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- Thu Apr 16, 2020 3:27 pm
- Forum: Scenery
- Topic: Scratch built buildings and applying textures to foamex
- Replies: 27
- Views: 20063
Re: Scratch built buildings and applying textures to foamex
I'm also a recently new convert to Foamex. Take a look at what Rik's achieved with his brewery, and also check out Stephen Atkinson's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYG3OlupwNZ9-eXnjtej2Q Not just the build videos (reminiscent of watching Bob Ross painting) but also some of the r...
- Wed Apr 08, 2020 11:52 pm
- Forum: Mamods & MSS
- Topic: New Mamod Hunslet?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 14477
Re: New Mamod Hunslet?
It's the same red as the Stirling.
Picked mine up from John at Warwick, the last show any of us will be attending for some time.
Picked mine up from John at Warwick, the last show any of us will be attending for some time.
- Wed Mar 18, 2020 4:57 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: IP Engineering Open Cattle Wagon
- Replies: 52
- Views: 19030
Re: IP Engineering Open Cattle Wagon
I know nothing about transporting sheep, but would you expect them to stand distinctly, because they're soft and fluffy would they not merge into one big white mass with multiple heads?
- Mon Mar 16, 2020 3:12 pm
- Forum: Scenery
- Topic: Semi-scale BR: signalbox
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10587
Re: Semi-scale BR: signalbox
Very nice.
I especially like the guttering and downpipes, have you scratch-built those?
I especially like the guttering and downpipes, have you scratch-built those?
- Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:28 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Coronavirus and shows
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3755
Re: Coronavirus and shows
Warwick was quiet today.
Seemed to be a general air of resignation amongst the people to whom I spoke, that this will be the last show for some time.
Seemed to be a general air of resignation amongst the people to whom I spoke, that this will be the last show for some time.
- Sat Mar 14, 2020 8:10 pm
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Best mini electric drill?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4429
Re: Best mini electric drill?
You can also get a Jacobs chuck for the Dremel.
- Thu Mar 12, 2020 4:33 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Coronavirus and shows
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3755
Re: Coronavirus and shows
Currently the AGM is still on, there was an announcement to that effect from the board yesterday. Up to date information here: https://www.16mm.org.uk/category/shed-notices/ Warwick, this weekend, is also still on. Up to date information here: https://www.meridienneexhibitions.co.uk/events/midlands-...
- Wed Mar 11, 2020 11:47 am
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: 16mmngmassoc
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6694
Re: 16mmngmassoc
As MRail said, the association rely on volunteers, if you want to instigate change you're going to have to volunteer and do it from the "inside". I shall be volunteering as a Steward at the show again this year, and for anyone contemplating it, I can recommend it as a thoroughly enjoyable ...
- Wed Mar 04, 2020 12:47 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: IP Engineering Open Cattle Wagon
- Replies: 52
- Views: 19030
Re: IP Engineering Open Cattle Wagon
Have you seen this for creating your masters:
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Oyumaru-moul ... 890&sr=8-3
Re-usable, just put it in hot water.
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Oyumaru-moul ... 890&sr=8-3
Re-usable, just put it in hot water.
- Thu Feb 27, 2020 3:03 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Brandbright coach paint schemes
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7815
Re: Brandbright coach paint schemes
I just use a scriber to scratch the painted surface under the contact point, then simply use PVA. I did forget once and the side hasn't fallen apart!
- Thu Feb 27, 2020 2:59 pm
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: RC Trains website
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3836
- Thu Feb 27, 2020 12:05 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Internet "forums" are a thing of the past
- Replies: 90
- Views: 37564
Re: Internet "forums" are a thing of the past
I will be attending Peterborough again this year (Stewarding Friday, and Saturday after the show), and although I chatted with a number of my fellow Stewards, and some of my favoured suppliers, it might be nice to meet some of the people with whom we converse online. I don't think I've knowingly met...
- Thu Feb 20, 2020 11:25 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Sandstone & Termite partial closure
- Replies: 41
- Views: 19752
Re: Sandstone & Termite partial closure
It's a miracle you all survived, not a hard hat, safety boot, or high-vis in sight.
- Mon Feb 17, 2020 10:54 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3388
- Views: 1110012
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Wow, that kit is a (laser-)cut above the norm.
- Wed Feb 12, 2020 9:06 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: My First Loco Recommendations Please
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11382
Re: My First Loco Recommendations Please
+1 for HGLW excellent budget kits, and a massive +10 for PS models, loads of lovely simple to build kits which you can improve upon with your own detailing. The PS kit linked above above will not disappoint. It won't pull a rake of loaded tippers, but will manage adequately pulling half a dozen of P...
- Mon Feb 10, 2020 11:46 am
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: Is this a "Garden Railway" ?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9808
Re: Is this a "Garden Railway" ?
It's purpose is not obvious, it doesn't appear to lift the line to a higher level.
It could simply be to add a delay to trains before re-entering a more scenic element of the layout.
It's trains, wagons, and track. It's in a garden.
It is a garden railway.
Rule 1 applies.
It could simply be to add a delay to trains before re-entering a more scenic element of the layout.
It's trains, wagons, and track. It's in a garden.
It is a garden railway.
Rule 1 applies.
- Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:11 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: 5" gauge 0-6-0 Sweet Pea
- Replies: 139
- Views: 75633
Re: 5" gauge 0-6-0 'Sweet Pea'
+1, I love reading about these things, but acknowledge it's way beyond my skill levels and I couldn't contribute anything worthwhile.
- Thu Jan 30, 2020 12:14 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Ringbalin Light Railway
- Replies: 129
- Views: 86957
Re: Ringbalin Light Railway
Just thinking outside the box: What about a layer of foam at the bottom of the trestle? I mean something substantial like the innards of an old foam mattress, this should be available for free and could be roughly sculptured and stained/painted. It wouldn't be as effective as some form of catch fenc...
- Wed Jan 29, 2020 12:01 pm
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: 220g Butane Gas Cylinders
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6614
Re: 220g Butane Gas Cylinders
If you need to use the screw on adapter then I use one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hivexagon-Outdoor-Suitable-Connecter-Cartridge/dp/B081PWRTX8/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=gas+bottle+adapter&qid=1580299137&sr=8-12 Available for a couple of quid if you don't use Prime. From time ...
- Thu Jan 16, 2020 11:16 am
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Brandbright coach paint schemes
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7815
Re: Brandbright coach paint schemes
A rather poor picture I'm afraid, it's too miserable to head down the garden!