shortliner Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 Yes - I'm very pleased with it, and the running is second to none - I have a "bag of extra bits" but they will stay in the bag until after the exhibition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Is it Atlas? Is it Atlas? Is it Atlas? Best etc., Pete etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoRS1 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Is it Atlas? Is it Atlas? Is it Atlas? Best etc., Pete etc. look like a proto 1000, Thanks Gene, it is a 2000, I went and looked at my box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Jack said its a Proto 2000 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 Yes - it is a Proto 2000 and it is sitting on the desk in front of me as I type Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Yes - it is a Proto 2000 and it is sitting on the desk in front of me as I type Oops, sorry I missed that! It looks so fine. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 A 3-dome tank arrived in several bits yeaterday as a "challenge" from a gentleman in Yorkshire - Thanks Steve! Today I attacked it and fitted the bogies, found it some couplers, persuaded the tank and chassis to stay together as a unit, bent up some steps from staples (successfully lost 3 in the carpet - but I'll find them next time I walk in wth bare feet!), and hit it with a matt black rattle-can - I shall need to think about some decals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Stonkin' Tanker, Jack! Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 Gawd! - that was quick! - thanks Pete! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Peters Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Yep looks good to me too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoRS1 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Good job Jack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 Sometime back Warren said I needed to put a video on, so that the sound can be heard. Yesterday a micro video cam (as per the one that Lance Mindheim used in an earlier link) arrived, and this is my first try at videoing - not awfully successfully let it be said - but it is my first go at it! Very pleased with the camera, BTW - total from Hong Kong with free shipping was the equivalent of about US$12 and I had to buy a microSD card ((7dayshop) bringing the toal up to around US$18 PS Sorry about door #3 which seems to have come adrift - it is now stuck back where it should be! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoRS1 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I am having trouble with youtube and your video? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoRS1 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 it was working with my iPhone, awesome Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 This is the camera car - a severely cut down cabosse chassis from the scrapbox, with a cut-down hinge (The pin has been twatted with a lump hammer to stiffen the movement) and some lead flashing to prevent the whole thing tipping over- being pushed by S-1 #320. The camera is used upside down to get ithe lens close to a 1:87scale persons head height Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Peters Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Good Vid Jack. B) I was wondering why the time and date were upside down, that now explains it:lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 There is apparently a way to change/remove the date, by adding /changing a file that comes on the CD - which mine didn't have - probably why it was so cheap! The other way, according to Youtube is to change the viewing area to a letterbox style - but that is too difficult for a beginner to video like me - I'm pleased I managed to turn the view over!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 That's a neat little gizmo! the modern equivalent of a "pin hole" camera and very effective! You could take it to exhibitions and run it on all sorts of layouts........... Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 I think for model train purposes one like this might be even better since it is fairly flat with the lens in the end - which would allow it to fit through tunnels and bridges on a flatcar or similar Item number:270633047392 Mine is a little too tall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted September 10, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2010 You could lay your camera flat, with the lens pointing upwards, then use a small mirror angled at 45 deg to view along the track. (I' ve purchased such mirrors from the local haberdashery shop, but craft shops should have them too). Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoRS1 Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I think for model train purposes one like this might be even better since it is fairly flat with the lens in the end - which would allow it to fit through tunnels and bridges on a flatcar or similar Item number:270633047392 Mine is a little too tall I got one yesterday, for $0.01 plus shipping, what a bargain. Then I purchased another for $3.25. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 I've ordered one of the Keyfob ones yesterday -and the camera car for it is waiting on the desk - it is a pity, but I don't think it will arrive in time for the exhibition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 #2 camera hasn't arrived - but just back from setting up the layout form the Inverness Exhibition tomorrow and Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Good luck for the show Jack - Sorry I can't be there Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Good luck for the show Jack - Sorry I can't be there Dave Ditto Jack! I'll be there in spirit (Glenmorangie if asked...) Taking photos of it there? Any other interesting highland terminii too! If not too much trouble and you have the time... Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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