And that's all the justification it needs! (That's rule #8 on the GWLR)Jimmyb wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:44 am
Hi many thanks, the orange beacon, well it came with the lights kit, managed to get a flashing LED, liked it so used it, as it my railway
IP Engineering Rail Bus
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
Phil
Sporadic Garden Railer who's inconsistencies know no bounds
My Line - https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11077
Sporadic Garden Railer who's inconsistencies know no bounds
My Line - https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11077
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
I asked IP engineering about the motor and he said the nominal voltage of the supplied motor is 4.8 volts. I run mine on 4 AA cells with a deltang receiver. No problems
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
The Railbus is nearing completion, decals and lacquer coat applied, and final finishing items fitted, to get more details these can be viewed on my blog:
http://www.tumble-down-falls.co.uk/ip-e ... g-railcar/
http://www.tumble-down-falls.co.uk/ip-e ... g-railcar/
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
- Peter Butler
- Driver
- Posts: 5304
- Joined: Sun Sep 09, 2012 10:33 pm
- Location: West Wales
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
I do like the detailing and paint finish on that, very nice!
The best things in life are free.... so why am I doing this?
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
- Peter Butler
- Driver
- Posts: 5304
- Joined: Sun Sep 09, 2012 10:33 pm
- Location: West Wales
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
Love the luggage, I just wish I could remember how to tie truckers hitches.
The best things in life are free.... so why am I doing this?
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
What a beauty! The lettering and crest finish it off nicely. Are they transfers?
Unlike Peter, I've not forgotten how to tie truckers hitches - I've never known how to tie them, but always wanted to learn how.
Rik
Unlike Peter, I've not forgotten how to tie truckers hitches - I've never known how to tie them, but always wanted to learn how.
Rik
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
For those who may want authentic 'ropework' on their railway, this page shows the truckers hitch step by step.https://www.animatedknots.com/truckers-hitch-knotPeter Butler wrote: ↑Mon May 10, 2021 2:23 pm Love the luggage, I just wish I could remember how to tie truckers hitches.
Phil
Sporadic Garden Railer who's inconsistencies know no bounds
My Line - https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11077
Sporadic Garden Railer who's inconsistencies know no bounds
My Line - https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11077
- Peter Butler
- Driver
- Posts: 5304
- Joined: Sun Sep 09, 2012 10:33 pm
- Location: West Wales
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
I was taught as part of my class 1 HGV training course, but like all things, if you don't use the skill it is soon forgotten. Watching the link above, I'm surprised I was able to learn in the first place!Lonsdaler wrote: ↑Mon May 10, 2021 10:08 pmFor those who may want authentic 'ropework' on their railway, this page shows the truckers hitch step by step.https://www.animatedknots.com/truckers-hitch-knotPeter Butler wrote: ↑Mon May 10, 2021 2:23 pm Love the luggage, I just wish I could remember how to tie truckers hitches.
The best things in life are free.... so why am I doing this?
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
I was also taught as part of my HGV training, though my half hitches are next to railing and not the loopLonsdaler wrote: ↑Mon May 10, 2021 10:08 pmFor those who may want authentic 'ropework' on their railway, this page shows the truckers hitch step by step.https://www.animatedknots.com/truckers-hitch-knotPeter Butler wrote: ↑Mon May 10, 2021 2:23 pm Love the luggage, I just wish I could remember how to tie truckers hitches.
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
Sorry, just noticed you said you'd applied decals. I assume, as the crest includes white, that you get them printed professionally or do you print them yourself on to self adhesive white vinyl?
Rik
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
Rik, I use a guy called Stan Cedarleaf in the USA. He is quite prompt, and if you have a good idea what you want with little or no design work it is quick. I am now on my second order, for my first order from initial contact to order being posted was less than a week, and the good arrive 10 days later, the second order two day, but post took 21 days. An A4 sheet with white and gold $58.00, paid via PayPal.
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
Rik, as a cheaper ( cheapskate?) alternative to printing on white vinyl, you can also get white waterslide film, which works quite well. You just need to make sure that if usinga laser printer it is well set/cooled before attemptng to use it or if using inkjet, it needs to be left at least 24 hours and then given several coats of varnish to seal it before getting it anywhere near water!
I've just done one for my Wickham Trolley ( not long now....!)
Philip
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
Thanks guys. I've been meaning to get some decent decals for my stock. I've tried vinyl which is ok, if viewed from a distance with eyes half closed. I might try decal printing paper - thanks for the tip, Philip. But if all else fails, I'll give Cedarleaf a try.
Rik
Rik
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
Rik I do have decal (ink-jet) printing paper, water-slide (clear and white) and also rub-on, they are okay, but IMHO some colours come out "thin" and after lacquering before applying can have thick edges. Its all right for one-off, but I the professional ones take some beating.ge_rik wrote: ↑Tue May 11, 2021 12:51 pm Thanks guys. I've been meaning to get some decent decals for my stock. I've tried vinyl which is ok, if viewed from a distance with eyes half closed. I might try decal printing paper - thanks for the tip, Philip. But if all else fails, I'll give Cedarleaf a try.
Rik
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
Thanks chaps. Those on the railbus do indeed look splendid. As Eric Morecambe would say, "You can't see the join".
Rik
Rik
- Old Man Aaron
- Trainee Driver
- Posts: 841
- Joined: Wed Oct 19, 2016 11:08 am
- Location: Sunshine Coast QLD, Australia
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests