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  1. Mattmaz
    Thanks for responding. I hope you manage to get it resolved ok.
  2. Mattmaz
    Great write up. I wish i had read it sooner though .... I received a 1361 from Rails today with EXACTLY the same running issue you described. I have been trying to run it in but then it locked up and i too spotted the clearance issue ... Did you receive a working replacement or is it a fundamental design flaw ?
  3. Mattmaz

    DC Kits

    Mattmaz replied to Ragtag's topic in Smaller Suppliers

    No joy on the phone either ... thanks for replies . I give up....
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    DC Kits

    Mattmaz replied to Ragtag's topic in Smaller Suppliers

    Has anyone heard from DC kits recently? I'm not getting any replies to emails over the last couple of weeks.
  5. Mattmaz

    Getting fed up trying to get my 143 working....

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    2. NGT6 1315

      NGT6 1315

      Ask LEW. They are experts on 143s.

    3. black and decker boy

      black and decker boy

      A bit like BR then...

    4. Crisis Rail

      Crisis Rail

      Scrap it off.

  6. Mattmaz

    My layout is pushing MY buttons today ......

  7. Mattmaz

    I am rapidly getting priced out of this hobby :-(

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    2. Pete 75C

      Pete 75C

      Start putting the odd quid/fiver in a big jar and then wait for the new release you want to be reduced by 50%... Works for me.

    3. Londontram

      Londontram

      Scratch building was my salvation when I had to stop working after a bad accident

    4. tractionman

      tractionman

      I often feel the same but try to make use more of what I already have.

  8. Mattmaz

    Just seen 37884 pulling 375616 & 620 through Ashford heading to Ramsgate. Didn't expect to see that this morning out of my window ! :-)

    1. Crisis Rail

      Crisis Rail

      Was it on REALTIME?

    2. Mattmaz

      Mattmaz

      Sorry I don't know I literally glanced out of my window and there it was ! :-)

       

  9. Mattmaz

    Is the Realtrack class 143 in FGW actually in the shops yet ?

    1. Barry O

      Barry O

      Charlie has nearly sold out of them so ring him pronto if you want one!

    2. Mattmaz

      Mattmaz

      Thanks for the heads up. I hope he is planning another production run of this livery !

    3. loickebros

      loickebros

      If so i hope they get destination boards right second time round!!!

  10. Mattmaz

    Just listed a couple of items on the buy and sell bit. I hope I have done it correctly!

  11. Mattmaz

    Why do people film themselves opening their new models from the box for the first time whilst warbling on about them ? I must be missing something. .

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    2. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      It's basically being smug online. Ooh what a big model I've got, etc

    3. bgman

      bgman

      Watched one once.....got sooo bored I switched off after the first minute ! Absolutely no value whatsoever.

    4. davefrk

      davefrk

      Ah, but isn't that the 'new' modelling ethos.

  12. Mattmaz

    Merry Christmas peeps ! I hope you all had a good one ! :-)

  13. Mattmaz

    My birthday today ! Xmas dress rehearsal ! :-)

    1. bgman

      bgman

      Happy birthday enjoy the dress !

    2. Mattmaz

      Mattmaz

      Ha ! Thanks :-)

  14. Mattmaz
    I would have loved to attend this year but unfortunately I have other commitments. I do however live in Ashford :-)
  15. Mattmaz
    Thanks for the update Martin :-)great to hear things are progressing. If you need a hand at all don't hesitate to get in touch.
  16. Mattmaz
    How is the project going folks ?
  17. Mattmaz

    Anyone in the Ashford (Kent) area into Garden Railways ?

  18. Mattmaz

    Just to clear up any confusion about my comment yesterday. I think in progress articles are great. But frustrating when the finished model is not shown as well. Like articles of the past with "here is model" and "here is how it was acheived". Gives more of something for modellers to aim toward.

    1. Huw Griffiths

      Huw Griffiths

      Sounds reasonable enough to me.

       

      My problem comes with "constructional" articles with no "how to" content - in which some guy merely says: "I built the kit according to the instructions - and here's the finished product".

       

      I wish all magazine editors had the guts to reject these out of hand.

    2. Mattmaz

      Mattmaz

      Yes that is another classic actually. Jumping out the steps they took to achieve the next stage of the project. . .

  19. Mattmaz

    more model magazine articles of unfinished models.. sort it out !!

    1. Andy Y

      Andy Y

      Some people like to see how things go together and how projects progress so maybe your preferences aren't true for everyone.

    2. Huw Griffiths

      Huw Griffiths

      Personally, I prefer to see the "in-progress" stuff - partly for the reasons Andy has suggested - partly because (having a technical mind) I'm interested in how things work.

       

      Nothing wrong with the "finished article" stuff either, you understand - but I've always found the "in progress" stuff to be more useful to me.

    3. Mattmaz

      Mattmaz

      Ah you misunderstand. I like the in progress stuff , but it needs to be coupled with the actual finished model too. How articles used to be presented. You know, here's the model and here is how it was done.

  20. Mattmaz
    I saw these road rail cherry pickers today near my house and thought they would make so interesting scene on a layout featuring OHLE. I've got photos of more road rail vehicles which I will upload in the near future too.
  21. Mattmaz
    I might well see you there ! :-)
  22. Mattmaz

    Is anyone else fed up with seeing unfinished projects in magazines ? Finish the damn thing first before writing about it !

    1. bgman

      bgman

      Don't know what you mea.........

  23. Mattmaz
    Thanks folks :-) I am glad to see they are still in existence. Every time I have tried to search in the past i was directed to an online shop ! Lol
  24. Mattmaz

    We've only gone and reached Friday ! :-)

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    2. bgman

      bgman

      I thought it was Bank Holiday Wednesday.....er.....it is isn't it?

    3. Stu from EGDL

      Stu from EGDL

      Friday is merely day 5 in my working week....next day off not yet on the horizon!! SWW in OAKN.

    4. Mattmaz

      Mattmaz

      Oh dear ... careful what u sign up for !

  25. Mattmaz
    I think I have my answer judging by the blank expressions and tumbleweed LOL
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