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I was just browsing through old threads here when this one jogged my memory - sorry for the lack of updates! This order took so long to show up that I had quite forgotten about it by the time it arrived. I did indeed receive a package for this purchase (earlier this year, some months after I placed...

If the batteries were completely drained, and left like that for some time, they may not all charge again, and you should replace any faulty batteries, otherwise this will continually drain the good batteries.

From the Mamod website:

https://www.mamod.co.uk/shop-categories ... zNtgRolt20

My wargaming mate uses Green Stuff. Like Milliput, it's a two part filler but it's much finer and so can give more intricate detail. I've used it for adding hats and longer dresses to figures to make modern figures look more 1930s https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2017/05/how-i-modified-some-cheap-f...

Have you contacted the vendor, I am sure they will replace it for you if it was new, otherwise the vendor needs to claim against the courier.

Not sure what cpac water is, I use water out of a dehumidifier, as said it must be dehumidified and NOT deionized water, I also filter my water before use usingc offee filter paper.

Dose any one have a picture on how you hook up the linkage for the whistle? To run this engine in can i just put it up on wood blocks and run it for 5 mins? If you visit the DJB engineering website http://www.djbengineering.co.uk/whistle-bangham.shtml you will get further information. As for runnin...

vette wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 2:27 am Should i use distilled water? for the boiler?

Water should be distilled do NOT use de-ionized water this can be harmful to your boiler.

Not sure you NEED a pressure gauge, and I am sure the instructions will inform how to run without, but I would consider one. I have a DJB whistle on my fowler, as the pressure is taken of the regulator pipework, I had DJB fit it for me, it does need a servo, and in theory should be connected to a &q...

I have used the on-line Trax, quite useful, and now a 3D version:
https://www.traxeditor.com/index.php/

Philp, just a word of caution, if your 3D printer is anything like a 2D printer, when you power the machine down, it goes though a shut down sequence, usually very short, if you switch the power off the machine does not go through the sequence, and eventually it "could" mess up the printer...

I built my own computer, and its a bit like triggers broom, the case mobo and CPU circa 2010, the PSU circa 2013, and the two SSD HD circa 2018, started on Win 7 now on Win 10, but not suitable for upgrade to Win 11, so a new "box of tricks" soon. When I finally retire from work, I may eve...

Peter, I have tried searching the webby thing, but cannot locate a site for Jerry's kits, could you post a link, many thanks.

If you do use acrylics I strongly advise you NOT to coat with lacquer of any description as with temperature and humidity changes your model will move and allow water to penetrate, but not escape, thus causing staining and peeling. The acrylics form a skin which remains flexible and can withstand s...

I would treat the structure like any other plasticard model, the material is very similar

Moderators I hope this not fall outside the scope of permitted posting, just trying to assist anybody who has had similar issues to myself in tram building. I can't see any problem at all, Jimmy. Potentially very useful. Re the actual system, my only comment would be that it would be preferable to ...

Peter Butler wrote: ↑Thu Jan 27, 2022 6:56 pm Perhaps this might help Rik...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXelA475WwI

Power source at either end and carried in the centre.

A video of a caterpillar

I have put this in "Review", though in reality it is to show what has just become available. Tim Gleed-Owen of Apple Tree looked at the issue I have of being able to mount his motor/gearbox without outside hubs and this is what he has produced: Apple Tree Bracket-4.jpg Apple Tree Bracket-3...

Of course, the space I have available is just under 4ft at one end, around 4 1/2ft at the other, by around 7ft long. Like a very slight L shape Is it me or does that mean you could easily fit R1 Peco on that size? Peco R1 set track is 371mm radius, less than 30 inches, just. Maybe I am just missing...

I'd always assumed the Australian climate was fairly dry until you pointed out to me that Sydney gets more rain per year than London :shock: Rik We just get it in one big serve not spread all over the year. Towns in the tropics used to measure their rain in feet. I lived in one where the gutters do...