Garden Railway Forum

RylstonLight wrote: ↑Sun Dec 17, 2017 5:22 pm I like your solution for the springs to accomodate the moulding. Simple once you are clever enough to think of it!

Cheers! I was less clever for the four or five methods I tried first which didn't work very well at all!

Peter Butler wrote: ↑Sun Dec 10, 2017 8:37 pm Great idea for the bogie sides.... I hate multiples!

Yeah! multiples are the devils work!

bazzer42 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:17 am Nice workmanship, I think that blue is going to work well.

Cheers! it comes up a little bright in the camera flash. In case you want any, its Tamiya Flat Blue XF-8

Todsmods wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:06 pm Looks great
Here is a picture of the Australian railcar set i designed myself
NSWGR CPH and CTH railmotor received_10212728860830403.jpeg

Thanks and I love your railcar....what gauge is it?

I agree with Rod. IP stuff is usually excellent (I have had / still have lots of IP kits) but do have a good read through first and, most importantly, enjoy it. There is no better feeling than seeing something you made yourself out on your track. I have become more hooked on building stock than runn...

That looks like a not-to-be missed bargain....will you be bidding Jim?

I knew we could count on Rik for a epic snow video!

Your line looks realistic and perfect in every season Rik and you do make a really good video!

Thanks for sharing this - made my evening!

All best

Jim

Another lovely print there Philip! I have seen that on Thingverse and thought about having a go but I have a rake of 12 Binnie skips which is enough for me. Do you find that the plastic weld helps with both the strength and the finishing? I have been wet/dry ing my 3D prints with increasingly fine p...

As usual James you make it all look so easy to achieve the great results you produce. Thank you Tom....of course, you only see the pictures that I choose at the end of the day. I spare you guys the frustrated shouting / pile of broken / dropped / wrong parts in the bin and my wife bringing me coffe...

Thanks for all the comments people! Here is this week's update.... it's coming on faster than I expected. RC and Sound kit will be ordered this week ready for fitting. I'm concentrating on the powered end of the multiple unit for now, the trailer car hasn't been touched this week. Buffer beams and s...

Smashing little coach, looks just right. Well done on turning out such a lovely model

Top Job fella's!

A lovely project, beautifully realistic and well done.

Thanks for all the comments guys, you are always too kind to me! Here is this weekends update. Really cold outside so I am very glad to have a project in the workshop! Rear plate on the louvres: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4584/38780966652_7ef8615f43_b.jpg Making a start on the power bogie. I (ev...

3D printing and Laser cutting are sure changing the face of modelling. Looking good James. Grant. Thanks Grant - Other than hours and hours on a milling machine (which you would have to buy) I can''t even think how I could get accurate cuts out like this. Modern technology! - Loving it! :) Looks re...

OK, so I need a project to inspire me over the winter and I will try to keep this build page updated. As I have spent the year working with new materials; 3D printing, resin, plasticard etc. I thought I'd have a go at laser cutting. I am not intending to buy a laser cutter any time soon, they are su...

WOW!

Progress or not,, your line is a masterclass in Garden Railway building. The trackwork is stunning. I salute you Sir!

Hi Rik

Another great project Rik.

I spent a couple of days reading all of the previous posts on your blog. I really enjoy your approach to Garden Railways. Your line is lovely.

Hope you are well.

All best
J

philipy wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2017 6:09 am Thought you'd been quiet recently. Very impressive James, I must have a look at ebay!

The layout looks to be bedding in nicely, as well.

Thanks Phil!

Nice to be back and catching up with the forums.

I thought I recognised your line on some of those eBay listings. The line is maturing very well. Thanks Tom...Oh god! Is my line getting recognisable?? I had a visit from a guy who has his own line and he confessed a couple of his mates had visited and looked over the fence at the railway.... I don...

Welcome back James - as you know, I sussed you out on eBay recently and I've been tempted by your various wagon offerings - the next time you are making a Box Van, let me know - I'll save you some eBay fees! I think I am suffering from the 16mm garden railway affliction of wagonitus (just can't sto...