightspark. I used a neutral beige on my layout, which seemed to work in concentrating the eye onto the layout itself, not the stark fascia. I also agree with Julia, in as much as the simplest, and possibly most effective way of solving the problem is to move the track further inboard.
  18. Pugsley
    Packed it in as they were fed up of being laughed at? I admit, I did have a bit of a chuckle when I saw the name on the building
  19. Pugsley

    Class 85

    Pugsley replied to Michael Delamar's topic in Bachmann

    Even then, I'd rather have a nicely moulded grille than a coarse see-through replacment (the Lima 73 and A1 replacement parts spring to mind).
  20. Pugsley
    Yes, it is, it's just a shame it's not available in a few more shades.
  21. Pugsley
    Wow, thanks Mike, more fascinating insights. Could you point out the deliberate mistake alluded to above, please? I'm not knowledgeable enough to be able to spot it.
  22. Pugsley
    Dare you to count them
  23. Pugsley

    Class 85

    Pugsley replied to Michael Delamar's topic in Bachmann

    That was a pattern of weathering seen quite frequently, particularly on freight locos, in the late 80's and early 90's - the ends were cleaned, but not the bits inbetween. I've never managed to find out why.
  24. Pugsley
    Good luck with the show, Jo! Unfortunately I can't make it again this year.
  25. Pugsley
    Ha, I knew I knew the name of the author of that article from somewhere! I haven't read it completely yet, but it looks like a very interesting read, and a very thorough job.
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