Accurascale staff McC Posted Friday at 12:39 Accurascale staff Share Posted Friday at 12:39 23 minutes ago, mikesndbs said: Where in the instructions does it say about this useful feature of removing the roof panel? I've had the body off every time to fix and adjust. Can you tell me how to get it off, seems tight and I don't want to scratch it, thanks :) 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted Friday at 12:43 RMweb Gold Share Posted Friday at 12:43 28 minutes ago, mikesndbs said: Where in the instructions does it say about this useful feature of removing the roof panel? I've had the body off every time to fix and adjust. Can you tell me how to get it off, seems tight and I don't want to scratch it, thanks :) I used a little black tack or masking tape to lift the panel off. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium spamcan61 Posted Friday at 12:44 RMweb Premium Share Posted Friday at 12:44 4 minutes ago, McC said: Ah but a DC only user wishing to set their switches might skip that bit ;-) 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted Friday at 12:44 Share Posted Friday at 12:44 10 minutes ago, IOW O2 said: On Gaugemaster simulation controller moving off with throttle at 75 and then brake slowly released it cuts in quite slowly and only reaches full spin when brake is at 75%, by then fan is out of site anyway. When slowing down reverse effect I like it, but really fast if on normal control. Only in the parts diagram I used some sprung pilers on the roof handles OO they strong enough for that, obviously I guess lol thanks, Interesting your findings about the fan speed, I'm using a GM model D and it was horrible, got a fix in place that costs 5p and a bit of solder lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted Friday at 12:46 Share Posted Friday at 12:46 1 minute ago, spamcan61 said: Ah but a DC only user wishing to set their switches might skip that bit ;-) Oh yes, my bad anything DCC I ignore lol 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Geep7 Posted Friday at 12:50 RMweb Gold Share Posted Friday at 12:50 I think I've already asked this back up the thread about the master volume CV, but can anyone confirm if it's CV63, as per other Loksound decoders? I'd like to turn it down a bit before the neighbours start complaining. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted Friday at 12:55 RMweb Gold Share Posted Friday at 12:55 I can’t wait for the 2 DCC sound examples from the next shipment so I’ve ordered the sound upgrade package for the princely sum of £1.13. And a coupon. Get in!! 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welly Posted Friday at 12:57 RMweb Premium Share Posted Friday at 12:57 I have received my 31432 and I was stunned by the realistic lighting levels, perfect level of glow from the domino marker lights! Never had a better RTR diesel model before. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted Friday at 13:13 Share Posted Friday at 13:13 I'm venturing into something I hate, FITTING buffer beam details lol 31 409 1982 (ish) has anyone come up with a nice big colour reference photo to guide me please? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accurascale staff McC Posted Friday at 13:15 Accurascale staff Share Posted Friday at 13:15 1 minute ago, mikesndbs said: I'm venturing into something I hate, FITTING buffer beam details lol 31 409 1982 (ish) has anyone come up with a nice big colour reference photo to guide me please? 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted Friday at 13:17 Share Posted Friday at 13:17 27 minutes ago, Geep7 said: I think I've already asked this back up the thread about the master volume CV, but can anyone confirm if it's CV63, as per other Loksound decoders? I'd like to turn it down a bit before the neighbours start complaining. Yes it is. Max is set to 192. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted Friday at 13:22 Share Posted Friday at 13:22 5 minutes ago, McC said: OMG lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay M Posted Friday at 13:26 Share Posted Friday at 13:26 (edited) 5 minutes ago, mikesndbs said: OMG lol I added the detailing pack the other day. There were 2 missing pieces from the detailing pack, so was considering contacting the support team to see if there's a way for me to get them. Overall though I'm happy with it and happy I added them. This is 31432 Edited Friday at 13:27 by Jay M 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted Friday at 13:34 Share Posted Friday at 13:34 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Jay M said: I added the detailing pack the other day. There were 2 missing pieces from the detailing pack, so was considering contacting the support team to see if there's a way for me to get them. Overall though I'm happy with it and happy I added them. This is 31432 Is it possible to fit 2 or 3 piece ploughs after all that? Looking to detail my 31128 which for real has a full compliment of pipes as well as ploughs fitted even today, just not sure if it will all fit? Edited Friday at 13:37 by classy52 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanbasher Posted Friday at 13:34 Share Posted Friday at 13:34 1 hour ago, McC said: Any models that wore ploughs, have the preparations made. Models that didn't, don't, but you still get both plough types as a freebie in the accessory bag. Thank you McC, however from all pictures I've seen 31128 has the 3 way ploughs at the number one end & just the left & right side ones at the number 2 end so shouldn't there be holes ready drilled into place with that in mind please? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay M Posted Friday at 13:38 Share Posted Friday at 13:38 (edited) 4 minutes ago, classy52 said: Is it possible to fit 2 or 3 piece ploughs after all that? I'll just check for you. I don't believe mine has the gaps to fit them, but I'll see if I can at least hold the 3 piece where it's needed. Pretty sure someone here mentioned that there were 2 or so pipes that wouldn't be used along with the plough in working life though Edited Friday at 13:40 by Jay M 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators AY Mod Posted Friday at 13:39 Administrators Share Posted Friday at 13:39 Oh, how I wish I'd looked at the instructions properly! 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay M Posted Friday at 13:50 Share Posted Friday at 13:50 12 minutes ago, classy52 said: Is it possible to fit 2 or 3 piece ploughs after all that? Looking to detail my 31128 which for real has a full compliment of pipes as well as ploughs fitted even today, just not sure if it will all fit? Each of the individual plough pieces have arrived like this, in 2 pieces rather than in a singular piece that I had with my 37. However, I don't see it being major issue to fit those bits, even after I've added the pipework. Some bits may be a bit tricky, but not impossible 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold stovepipe Posted Friday at 13:53 RMweb Gold Share Posted Friday at 13:53 9 hours ago, atom3624 said: Not an 'unfair question'. To anyone who has both, what are the weights of the A/Scale and Bachmann class 31's? Thanks, Al. 5 hours ago, MikeParkin65 said: According to RM the Bachmann SFX version weighs 534G I saw a video which said the Accurascale one was 454g for sound fitted. I haven't weighed my own... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted Friday at 14:13 Share Posted Friday at 14:13 (edited) 44 minutes ago, vanbasher said: Thank you McC, however from all pictures I've seen 31128 has the 3 way ploughs at the number one end & just the left & right side ones at the number 2 end so shouldn't there be holes ready drilled into place with that in mind please? 31128 over the last few years has had both 2 and 3 ploughs at both ends. From 2021, when I presume they have modelled it on, it tends to be just the two at each end. Loads of pics on Flickr if you search for "31128 2021". Looks to me like they had 3 on both ends in 2020, removed the middle piece from the exhaust end before they removed it from the fan end. In 2024, with white rails on the end, it has had both 2 and 3 ploughs at both ends at the NYMR. However, I'd have liked to have been able to fit all 3, so I do agree with you. Here's mine all detailed up now: A few examples, all from 2020/1 (not my pics, click links for credits etc): Edited Friday at 14:19 by TomScrut 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accurascale staff McC Posted Friday at 14:15 Accurascale staff Share Posted Friday at 14:15 23 minutes ago, Jay M said: Each of the individual plough pieces have arrived like this, in 2 pieces rather than in a singular piece that I had with my 37. However, I don't see it being major issue to fit those bits, even after I've added the pipework. Some bits may be a bit tricky, but not impossible You should have a three-piece and a single piece. Allowing maximum options. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay M Posted Friday at 14:24 Share Posted Friday at 14:24 8 minutes ago, McC said: You should have a three-piece and a single piece. Allowing maximum options. Oh yeah, I do. I meant more the plough part and the black bracket for it. With my Class 37 the plough parts had the black brackets already attached Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted Friday at 14:28 RMweb Premium Share Posted Friday at 14:28 Picked up 31409 from Arcadia Rail. Tim tested it before purchase to make sure it runs well, which it does. Were the white stripes applied at Manchester or Finsbury Park? I remember them on the peak passenger trains round Manchester. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted Friday at 14:33 Share Posted Friday at 14:33 1 hour ago, Jay M said: I added the detailing pack the other day. There were 2 missing pieces from the detailing pack, so was considering contacting the support team to see if there's a way for me to get them. Overall though I'm happy with it and happy I added them. This is 31432 That's lovely the holes were in different places on some of mine or just not there, however I'm only going to do one end my blood pressure won't stand any more, felt like an elephant wearing boxing gloves trying to wipe its bum with a piece of confetti 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted Friday at 14:36 Share Posted Friday at 14:36 6 minutes ago, ColinK said: Picked up 31409 from Arcadia Rail. Tim tested it before purchase to make sure it runs well, which it does. Were the white stripes applied at Manchester or Finsbury Park? I remember them on the peak passenger trains round Manchester. June 80 - May 81 FB then again Feb 83 - May 86 at Immingham 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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