Stu from EGDL
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Scottish Region photos 1980's
Stu from EGDL replied to Clagmeister's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
Still a cracking thread this, despite not being added to for a while. Her's a few random, late 80s wet day shots from Glasgow. Unknown dates but I'd put it at 87-88 with 37410/413/47643 (?) and 47714!!! Later; STU from EGDL
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from the Lady
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Typical...I sell a loco on E-Bay for buttons...2 days later one goes for double the money...Barking!!!
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Congrats to DEMU on a good show at Burton yesterday. Cr*p lighting in the venue though. And a nice visit from the fire engine!!
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Hi Gang; A big well done to Kernow for speedy picking & despatch and also to Royal Mail (for a change) for efficient handling & delivery. 21 hours from placing the order to having the items in my hands. Cracking service..... Regards; STU from EGDL
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Well, judging by the fact that the FO has buffers and a M11xxx number...I'm inclined to say that the one with the darker roof is from the set. Looks like an easy 'Chaos Black' resparay for all required roofs!!! Later; STU from EGDL
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Only 68F and rain (?) here in the Mojave Desert
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has now cranked out 4 scratchbuilt bufferstops...and the last one was the worst!!!
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Hi Gang; Not seen the book set vs the individual coaches for the mismatch in roof colour. Whilst what Dave says about various colours on roofs being accurate, the difference is incredibly magnified in N Gauge, and I can see a lot of people (ala 43179 above) being upset at the mismatch. There are some options....from respraying roofs to match to weathering to Dapol making new roofs as spares (1 for 1 perhaps or outrageously cheap!!!) or mere acceptance of the difference. There are also others who state that they will use Farish coaches with Dapol power cars etc, thereby rendering correct roof coaches surplus (for sale perhaps). Interestingly, for anyone awaiting a buffet, I'm sure that the roof might not match the coaches in your Mk3 collection so far...solutions????/ Later; STU in KNID
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Modern N Gauge Buffer..a 1st attempt
Stu from EGDL commented on Stu from EGDL's blog entry in Stu from EGDL's Blog
Hi Stephen; The thought of production does appeal...but with the shape and the lattice, resin casting is not really a goer. Splitting the buffer into 2 or 3 pieces may make it a little better. However, with only 9 pieces anyway from 4 different styles/sizes of plastruct, it is not onerous to build....just fiddly. I have constructed a second one yesterday to a refined design, and although it looks similar, it is slightly different. I will be further refining the design a little, as Phil H has kindly sent me a few reference pics. Later; STU in KNID -
I'm working away at the moment and had a few spare hours this weekend. I rooted out a model shop in Lancaster CA, (Smith Brothers) and bought some plasticard and Plastic Weld. 15 minutes of cutting and glueing bodged up this freelance modern buffer stop. Not sure that the dimensions are quite right as I am several thousand miles away from my stock...but it looks in proportion. A coat of Rail Red and a plonk on a bit of track beckons when I get home, along with refining the design. From the money spent and the amount of plasticard bought, I reckon I can knock one of these out every 15 mins for very little cost. I reckon there is a gap in the market for a modern N Gauge buffer stop as the Peco ones are not really suitable any more for a modern railway..Comments, criticisms and brickbats to the usual address please!!!
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night in on my own..bit of modelling, glass of red..watched some Eureka...now the news and early to bed...Bliss!!
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night in on my own..bit of modelling, glass of red..watched some Eureka...now the news and early to bed...Bliss!!
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Another 2 Class 60s in primer and also a couple of 47s...Now what colour to do them all????
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just back from Bristol show. Good show..big turnout..and got all on my shopping list!!!
