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Just need another 8 and a 9F
Surely that MOK 8f of yours is destined for the paint shop soon, although I would be the first to admit it looks stunning in nickel with not a hint of solder showing
.ATB, Martyn.
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Western Thunderer
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Dan Randall
Western Thunderer
Funnily enough, I saw dikitriki from a couple of aisles away, but he just vanished into thin air too! Shame we didin't bump into each other, though I did slope off around two o'clock as Rachel & Verity had gone Christmas shopping in the Oracle and we wanted to buy our Christmas tree in Hungerford on the way home!
Don't know if you're going to Bristol in January, but I'll look out for you both there.
Regards
Dan
Dikitriki
Flying Squad
Funnily enough, I saw dikitriki from a couple of aisles away, but he just vanished into thin air too!
That's an impressive trick for me
Don't know if you're going to Bristol in January, but I'll look out for you both there.
Sure are, snow willing
Dan
Old Buffer
Western Thunderer
They are looking really good, I just hope mine is as good when I get back on to it. Have you done any springing on the axles or is it solid, I had been trying piano wire but have given up, there's just not enough room to get it to work and hide it.
Alan
Alan
dibateg
Western Thunderer
Thanks Cynric - no I havn't got transfers yet, I was going to wait until the spring 'till they are painted - if you are offering the transfers thats very kind and they would be gratefully accepted. If you want to swap for container or Grampus CCT transfers - I have some.
I'm following Simon Varnams tank build on Building 7mm on line - his work is somewhat neater than mine, and its very well documented on there.
The axle boxes are floating ( loose! ) at the moment So I might leave it like that Alan. I think maybe I should have thinned the brake levers down a little more, but they are on now..
Regards
Tony
I'm following Simon Varnams tank build on Building 7mm on line - his work is somewhat neater than mine, and its very well documented on there.
The axle boxes are floating ( loose! ) at the moment So I might leave it like that Alan. I think maybe I should have thinned the brake levers down a little more, but they are on now..
Regards
Tony
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Guv'nor
You can just make out them out here
I could only do one of the walkways in an evening as the concentration was so intense
For both the ladders and walkways I used overlength brass wire and trimmed to length with a cutting disk
I found it a very satisfying kit to build, the only etched kit I have made where the parts snap together.
I could only do one of the walkways in an evening as the concentration was so intense
For both the ladders and walkways I used overlength brass wire and trimmed to length with a cutting disk
I found it a very satisfying kit to build, the only etched kit I have made where the parts snap together.
TheSnapper
Western Thunderer
I've put one on my Chritmas list to Santa - here's hoping!
Tim
Tim
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Guv'nor
Erm No
I believe they were a small batch to test the concept. There appear to be sets imminent for other wagons http://www.djparkins.com/acatalog/Wagons___Vehicles.html Im sure DJP can give the low down on the availability of the forthcoming parts 
adrian
Flying Squad
At the Wigan Show Hobby Holidays had a set of phosphor bronze etchings for working leaf springs, looked interesting but seemed to be a thinner etching than DJP's consequently the finished product looked a little weedy.Erm No
Erm No
Yes - to clear this up - the Dogfish, Catfish and Tank Wagons are NOT available with the individual leaf springs - they MAY be at some point at the more distant future but if they were to be, the cost will be higher and these will NOT be back-datable.
The individual Leaf Spring & W Iron sets for other wagons - LMS/RCH 5 Leaf, BR 5 Leaf & BR 6 Leaf [Mineral Wagons] are on our web site and are available now + a new Wagon Coupling & Vac. Pipe Set + the new Detail Set for Slaters PO Wagon Undeframes, to go with out Interior Detail Packs.
Also we have the last few of our BR Wagons Fitting Packs for only £3.84 each incl. VAT
Also the LMS/BR Glass Trucks are out again - now in both FS & S7 Versions. Other listed wagons to follow in 1st qtr. of 2012.
Hope that clarifies the situation.
Happy Christmas to All,
Regards,
DJP,
MMP,
www.djparkins.com
dibateg
Western Thunderer
A tidy job Cynric - I'll be lucky if I can get mine as good as that. The walkways are definately a challenge, but acheivable with care, you were right, one an evening is probably about right!
Thanks for all the postings everyone and lets hope Santa has a sackful of MMP tanks to deliver this year!
Merry Xmas
Tony
Thanks for all the postings everyone and lets hope Santa has a sackful of MMP tanks to deliver this year!
Merry Xmas
Tony
dibateg
Western Thunderer
At last they are pretty well finished - just a few minor details to add and some tidying up to do. They are probably not as neat as others efforts, but they will be part of a train rather than showcase models. I enjoyed the build - great kits, but realise how much more there is for me to learn!
Now one question - should there be a steam heating fitting on one of the domed ends?
Anyway -
Happy New Year everyone!
Now one question - should there be a steam heating fitting on one of the domed ends?
Anyway -
Happy New Year everyone!
Pugsley
Western Thunderer
Not necessarily - it depends what product they were designed to carry. If it was a lighter class B product, such as gas oil, or light lubricating oil, then heating coils wouldn't be required. Wagons for heavier fuel oils would need the steam coils for discharging and the heaviest bitumen needs the full-on flame tubes for discharge.
HTH
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Guv'nor
The back cover of Tourret shows the prototype 3300 Esso class B with it fitted. In Didcot Newbury and Southampton lines by Robertson there is a shot of the Eastleigh crane re-railing 3420 after an accident and that is fitted as well. Im guessing you are going for early 60's so I would add it, later on in its life they may well have been removed