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dudeface wrote: ↑

Mon Dec 04, 2023 5:26 am

Besides, I don't know if I can change the name for the entire subject.

Yes, the OP can. You need to go back to the very first post in this thread and edit it by changing the "Subject".
However, with a long rambling thread like this one, you run the risk of folks not finding it again.

If you can make a working scale model of a steam engine shouldn't you be able to make a working scale model of a working scale model of one? Not necessarily. Dimensions can be scaled but not the laws of physics and there comes a point as you reduce the dimensions that the physics no longer works.

I think all three are parallel to the cab front.

Presumably the Aveling Porter from the Brill/ Wooton Tramway

Dear Oh dear Oh dear!!!

There are several 'real' ones listed on ebay ( search Aveling invicta), although they would be too big and heavy for what you want. However you could use those pictures to hand craft a replacement tail to fit on to yours.

An Aveling model of some sort?

OK, thanks. I thought it might be something along those lines.

I like that one Peter

This clip turned up next and I do rather like the other one as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npk6RFkM7fU

I use Tinkercad to do it and export it as an SVG, which is what the Cricut uses to cut files, as well as laser printers. When exporting as an SVG it takes whatever is on the base layer as the cutting shape, so it's just like exporting it as 2D, I am sure Sketchup and the like have similar features?...

That is veeery impressive Steve, you are tempting me now! I'm not sure that the amount of lining I do would justfy the cost. Is it much use for anything other than railway lining and lettering?
How do you do the designs, is there special software?

Very nice Aaron

I've had a look around and decided to go with narrow planet, custom made 8mm high. I'm looking forward to getting them. I've had several sets from Narrow Planet and very happy with them. The only thing is that their delivery time is rather unpredictable because they wait until they have enough orde...

Peter Butler wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 01, 2023 7:12 pm

Difficult to see, but the window frames are painted brown.

They look brown enough to me Peter!

This where the fun started! The Rx65b that I used in this loco is actually one that I took out of something else because I had unsuccesfully tried to change the programming and it appeared to be faulty. However the basic functions still seemed to be ok. To trigger the DF Player I need to send signal...

I always had it in the back of my mind to add sound to this loco, but didn't want to do anything until I had it running satisfactorily. So, now that it is, sound was next on the agenda. Commercial soundcards are expensive and relatively bulky and space is at a premium so I decided to take inspiratio...

Please vote for the picture that in your opinion best fits the theme: " Rural Backwater" Remember that you must be logged in to vote and you can't see the vote progress unless you are logged in. Everybody can vote, you don't have to have entered a picture yourself. Voting will close on 21st December...

I agree Rik, although I must admit that it does annoy me when somebody asks a question of the OP on a thread from years ago when the actual OP hasn't logged in for years.

Wallis & Steevens were primarily agricultural machinery and traction engine manufacturers, not railway engine builders, thats probably why you've not come across them before.

dudeface wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 29, 2023 2:25 pm

So was I right then about the plate on the side being the builder?

Yes.
This link shows a very similar plate. Same wording but rectangular rather than lozenge shape.
https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-sign- ... 05474.html