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by Big Al
Sat Jun 07, 2014 11:28 am
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: battery packs
Replies: 4
Views: 2405

I run mine on 7.5 volt R/C car battery's. Don,t buy cheap Chinese copy's of fleabay they can be dodgy and catch fire. http://www.componentshop.co.uk/batterie ... ntrol.html
by Big Al
Wed Jun 04, 2014 12:33 am
Forum: Videos
Topic: Thomas, His Friends and the High Speed Train
Replies: 8
Views: 4142

Another stunning HD movie with very clever effects, I love the green screen living people on the platforms wish I could be as creative.
by Big Al
Mon Jun 02, 2014 10:18 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Dog toys that kill.
Replies: 12
Views: 5061

Sorry to hear about your Dog Peter must of been very distressing for you.
by Big Al
Wed May 28, 2014 2:36 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Servo Posts
Replies: 9
Views: 4305

http://alshobbies.com/index.html or try these http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/index.html they both stock a good supply of r/c fittings and are pretty quick on delivery. As you will see Cornwall model boats do a cracking range of modelling items.
by Big Al
Wed May 21, 2014 12:53 am
Forum: Rolling Stock
Topic: The future
Replies: 11
Views: 5089

That's looking good,
by Big Al
Tue May 20, 2014 11:29 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3368
Views: 1091228

I am going to try different methods , 1st. 2&3 mm gravel and stones with some cement dust and small amount of peat and if I don't like that I will try laying the ballast and poring a damp brick work treatment I can't recall it's name at the moment but I did try a small sample and it seamed to ho...
by Big Al
Tue May 20, 2014 11:19 pm
Forum: Videos
Topic: CLR 16mm NGM Open Day 18th May 2014
Replies: 15
Views: 8795

That looked like a great day, I also liked the on board filming, well done.
by Big Al
Tue May 20, 2014 10:57 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3368
Views: 1091228

That is really looking good Peter, I like the raised section a lot. The bridges look superb, I hope to start laying my ballast soon if the weather holds up been nice and sunny in Essex this weak.
by Big Al
Sun Apr 20, 2014 3:36 pm
Forum: Videos
Topic: Toby's Dream
Replies: 10
Views: 4438

Great video love the truck making machine.
by Big Al
Sun Apr 20, 2014 2:38 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The DVLR Mark 2
Replies: 684
Views: 290786

Another great DVLR-Zach Bond production a fine video I liked the in carriage shots well done.
by Big Al
Thu Apr 17, 2014 12:05 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: An April Loco
Replies: 28
Views: 13709

Their appears to be 2 main types of filler push on and less common screw on adaptor. I have both , one is roundhouse and the other one is Chuffed2Bits. I buy my Gas in a store called Range they are a national store but if not near you then any diy shop or camping shop will sell it. The duel gas used...
by Big Al
Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:43 am
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: 16mm NGM Member to Member Sales Stand Bargain Upgraded SL1
Replies: 16
Views: 10437

jay 1976 wrote: and hoppers will be around for sometime as well..

I hope I will be...............[/quote]
by Big Al
Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:37 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: An April Loco
Replies: 28
Views: 13709

Happy Birthday young man, I am older than you at 66 but I retired about 7 years ago, love the loco you will find it great fun to run live steam, Don't burn the shed down.
by Big Al
Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:30 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: converting to radio control
Replies: 6
Views: 4529

I believe it opens at a different rate to allow it to be fully open as it moves further than R/C can move it with the Manuel regulator. You can try it first and if you don't like it change the regulator.
by Big Al
Tue Apr 15, 2014 5:02 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Lettering Transfers
Replies: 11
Views: 6987

by Big Al
Tue Apr 15, 2014 1:37 am
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Lettering Transfers
Replies: 11
Views: 6987

Hi Peter you can buy transfer paper and print your own transfers then spray with a water proofing solution and apply like normal transfers. http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/.Inkjet-Water-Slide-Decal-Paper_151.htm http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/.-Dry-Rub-Off-Decal-Paper_159.htm http://www.l...
by Big Al
Mon Mar 31, 2014 9:34 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Oh Bu**~R
Replies: 74
Views: 36723

When can I move in?
by Big Al
Mon Mar 31, 2014 9:27 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: DJB whistles
Replies: 28
Views: 19538

I have a chain pull on my Ltd Jack and rod pull on my Silver Lady. http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b593/BigAl160/loco%20works%202/jack2_zpsd086276f.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b593/BigAl160/loco%20works%202/IMG_1982_zps31aa9ad5.jpg http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b593/BigAl160/lo...
by Big Al
Mon Mar 31, 2014 8:53 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Astrophotography
Replies: 35
Views: 13531

That is a stunning photo.
by Big Al
Thu Mar 20, 2014 5:31 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: speed control
Replies: 2
Views: 2300

As above good trouble free running with this set up.