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Hi Keith. That's the big thing with scratch building. I am a scratch builder of NWNG coaches and having all my little homemade tools and jigs stored away and available to use again saves time and gives satisfaction. So my advice is to make that jig, use it and then put it on a shelf for next time. I...

Hi Andrew.
Really looking forward to seeing these made up Andrew.

It is said that the Gloucester Wagon Co. who built the NWNG Cleminsons also built garden sheds. Looking at the quality of some garden sheds one comes across may explain why they were scrapped so soon. On a more serious note, Google throws up many examples of how other modellers have approached the u...

Hi Rik.
Thanks for those kind words but I have already started to modify the underframe as I have discovered that it rides too high as mentioned earlier in this thread. While doing this I might even try moving the centre axle using chains as per original. We shall see.

Hi all Latest progress update. Both sides complete with panelling and beading apart from glazing which will be after sanding, priming and painting. All four doors are now done with opening droplights. With doors 2-4 I made them with plenty of room for edge painting. It did not occur to me while maki...

Hi all. I have posted these photos elsewhere on this forum but I feel they should continue in this thread. Progress has been slow but here is one side with some panelling added and one door in place. Please bear in mind this is still in its rough state before any cleaning up. ./myff/1933266/IMG_2015...

Hi Andrew. Grandparenting duties being what they are, progress has been slow but- I have been working on the sides and experimenting with an opening door with droplight. ./myff/1932413/IMG_20150702_222622.jpg Side panel frameworks. ./myff/1932414/IMG_20151102_231251.JPG Some panelling added to one s...

Hi Andrew.
Loved that last pic. Very atmospheric. Thought you might like to see my version taken earlier this year at a Northamptonshire association group meeting. Almost a spot the difference.
David

Hi Jim. I am well into my three score years and have a memory like a collendar. I also possess an Asus tablet which incidentally I am using at present to write this and if I remember correctly I set up my home email in the following manner. Open up Settings. Scroll down and click on Accounts. Click ...

Hi all. I do everything on my (this) Asus 7 inch tablet. 1. Take original photos with this tablet. 2. Resize photo to 640 pixels wide using photo editor downloaded free from the Android Play store. 3. Save resized photo in new folder on this tablet. 4. Add a link to each photo as needed in my blog t...

Update July 2nd. Hi all. Progress is slow due to grandparenting duties. Who said retirement would bring lots of free time? But, I have completed the framework for 1 side and made a start on the second. Cutting the rebates on the inside edges of the 3mm hardwood seems to be taking the most time but I...

Hi again ikcdab I have just reread your last post and I think I misunderstood the question. Although as I said, the centre axle can slide out sideways at the moment, it will not drop onto the track as it runs in 'L' shaped runners. By adjusting the height of the coach floor on the axles at either en...

Hi Ikedab.
At present yes the centre axle can slide out on its waxed plate to allow for fettling and adjustments. In the finished coach i intend it to be up inside the solebars so held in place but removeable if necessary. D.

Hi all. The latest addition to my vintage NWNG/WHR stable will be a Cleminson inspired all 3rd coach of 1877. I have completed the basics of the underframe which I need to try out on a line I will be visiting at the weekend and have made a start on the coach sides. ./myff/1894742/IMG_20150622_201437...

Hi all. One tactic that has worked for me is to stop the caller before he gets going and ask for their phone number. They will either ring off or ask why i need their number. i reply that i would like to ring them to continue the conversation. They are usually reluctant to do this. One gentleman tol...

Early in 2013 I travelled 150 miles to Porthmadog to photo the interior of the Gladstone carriage for my 16mm modelling project at the time. The chap (sorry I don't remember his name) giving myself and a friend a personal tour around Gelerts Farm offered to draw it out of the shed into the daylight ...

Lovely work Mr bond. Good idea Brian though unfortunately I am building solid sides from 3mm hardwood.
David

Hi all. I may be mad but I want to try and produce opening doors and sliding droplights on my next WHR project. Has anybody any ideas where to get door Hinges small enough for 16mm carriages? There are plenty of 1:12 scale Hinges for dolls houses on eBxx but I need 1:19 approx. Lovely article on car...

Two cellophane sweet/candy wrappers work. One red and one blue.
David.

Hi all. Time to ferret out those old red and blue glasses that you had as a kid or that came with Shrek 3D or Pirrahana 3D a few years ago. Had a great time this afternoon running at the latest Northamptonshire group meeting at Brixworth. Lots of chat and cake and more cake. I thought i would be a l...