Bristol_Rich

52 minutes ago, 45125 said:

Normal mgr wheel sets are 42" (1.022M) most three hole wheel sets are around 36" (.952M). 

Exactly, which adds even more confusion as it's running presumably on a smaller wheel?

I watched this video and something caught my eye…

At 2:54 there appears to be an HAA fitted with a three hole single wheelset…presumably a temporary replacement for the usual solid wheel but presume the face mounted disc brake is out of use? 

Thanks for all the pics, a great and busy exhibition!

https://www.australianmodeller.com.au/collections/wheels/products/qrb083ho-7-6mm-spoked-wheelsets-ho-scale
 

7.6mm dia spoked wheels here…

Original Airfix 20t Brake Van kit built straight out of the box - bar handrails and replaced chimney.

HST substitution set at 07:22 - with gen van and barrier coach at rear?

Bike gear cable is finer than bike brake cable…can be bent and negotiated with ease.

I was watching the attached video and noticed an odd - presumably - not ISO container.

It appears to be Esso branded but not of a style I’ve seen before or remember from days of old…does anyone have any more details particularly what it was used for? A internet search drew a blank…
 

Image source at 6:31…

6 hours ago, The Fatadder said:

Was hoping to make the trip across the river today, but annoyingly the car needs the brakes changing and it won’t be ready until tomorrow. 
 

Are there any details for the exhibition manager?  Would be very interested in taking Wheal Imogen in the future

 

if you contact the OP for the thread (Dan) they’ll be able to help you.

Thats it for another year, home packed up and away. Frampton performed effortlessly for another year. A first for this year was an electrical short which whilst easily found, has posed questions as to why…and why now? A quick exhibition fix has remedied the problem👍🏼, although a longer term solution will be required.

Thanks all for organising the show, see you next year.

13 hours ago, Liddy said:

Frampton P4 is looking great even after being in deep storage. My highlight of the show today.

 

Thanks Liddy…all ready for another day👍🏼

The wagon works is currently open in preparation for the weekend…

9 hours ago, PWay_Chough said:

This might help, if the topic of formations is still open.

The attached scan from a WK Notice shows the formation of various ballast trains in the mid-70's Cardiff Division, with lots of Grampus, Dogfish, Ganes, tampers, etc for a reballasting job using a traxcavator. 

Obviously it's on the WR but gives an idea of the way trains were made up, main difference will be that Salmon or Sturgeon would be the wagons used for prefab track panels instead of the Ganes, if modelling a different region. The WR seemed to guard their engineer's stock well, keeping their Dogfish and Grampus within the region. 

These notices give a wealth of information about the wide range of  of rolling stock used on engineering operations. Mermaids, 'CO' wagons (Tunny, Starfish or Grampus), Elks (rail loading cranes on Salmon or Gane), shoulder ballast cleaner, Matisa ballast cleaners, viaduct inspection unit and even some really old Jones cranes still surviving from decades before..... 

 

‘Class 37 loco 9Z09, 40 dogfish of ballast, ploughvan…’

40?!….40 dogfish?!😳

Presumably thats not a single working and a trip of eg 10 x wagons, four times?

6 hours ago, wagonman said:

The only thing I'd commit myself to is that the lettering is shaded. If the diamond on the door is indeed red then it's unlikely the rest of the body would be the same colour which points towards grey (or dare I say green? No, I daren't) as the most likely colour. Perhaps you could ask your AI robot to try that – and rusty black for the underpinnings.

 

 

I’ve intentionally noted twice it’s indicative and a ‘guide’ and not wholly accurate…however in situations where there is an absence of any detailed guide or historical record then unless you want to take a wild punt, its there for your own personal use so fill your boots… I don’t need to ask it to anything thanks👍

5 hours ago, kevinlms said:

Finally, a proper usage for AI software!

 

Perhaps its biggest error is to assume that the brake lever and some parts of the brake gear, would match the body colour.

In the absence of any records or original paint diagrams, it’s a useful tool to provide an indicative coloring.

if you pushed the image through three different AI tools it’ll highlight the consistency and inconsistencies between the tools and provide a fairly reasonable representation.

AI comes up with these results…as an indicative guide…

22 hours ago, rogerzilla said:

 Hopefully the parking field isn't a quagmire.

Attended yesterday and given the quantity of cars in the field, it was ok…unless it rains.

One thing to note however - the further you are directed to the back it gets quite bumpy so watch your front bumpers and underside trays.  Also it’s evidently a dog walking field so watch your feet…

Powder - It’s brilliant stuff and you’ll find a multitude of uses for it👍🏼

Wasn’t this the only loco to carry the Roundel Railfreight  ‘General’ totem?

Hi all…

This video popped up in my recommendations and in the first min the bin liner brake van caught my eye… 

I know in the past the principle was trialed and an example exists in the NRM, but I always thought the idea never took on with the advancement of brake technology.

I'm presuming this example is to aid propelling moves?  Does anyone have any further details? 

As above, I have used Eileen's for what appears to be larger than A3 sheets.

The only thing I would mindful of is that both Slaters and Evergreen are of a good quality which I have found to be unmatched elsewhere.  I have found that other no name brands appear to yellow (on white sheets) and are of a 'softer' styrene blend.  Also their ability to stick using the usual MEK ends in mixed results...just something to consider.

I’ve made my own in the past using various brands of decal sheet and sealed inkjet print.
 

All have printed exceptionally well - inc the depth of yellow - however one thing to consider is the weight of the decal film. This can be much thicker than commercial prints and the hard edge becoming obvious once applied to the model.

1 hour ago, TEAMYAKIMA said:

 

Regret that is not the case - tried 3/4 tapes all all the same result.

In which case can you check to see if the camera tape spindles are jammed?  If the last time you used it was 2005 there is a chance  any internal rubber belts or friction drives will be degraded to the point of being deformed or a slimy sticky decomposed ‘blob’.

be worth looking at the mechanicals before going into the electronics…

Zooming on these suggest various shades of grey (noting processing limitations)…

https://rcts.zenfolio.com/diesel/br/dmu-1xx/120/hA870BF74#ha870bf74

https://rcts.zenfolio.com/diesel/br/dmu-1xx/120/hF463C84B#hf463c680

https://rcts.zenfolio.com/diesel/br/dmu-1xx/120/hF463C302#hf463c302

21 hours ago, cravensdmufan said:

In the past I've seen reference to the "oily rag" finish particularly on steam loco models and seen photos, but wondered how it was achieved.  

I’ve not seen the article but one way you can achieve the finish is to dry brush Humbrol Metalcoat 27004 - Gunmetal and/or mixed with metallic 53 - Gunmetal. Use the paint without stirring and look to use the thick grungy pigment at the bottom of the tin, dry brush on and allow to dry. Once dry you can lightly polish the body with a large soft bristle brush - must be dry - and will give you the sooty/oily ‘sheen’.