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Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2026 9:22 pm
by Lonsdaler
BertieB wrote: Wed Aug 19, 2026 9:26 am
Lonsdaler wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2026 8:20 pm
“I've printed my own decals previously but the quality of the paper I used changed, and they all seemed to break up. What brand do you use?”
I’m afraid I can’t recommend my preferred decal paper as it appears to be no longer available, so I recently bought a few small packets from different manufacturers to try. Unfortunately, I also bought new, not-OEM inks and new spraycan varnish. When it all went horribly wrong it took a while to arrive at changing the varnish (and being super conscientious about applying it). The paper that then worked happened to be from Hayes Paper Co — but I don’t know about the other ones yet.
Thanks Bertie. Sometimes we have no choice but to change more than one component at a time.
I need to put on my big boy pants and have another go.
Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2026 1:49 pm
by BertieB
This somewhat delayed video’s an update of the previous one really. I’ve lazily given track laying a rest for a while but (as you may already have seen in the earlier GIFs) I’ve had a play with some of the locos. [This is a really persuasive pitch isn’t it…]
Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2026 2:09 pm
by Peter Butler
A really impressive collection.... love it!
Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2026 3:10 pm
by philipy
As Peter said, Impressive. I can't think of a better description.
Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2026 3:35 am
by LNR
Impressed with the solid looking track construction Bertie, should make for some trouble free running.
Grant.
Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2026 7:58 am
by ge_rik
Good to see trains / Locos running. Looking forward to more....
Rik
Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2026 8:13 am
by BryanW
Thank you for posting. Most impressive. May I ask what is the material you have used to edge your boards - looks like some sort of aluminium or maybe plastic? It seems to be pop-rivetted on somehow. I have a similar need and this looks just the job. Where did you buy it from? Thank you in anticipation.
Bryan
Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2026 9:51 pm
by BertieB
Thanks for all the kind comment.
BryanW wrote: Sat Sep 05, 2026 8:13 am
“…what is the material you have used to edge your boards?”
It’s 6 x 45mm UPVC architrave / window trim, from B&Q. Comes in 2.4m lengths. I cut them in half and did a Foamex jig / guide to get the screw holes in the right place and equally spaced. Rollered both sides with the obligatory Anthracite paint and secured them with truss head screws (I’d bought a super wizzo cordless drill especially for the project!). Hope that’s a help.
Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2026 8:32 am
by BryanW
Thank you. If I have this correct it is this stuff then
https://www.diy.com/departments/upvc-pl ... 027_BQ.prd
Seems good value. I'll get some ordered.
Bryan
I need to put on my big boy pants and have another go.