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by Catweasel
Fri Sep 11, 2015 1:07 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: weddings
Replies: 17
Views: 7748

Weddings

Jim. No offence meant or, I hope, taken. I hope you have a fantastic day and may we have some junior modellers before to long?
by Catweasel
Thu Sep 10, 2015 9:20 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: weddings
Replies: 17
Views: 7748

Wedding

Congratulations and have fun on your big day. But please sort out your spelling and punctuation for when you post. Thank you.
by Catweasel
Sun Jul 20, 2014 3:03 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Wooden Loco's
Replies: 1
Views: 3132

Wooden Loco's

Just an idea for those who have laser cut loco's. The big problem, for those made from ply especially, is the grain in the material. How about wrapping the body with aluminium foil. A thin coat of Evostick or similar and carefully smooth the foil over. Panels be as smooth or wrinkly as you wish and ...
by Catweasel
Mon Jun 16, 2014 11:51 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Project Phoenix
Replies: 5
Views: 5336

Project Phoenix

Now run into a problem. As I've boxed in the corners to fit ballast, there's no room for switches. Forward/reverse in the cab is OK,but I also have to fit a change over switch for the on board charge socket and speed control + charge socket. Speed control on the AnDel unit is a separate pot so that'...
by Catweasel
Sun Jun 15, 2014 8:48 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Project Phoenix
Replies: 5
Views: 5336

Project Phoenix

They do go a bit quick. I'm fitting 6 rechargeable AA's under the bonnet with an AnDel speed controller. That'll tame it. I've also boxed in three corners and poured in Liquid Gravity. It's a lot heavier now. Ideally I'd like to fit metal wheels. Should be possible.
by Catweasel
Sun Jun 15, 2014 5:48 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Project Phoenix
Replies: 5
Views: 5336

Project Phoenix

My first 7/8th loco. I found a Novo Ruston sulking at the bottom of the box so thought I would do something with it. First of all,I squared up the ends, the leveled the top off. I'm running this one with the motor up front so I can fit the switches in the cab. Although the loco is small it's a bit o...
by Catweasel
Wed Jun 11, 2014 2:29 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Fantastic Welsh Highland film
Replies: 11
Views: 5924

Welsh Highland Film

They'll have to save up for some new tyres as well, judging by wheel slip.
by Catweasel
Sat Jun 07, 2014 6:50 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Peco Sleepers
Replies: 2
Views: 2542

Peco Sleepers

Many thanks. Sent you a PM.
by Catweasel
Sat Jun 07, 2014 4:10 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Peco Sleepers
Replies: 2
Views: 2542

Peco Sleepers

Does any one know if Peco SM32 sleepers can be bought on their own? Not the point timbers, just the standard sleepers as fitted to their Flexitrack. Failing that, does any one have a quantity they don't need? Thank you.
by Catweasel
Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:23 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Track Problem
Replies: 6
Views: 3908

Track Problem

Thanks for the reply's gents. I have now got a 100 watt iron on order,but if that doesn't do it I'll get a torch.
by Catweasel
Thu Jun 05, 2014 4:52 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Track Problem
Replies: 6
Views: 3908

Track Problem

I'm starting to build a small 7/8th scale line and have run into a snag. I've got Code 200 flat bottom rail and 12mm copper clad sleepers and my soldering irons have trouble with it. Can any one recommend what wattage iron I would need? My biggest iron is 60 watt. Thank you.
by Catweasel
Thu Jun 05, 2014 1:36 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Moved post
Replies: 0
Views: 2160

Moved post

I've moved my question to "Help Me",which is where I should have put it in the first place.
by Catweasel
Fri May 23, 2014 12:27 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Crisis of faith
Replies: 12
Views: 5831

Crisis of Faith

As mentioned in an earlier post, I'm looking at a 7/8th scale micro layout and it's huge compared with 16mm. Just drawn out a small workshop building (scale 12x 8 ft.) and it was a bit of a shock. A figure scales out approx. 6"! Phew. Plenty of scope for detail.
by Catweasel
Wed May 21, 2014 12:39 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Crisis of faith
Replies: 12
Views: 5831

Crisis of faith

I did 009 many years ago and was put off by unreliable and restricted choice of chassis. Ended up building my own split frames and 8mm gauge! Moved to 16mm and found it a great scale. I don't have a line of my own for security reasons,the modern world being what it is,and have now moved up again to ...
by Catweasel
Fri May 16, 2014 11:35 am
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Glue for polystyrene kit??
Replies: 12
Views: 7138

Glues for polystyrene

I stripped the church roof off with my 95 year old mum
My mum is only 94,but I might give a go :D
by Catweasel
Sat May 03, 2014 8:10 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Baseboard
Replies: 0
Views: 1488

Baseboard

Is any one looking for a garden baseboard? I have available a board, size 3 mtr x 910 wide x 480 off the ground. Fitted with Metpost feet (suitable for bolting down). The frame is 2 x 2 timber bolted together and the top is gravel boards covered with roofing felt. Seriously heavy so would need a big...
by Catweasel
Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:09 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: TEA OR COFFEE
Replies: 41
Views: 16676

Tea or coffee

Coffee no sugar and strong and real ale.
by Catweasel
Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:46 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: 16 mm DVD
Replies: 7
Views: 5602

16 mm DVD

I watched my copy on the TV. 47" screen was more comfortable than on the computer.
by Catweasel
Fri Mar 07, 2014 9:28 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: 16 mm DVD
Replies: 7
Views: 5602

16 mm DVD

Got my DVD yesterday and, as usual, a superb production. Just one gripe however and it's purely personal. Why do most people try to out run Mallard?
by Catweasel
Fri Mar 07, 2014 7:34 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Start-stop car ignition system
Replies: 16
Views: 7817

Stop Start

I've driven several cars fitted with this gizmo and find it very un-nerving. Not convinced it helps the pollution issues either.