roythebus1 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 As the title says, smokebox door wanted for Airfix 4F 0-6-0. I've just made a replacement chassis fr the loco, it runs very well and with a bit of super-detailing is looking good. But many years ago it was converted to a Thomas style loco and I lost the original! Somebody kindly sent me a replacement about 6 years ago, but the carpet monster has eaten that one. Going through my box of round tuits and this one came to the top of the pile. Help anybody? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
33C Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 They are like rocking horse poo! I used a Hornby compound door, filed flatter, with a plasticard fillet at the base with a step glued on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roythebus1 Posted November 3, 2023 Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 I'll wait in hope for the moment...the other one may just re-appear from the carpet monster! I'm also missing a brake shoe from the etched chassis kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
33C Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 42 minutes ago, roythebus1 said: I'll wait in hope for the moment...the other one may just re-appear from the carpet monster! I'm also missing a brake shoe from the etched chassis kit. I spent an afternoon recently, pulling everything out from in, under and around the bench. Found all manner of lost stuff! Those fine tweezers, brass screws, springs! Also, kits, bodies and spray paint I forgot I had.... Hard work but like going shopping without leaving the house! And a good going round with the hoover. Emptied the drum into the dustpan and found brass washers, more brush springs and brushes. Marvellous! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roythebus1 Posted November 3, 2023 Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 Most of my boxes and cupboards have suffered a severe mouse infestation. It's a brick-built room adjacent to the garage in the garden, built to "house" standards. Every cupboard has been invaded. Maybe they've eaten it?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
33C Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 13 minutes ago, roythebus1 said: Most of my boxes and cupboards have suffered a severe mouse infestation. It's a brick-built room adjacent to the garage in the garden, built to "house" standards. Every cupboard has been invaded. Maybe they've eaten it?? "Borrow" a cat and lock it in overnight..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roythebus1 Posted November 3, 2023 Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 The domestic cat is usually good at his job especially with field mice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roythebus1 Posted November 3, 2023 Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 The domestic cat was utilised later on this afternoon. Rummaging through one of the stock boxes disturbed a family of about 4 mice! Cat was introduced to part of his evening meal. 3 others are still at large. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ikks Posted November 4, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 4, 2023 On 03/11/2023 at 08:06, roythebus1 said: As the title says, smokebox door wanted for Airfix 4F 0-6-0. I've just made a replacement chassis fr the loco, it runs very well and with a bit of super-detailing is looking good. But many years ago it was converted to a Thomas style loco and I lost the original! Somebody kindly sent me a replacement about 6 years ago, but the carpet monster has eaten that one. Going through my box of round tuits and this one came to the top of the pile. Help anybody? Hi Roy, I have one, just taken a long time to find it in all my piles of stuff, if you're comfortable to do it, pm me your address and it will be on its way to you on Thursday, I'm in Australia and a fair way from a Post Office. Rgds........Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted November 4, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 4, 2023 12 hours ago, roythebus1 said: 3 others are still at large. 4 5 6 7..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roythebus1 Posted November 4, 2023 Author Share Posted November 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Hal Nail said: 4 5 6 7..... 4 more ran out of the box of rolling stock...cat paid a visit, he can go back in there today. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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