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  1. 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.

  2. Mattmaz

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

  3. 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.

  4. 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 ! :-)

       

  5. 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!!!

  6. Mattmaz

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

  7. 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.

  8. Mattmaz

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

  9. Mattmaz

    My birthday today ! Xmas dress rehearsal ! :-)

    1. bgman

      bgman

      Happy birthday enjoy the dress !

    2. Mattmaz

      Mattmaz

      Ha ! Thanks :-)

  10. Mattmaz

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

  11. 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. . .

  12. 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.

  13. 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.........

  14. 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 !

  15. Mattmaz

    Time to temporarily shut the borders #simple better the inconvenience than spread Ebola further !

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    2. Mikkel

      Mikkel

      But that would isolate the continent.

    3. trisonic

      trisonic

      Maybe Mattmaz

    4. Mattmaz

      Mattmaz

      Lol

  16. Mattmaz

    Not naming names but there are two smaller suppliers that really need to improve their websites for purchasing !!

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    2. Stevelewis

      Stevelewis

      Trouble is if we dont get a clue, how can we avoid them!

    3. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Count yourself lucky they actually have a website...

    4. Mattmaz

      Mattmaz

      But that's my point. What is the use of having a website if it is unusable to purchase from. Despite being advertised as being able to do so. Very frustrating.

       

  17. Mattmaz

    time for some modelling therapy

  18. Mattmaz

    Need to sell some locos....but where to start ???

    1. Boris

      Boris

      Ebay?

       

    2. Mattmaz

      Mattmaz

      Lol I meant which ones to part with #hoardersyndrome

    3. Satan's Goldfish

      Satan's Goldfish

      What ya got?

  19. Mattmaz

    seriously struggling to find my modelling mojo :-S

    1. DougN

      DougN

      Try I exhibition... It helped me yesterday!

    2. Huw Griffiths

      Huw Griffiths

      They usually work - 1 is good - 2 or 3 even better.

       

      Even more effective are exhibitions (or, at least, layouts) with unusual themes - especially ones that really interest you.

       

      Trams work well for me - as does O narrow gauge.

  20. Mattmaz

    Off to RHDR today :-)

    1. 69843

      69843

      Lucky!

       

      I'd love to see any pics

    2. shreives

      shreives

      I'm jealous i normally go in june but had to work. I'm hoping to go next month

  21. Mattmaz

    a day of achievement in the garden ! Sadly not a garden railway (yet) though :-(

  22. Mattmaz

    Oh good the neighbours are back...cue the bonfire .... Thanks for the warning....Grrrrrr

  23. Mattmaz

    Insomnia ....oh how I have missed you ! .... :S

  24. Mattmaz

    Don't waste my time

    1. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Half a pound of sausages

  25. Mattmaz

    music festival, gardening or Modelling today ? such choices !

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