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by BorisSpencer
Tue Jan 31, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Persistence pays!
Replies: 7
Views: 2910

Re: Persistence pays!

That does look good Rik. I have had some complaints recently about amazons courier drivers, one young chap has started to push parcels through the letterbox, which is ok for thin items, but when it paint or something a little bit bulkier, he still pushes it through the letterbox. It is now starting...
by BorisSpencer
Mon Dec 19, 2022 4:54 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Domestic oil tank leak
Replies: 11
Views: 3568

Re: Domestic oil tank leak

It will hopefully be a problem that the recipient is prepared to solve.
A 5/10 gallon drum and a wheelbarrow spring to mind.

Good luck.
by BorisSpencer
Tue May 31, 2022 7:38 am
Forum: Printing problems and solutions
Topic: Printer bed materials
Replies: 32
Views: 7124

Re: Printer bed materials

I know some manage without Pritt. Whenever I try that (usually because I've forgotten to renew the Pritt), I very rarely get away with it. So no idea how others manage without Pritt - unless they rack up the bed temperature - mine are both set at 60C even though I know they would work without it. R...
by BorisSpencer
Mon May 23, 2022 1:06 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Why do we do it?
Replies: 36
Views: 12716

Re: Why do we do it?

Peter Butler wrote: Sun May 22, 2022 10:07 pm I was given the 00 'Princes Elizabeth' set at about 8 years old.
As was I, and I still have it with it's Blood and Custard carriages in the top of my wardrobe.
by BorisSpencer
Thu Apr 28, 2022 10:56 am
Forum: 3D Printing
Topic: Using clay/putty to add to 3D prints?
Replies: 10
Views: 4685

Re: Using clay/putty to add to 3D prints?

I think there maybe an imminent need for crutches, walking sticks, and prosthetic limbs looking at that man-rider wagon!
by BorisSpencer
Mon Nov 22, 2021 2:45 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: GVT in miniature
Replies: 30
Views: 8685

Re: GVT in miniature

At least once done, you can simply size it to any other scale, within reason.
by BorisSpencer
Wed Oct 13, 2021 4:00 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Garratt no. 4
Replies: 3
Views: 1997

Re: Garratt no. 4

Andrew wrote: Mon Oct 11, 2021 1:41 pm That looks lovely! I do like those little Garratts of yours - I was very tempted a year or two ago when you had some for sale...
You weren't the only one ;).
Shouldn't have hesitated, they have the distinctive Garrat presence without being enormous.
by BorisSpencer
Sat Sep 25, 2021 7:26 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: My new gardenrailway 16mm-SM 32
Replies: 27
Views: 13212

Re: My new gardenrailway 16mm-SM 32

Iirc there are programmable options on the Deltang such as Station Stop and Shuttle.
by BorisSpencer
Wed Aug 25, 2021 11:52 am
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Running roundhouse engines on MSS track
Replies: 6
Views: 3066

Re: Running roundhouse engines on MSS track

Sorry to disagree, years ago I was running Mammod locos on Mammod track (which I believe is the same as MSS). It was quite happy to have burning hex blocks sitting on it, and worst case scenario you would only have to replace one section. It would only be the radius of the points that might cause a ...
by BorisSpencer
Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:44 pm
Forum: Quarterly Garden Railway Gallery
Topic: Photo Gallery Format Discussion
Replies: 50
Views: 18715

Re: Photo Gallery Format Discussion

If we really believe there will be people submitting entries, and subsequently voting tactically, in order to boost their chances of winning a quarterly competition for which there is no reward or prize then I wish them all the best. This thread seems to overestimated its own importance by a factor ...
by BorisSpencer
Mon Jul 26, 2021 10:08 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Faller Hit Train Play train locos/ parts
Replies: 1
Views: 3349

Re: Faller Hit Train Play train locos/ parts

I have one I bought of ebay with the intention of turning into a railcar.
I'll look out what I paid and you can have it for the same.

I'll send a PM when I've found it!
by BorisSpencer
Thu Jul 22, 2021 11:01 am
Forum: Videos
Topic: What can be done with a couple of Paste Tables.
Replies: 3
Views: 2236

Re: What can be done with a couple of Paste Tables.

Brilliant!
That's certainly stirred the grey matter.
by BorisSpencer
Fri Jul 16, 2021 12:20 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Track Bed Ideas
Replies: 7
Views: 2810

Re: Track Bed Ideas

The other thing to take into consideration is the type of soil in your garden. If it's clay then you will potentially have all sorts of movement issues every time it rains or the sun comes out or the temperature drops in winter. No need to ask how you know ....... 🤗 Rik Anyone in Northamptonshire k...
by BorisSpencer
Thu Jul 08, 2021 5:39 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Parkside Control Box Circuit
Replies: 6
Views: 6409

Re: Parkside Control Box Circuit

I know nothing about electronics for ride-ons but seeing diodes makes me wonder if it's a feed to some Led lighting.

That's all I can offer.
by BorisSpencer
Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:56 am
Forum: Quarterly Garden Railway Gallery
Topic: Garden Railway Gallery - a POLL, please read.
Replies: 41
Views: 18642

Re: Garden Railway Gallery - a POLL, please read.

After all, creating a garden railway is 90% imagination and only 10% reality. I was about to disagree, claim that it's at least 50/50, and demand a poll on the subject - then I realised that if I honestly think that then I've lost any idea of what reality is anyway. Which is quite possible... Can I...
by BorisSpencer
Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:16 am
Forum: Quarterly Garden Railway Gallery
Topic: Garden Railway Gallery - a POLL, please read.
Replies: 41
Views: 18642

Re: Garden Railway Gallery - a POLL, please read.

I've voted 1, but could have just as easily voted 2.
Just keep it running with the proviso that once the number of entries drops below a predetermined level you archive it.

BTW I've never entered a photo, but do follow the entries and always vote.
by BorisSpencer
Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:59 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Static points, has anybody created a working set?
Replies: 25
Views: 13067

Re: Static points, has anybody created a working set?

Rob - That is absolutely brilliant. I assume as you created so many they proved reliable. Studying the pictures and noting the lack of check rails, is the favoured facing road determined by which blade you have left longest? To the people who mentioned sprung points, I use Peco points in their stand...
by BorisSpencer
Wed Jun 30, 2021 5:19 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Static points, has anybody created a working set?
Replies: 25
Views: 13067

Re: Static points, has anybody created a working set?

Thanks everyone, food for thought.
Time to bite the bullet and take the Dremel to my oldest set.
by BorisSpencer
Mon Jun 28, 2021 3:29 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Static points, has anybody created a working set?
Replies: 25
Views: 13067

Static points, has anybody created a working set?

As per the title, I've seen the concept at work from a distance and would love to give it a try. However sacrificing a perfectly serviceable set of points on the alter of curiosity seems rather extravagant. For the unenlightened I'm talking about a set of points with no moving parts that allow traff...
by BorisSpencer
Tue Jun 22, 2021 2:48 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: SM32 foot crossing timber kit
Replies: 10
Views: 4451

Re: SM32 foot crossing timber kit

It's not a kit, but have you looked at Peco SL-801.
Sleepering for points, about 7" long and look like the same molding as the SM32 sleepers.