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I'll bet that's another superb model Steve. You really have the hang of the design process, let alone the printing!

Mmmm - that looks 'crusty' several more in similar condition and you would have the makings of Barry scrapyard in the 60's and 70's.

ge_rik wrote: ↑Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:32 pm Left a bit, Harry!

Rik

Nicely composed - I bet it would look good in black and white.

. . . and found it to be ridiculously heavy with the solid resin tank, so I remodelled that part using a length of drainpipe (and copious nail gems as rivets) instead. Thanks for heads up as I did wonder. Andy S. If you run on short radius curves as I usually do, putting one in the wrong place in a...

Another really atmospheric photo! I have one of those Swift Sixteen tankers, and found it to be ridiculously heavy with the solid resin tank, so I remodelled that part using a length of drainpipe (and copious nail gems as rivets) instead. The resin tank finished up as an above ground diesel storage ...

Whether to use tap water depends on your local supply - I use it because we don't get limescale where I live. Water from a dehumidifier is okay, but needs to be clean. I found it nearly impossible to get rid of the bits of lint etc. that got entrained along with the moisture. It would also seem that...

Welcome to the steaming fraternity! Grade of steam oil is dependent on the make of locomotive - what have you 'acquired'? :D Almost inevitably, you'll be undoing or tightening nuts etc, so a set of nut spinners and precision screwdrivers are handy to have. A suitable adapter for your gas canister is...

I spy a fine example of an original Deltang Tx22 there, Phil. :thumbup: Rik And it's still going strong Rik, made by my good self from one of the kits. I still have a couple of receivers in stock, one I have intended to install my in Ragleth for quite a while now, and one day I might, although I'm ...

While waiting on some parts to arrive I also made a start on an open tram which will be used as a trailer, this of course also needed a new truck, the only thing I have decided on for the trail is the electrical connection between the two vehicles as they won't be permanently coupled I need to find...

Thanks all. Your advice as always is appreciated. As I have said above, I'm going to try Alclad II and see how I get on, but the Mr Metal is only £3.50 for a tinlet, so I'm going to get that as well!. Graeme, I have used a gold lining pen on small items in the past, but on larger surfaces it gives a...

Looks very similar product to the old Humbrol Metalcoat range. They were quite effective but did not like handling. Although Humbrol do not do a brass finish. My personal "go to" is the Alclad ll range https://www.alclad2-online.co.uk/product/alclad-ii-alc-109-polished-brass/ . Like Humbr...

Has anyone any experience with getting a realistic brass effect on plastic items? I've never really been that impressed with simple paint finishes (Humbrol, Revell etc.) but have been recommended trying this item metal colour brass , which, once dry is apparently buffable to achieve a metallic finis...

A good friend of mine took the time and patience to put some lining on my loco for me. I think he has done a brilliant job and I am very very happy with it. He also put on some coal bunkers for me which I didn't know he was going to do so that was a very pleasant surprise. Just some name plates and...

philipy wrote: ↑Sat Mar 20, 2021 1:44 pm

ge_rik wrote: ↑Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:54 am
then explained it all with moments.....

Blond ones?

Edit - apologies, this post adds nothing to the thread, but Philip's comment made me laugh out loud!

Sylvian Tennant wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:56 am Some lovely work there fellah. I'm also loving your quadrupedal admirers.

Thank you. And, indeed! We've had to resort to a short electrified fence to discourage each years herd from eating the ballast, line, scenery, etc etc

gregh wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 5:01 am I wonder how a 6" or 8" dia model plane propeller would go mounted on the side of a wagon, with a 3V motor??

You could design the rail equivalent of this, and then trim top and sides!
https://planesawesome.tumblr.com/post/183066603591

I have two points operated by bicycle brake cable in tube, one quite short, about 2 ft. the other at least 3m. in length. They have been in operation for some years now and work faultlessly. . Hi Peter, Yes, now they are set up they work well - it was that initial 'calibrating' that I found to be t...

ge_rik wrote: ↑Thu Jun 03, 2021 8:31 am
My version of the strimmer car would need to have two vertically mounted blades. Most of my problems come from side hanging foliage .....

Rik

Yes, I'll have one of those as well please. Can you design it by tonight?

Jimmyb wrote: ↑Thu Jun 03, 2021 12:01 pm
Is this what was called Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), but had a name change due to change of naming protocol.

It's known now as Butanone, although still available on Amazon as MEK.

Edit: Sorry - cross posted with Graeme (GTB), who has given a more complete answer!

Just carrying on from your post - I have only 2 points with 'remote' hand control, both via bowden tubes - one a model aircraft ptfe 'wire'/plastic tube Point-lever-1.jpg and the second a bike brake cable housing, with stainless steel wire replacing the brake cable. point-lever-2.jpg Both are connec...