Garden Railway Forum

tom_tom_go wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 06, 2019 3:04 pm

I sit all day at work so I do prefer to stand when at a bench even with 16mm scale stuff.

I think you have just answered your own question Tom.... if experience dictates your favoured position stick with it.

That's a tricky one Tom..... for SM32 work I prefer to sit at a standard height work table, however, if I am working on something larger I think standing is probably better. Your 5" gauge loco might be too chunky to work on and lift about from a seated position? If you begin with a lower height you ...

A lot depends on the type of tools etc. you will be using and the anticipated damage which could occur.... If you intend to use hot (soldering) or chemical based equipment and materials then it might be a good idea to have something cheap which can easily be replaced.... e.g hardboard. If you intend...

Congratulations Rik, a superb picture and worthy winner. You had my vote and at least four of Rod's too!
Have the other names/votes now been deleted, I can't see the final scores?

You have to feel justifiably proud of the end result, it is a wonderful piece of construction which will blend into its surroundings without creating attention, ..... that is the mark of success!

Welcome to your new life Dave..... the best time of your life begins now.

A masterpiece in ingenuity...... every new area of requirement covered with a make-it-work solution...... Brilliant!
I need a corrugation roller just like that too..... when you have time! I'm sure there will be a waiting list before long.

It's hard to stress the importance of a perfectly built chassis to ensure good running. I spend absolutely minutes on building perfect chassis..... IMG_1936.JPG OK, so the chassis isn't the sort of thing you need, but you will notice the use of metal wheels and plenty of low-down weight, which shoul...

FWLR wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:21 am

Sounds good Tom. The Safety valve cover does look good too.

Don't know anything about the sandbox Tom, I suspect Peter doesn't either.

Absolutely right Rod, no need to glue something which is screwed.

Rattle can acrylic. Possibly Halfords?

It is good to see her in safe hands after Rod has already had poor service elsewhere. She still looks a fine locomotive and I spent some time stripping, painting and re-building her very carefully. I am surprised to see the Chuff-pipe detached in this way and can only suggest that at least two journ...

Looks like another great job to me.... the dust carries everywhere though.

How have the town drains worked over the winter? Rik This is the second time I have answered your question Rik, but this time I can include pictures which I think prove the point. Just as when heavy rainfall carries debris along gutters to a drainage point it gets deposited around the grille and th...

ge_rik wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 15, 2019 5:11 pm

BTW did you see I gave Mr Butler an honourable mention?

Rik

For whatever you have said about me Rik, I am grateful...... just a shame I am unlikely to see it myself as I still can't find a local retailer.

I watched its progress on the sales site and was impressed by the determination of the successful bidder. I'm sure it has found a good home and we might well see it again some time?