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You certainly don't need the dispenser to use the tape - and I don't dispense my tape from the dispenser. I do store the tape in the dispenser though as it keeps the edges in good condition.

That's interesting to know. I am planning to get some Swift Sixteen coaches and was wondering if the 4 wheelers might exert more drag on tight curves. I think the shorter coaches could suit my line better, so fitting them with bogies sounds like the answer. Thanks! If you are running anything close...

I'm right in the middle of a similar project. I've built the S16 4 wheeled coach bodies (2 off) and had attached the wheel carriers to the chassis central to the marked out area. At this point the chassis had not been attached to the bodies. Fortunately for me I then tried the chassis on my track an...

You are correct, there is no Mac support and this stopped me using it. I could have had a go, as I have a Mac with Bootcamp running in a partitioned part of the drive and Windows XP sitting on it, but I pulled out pencil and paper instead. If you want to have a go then the Bootcamp route (together w...

Hi Rik This is a very useful guide. One thing that caught me out with passing loops is that calculated distance (in your case the 2 metres) has to be the parallel track bit - the lead in and lead out of the loop can't be counted as the coaches have no clearance! The other thing that caught me out wa...

There were two or three of converted LKMs on display at the Yorkshire Show this year. I have an unconverted, snail motor version and so am interested too. I talked to Fosworks as I'd probably use the Mamod motor as well. The stand next to Fosworks also had one. I think that it was the stand belongin...

Both builds are very impressive. I'm battling with the windows in a Pendle Valley Engine Shed at the moment - I already know that they are not going to end up looking anything like as well finished as yours!

Hi Rod I'm away at the moment and so don't have a loco to hand. When you say that you've had the spring removed - is that because it was a non Roundhouse Tx? Ideally (even if non-Roundhouse) your Tx should be throttle on the left and this should not be sprung in the up down travel. If the left is no...

Hi Rod If your track is level then you should be able to run slowly without the use of a slomo. I have a very tight and relatively short track - my maximum radius is 39" and there's quite a lot of 30" in there too. I run both a Roundhouse 'Jack" and a 'Lady Anne'. I actually bought th...

Hi Rod There is a good site here: http://jackochikatana.com/car-trailer-dimensions/bold-and-modern-car-trailer-dimensions-14-ifor-williams-eurolight-domestic-trailer-on-tiny-home/ This is pretty good for both scratch building or bashing a lit or pre-constructed model. If using for or behind the UM L...

[/attachment] IMG_0981.JPG Wilf has been beavering away on the Defender that he picked up at the local auction and brought it home today. It still needs a little tidying in places and some lessons have been learned - the whole rear topside would be removed next time and the bonnet would have a furth...

Good Luck!


Makes the Roundhouse "George" chassis that I have here look decidedly easy!!

I guess that you've already seen this:

https://www.16mm.org.uk/2011/05/01/mom2011-05/

but if not then it is probably worth reading and a follow up to 16mm nga.

The subject of scale vehicles for 16mm (or lack of) has found its way into a number of threads recently. I've been playing around with the Universal Hobbies 1:18 Land Rover Defenders as they looked a close approximation to what was needed. I've measured the 110 Defender and compared to my own 12&quo...

I've spent the last six months looking for a Criccieth and finally gave up and took a Harlech instead. I'd decided on FR Grey but without the yellow vinyl. The one available at Derails already had the stripes fitted. However, they had a black that wasn't on the web site. I'd not actually seen it in ...

The procurement section visited the Great Exhibition at Llanfair at the weekend and although they pulled out their cheque books, the long lead times quoted for heavy diesel traction units didn't; meet their expectations and so they went to the open market on Monday and sourced something with immedia...

It will stay as it is for a while as I have some rolling stock to get on with! It's actually a pretty good model - I've seen a lot worse. It will probably end up black and a Utility back. A Puma bonnet would be nice - but it is quite a lot of work as the TD5 depression is difficult to work with. Sti...

I don't want to hijack the thread - but can't find anywhere else to post this: My Universal Hobbies TD5:110 arrived today and I've taken some measurements and compared against the real thing. Firstly the LR official length of 4660mm is wrong - unless the "Puma" 110 is shorter than the TD5 ...

I wanted a Series1 Landy some while ago and couldn't find one., I've just looked at Minichamps and they don't seem to do it any longer, but I did find them on Amazon, for.... (gulp) £130 + £15 postage! Not something I'd want to weather or leave outside at that price. Not a Series 1 but the Universa...

There are some good examples of working coal operations in the three pages associated with this link: http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/w/whitworth/index1.shtml On it own this would be just another page on the web. However, I used to live directly opposite this and my best mate's dad owned Taylor's...