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Work has slowed down again on these two. I ordered some phospher bronze strip over Christmas to make up the pick-ups, however it was out of stock. I'm hoping to find some at the Stafford exhibition and then get these two running. In the meantime I've done a bit more work to the bodies. The kit is supplied with a couple of small etches for the cab floor, obviously not the whole floor as the motor and gearbox sit inside the cab. These pieces sit either side and are only used for the open cabbed version as the floor is visible through the door opening. The photo below shows one floor piece soldered in place and the other in front of the loco waiting its turn; Handrails soldered in place and roofs fitted; Hopefully I'll have more progress to show you soon. Paul.
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It looks like it has a full depth hull - do you intend cutting it down to a waterline model? Paul.
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Just back from a short walk in snowshoes on Goyt's Moss.
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Drove home from work along some backroads and a green lane. All good fun with a couple of snowdrifts thrown in as well.
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is waiting for the boat to come in so he can have a fishy on a little dishy.
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wonders why we have 1:76 for railway modelling and 1:72 for aircraft, military etc. Shame both disciplines don't share the same scale.
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Many years from now... "Ah, that's just what I need" he said, spotting a rather old and battered GWR coach in a sale. After getting it home he decides that the roof is a bit wonky and decides a replacement is in order. "I'll whip this odd plastic former off as well whilst I'm at it". "What the... some clots only gone and glued a figure on a toilet in there - and they couldn't even be bothered to paint it!" Paul.
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Armoured train kits...
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Contemplating having a big sale and spending the proceeds on a lathe.
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To sell me American locos and stock or not?
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You suprise me Julia, but I'll bet that's where the problem lies. As you say leaving the axle hole to be drilled after tyre fitting could be the way to wobble free running. Paul.
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Just out of interest Julia, did you turn the printed wheel centres true before fitting the tyres? Paul.
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Starting another purge - tempted to get rid of my last few RTR items.
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Making flapjack.
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If it works and you're happy with the result I cannot see how your approach can be half-baked. Interestingly you say that these coaches are brass and have been glued together - many would say that's a half-baked approach but as they're still in one piece after many years of use it just shows that soldering isn't always the only way to join two pieces of metal. (If anyone wants me I'll be in the corner wearing a tin hat!) Paul.
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Making handrails.
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Back to work tomorrow - the thought of it hangs heavy after 3 weeks off.
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Blueberry muffins in the oven.
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Have finally started painting me chaldrons black.
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In 2013 I shall have an opinion on everything and post on every thread. I shall not let the fact that I have no idea what I'm talking about stand in the way.
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