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- Sun Apr 07, 2024 9:58 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Railway in the Valley of the Mill
- Replies: 338
- Views: 70633
Re: The Railway in the Valley of the Mill
Wonderful video Trevor, proper train in natural surroundings. I was a little anxious as it crossed the trestle though.
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:11 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Gmeinder & Co loco
- Replies: 99
- Views: 2678
Re: Gmeinder & Co loco
A must see video of a Gmeinder loco, and several others, working in preservation in a superb quarry location....
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:52 am
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Varnished finish
- Replies: 12
- Views: 458
Re: Varnished finish
Does anyone have any tips for adhereing paneling so that a varnished finish works? My tried and tested method is to stain or paint the body shell and the panelling first, then varnish and finally attach the panelling using 'canopy glue'. It will stick well, dry quickly and any excess can be removed...
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:45 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 631
- Views: 240129
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
What a mess Grant, I'm sorry to see it that way, you certainly have some tidying to do.
Those trees look heavy and could have inflicted serious structural damage, it could have been so much worse.
Those trees look heavy and could have inflicted serious structural damage, it could have been so much worse.
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 10:51 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Fancy joining this 16mm association special interest group anyone
- Replies: 5
- Views: 121
Re: Fancy joining this 16mm association special interest group anyone
Are the words... 'inspect repellent' a genuine typo or cautionary words of warning?
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 3:15 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: The First Great Project...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 434
Re: The First Great Project...
If it's short, four wheel coaching stock you have in mind, you have up to eight in your hands already. Your four bogie coaches have the potential of being cut down and modified whilst improving your scratch building skills at the same time. If it is possible to re-gauge the wheelsets, axleguards cou...
- Sat Mar 30, 2024 4:06 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Gmeinder & Co loco
- Replies: 99
- Views: 2678
Re: Gmeinder & Co loco
Iron Cross & Wreath...gone, from the to-do list! One of the things I've avoided till now is the question of the couplings. . As an experiment, I tried completely printing the whole thing as one item, and to my amazement it actually works. :shock: So, this is printed complete, no joins :D Coupli...
- Sat Mar 30, 2024 12:12 pm
- Forum: 3D Printing
- Topic: Wibbly wobbly roof
- Replies: 8
- Views: 210
Re: Wibbly wobbly roof
Rather than possibly repeating the failure I would strip all the roof section off the coaches and replace with either thin ply or HIP. I certainly couldn't live with that appearance after all the detailed work in the coaches themselves.
- Sat Mar 30, 2024 11:43 am
- Forum: Garden Railway Reference Library
- Topic: 16 mm Today
- Replies: 6
- Views: 413
Re: 16 mm Today
I take model railway magazine 'hand-me-down' issues to the Care Home where our model group meet every Friday for breakfast. Many of the residents know us and show interest in our activities, which we display there at events. The older generation have many interests and hobbies which they might not b...
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:59 pm
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: Baseboard Construction
- Replies: 8
- Views: 216
Re: Baseboard Construction
Thanks very much for the responses; one query, when the gravel boards dry out have you had problems with them slightly warping across the width so, say, 4 laid side by side creates a slightly wavy surface making it difficult to keep track flat? As shown in my picture, I have more than four planks s...
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:52 pm
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: Baseboard Construction
- Replies: 8
- Views: 216
Re: Baseboard Construction
I agree with both replies, my gravel boards (decking boards by another name) which are pressure treated, 6"x1" softwood, have shown no signs of deterioration during the past eleven years. Supported off the ground and covered with roofing felt they are still firm foundation. A coat of prese...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:45 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: HGLW loco tweak
- Replies: 77
- Views: 2756
Re: HGLW loco tweak
She (?) ... (James) is a real beauty and the surface finish is superb, another print masterpiece, well done Rik. I'm still not convinced about the use of sound, but if you like it, why not?
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:01 am
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: What filler?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 217
Re: What filler?
I posted a similar question just a few months ago and followed up on a suggestion from Rik and bought 'Perfect Plastic Putty'. My findings are that it does what it says on the tube! .... A smooth, one-part, fine paste which is easy to apply with a spatula. Designed for use on fine grained gaps and d...
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:08 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: FINAL NEW FWLR LINE
- Replies: 215
- Views: 92467
Re: FINAL NEW FWLR LINE
That sounds more like a challenge than a pleasurable experience Rod, and I bet it wasn't cheap either!
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:35 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Simplex Yard Shunter
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4221
Re: Simplex Yard Shunter
I said from the start I'd be watching with interest, and I still am. This is looking great and will be even better with your weathering skills applied.
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:11 pm
- Forum: For Sale - Proceeds to the Forum Fund
- Topic: Early editions of 16mm Today magazines
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1440
Re: Early editions of 16mm Today magazines
I'm delighted to say the magazines are now sold and a generous sum donated to the Forum by the purchaser.... thank you.
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:36 pm
- Forum: For Sale - Proceeds to the Forum Fund
- Topic: Early editions of 16mm Today magazines
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1440
Re: Early editions of 16mm Today magazines
Phil, nothing in my PM box still, I have sent you a PM to check communication.
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:15 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Yr Hen Felin & Yr Orsaf Newydd
- Replies: 297
- Views: 51684
Re: Yr Hen Felin & Yr Orsaf Newydd
How about removing the nails and letting it expand to its max, then pinning it down again?
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:34 pm
- Forum: For Sale - Proceeds to the Forum Fund
- Topic: Early editions of 16mm Today magazines
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1440
Re: Early editions of 16mm Today magazines
Nothing coming through to my PM inbox Phil. (message sent 22.34)
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:52 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Yr Hen Felin & Yr Orsaf Newydd
- Replies: 297
- Views: 51684
Re: Yr Hen Felin & Yr Orsaf Newydd
Such a shame Phil, the expansion is quite pronounced in just a few degrees of raised temperature. The summer heat is likely to create further damage.