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by ge_rik
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:21 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: HGLW loco tweak
Replies: 76
Views: 2466

Re: HGLW loco tweak

Thanks folks
I've been trying to find some photos of real locos of a similar design to act as inspiration when adding details. Not many around as far as I can see.
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Rik
by ge_rik
Thu Feb 22, 2024 2:05 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: HGLW loco tweak
Replies: 76
Views: 2466

HGLW loco tweak

It's been a while since I posted anything about ongoing projects. All sorts of things have got in the way - most notably family matters. However, I always keep an eye open for a bargain so, when this neat little 45mm gauge HGLW loco came up on eBay, I simply couldn't resist Screenshot 2024-02-22 095...
by ge_rik
Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:03 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: That Car I Keep Alluding To
Replies: 41
Views: 1071

Re: That Car I Keep Alluding To

Blimey! That's one heck of a job you took on there Aaron.
I don't know if you get to see "Car SOS" over there, but this reminds me of some of their more challenging restorations - but without their workshop full team.

Rik
by ge_rik
Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:26 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: That Car I Keep Alluding To
Replies: 41
Views: 1071

Re: That Car I Keep Alluding To

Wow! That looks most impressive. I used Model A sound files as the basis for my Ford(ish) Rail motor Mp3 soundcard - plus a few extra sounds such as the gearbox whine and gear changes. I'll bet yours sounds a whole lot sweeter. I never thought I'd get to know someone who actually runs the real thing...
by ge_rik
Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:52 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Sam small layout
Replies: 20
Views: 1938

Re: Sam small layout

To detail the design shall I open a new specific tread in another forum or shall I post it here ? A new thread would be fantastic, it looks super :thumbup: Yes please! Having tried using Arduino with NRF24 with mixed success, I'll be interested to see what you've done and how you did it. Rik
by ge_rik
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:36 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080900

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

I remember being deeply envious of a chap in our class at secondary school who had a Messerschmitt. Another classmate had a Bond Minicar. 1964_Bond_Minicar_Mark_G_Tourer.jpg What perplexed me about it was having to kick start the engine directly mounted on the front wheel Bond_minicar_engine_bay_195...
by ge_rik
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:26 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: How's this for a near miss
Replies: 10
Views: 308

Re: How's this for a near miss

Presumably, the truck driver ran through the lights. Or was the crossing faulty?
Are Australian crossings generally ungated?

Rik
by ge_rik
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:22 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Railway in the Valley of the Mill
Replies: 321
Views: 69740

Re: The Railway in the Valley of the Mill

Looking good Trevor. I've never seen anyone actually dunk prints in Acetone before, although I have seen it suggested to suspend them in a sealed container with acetone in the the bottom. Be interesting to see how they perform in due course - I assume this is using ABS not PLA? I was wondering if t...
by ge_rik
Sun Feb 18, 2024 10:39 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Sam small layout
Replies: 20
Views: 1938

Re: Sam small layout

Looking forward to reading about your transmitter. In the meantime I'll practise my French by looking at your blog.

Rik
by ge_rik
Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:49 am
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Building an 0-4-0 outside frame tank loco
Replies: 35
Views: 3098

Re: Building an 0-4-0 outside frame tank loco

I do like locos with those sorts of open sided cabs.

Rik
by ge_rik
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:30 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080900

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Looks great, Peter. Love the colour scheme and, of course, the name.
Looks like a well designed kit. Always a pleasure to see space between the boiler and chassis.

Rik
by ge_rik
Thu Feb 15, 2024 10:09 am
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Alf
Replies: 14
Views: 706

Re: Alf

All my locos are powered with li-ion cells. I use an IMAX B6 charger on its "li-ion auto" setting. It detects how many cells are inside the loco and adjusts the charge accordingly.

Rik
by ge_rik
Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:13 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The WWLR Layout Begins
Replies: 26
Views: 5291

Re: The WWLR Layout Begins

Sounds horrific. Perhaps the delivery driver misread his instructions. Instead of leaving the parcel in the porch .......

Rik
by ge_rik
Tue Feb 13, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: Videos
Topic: Thomas Inspects The Line
Replies: 4
Views: 308

Re: Thomas Inspects The Line

Another fine video - which I know will have taken you ages

Rik
by ge_rik
Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:09 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080900

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Peter Butler wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2024 4:41 pm another demonstrating my RC Trains handset. ('RC Trains' name clearly visible). Peco must have a vast collection of pictures which could have been used so I feel honoured to have been chosen for this edition.
That's good to hear

Rik
by ge_rik
Mon Feb 12, 2024 3:16 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: eBay madness
Replies: 268
Views: 258413

Re: eBay madness

Phil.P wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2024 2:02 pm That is a very good price. Hope it runs well?
Phil.P
Looks like it's hardly been used. Only a tiny bit of wear on one skate and the wheels look pristine

Rik
by ge_rik
Mon Feb 12, 2024 10:48 am
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: eBay madness
Replies: 268
Views: 258413

Re: eBay madness

For many years, I have been using motor blocks from the LGB ToyTrain Otto loco (and its derivatives - OHO and Rusty) as the basis for some of my loco builds. For example, I used one for my Hughie Hunslet build ... IMG_3700.JPG ...and previously as the basis for my Black Hawthorn bash http://riksrail...
by ge_rik
Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:29 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Yr Hen Felin & Yr Orsaf Newydd
Replies: 297
Views: 51268

Re: Yr Hen Felin & Yr Orsaf Newydd

I'm a sucker for clickety clack. A very attractive looking and sounding train.

Rik
by ge_rik
Fri Feb 09, 2024 8:03 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
Replies: 272
Views: 124292

Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

Corrrrrr! That's nice!

Rik
by ge_rik
Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:24 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080900

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

I'd have hoped the usb sockets would be protected with fuses, but you can never tell these days

Rik