Scottish Modeller

Hi all, If I remember correctly Model Railway News had a series of articles in the70's on this subject. Memory makes me want to say it was titled 'Getting the Balance Right' possibly written by Martin Waters? But - it's getting on for fifty years ago - so I may have got it wrong. Thanks Phil H

Hi all, To help with another modellers traIns, I am looking for information as per the title line. All informatin would be useful but photos are really useful. Thanks Phil H

Hi Roy, Just checked and found that I obtained it in July 1981 from the rep to check that the chassis still fitted the D&M N gauge kits. Phil H

Hi Geoff, Nopw that you know where it is... Bookmark it - add to favourites. Then you have the link in one place and easy to find. Phil H

Hi Andy, I'm sure I have seen somewhere a written history of Graham Farish N Gauge? I think the frst 5 pole fitted locoi was the slightly revised Black 5 - that would put it about 1979/80. Bob Russell would be able to provide a lot of information as he became a Farish rep in either 1980 or 81. Thanks Phil H

Hi Andy, I swapped all my OO and HO stock when Farish N was introduced. From memory I got a Holden, a Pannier, 6 off 2 axle coaches, 20 assorted wagons and a double oval of trrack with 4 points in the exchange at Bradford Model Railway Centre. As I cycled past the shop 6 days a week I became a regular visitor and usually bought something each week on the Saturday. Again from memory, i think I was buying a 3 wagon pack or a bogie coach for equivalent of 99p. I also saw my first Peco Jubilee at that shop and decided to get one on a 'Put Away' arrangement equivalent of 50p per week until I coered the cost - it seemed like an age before I could walk out of the shop with it! I then did the same wirth the latest Farish loco - the GWR Hall and it took a lot shorter time before I could take that home! When new the Farish locos looked OK but not very smooth runners, then, as they got older, the running deteriorated and they began to suffer from split gears. The shop replaced them both after 3 months due to this. The replacements lasted about the same time before they too started to havee the same problem By this time I had discovered Trainshop Supermarket but they didn't have much N Gauge stuff as N was 'too new' for people to be trading it in with them. My parents then banned me from going to the shop as they discovered it was in the 'Red Light' area of Bradford at that time. Then I found Cavendish models in Keighley and started visiting them one Saterday each month until we moved away. Moving away started me out on a whole new search for model shops - but that's another story all together! Thanks Phil H

Hi Paul, Yes - I have visited and had a good look - useful photos of all the coaches I am modelling. Just started the prep work - more to show later - as long as everything goes well. Thanks Phil H

Hi all, Latest known listing.... Best way to be sure of what is available is to make a 'phone call. Phil H Please Note - List available via the N Gauge Forum but not able to link to it.

Hi Jim, I m doing 997993 and will be doing much the same add ons as you have. Just been working out the roof and underframe cuts before starting to chop things up. Thanks Phil H

Hi there, Those photos are a great help. Looks like no heavy duty carving, mainly a case of replacing some of the access hatches with grills plus a couple of boxes to make. Thanks Phil H

Hi ther, Yes - I still need photos. The photos on departmentals.com are useful but don't show the underframe detail I am looking to model. Thanks Phil \H

Hi there, OK - Coach numbers..., 977996, 977994, 977993, 975814, 977984 are the coaches being modelled. I've been at Departmentals.com and found the photos on there. Thanks Phil H

Hi all, Looking for photos shoiwing the chassis/underframe modifications. Whilst the RTR coaches look good, the underframes needs a lot to be upgraded. Photos/links would be useful to work from. Thanks Phil H

Hi Tim, Loads of infoere:- https://groups.io/g/railwaygun/topics Phil H

Hi Peter, Still available from Precision Paints..... https://www.phoenix-paints.co.uk/products/highlandpregroup For Highland Coach Cream I se BR Straw Lining. Phil H

Hi David, If you do this - then it's no longer Banff...... Phil H

Hi all, Prices on Shapeways never cease to amaze me...... But, the demand must be there! Phil H

Hi all, This teleloader.... https://www.shapeways.com/product/QTTHCJXWL/lenni-teleloader?optionId=43812544&li=marketplace Looks very good but a bit expensive at £84.00 though? Phil H

Hi there, The Covid situation has not improved for model shops... There has been a direct response from a member of staff on here already. Perhaps you should send them a pm as well as emailing to the shop directly? I've never had a problem with an order, sometimes the delay in supply is down to the maker/distributor of the items and not the retailer. I agree in principal though, if the shop knows there is a delay, then they should advise you of it. Thanks Phil H

Hi Hayfield, Your method for producing the frog V is usable in all scales and gauges. All you need are the gauges for your specific scale or standard. Thanks Phil H

Hi there, Rose Madder is to light - I will try to find the remains of the bottle I have used, but I am certain it was Red Madder.v In the meantime.... Just checked with the artist wife and it looks like I didn't use Vallejo on the last batch. https://www.saa.co.uk/atelier-interactive-permanent-brown-madder-series-3-80ml-tube-420-7442.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwoub3BRC6ARIsABGhnybJwm3PL6FCjw03PkGatAleZjme94IeWUy62MOZwJJw0AycLvEoDzgaAg45EALw_wcB This is the tube I have leftover. Thanks Phil H

Hi all, So, confirmed using the MERG recommended set up. Kit Number: 79 Turntable Controller (Stepper motor) Kit Number: 79C Turntable Control Pack RS Components Unipolar12Vdc 7.5 deg Stepper Motor (RS ref 440-262) RS Components 250:1 Reduction Gearbox (RS Ref 336-416) Requires a 12v regulated power supply as that is not included in the kit I know I can buy a ready made power supply, but that takes up a lot of space. Ideas appreciated for a more compact power supply. Thanks Phil H

Hi Tom, Adam is Electrarail graphics. I did try to get them done by him in 4mm but it wasn't successful. However, the technology has moved on a lot since then, maybe it may be possible now. If you don't ask..... Thanks Phil H

Hi Colin, This was discussed elsewhere - but I didn't save a link. Anyway - What did I find out? L&Y Plum is Red Madder - available as acrylic in the Vallejo range. L&Y Tan is a bit more of a problem, I've used GWR light stone over a grey primer. Thanks Phil H

Hi Tom, Not available in 4mm - available in N from Adam. I used to do them as vinyl overlays about 10 years ago, but, with the cost of the minimum print run now getting to be about £3000, I had not planned to do any more. Thanks Phil H