Loco lamps
Loco lamps
A short video showing how I made some lamps for my Stainz loco conversion
Rik
Rik
Re: Loco lamps
Looks good Rik.
Clever idea videoing in the dark so we can't see there is no little man running back and forth to switch the red and white lamps between front and rear!
Clever idea videoing in the dark so we can't see there is no little man running back and forth to switch the red and white lamps between front and rear!
Philip
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Just come across this video and even I think I could do one of those and I am rubbish at soldering. Thanks Rik.
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ROD
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Your a whiz with electronics Rik, and video making. Also enjoyed the making of the swing bridge, and the resin wagon builds, great work.
Grant.
Grant.
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Just had a go at making one.... how the heck do you get your fingers unglued, it was a little bit fiddly and it didnβt come out right so binned it... now got to try and get the flipping glue off
ROD
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
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https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
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https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
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I tend to use one of these when I need to use solvent sparingly
Rik
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Thanks Rik, will have to get some more of that stuff..I have used it for my N Gauge modelling, but I thought it wasnβt water resistant.
Been using some other stuff that has the much wider spouts, which you need to cut back, therefore you get to much out after you have to try your hardest to unblock it. This is what I have been using and itβs a pain to try and keep free flowing.
I bought a batch of 8 a few months ago and I have had to throw 3 of them when still half full because I just couldnβt get them to run out of the nozzle.
Been using some other stuff that has the much wider spouts, which you need to cut back, therefore you get to much out after you have to try your hardest to unblock it. This is what I have been using and itβs a pain to try and keep free flowing.
I bought a batch of 8 a few months ago and I have had to throw 3 of them when still half full because I just couldnβt get them to run out of the nozzle.
ROD
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
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https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
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https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
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Rod,
If you are using superglue for tiny plastic parts, it's no wonder you get it everywhere! Try using a proper solvent, as Rik is suggesting, and you'll get on much better. Solvents by definition ARE water resistant, since they weld the two separate plastic pieces into one homogenous mass and then evaporate. IMO superglues are always a last resort for a temporary fix, and never on plastics.
If you are using superglue for tiny plastic parts, it's no wonder you get it everywhere! Try using a proper solvent, as Rik is suggesting, and you'll get on much better. Solvents by definition ARE water resistant, since they weld the two separate plastic pieces into one homogenous mass and then evaporate. IMO superglues are always a last resort for a temporary fix, and never on plastics.
Philip
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Thanks Philip, I have taken yourβs and Rikβs advice on board.
ROD
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
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Life is so easy when I run my trains.
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Yes - the old liquid poly is best for little bits of plastic to plastic - BUT if you want/have to use superglue in small places, perhaps where plastic doesn't feature (and to use up your superglue in those tubs)
a) chop off the 'gummy' top of the superglue nozzle to get a clean edge
b) size a screw to screw into the hole - keeps it sealed and you can extract with a screw diver going forward - take screw out again
c) now get a small amount of glue out onto an throwaway-able plastic surface - I use old milk carton plastic screw lids (spot the tight yorkshire man)
d) get a cocktail stick or similar small wooden off cut
e) collect a bit of superglue on the end and apply carefully a smear/blob onto the area you want it
f) repeat as necessary on surface and item to be stuck
g) bring together (using tweezers/pliers) to avoid your fingers joining the party
Stand back and admire your handiwork
a) chop off the 'gummy' top of the superglue nozzle to get a clean edge
b) size a screw to screw into the hole - keeps it sealed and you can extract with a screw diver going forward - take screw out again
c) now get a small amount of glue out onto an throwaway-able plastic surface - I use old milk carton plastic screw lids (spot the tight yorkshire man)
d) get a cocktail stick or similar small wooden off cut
e) collect a bit of superglue on the end and apply carefully a smear/blob onto the area you want it
f) repeat as necessary on surface and item to be stuck
g) bring together (using tweezers/pliers) to avoid your fingers joining the party
Stand back and admire your handiwork
Where did I put that uncoupler?
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If I can get glue on my hands or fingers start to stick I just apply water.
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Thanks Mark thats brilliant advice....markoteal wrote: βMon Mar 19, 2018 12:31 pm Yes - the old liquid poly is best for little bits of plastic to plastic - BUT if you want/have to use superglue in small places, perhaps where plastic doesn't feature (and to use up your superglue in those tubs)
a) chop off the 'gummy' top of the superglue nozzle to get a clean edge
b) size a screw to screw into the hole - keeps it sealed and you can extract with a screw diver going forward - take screw out again
c) now get a small amount of glue out onto an throwaway-able plastic surface - I use old milk carton plastic screw lids (spot the tight yorkshire man)
d) get a cocktail stick or similar small wooden off cut
e) collect a bit of superglue on the end and apply carefully a smear/blob onto the area you want it
f) repeat as necessary on surface and item to be stuck
g) bring together (using tweezers/pliers) to avoid your fingers joining the party
Stand back and admire your handiwork
ROD
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
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