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by Peter Butler
Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080575

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 ...
by Peter Butler
Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:49 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: HGLW loco tweak
Replies: 76
Views: 2465

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.
by Peter Butler
Fri Mar 01, 2024 4:26 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: HGLW loco tweak
Replies: 76
Views: 2465

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...
by Peter Butler
Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:23 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Cabbed Hunslet
Replies: 12
Views: 502

Re: Cabbed Hunslet

ge_rik wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:04 am Very tasty! Almost worth changing to 32mm gauge .....

Rik
A call from the Dark Side..... first Aaron, now Rik.
That would be like rewriting history!
by Peter Butler
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: 1169

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 They are interesting historical documents of early days of 16mm modelling and well worth reading.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. ...
by Peter Butler
Sun Feb 25, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: That Car I Keep Alluding To
Replies: 41
Views: 1070

Re: That Car I Keep Alluding To

A truly incredible story of ambition and dedication. You can't begin to imagine how impressed I am with what you have achieved. I have read every word of your journey and, despite not understanding car mechanics, have thoroughly enjoyed every moment. I'm envious of the F-100 Pick-up model truck too.
by Peter Butler
Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:14 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: That Car I Keep Alluding To
Replies: 41
Views: 1070

Re: That Car I Keep Alluding To

It's a new car... superb.
by Peter Butler
Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:05 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080575

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

Model T's make into great rail conversions. If I had one it wouldn't last long!
by Peter Butler
Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:01 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080575

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

Continuing with the build, I found a motor with attached gearbox in my 'useful' collection and, to my delight, the axle fitted the second set of wheels.... 100_0765.JPG More modification (AKA destruction) of the underside soon followed in order to sink the motor inside the body shell. Fortunately, t...
by Peter Butler
Wed Feb 21, 2024 1:35 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: That Car I Keep Alluding To
Replies: 41
Views: 1070

Re: That Car I Keep Alluding To

Absolutely gorgeous Aaron, you are a brave man but an example to all, a very proud moment for you.
by Peter Butler
Tue Feb 20, 2024 3:48 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080575

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

drewzero1 wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2024 3:01 pm I have a 1:19ish Isetta in my 3D print queue... Looks like it's time to restock my filament!
I'm keen to see that one Drew, keep us posted.
by Peter Butler
Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080575

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

Thanks for the link Graeme, I thought I had recollection of something similar but expected it to have been in model form. Perhaps it has been done somewhere?
by Peter Butler
Tue Feb 20, 2024 11:08 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080575

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

dudeface wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2024 3:00 am
Big fan of funny little cars myself, especially Messerschmitts... (Try making one of those into a railcar! :D)
Little three wheelers possibly wouldn't be suitable for conversion to narrow gauge, but if you feel confident enough, try this for size...
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by Peter Butler
Mon Feb 19, 2024 7:02 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080575

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

Phil.P wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2024 6:49 pm
I am watching a yellow and white one, on EvilBay, presently..

Phil.P
The yellow and white one appears to be a smaller scale and not to be confused with the die cast, Road Signature manufacture. 1:18 is the nearest to our 16mm/ft. scale.
by Peter Butler
Mon Feb 19, 2024 3:45 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080575

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

Phil.P wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2024 2:47 pm You wait ages.......

And then:
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Phil.P
Go for it Phil.... they would look perfect back-to-back.
by Peter Butler
Mon Feb 19, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080575

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

Thanks Drew, if you are a VW fan you might be familiar with this one, which I made many years ago...
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by Peter Butler
Mon Feb 19, 2024 12:58 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080575

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

Constantly thinking about what to do next my eyes gazed upon an item which I have shown in the past. This is something I decided not to modify, but time has a habit of changing things and so I set about it as my latest project.... IMG_3128.JPG It is the VW camper van, which I have seen real-life pho...
by Peter Butler
Sun Feb 18, 2024 12:25 pm
Forum: Quarterly Garden Railway Gallery
Topic: March 2024 Gallery CLOSING DATE 1st MARCH
Replies: 35
Views: 8071

Re: March 2024 Gallery CLOSING DATE 1st MARCH

Phil.P wrote: Sun Feb 18, 2024 11:43 am As it is a short month, you had better give people an extra day, this year!

:D :thumbright:
Phil.P
Quite right Phil.... a three month window of opportunity is so unfair!!
by Peter Butler
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:02 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080575

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

For various reasons (excuses) I have been unable to give you the final images of the Kerr Stuart built, Hunslet overhauled loco, which now runs as Edward Thomas on the Talyllyn Railway. The Boot Lane Works kit enables the builder to choose which version to make as parts are included for both. As pre...
by Peter Butler
Mon Feb 12, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080575

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

Phew!!! camera returned and tested, everything seems to be back in order. So, now for something different: A friend mentioned a new(ish) model railway magazine he had recently purchased and that I was included in it. The title is, 'Let's Go Railway Modelling' and is a Peco publication dated 2023. No...