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- Mon Apr 07, 2014 10:45 pm
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: Percy Runs Away
- Replies: 5
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- Mon Apr 07, 2014 10:35 pm
- Forum: Photographs
- Topic: A weekend of Welsh steam for the NWAG
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10052
- Mon Apr 07, 2014 2:03 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Today's build....
- Replies: 23
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I too have plasticard models (16mm) which are approaching 40 years old. All are in stable condition and do not appear to have become brittle, however, I will admit they have been kept in boxes when not in use and only then used on indoor exhibition layouts, away from damaging UV. Below is 'George', ...
- Mon Apr 07, 2014 11:15 am
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Today's build....
- Replies: 23
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- Sun Apr 06, 2014 11:46 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Today's build....
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8900
I might give one a go in plastic. What thickness do you use? I know there are a few sheets knocking about but in rather bright red and green. I doubt the colour much matters though. The colour is not important, neither is the thickness particularly. I tend to use a thicker sheet for rigid section...
- Sun Apr 06, 2014 12:05 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Kent & North Wales Light Railway
- Replies: 306
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- Sun Apr 06, 2014 12:07 am
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: And another........
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5251
Re: And another........
The last time we met she only discussed my role in museum work but next time I will pass on your concerns!andymctractor:98949 wrote: Ok I agree with you on the Grand National as I don't consider horse racing to be a sport even if though the Queen clearly disagrees with me.
- Sat Apr 05, 2014 11:35 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: And another........
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5251
Nice van , but the roof on the cattle wagon looks a bit warped..................... You're right about the roof Brian. The reason is because it is not yet fixed to the body as I still want to install cattle inside. The material I glued to the plastic has distorted the shape slightly but nothing tha...
- Sat Apr 05, 2014 10:21 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: And another........
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5251
And another........
I can't stand football! What a waste of time! No interest in the Grand National either. So...... what to do on a wet Saturday (again?) I know, I'll build a model. The last one, cattle truck, was based on those used on the W&L, so I opened the book to find something else which would go with it. T...
- Sat Apr 05, 2014 9:22 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Repainting Russell
- Replies: 57
- Views: 27089
- Sat Apr 05, 2014 6:33 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: The Sto Plains & Ankh-Morpork Hygenic Railway's Dragon W
- Replies: 56
- Views: 22542
- Sat Apr 05, 2014 10:20 am
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Today's build....
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8900
Bazzer, yes I use a razor saw for the wood grain effect, and it works very well. I cut each piece to size first, then use the saw on all visible sides. If the piece is to be used as a step or buffer beam I also scratch the grain with a Stanley knife blade to make deeper grooves which give a more wor...
- Sat Apr 05, 2014 10:12 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Random Caption Competition!
- Replies: 160
- Views: 63842
- Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:50 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: The Sto Plains & Ankh-Morpork Hygenic Railway's Dragon W
- Replies: 56
- Views: 22542
- Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:41 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Today's build....
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8900
You're too kind Brian.... I only show the method I use, not try to teach others how to do it. Anyhow, back to the build. Today has been less productive due to other family matters. However, the next job on my list was to give a spray paint. This grey seems to be a good base colour for finish and wea...
- Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:57 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Another March build
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9191
Thanks for the pictures Peter. It certainly is a beautiful van. One to be proud of and a fine example to those of us who fancy having ago at our own self builds. What running gear is it sitting on? Andrew Many thanks for the compliments, I would encourage anyone to attempt a build themselves, it ca...
- Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:36 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Today's build....
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8900
Today's build....
This morning (Thursday) is the day I am forced to go out with SWMBO to do the family shop! YUK!!!!! I know it has to be done but it wastes so much modelling time. On the other hand, it gives me thinking time to plan my next project, and by the time we got back home, had lunch and walked the dogs, I ...
- Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:08 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Random Caption Competition!
- Replies: 160
- Views: 63842
- Wed Apr 02, 2014 10:47 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Scrapyard at the ØVJ
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10723
- Wed Apr 02, 2014 9:40 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Another March build
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9191
I always thought I would go wood with wagons but these plastic marvels make me wonder. It is a nice medium to work with. I could work with wood as I have many years of practise behind me making picture frames and furniture. I choose to work in plastic as it can be easily cut and shaped, and glued ...