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by Peter Butler
Mon Feb 19, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080294

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: 1080294

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: 1080294

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: 1080294

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...
by Peter Butler
Mon Feb 12, 2024 3:26 pm
Forum: For Sale - Proceeds to the Forum Fund
Topic: Early editions of 16mm Today magazines
Replies: 5
Views: 1169

Early editions of 16mm Today magazines

For sale.... a small collection of eight, early editions, 16mm Today magazines from February 1995 to February 1997. Numbers 71 to 79 (minus No. 76 unfortunately). These are in used condition but clean and intact. An interesting insight into garden railway modelling of that period. They contain lots ...
by Peter Butler
Fri Feb 09, 2024 6:45 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Alf
Replies: 14
Views: 706

Re: Alf

I quite like it too.... is that another papered surface finish?
by Peter Butler
Fri Feb 09, 2024 2:35 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
Replies: 272
Views: 124240

Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

Wilko's will be missed for such trivial items as rattle cans but I get my Hycote satin black from 'The Range' for a reasonable price. They stock primers, lacquers and limited paint colours. There is a list on-line of locations for all 180 branches nationwide.
by Peter Butler
Thu Feb 08, 2024 6:11 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
Replies: 272
Views: 124240

Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

A really cracking job Bertie, and a beautiful finish too.
I know what you mean about the wiring.... good luck with that.
by Peter Butler
Tue Feb 06, 2024 5:59 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080294

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

Thanks guys, you are all stars! Apologies for my incorrect identification of the port, I know nothing of these things! This afternoon I managed to take my laptop to a repair shop in town as he has done jobs for me previously. He immediately discovered the problem and reset the chip (?) which should ...
by Peter Butler
Tue Feb 06, 2024 11:18 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080294

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

I do have an update on the battery situation after all this time. Component Shop are still showing 'no stock' of many of their battery products but have supplied me with individual tagged AAA low self discharge batteries which are now made into a single eight pack, (4 square + 4 square) which fit in...
by Peter Butler
Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Update.............................................?
Replies: 6
Views: 449

Re: Update.............................................?

SimonWood wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:57 pm Thanks team for all your hard work keeping the forum on the rails!
I'll second that.... the Forum is where I spend many happy hours browsing and following the wonderful posts from all over the globe. I hope we can continue indefinitely and encourage more to join in the fun.
by Peter Butler
Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:33 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Narrow Lines Magazine #126
Replies: 10
Views: 2106

Re: Narrow Lines Magazine #126

Thanks Drew.... PM sent.
by Peter Butler
Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Simplex Yard Shunter
Replies: 25
Views: 3985

Re: Simplex Yard Shunter

Another wonderfully adapted kit from Scum Class Works. You always go the extra mile, and it shows in the detailing.
by Peter Butler
Fri Jan 26, 2024 8:42 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Marc Horovitz is Wrong. (IMO)
Replies: 96
Views: 17946

Re: Marc Horovitz is Wrong. (IMO)

This one is definitely not photoshopped, therefore must be real...
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by Peter Butler
Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What kind of traction engine is this?
Replies: 11
Views: 614

Re: What kind of traction engine is this?

From here in the UK it is impossible to imagine the vastness of the USA Great Plains, but I have to wonder about the thought process of building a machine so big it takes an army of up to 30 operators, an engineering team with lifting equipment to assemble and maintain, and a back-up haulage system ...
by Peter Butler
Tue Jan 23, 2024 3:08 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Building an 0-4-0 outside frame tank loco
Replies: 35
Views: 3097

Re: Building an 0-4-0 outside frame tank loco

I totally agree with your comment Andrew and I work in a similar way, usually using epoxy adhesive etc... From my experience with attaching plastikard to plastikard using solvent, even on large section such as structures, I have found solvent works well enough on its own.
by Peter Butler
Tue Jan 23, 2024 11:01 am
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Building an 0-4-0 outside frame tank loco
Replies: 35
Views: 3097

Re: Building an 0-4-0 outside frame tank loco

Greg, I'm really surprised that you feel the need to add this mixture. I find that plastikard forms a strong bond if a solvent (eg. EMA Plastic Weld) is used to weld the surfaces together.
Tube glues, or superglue don't have the same effect as they just sit on the surface.
by Peter Butler
Sun Jan 21, 2024 6:59 pm
Forum: 3D Printing
Topic: 1/35 scale Garratt
Replies: 3
Views: 1043

Re: 1/35 scale Garratt

A fine looking beast indeed! Lots of detail included too. I imagine those who have 3D printing skills would appreciate it even more.
by Peter Butler
Sat Jan 20, 2024 6:02 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Narrow Lines Magazine #126
Replies: 10
Views: 2106

Re: Narrow Lines Magazine #126

Wonderful news, I hope the rest of the magazine is useful to you.