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Very atmospheric, Max.

Rik

Came down heavily this morning and looked promising but now after a couple of sleet and hail showers it has largely melted. Just hope it doesn't freeze overnight as I imagine the roads will be treacherous (and as a volunteer community gritter I'll have to go out first thing to do our pavements..). :...

Nothing here on the Cheshire Plain. I was hoping to get some pictures and video of trains in the snow.

Rik

Looking forward to film footage of this lot in action... Andrew. Thanks Andrew Yes, me too. Looks like snow is forecast tonight, though it could turn to sleet very quickly. I'd like to get some more snowy pictures and video if I can and if I crack on with the build I might have them ready for tomor...

Great work, Peter. Always a delight to see your work.

Rik

Big Jim:107694 wrote:They look smashing. I do like the brake end. Any plans to line them?

Thanks Jim.
I hadn't thought of lining them. I've only ever used Trimline tape for lining and it's OK but not brilliant. I'm not really confident enough to use a bow pen.

Rik

It's taken a while, but I'm beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel for the remaining two coach bashes. Just a reminder - this is the more or less finished open coach (as detailed above) ...... ./myff/1844516/1-IMG_8191.JPG Still needs its interior fitted-out which is why they roof isn't yet...

St.Michael:107624 wrote:Split peas!!! Genius  :blob5:

Absolutely!

Rik

The systems that Tony Walsham at RCS sells here in Aust. are Deltang based, but have considerably better instructions. http://www.rcs-rc.com/store/PDF/Instructions/Full%20instructions/Rx65b.pdf You'll notice he uses 3amp polyswitches to limit current in case of shorts. I fit these to my battery con...

Big Jim:107608 wrote:Thanks Rik, I think a trip to Maplins is in order.
Do you wire it into the main battery feed or between the speed control and motor?

As close to the battery as possible.

Rik

Big Jim:107599 wrote:I am just about to start wiring up my IP/Essel/PMR hybrid loco.

Do people fit fuses to their locos.

Most definitely! For peace of mind, it's worth investing in one of these - http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/16a-auto-rese ... aker-ak08j

Rik

Big Jim:107604 wrote:Sound interesting, can you post a link?

http://www.coopersofstortford.co.uk/coo ... dst08831i/

Rik

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orgmjfump8M A friend of mine crashed his polystyrene ducted fan aircraft model. I used this with a cycle drink bottle and spinner to make the Jet loco. It has a top speed of around 40mph but we can't open it up on the D.L.R.. Reverse is a model car speed controller, ...

The wheels on the counter weight are male press studs.  I was over zealous when cleaning up the wheels supplied in the kit. I wish I'd thought of that. I used the bases of an Airfix station canopy for mine (found in the bits box), though I have used press studs as valve wheels in the cab of one loc...

After reading about some of the 'found' items Christopher has been using in his scratchbuilds - see http://gardenrails.myfreeforum.org/about9181.html - I wondered what else some of us have used in builds and bashes?? I've certainly used bottle lids for domes, pen barrels and ends for chimneys and th...

The tram is looking rather good. I am glad to see I am not the only one who looks out for odd lid and caps etc that might come in handy. Coincidentally, I posted something on by blog on 17th Jan about that subject - http://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/re-using-found-items-in-scratchbuilds.htm...

I really like the coach. Nicely done. Fascinating to see the view from your window - and I thought the weather was cold here!

Rik

Very nice!! I like the way you have included the interior details as well as the exterior.

Rik

Great stuff. Really like your imaginative use of 'found' materials.

Rik

qh45:107529 wrote:cncmodeller

Door handles AG219 and grab handles AG217 in brass, packs of 14 at £15.50  - tenmille  - just had some.

Masterpieces in miniature! Excellent stuff.

Rik