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by Maple
Fri Sep 15, 2017 3:05 pm
Forum: 3D Printing
Topic: More on 3D Printing for a complete beginner
Replies: 73
Views: 31733

Re: More on 3D Printing for a complete beginner

The certainly makes a 3d printer look more tempting . I must have a practice at the drawing side first. It does look like you have mastered it :)

Very tempted by them them lately but thinking i need a need car first, and a single fairlie...........
by Maple
Fri Sep 15, 2017 3:01 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Revamping the stream
Replies: 117
Views: 47627

Re: Revamping the stream

This post does not help me , i struggling to fight the urge to build a scale canal boat with canal............

More great work though Rik :)
by Maple
Tue Sep 12, 2017 1:49 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Vale of Fairway
Replies: 688
Views: 214402

Re: Vale of Fairway

now that is a well weathered wagon :)
by Maple
Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:35 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Amberwood light Railway
Replies: 53
Views: 28585

Re: Amberwood light Railway

It is very heavy, being made of jigstones its wall are solid concrete, it took about 3 months to cast all the blocks......
by Maple
Tue Sep 05, 2017 1:54 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: RWLR - Robin Wood Light Railway
Replies: 716
Views: 305663

Re: RWLR - Robin Wood Light Railway

I love the way your line is coming on :) Bridge looks really good :)
by Maple
Tue Sep 05, 2017 1:51 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Amberwood light Railway
Replies: 53
Views: 28585

Re: Amberwood light Railway

a few updates.

http://amberwoodworks.weebly.com/

i find weebly a little easier to use so have been putting bits on there, if people want photos on i can post.

please just ask and let me know you think :)
by Maple
Fri Jul 14, 2017 1:13 pm
Forum: Rolling Stock
Topic: NWNG Railways No.1
Replies: 214
Views: 66466

Re: NWNG Railways No.1

amazing work, very jealous.

i am sure it will be a show winner when done :)
by Maple
Sun Jun 25, 2017 2:55 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Brandbright
Replies: 6
Views: 6376

Re: Brandbright

They are based around the corner from one of the places i work. They have been very busy while starting back up. So imagine they are just not getting to the emails. I would suggest calling them :)
by Maple
Thu Feb 16, 2017 11:19 am
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Metal laser cutting
Replies: 18
Views: 9945

Con rods, valve gear, rivet template, signs, fences, water tanks, fuel tanks, side frames, body work, METAL TUB WAGONS :)

So many possibilities

:)
by Maple
Sat Aug 06, 2016 10:22 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Locomotive replica's; what would you like to see?
Replies: 27
Views: 14015

beddgelert :)
by Maple
Mon Aug 01, 2016 9:33 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: RWLR - Robin Wood Light Railway
Replies: 716
Views: 305663

Your work has definitely been worth it, are you controlling both points and couplers?

It is something that intrests me greatly, but i will need to do alot of learning :)
by Maple
Thu Jul 28, 2016 9:51 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: RWLR - Robin Wood Light Railway
Replies: 716
Views: 305663

Are the boards easy to program? I am fairly computer literate. I am wanting to use servos as point motors. And would use the cheap controller to do it? Would this work?
by Maple
Wed Jul 27, 2016 10:04 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: RWLR - Robin Wood Light Railway
Replies: 716
Views: 305663

Sorry To Hi-jack, I love the line and it always a good read. I love the element of hands free on this layout, you hav edone really well. LOve the little details to


Rik you mentioned this. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400752673830, am i right in thinking it controls servos?
by Maple
Fri Jul 01, 2016 11:50 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Replies: 631
Views: 241691

now that looks great. Thank you. It will be really use full. I have a couple of out of reach points. Not all i have to do work out rodding.

I doubt mine will look as good as yours , but i shall try :)
by Maple
Sat Jun 25, 2016 1:53 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Replies: 631
Views: 241691

i really love all this signalling equipment, cant wait to see it in place. I want to build a working lever frame for my points. Do you a form a technical drawing? If so do you mind sharing? No worries if not.

But again inspiring and great :)
by Maple
Fri Jun 17, 2016 9:32 am
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Best radio system
Replies: 27
Views: 11439

Joe. My Janet/Hunslet beast is controlled int he same way as in Riks video. Works great :)

May also say great customer service lately Rik with the post man issue.
by Maple
Sun May 15, 2016 11:43 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Amberwood light Railway
Replies: 53
Views: 28585

Now that summer is nearly here and i am doing more again. I have fired up something i made a long time ago to keep notes of what im doing for others. Its great as you can save drafts aswell, and publish when ready. It is great for those with to many projects on the go at once.... http://amberwoodwor...
by Maple
Sun May 15, 2016 11:33 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Replies: 631
Views: 241691

looks simply brilliant, stunning job :)
by Maple
Wed May 11, 2016 11:06 am
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Narrow Planet - discount on nameplates etc
Replies: 6
Views: 4720

What height did you order Rik?
by Maple
Wed May 04, 2016 12:29 pm
Forum: New Models & Reviews
Topic: RC Trains now open for business
Replies: 49
Views: 28311

Just done it myself, works great :)