Clever idea to use the posh cocktail sticks as legs. I've been wondering if there is a use for them after recently buying a pack
Rik
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- Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:47 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Varnished finish
- Replies: 12
- Views: 418
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:41 pm
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Comparing Geared motors
- Replies: 10
- Views: 288
Comparing Geared motors
I've decided to bite the bullet and produce my own motor blocks / powered chassis - after struggling to find commercially available units of the right dimensions. However, when testing my first chassis with a (c£20GBP) Polulo geared motor, I was disappointed to find that it doesn't seem to want to r...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 4:39 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
- Replies: 277
- Views: 124792
Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
That does look good! The curved members over the top look spot-on!
Rik
Rik
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 2:59 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: A Ruston-ish ....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 492
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:48 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: A Ruston-ish ....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 492
Re: A Ruston-ish ....
Rik, If you want pictures of Berwyn, or 'the pigs' (the various orange painted loco's).. These are at the WHHR, and I can get/take chapter and verse, for you. Berwyn is now in the museum, for this season. Thanks Phil They're a bit too modern for me - I like the earlier diesels. Rik PS - I like the ...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:46 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: A Ruston-ish ....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 492
Re: A Ruston-ish ....
It would expand your modelling horizons considerably.......... ;) Although at the rate you are going at present, you will have the diesel equivalent of Boulton's Siding soon. ** Graeme ** look up 'The Chronicles of Boulton's Siding' by Alfred Rosling Bennett. Looks fascinating. I found a copy in Go...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:18 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Gmeinder & Co loco
- Replies: 99
- Views: 2539
Re: Gmeinder & Co loco
Looks and sounds great, Philip.
Rik
Rik
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:02 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: A Ruston-ish ....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 492
Re: A Ruston-ish ....
Dammit! I've just found this wonderful source of Ruston NG loco photos .... which includes, among many others, a three-foot gauge version https://www.flickr.com/photos/34938158@N02/albums/72157631038668260/with/22356322545 Plenty of inspiration here, chaps - and some clear detailing for modellers. Rik
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 9:10 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Here's the land for the future railroad
- Replies: 9
- Views: 285
Re: Here's the land for the future railroad
I'll follow this with interest. Somewhat of a contrast to the conditions I'm facing in the NW of England. So far this year, rain, followed by rain, followed by even more rain.
I did find a rather sleepy wasp in the shed last week......
Rik
I did find a rather sleepy wasp in the shed last week......
Rik
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 8:18 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: A Ruston-ish ....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 492
Re: A Ruston-ish ....
Thanks Graeme. Can't think why I've not bought that book on Rustons before. I've now ordered one from the Moseley Trust. I must start making my own powered chassis. Relying on commercially available chassis does limit what I can make or, as in this case, how realistic the models appear. I do like th...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:02 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: A Ruston-ish ....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 492
Re: A Ruston-ish ....
What surprised me is the large number of variations in the basic design of these locos, which is why I felt justified if creating yet another version.
Rik
Rik
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 4:22 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: A Ruston-ish ....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 492
A Ruston-ish ....
I bought another HGLW chassis and was wondering what to do with it ..... IMG_3900.JPG It's a sort-of, maybe, might be Ruston. I couldn't find a 3 foot gauge Ruston and so 'adapted' a 2 foot gauge one. I've almost got away with it. IMG_3901.JPG I think, when Ruston's did produce 3' gauge locos, they ...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 4:15 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Varnished finish
- Replies: 12
- Views: 418
Re: Varnished finish
Looks good to me, Zach. You can't beat varnished teak (or its equivalent) .....
Rik
Rik
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:51 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 631
- Views: 239776
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:26 pm
- Forum: 3D Printing
- Topic: Headlamp housings
- Replies: 8
- Views: 203
Re: Headlamp housings
I used a couple on my Railcard build a few years ago - they even have a clear lens
Rik
Rik
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:20 pm
- Forum: 3D Printing
- Topic: Headlamp housings
- Replies: 8
- Views: 203
Re: Headlamp housings
If you want something off the shelf, Cambrian do a nifty little headlamp
https://www.cambrianmodelrail.co.uk/sto ... -p95168722
Rik
https://www.cambrianmodelrail.co.uk/sto ... -p95168722
Rik
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 8:19 am
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Atropos Rolling Stock Kits
- Replies: 7
- Views: 133
Re: Atropos Rolling Stock Kits
No idea. I've just done a search on t'internet, and found nothing definitive in terms of numbering systems for miniature screwdrivers. Flat bladed all seem to be measured in fractions of mm and mm (and are colour coded). Cross head are numbered but only go from 000 to 1. I did find this on numbering...
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 3:16 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Railway in the Valley of the Mill
- Replies: 338
- Views: 70379
Re: The Railway in the Valley of the Mill
Me too, it sounded quite blustery at that point- I was expecting any moment for the brake van to take a short-cut .....Peter Butler wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 9:58 am Wonderful video Trevor, proper train in natural surroundings. I was a little anxious as it crossed the trestle, though.
Rik
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 7:13 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Gmeinder & Co loco
- Replies: 99
- Views: 2539
Re: Gmeinder & Co loco
Really interesting. A good train of wagons with inside frames for Gregh ......
Rik
Rik
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:37 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Railway in the Valley of the Mill
- Replies: 338
- Views: 70379
Re: The Railway in the Valley of the Mill
I don't want to brag, but we've actually got sunshine here today.....
But more rain (and Storm Kathleen) is in the forecast
Rik
But more rain (and Storm Kathleen) is in the forecast
Rik