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by Peter Butler
Thu Jan 11, 2024 11:32 pm
Forum: Videos
Topic: Sandstone & Termite
Replies: 110
Views: 70040

Re: Sandstone & Termite

They are magnificent beasts... wondering now whether I have room for two Garratts ? Thanks Peter, and everyone else who replied. There can be no doubt that you NEED two Garratts. Get to it! (ignore the question of room) 'Get thee behind me...' I can resist everything except temptation!
by Peter Butler
Thu Jan 11, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080292

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

If Peter needs a battery pack doing, then just drop me a PM. Thanks for your kind offer Steve, your message came in while I was responding to Philip so I think I have things in place now. Component Shop are my go-to suppliers and I buy additional useful parts at the same time. I will try to stock u...
by Peter Butler
Thu Jan 11, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080292

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

I have only ever heard good things about Strikalite but never used them before. Having searched their site I see they do have stock of tagged, AAA, low self discharge, 900mAh 'Eneloop' batteries. I think they are more expensive though and have already pre-ordered from Component Shop. I have managed ...
by Peter Butler
Thu Jan 11, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080292

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Peter, I spotted AAA and AA rechargeable batteries in the middle of Lidl today.. Not sure if that helps you, or not? Phil.P Thanks for the tip Phil, I expect they are of the type to fit in holders etc. so I could possibly use them elsewhere. Unfortunately I am very restricted for space in the narro...
by Peter Butler
Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:40 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080292

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Slow progress with the Edward Thomas build, I have discovered a national shortage of AAA battery packs! My usual supplier, 'Component Shop', is showing many battery packs and even singles of AAA rechargeables as 'out of stock'. It appears to be caused by long delivery times by shipping in the Red Se...
by Peter Butler
Wed Jan 10, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: Videos
Topic: Sandstone & Termite
Replies: 110
Views: 70040

Re: Sandstone & Termite

They are magnificent beasts... wondering now whether I have room for two Garratts ?
by Peter Butler
Tue Jan 09, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Stuart's occasional loco thread - Boot Lane Works 'Lilibet'
Replies: 31
Views: 7344

Re: Stuart's occasional loco thread - Boot Lane Works 'Lilibet'

Following this with interest.... I have a couple of Boot Lane locos and experienced the same issues with surface preparation. However, they do make up into very nice models. Lining problem surfaces with styrene is the best solution (where possible) and gives a much better finish with far less troubl...
by Peter Butler
Sun Jan 07, 2024 10:55 am
Forum: 3D Printing
Topic: Tan-y-Bwlch Water Tower - Finished ( I think!)
Replies: 27
Views: 11936

Re: Tan-y-Bwlch Water Tower - Finished ( I think!)

What a wonderful finish on your amazing structure, you have every right to feel pleased with it.
The water effect is most convincing too!
Top marks scored.
by Peter Butler
Sat Jan 06, 2024 9:54 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080292

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

As previously mentioned some time ago, and a few pages back, my current model is the Boot Lane Works 'St. Crispin' 3D printed kit. Purchased at last year's Welshpool and Llanfair 16mm scale exhibition, it has taken me some time to get started. This model can be built as either Corris Railway No. 4 o...
by Peter Butler
Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:44 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
Replies: 272
Views: 124240

Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

'...clacks straddling the boiler top, along with suitable firebox-top pipework..." I’m treading on thin ice here, because (likely obviously) I really don’t understand much of this stuff. This one's just a bit of fun though. My usual excuse. You have no idea how much better I feel after hearing...
by Peter Butler
Fri Jan 05, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
Replies: 272
Views: 124240

Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

It looks wonderful to my eyes, another masterful Semi-scale interpretation.
by Peter Butler
Thu Jan 04, 2024 6:58 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080292

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Many thanks Philip and Rik, your comments are much appreciated, but I must remind you that I am totally incapable of doing many of the modelling tasks which you are both so competent at. It is our differences which make others take notice and become inspired by. There would be no fun, or challenge, ...
by Peter Butler
Thu Jan 04, 2024 1:58 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080292

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Final details to complete the Garratt have now been attached. Not important but most satisfying. Firstly, the lamps, front and rear. These comprise a solid aluminium reflector turned by Keith (again) with Plastikard outer casing which I made to suit each end... 100_0696.JPG 100_0697.JPG Last of all,...
by Peter Butler
Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:52 pm
Forum: Quarterly Garden Railway Gallery
Topic: March 2024 Gallery CLOSING DATE 1st MARCH
Replies: 35
Views: 8071

Re: March 2024 Gallery Entries HERE please.

I think it's safe to cross now...
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by Peter Butler
Wed Jan 03, 2024 1:43 pm
Forum: 3D Printing
Topic: Tan-y-Bwlch Water Tower - Finished ( I think!)
Replies: 27
Views: 11936

Re: Building Tan-y-Bwlch Water Tower

Superb print quality there, I'm amazed!
by Peter Butler
Fri Dec 29, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Simplex Yard Shunter
Replies: 25
Views: 3985

Re: Simplex Yard Shunter

Looking good Aaron, that will be a chunky beast.
by Peter Butler
Fri Dec 29, 2023 2:21 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Marc Horovitz is Wrong. (IMO)
Replies: 96
Views: 17946

Re: Marc Horovitz is Wrong. (IMO)

There are some magnificent beasts there but finding a way to narrow gauge them to 2ft. might be a problem. Perhaps that's why I haven't tried before?
by Peter Butler
Tue Dec 26, 2023 8:43 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Marc Horovitz is Wrong. (IMO)
Replies: 96
Views: 17946

Re: Marc Horovitz is Wrong. (IMO)

Wonderful news that the loco survives today, I have read the article and will do more research on it now, so thank you for the information!
I still have doubts it will make an appearance in model form, but it is a definite maybe.
by Peter Butler
Sun Dec 24, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080292

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Ironic that following a tragic fire the real coal model could be the only survivor!
by Peter Butler
Sun Dec 24, 2023 12:51 am
Forum: Videos
Topic: The Claymine Branch - tiny indoor G gauge
Replies: 29
Views: 10057

Re: The Claymine Branch - tiny indoor G gauge

Nice one Greg, very watchable.... Merry Christmas.