I'll second that.... the Forum is where I spend many happy hours browsing and following the wonderful posts from all over the globe. I hope we can continue indefinitely and encourage more to join in the fun.
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- Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:39 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Update.............................................?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1054
Re: Update.............................................?
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:33 pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Narrow Lines Magazine #126
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3321
Re: Narrow Lines Magazine #126
Thanks Drew.... PM sent.
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:35 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Simplex Yard Shunter
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6094
Re: Simplex Yard Shunter
Another wonderfully adapted kit from Scum Class Works. You always go the extra mile, and it shows in the detailing.
- Fri Jan 26, 2024 8:42 pm
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: Marc Horovitz is Wrong. (IMO)
- Replies: 96
- Views: 23857
Re: Marc Horovitz is Wrong. (IMO)
This one is definitely not photoshopped, therefore must be real...
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:16 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: What kind of traction engine is this?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1262
Re: What kind of traction engine is this?
From here in the UK it is impossible to imagine the vastness of the USA Great Plains, but I have to wonder about the thought process of building a machine so big it takes an army of up to 30 operators, an engineering team with lifting equipment to assemble and maintain, and a back-up haulage system ...
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 3:08 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Building an 0-4-0 outside frame tank loco
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4557
Re: Building an 0-4-0 outside frame tank loco
I totally agree with your comment Andrew and I work in a similar way, usually using epoxy adhesive etc... From my experience with attaching plastikard to plastikard using solvent, even on large section such as structures, I have found solvent works well enough on its own.
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 11:01 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Building an 0-4-0 outside frame tank loco
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4557
Re: Building an 0-4-0 outside frame tank loco
Greg, I'm really surprised that you feel the need to add this mixture. I find that plastikard forms a strong bond if a solvent (eg. EMA Plastic Weld) is used to weld the surfaces together.
Tube glues, or superglue don't have the same effect as they just sit on the surface.
Tube glues, or superglue don't have the same effect as they just sit on the surface.
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 6:59 pm
- Forum: 3D Printing
- Topic: 1/35 scale Garratt
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1531
Re: 1/35 scale Garratt
A fine looking beast indeed! Lots of detail included too. I imagine those who have 3D printing skills would appreciate it even more.
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 6:02 pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Narrow Lines Magazine #126
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3321
Re: Narrow Lines Magazine #126
Wonderful news, I hope the rest of the magazine is useful to you.
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:26 am
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Narrow Lines Magazine #126
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3321
Re: Narrow Lines Magazine #126
Auction now showing as 'ended'! Were you lucky?
- Fri Jan 19, 2024 4:28 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3407
- Views: 1119620
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
That's what a kitchen table is for..... right? 100_0726.JPG I have been working away making lots of new stock items but given no thought to their secure storage, until I found myself short of space! A determined effort to create boxes to allow them to be stacked and keep them safe from damage had to...
- Fri Jan 19, 2024 3:43 pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Narrow Lines Magazine #126
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3321
- Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:35 pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Narrow Lines Magazine #126
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3321
Narrow Lines Magazine #126
I'm always on the lookout for any publication containing articles about the work of Rowland Emett. Currently on eBay there is a 'Narrow Lines' magazine, vol. 126, dated December 2000/January 2001, which has 'Far Twittering and Oyster Creek Railway' listed as one of its articles. Unfortunately, despi...
- Thu Jan 18, 2024 12:53 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
- Replies: 280
- Views: 133564
Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
Oh, that description sounds so familiar!
- Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:57 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3407
- Views: 1119620
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Thanks Zak, I'm glad you approve. You are most welcome to visit but my line is 32mm gauge and I think your Garratt is 45mm, but possibly adjustable?
I'm seriously planning a second Garratt now, most likely a K1, but waiting on suitable power bogies supply.
I'm seriously planning a second Garratt now, most likely a K1, but waiting on suitable power bogies supply.
- Mon Jan 15, 2024 1:41 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Kerr Stuart diesel
- Replies: 56
- Views: 29144
Re: Kerr Stuart diesel
They do look really good and well thought out to get the best finish. I think you should be quite safe with a spray coat of matt or satin lacquer on both sides to seal them against the weather.
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 12:26 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3407
- Views: 1119620
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
I'm becoming more drawn-in to this project with the challenges involved. I don't try to make accurate models, just representations of the prototype, so I feel fairly confident I can make it look OK. The most important thing is to make it work and give the impression of the real thing, after all, the...
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:22 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3407
- Views: 1119620
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Thanks Graeme, and dudeface. The video link supplied shows the articulation from an end-on view, something not usually filmed. The usual side views make the tender appear to be a continuation of the cab, but that makes no sense. I understand now how it extends into the cab. With the tighter radius o...
- Thu Jan 11, 2024 11:52 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3407
- Views: 1119620
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Meanwhile I have been viewing Greg's multiple Garratt videos with envy and wondering whether I can justify a second Garratt on my line? Surely the real question is whether you can justify not having a second one? I should have got into so much more trouble during my lifetime.... I'm so easily led! ...
- Thu Jan 11, 2024 11:32 pm
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: Sandstone & Termite
- Replies: 110
- Views: 76632
Re: Sandstone & Termite
They are magnificent beasts... wondering now whether I have room for two Garratts ? Thanks Peter, and everyone else who replied. There can be no doubt that you NEED two Garratts. Get to it! (ignore the question of room) 'Get thee behind me...' I can resist everything except temptation!