4mm Llanfair ....
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Geoff
Western Thunderer
Had a similar problem when I ordered some scenic materials, kept getting messages saying my basket was incomplete and to claim my 15% off voucher. The hard sell never works with me, so I just cancelled the order and shopped elsewhere.
Geoff
LarryG
Western Thunderer
Having gone back to work, but without earning, I have further reorganised my workroom and bought a decent desk magnifier lamp. It knocks spot of my previous lamps even a very expensive one. The short-reach might not suit everyone's desk. I cut a hole in the desk top to take the pivot attachment so that the magnifier reached the front of the desk.
Veemagni 10X Magnifying Glass with Light and Stand, 3 Color Modes Stepless Dimmable Real Glass Lens, Adjustable Swing Arm LED Lighted Magnifier. 33 quid.
The button with three arrows alters the colour cast from warm to white, while the other two reduce the lighting. The magnifier is glass. I also bought a 2 metre extension cable. It is very sturdy and does not flop .....
Veemagni 10X Magnifying Glass with Light and Stand, 3 Color Modes Stepless Dimmable Real Glass Lens, Adjustable Swing Arm LED Lighted Magnifier. 33 quid.
The button with three arrows alters the colour cast from warm to white, while the other two reduce the lighting. The magnifier is glass. I also bought a 2 metre extension cable. It is very sturdy and does not flop .....
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simond
Western Thunderer
Stephen Freeman
Western Thunderer
~Grills black, handrails in corridor coaches varnished wood.
LarryG
Western Thunderer
I bought this Hornby D95 brake third some time ago in Maroon. However, my undying preference for carmine & cream meant it had to be completely resprayed. The weathering was done this afternoon. Those window bars were ruled on the face of the glazing, as they make the lozenge glazing look more flush. The bogie tie-rod has since been repaired. The final finish is Halfords Matt clear lacquer .....
Corridor side. I painted cream panels on the corridor partition. Before anyone shouts "aye up, wots the good shed doing there?" I put it here as a prop when taking photos of rolling stock.....
In fact the shed is moved about according to my mood, so permanent fencing plugs the gap in the wall....
Corridor side. I painted cream panels on the corridor partition. Before anyone shouts "aye up, wots the good shed doing there?" I put it here as a prop when taking photos of rolling stock.....
In fact the shed is moved about according to my mood, so permanent fencing plugs the gap in the wall....
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LarryG
Western Thunderer
A D95 and C54 are seen parked on the back at Llanfair. I'm a big fan of Hornby coaches and wish they would produce the 1930s deep window stock to fill the gap between Collett's 1920's stock and Hawksworth stock. There has been nothing since the two Mainline/Bachmann 'Sunshine' coaches of over 40 years ago...
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Nick Rogers
Western Thunderer
I agree, Larry. The Hornby Collett range is a great one. I am surprised that Bachmann haven’t updated their sunshine stock (perhaps it’s coming!) as I’m sure they would be a bit hit with GWR/BR WR modellers.
Best wishes,
Best wishes,
Nick C
Western Thunderer
I've noticed a couple of the larger model railway retailers getting far too excessive with their marketing emails over the last few months. It's a very good way of encouraging people to shop elsewhere...
paulc
Western Thunderer
When things get tough the marketing department goes into overdrive .
simond
Western Thunderer
As a manufacturer (of nothing related to our hobby except the odd commission) this is a dilemma.
I am very much of the “don’t spam me, or I’ll block you” school of thought, but my team remind me, frequently, that “Simon, you’re not the target audience”, when I wonder if they are not getting to that point in their latest marketing efforts. I think it’s an age thing…
There is clearly a balance to be struck between bombarding any and every potential purchaser with adverts, emails, flyers, etc., and failing to inform the buyers with the cash and need that your products are out there, waiting to be bought. And frankly, we all want the business.
On which point, if any WTers actually do need to measure corrosion potentials on their oil rig, or detect leaks in roofing or geo-membranes, then please feel free to drop me a PM.
I am very much of the “don’t spam me, or I’ll block you” school of thought, but my team remind me, frequently, that “Simon, you’re not the target audience”, when I wonder if they are not getting to that point in their latest marketing efforts. I think it’s an age thing…
There is clearly a balance to be struck between bombarding any and every potential purchaser with adverts, emails, flyers, etc., and failing to inform the buyers with the cash and need that your products are out there, waiting to be bought. And frankly, we all want the business.
On which point, if any WTers actually do need to measure corrosion potentials on their oil rig, or detect leaks in roofing or geo-membranes, then please feel free to drop me a PM.
James
Western Thunderer
LarryG
Western Thunderer
Looks like nothing much has been done, but in fact I have been laying fresh WWScenics static grass on top of the old grass the whole length of the layout. I must say I prefer the brighter appearance of spring...
Even the grass growing at the edge of track is improved. Goods shed removed while I took this shot.....
Even the grass growing at the edge of track is improved. Goods shed removed while I took this shot.....
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LarryG
Western Thunderer
Jobs stopped awaiting more WWScenics Spring Grass. However, I've found a naughty piece of track near the overbridge. Looks like it expanded in the UK's newly found "sunshine", had no where to go and so bowed upwards. A classic case of laying track in cold weather and not allowing adequate expansion gaps.
The Small Prairie was track-testing at the time....
The Small Prairie was track-testing at the time....
LarryG
Western Thunderer
Fun time..... Took some photos with the bridge removed showing the open aspect of the corner...
Newly laid section of track. I have photoshopped out the gaps where the bridge sits. Bridge is around't corner...
Newly laid track now weathered a bit...
Normal service is resumed.....
Newly laid section of track. I have photoshopped out the gaps where the bridge sits. Bridge is around't corner...
Newly laid track now weathered a bit...
Normal service is resumed.....
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