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  1. RedgateModels

    bought a "new" X-10 Mini on eBay last night :)

  2. RedgateModels

    just bought a new Mashima for the 2-8-2

    1. halfwit

      halfwit

      Old one dead?

    2. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      He should have a Maxon!

    3. RedgateModels

      RedgateModels

      The Sagami was always a bit weak, it got hot just running the gearbox - it has to run as well as it looks ;)

  3. RedgateModels

    is back home after 10 days in Sunny Cornwall, ok, today wasn't, but we were leaving anyway :)

  4. RedgateModels

    obby oss tomorrow. Hope the weather holds!

    1. Coombe Barton

      Coombe Barton

      You down there, then?

    2. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      I think we're looking at a hosepipe ban if it goes on like this.

  5. RedgateModels

    obby oss tomorrow. Hope the weather holds!

  6. RedgateModels

    hasn't seen cloud for over a week now

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    2. RedgateModels

      RedgateModels

      ah but I've had fish n chips in Padstein today!

    3. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Just you wait, mi'andsome, they'm on their way!

    4. RedgateModels

      RedgateModels

      true, looks a tad dreary for the obby oss ;)

  7. RedgateModels

    the 2-8-2 is tantalisingly close to being finished - only jobs left: fit NEM pocket mount to tender, coal tender, strip weathering off brake blocks and fit loco brakes :)

  8. RedgateModels

    is wondering why some folks seem to think rule 10 in Mag topics don't apply to them .......

    1. KevinWalsh

      KevinWalsh

      In all walks of life there are people who feel that rules don't apply to them, an unfortunate truism in this day and age I'm afraid.

    2. halfwit

      halfwit

      The world will not end if your subs copy is late...

  9. RedgateModels

    varnishing is finished on the 2-8-2, it looks LOOOVELY :) - PP "ready to spray" Satin varnish with a bit more thinners added and a cheapie 6 quid airbrush - I've finally found the solution to my varnishing problems

  10. RedgateModels

    just got the tender varnished to my staisfaction. 24 hours drying time and I can start putting the 2-8-2 back together again!

    1. scots region

      scots region

      c-a-n n-o-t w-a-i-t, I m-u-s-t s-p-e-l-l o-u-t m-y e-x-i-t-m-e-n-t

  11. RedgateModels

    fitting nameplates to deflectors, dropped plate in wrong place and got superglue all over the thing :( rubbed back and resprayed, now drying on the radiator .....

    1. beast66606

      beast66606

      Matt varnish .. ;>)

    2. S.A.C Martin

      S.A.C Martin

      Oh no! :(

       

      I'm sure it'll come out alright chap :)

    3. RedgateModels

      RedgateModels

      it has ;)

  12. RedgateModels

    has just completed the cabside lining and numbers for 91000, just the running plate vertical faces to go!

    1. scots region

      scots region

      can't wait

  13. RedgateModels

    carpet fitters arrived today, I don't recognise my house now, it's like a show home :D

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    2. Gallows Close

      Gallows Close

      Has the missus insisted you take your shoes off at the door?

       

    3. halfwit

      halfwit

      Are you sure that your in the right house?

    4. Barry Ten

      Barry Ten

      I love that new carpety smell.

  14. RedgateModels

    bagged a Brit detailing pack on eBay from Peter's Spares - cylinder drains for the 2-8-2 and the rest for the DoG project to come :)

  15. RedgateModels

    3 boiler bands done, 2 to go ....

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    2. RedgateModels

      RedgateModels

      all done :)

    3. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      31 minutes to apply one boiler band?!?

    4. RedgateModels

      RedgateModels

      quick, look busy the boss is coming ......

  16. RedgateModels

    Visited our Rail Grinder UK2 at Nuneaton today, only to see one of our MP Stoneblowers pass the station on it's way to Bromsgrove :)

  17. RedgateModels

    fitted a TCS-Z2 chip to an old Triang Rocket last night, runs pretty well for an old 'un and plenty of scope for cv tweaking yet. Now, will the body fit back on ;)

    1. RedgateModels

      RedgateModels

      and John @ Bromsgrove has kindly supplied me with some CVs to start with - top service as ever :)

  18. RedgateModels

    ANOTHER X04 motor refurbished over the weekend - I'll have to get another batch of rewinds done at this rate ;)

    1. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Ever considered modifying one to see if you can produce a skewed 5-pole?

  19. RedgateModels

    is wondering where Andy Y's April fool is ......

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    2. RedgateModels

      RedgateModels

      Ah! there it is :)

    3. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Fools Rush In....

    4. Grafarman

      Grafarman

      Fools and Horses...

  20. RedgateModels

    chassis stripped, soaked in Cillit Bang! and now drying on the radiator, grey primer at lunchtime :)

    1. RedgateModels

      RedgateModels

      actually it's now black :)

    2. ian

      ian

      I hope it is still there. "Cillit Bang! and it's gone..."

  21. RedgateModels

    is spraying satin black paint today - Tender and bodyshell are done, deflectors are baking off on the radiator. Time to strip down the chassis ;)

  22. RedgateModels

    chipped up a Triang Nellie at the weekend - Lenz Standard, runs lovely :)

  23. RedgateModels

    Just ben to the car wash - wash, valet and polish for 20 quid - shiny car :)

    1. beast66606

      beast66606

      I prefer the weathered look to mine !

       

    2. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      I'd have done it for £19.95!.... :-p

    3. RedgateModels

      RedgateModels

      Had to be done, drove a 11 plate hire car yesterday, got back in mine to go home and thought "urgh"

  24. RedgateModels

    Spent a pleasant hour at Bedford Sidings taking lots of photos of UK1 Rail Grinder, I was supposed to be doing a H&S inspection. Nice day though

  25. RedgateModels

    has just wafted a can of grey primer at the 2-8-2 bodyshell, not too much rework needed :)

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