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- Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:59 pm
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: Baseboard Construction
- Replies: 8
- Views: 131
Re: Baseboard Construction
Thanks very much for the responses; one query, when the gravel boards dry out have you had problems with them slightly warping across the width so, say, 4 laid side by side creates a slightly wavy surface making it difficult to keep track flat? As shown in my picture, I have more than four planks s...
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:52 pm
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: Baseboard Construction
- Replies: 8
- Views: 131
Re: Baseboard Construction
I agree with both replies, my gravel boards (decking boards by another name) which are pressure treated, 6"x1" softwood, have shown no signs of deterioration during the past eleven years. Supported off the ground and covered with roofing felt they are still firm foundation. A coat of prese...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:45 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: HGLW loco tweak
- Replies: 76
- Views: 2466
Re: HGLW loco tweak
She (?) ... (James) is a real beauty and the surface finish is superb, another print masterpiece, well done Rik. I'm still not convinced about the use of sound, but if you like it, why not?
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:01 am
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: What filler?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 176
Re: What filler?
I posted a similar question just a few months ago and followed up on a suggestion from Rik and bought 'Perfect Plastic Putty'. My findings are that it does what it says on the tube! .... A smooth, one-part, fine paste which is easy to apply with a spatula. Designed for use on fine grained gaps and d...
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:08 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: FINAL NEW FWLR LINE
- Replies: 215
- Views: 91806
Re: FINAL NEW FWLR LINE
That sounds more like a challenge than a pleasurable experience Rod, and I bet it wasn't cheap either!
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:35 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Simplex Yard Shunter
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3985
Re: Simplex Yard Shunter
I said from the start I'd be watching with interest, and I still am. This is looking great and will be even better with your weathering skills applied.
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:11 pm
- Forum: For Sale - Proceeds to the Forum Fund
- Topic: Early editions of 16mm Today magazines
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1171
Re: Early editions of 16mm Today magazines
I'm delighted to say the magazines are now sold and a generous sum donated to the Forum by the purchaser.... thank you.
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:36 pm
- Forum: For Sale - Proceeds to the Forum Fund
- Topic: Early editions of 16mm Today magazines
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1171
Re: Early editions of 16mm Today magazines
Phil, nothing in my PM box still, I have sent you a PM to check communication.
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:15 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Yr Hen Felin & Yr Orsaf Newydd
- Replies: 297
- Views: 51266
Re: Yr Hen Felin & Yr Orsaf Newydd
How about removing the nails and letting it expand to its max, then pinning it down again?
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:34 pm
- Forum: For Sale - Proceeds to the Forum Fund
- Topic: Early editions of 16mm Today magazines
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1171
Re: Early editions of 16mm Today magazines
Nothing coming through to my PM inbox Phil. (message sent 22.34)
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:52 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Yr Hen Felin & Yr Orsaf Newydd
- Replies: 297
- Views: 51266
Re: Yr Hen Felin & Yr Orsaf Newydd
Such a shame Phil, the expansion is quite pronounced in just a few degrees of raised temperature. The summer heat is likely to create further damage.
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:44 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Cabbed Hunslet
- Replies: 12
- Views: 502
Re: Cabbed Hunslet
Steve, you're either an untidy worker or proud to show off your wonderful collection of screws and bearings. A most impressive assortment!
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:18 am
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: Vintage footage
- Replies: 3
- Views: 149
Re: Vintage footage
A wonderfully nostalgic journey through magnificent scenery and outstanding and impressive civil engineering.
No wonder it failed, they spent too much money doing the job correctly and in some style.
No wonder it failed, they spent too much money doing the job correctly and in some style.
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:59 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3350
- Views: 1080877
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
The VW bus is finished and runs well under test on my indoor layout. Pictures show it outdoors but the railway isn't tidy enough to even attempt a circuit. All of the RC control gear is in the rear of the model and well hidden. A black painted plasticard screen conceals everything from view through ...
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 3:55 pm
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: Feldbahnmuseum Herrenleite
- Replies: 10
- Views: 376
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:05 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3350
- Views: 1080877
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
I haven't added to this thread since mid February and failed to notice the viewing numbers have now shot over the one million mark, and then some! It is hard to believe it has proved so popular and I have to say a huge thank you to each and every person who has followed this thread and made it such ...
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:49 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: HGLW loco tweak
- Replies: 76
- Views: 2466
Re: HGLW loco tweak
What an incredible collection of things which many people would otherwise think of as scrap.... I love 'em!
Plenty of inspiration there.
Plenty of inspiration there.
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 4:26 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: HGLW loco tweak
- Replies: 76
- Views: 2466
Re: HGLW loco tweak
Aha! I thought you may have gone this way with it... https://topstastic.blogspot.com/2023/05/mcewan-pratt-petrol-locomotives-for.html [media]https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIldNF5AgoYuP_wTTfuG2bbstA8evCMydlEt0RbDIXG7-Dqs4nF0ykHvD1P02-13z-oAF6F1U7H1fHl99gqTSY90GJLtPvWva81...
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:23 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Cabbed Hunslet
- Replies: 12
- Views: 502
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:09 pm
- Forum: For Sale - Proceeds to the Forum Fund
- Topic: Early editions of 16mm Today magazines
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1171
Re: Early editions of 16mm Today magazines
C'mon guys, your Forum needs you! These magazines are nearly thirty years old and still in good condition. Certainly too good to throw away. They are interesting historical documents of early days of 16mm modelling and well worth reading. Will someone please offer £10.00 and I will pay the postage. ...