Re: Micro Engineering spikes and basswood
Hi Kelvin,
I'm not sure if EDM models does the spikes. Don't forget you can always make your own from staples. My simple method is described in my trackwork articles here:
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John C
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#7705
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Micro Engineering spikes and basswood
I’m about to start on my Manx O21 project. I will be hand laying the track using Kalgarren code 100 FB rail. Is there a UK source for Micro Engineering spikes and 2mm basswood that I can cut up for
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Kelvin White
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#7704
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LLechwedd Electrics, The Eclipse and The Coalition.
Hi all.
Having seen the super article and drawings in the latest review I am minded, as they say, to progress a project that I have been toying with for years. ?There is an N Brass kit for The
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Paul Holmes
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#7703
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Re: Narrow Gauge & Industrial Railway Modelling REVIEW
Issue 125 should now be on its way, however I'm not sure how long it will take to get around the world what with Brexit and this global pandemic. Please let us know if you're attempting a model of the
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John C
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#7702
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Re: PLR on the move
John
Wishing you all the best for the New year and your move. I just hope it fits……
Kind regards
Cliff
Cliff Cork
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Cliff Stone
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#7701
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Re: PLR on the move
Good luck with the move John! Best regards from Stockholm,? George!
On Wed, 6 Jan 2021 at 14:38, John C via groups.io<jclutterbuck2001@...> wrote: More
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George Morris
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#7700
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Re: PLR on the move
Good luck with your move John, I wouldn’t envy you at the best of times but it must be even more difficult at the moment.
Best regards,
Robin
Sent: 06 January 2021 13:38
To:
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Robin Edwards
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#7699
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Re: PLR on the move
More updates: https://pentewan.blogspot.com/2021/01/plr-ready-for-transit.html
John
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John C
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#7698
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Re: Narrow Gauge & Industrial Railway Modelling REVIEW
Issue 125 is now at the printers for distribution later this month. This is?a special edition for?our dear friend and editor Roy?who passed away on November 20th 2020.?The contents are:
* Roy
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John C
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#7697
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Re: Wrightlines Models
At that time LED bulbs were either not in serious production or VERY expensive (?25+ per bulb as I recall) - I'm not exactly sure after all this time.
Also "compact florescent" bulbs, which is what
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B.Rumary
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#7696
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Re: Wrightlines Models
Yes of course I am a member (and with a membership number of 81 it is just possible that I have been a member longer than you Adrian) and I read your bit in the Narrow Lines trade news although I had
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David Woodcock
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#7695
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Re: Wrightlines Models
David,
Yes, I do.
However, I promised the new owner I would not go public until he was ready,
as he has lots to deal with and does not want to be distracted by fielding
enquiries.
As I wrote in a
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Adrian Gray
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#7694
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Re: Wrightlines Models
Hi all,
I totally agree with Frank that white-metal or similar is completely unsuitable for waggly bits on model locomotives, however I don't totally share his views on 3D printing being a substitute
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ianj0trains
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#7693
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Re: Wrightlines Models
I think we'd all like to see them come back onto the market. If you take the attitude that they are a kit from which you can build into good model rather than just putting a kit together they do make
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Frank Sharp
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#7692
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Re: Wrightlines Models
David WOODCOCK, is correct. What he says appeared as a statement withing
the 7mm NGA as part of the 7mm NGA announcing that it had, wisely, decided
not to pursue the range. Their position was that
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Paul Martin
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#7691
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Re: Wrightlines Models
I am not sure (if anyone)has purchased them at present. I spoke to the guy
who has purchased the Trams and road vehicles kits, but he did say he
avoided the railway stuff as it was not something he
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Colin Rainsbury
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#7690
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Re: Wrightlines Models
My understanding is that whoever took it over, with, I believe, at least some others of the various erstwhile ABS 7mm marques, doesn’t wish to be identified until such time as he(she?) is in a
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David Woodcock
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#7689
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Wrightlines Models
Anyone know who took over the Wrightlines NG models range?
David
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Dafydd Elvy
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#7688
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Re: PLR on the move
Good luck with the move John and welcome to the sunny South-West! ?
Steve
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stephen howe
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#7687
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Re: PLR on the move
John,
Would you like me to make a 1:1 scale model of your water tank, so the PLR has something to sit on? Failing that, I can ask if Jan and Steve Gardiner are available to sit underneath like at
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David Hughes
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#7686
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