Paul H Vigor Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 12 hours ago, The Johnster said: I make chuff-chuff noises, and anything else I think will enhance the experience, ts ts ts vacuum pumps, sshhhhhhh cylinder drain cocks, whistles, signals being pulled off and put back, anything. The chuffs, four to a driving wheel revolution (I have no three-cylinder engines), and ts ts, two to a dwr, are useful for estimating speed... The other noises are probably my incipient insanity. Seems a bit mad (says the man who makes chuff chuff noises). A Black Princesss mech fits nicely under an Airfix kit prairie bodyshell without messing around with wheel arrangements, you can even get the cylinders to line up with the steam pipes, one of m first-ever kitbashes, about 1965. Do you 'chuff-chuff' in public? Or behind closed doors?? Asking for a friend! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted November 29, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2023 On 28/11/2023 at 22:19, Hroth said: Maybe, but after my era.... What if he's not allergic to cats, but dogs? Roobarb and Custard ought to cover both bases. Or perhaps we could try the Spotty Dog from The Woodentops? Proper childrens entertainment!!! Didn't it become 'The Bill'? 😇 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted November 29, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2023 8 minutes ago, Paul H Vigor said: Do you 'chuff-chuff' in public? Or behind closed doors?? Asking for a friend! For your friend’s information, I do it more quietly in public… 1 1 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, The Johnster said: For your friend’s information, I do it more quietly in public… My friend thanks you! He's been known to 'pish-tee-coof' in quite moments whilst having Ivor the Engine flashbacks! 😊 Edited November 29, 2023 by Paul H Vigor to add information 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted November 29, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, kevinlms said: Didn't it become 'The Bill'? 😇 Pilot episode. Didn't realise the YT poster was chattering all through! Grrrrr..... Edited November 29, 2023 by Hroth 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted November 29, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2023 Croeso, dim problem o gwbl🤪 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, The Johnster said: Croeso, dim problem o gwbl🤪 Diolch! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium rab Posted November 29, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2023 16 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275422798906?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-169684-531343-4&mkcid=2&itemid=275422798906&targetid=293946777986&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9045392&poi=9073069&campaignid=20649934318&mkgroupid=153764631759&rlsatarget=pla-293946777986&abcId=&merchantid=113619853&gclid=CjwKCAiAvJarBhA1EiwAGgZl0MGfxwaSREgJOOUSg3Xny2RdnxB22wK6dBU8OqCPsN-2UUkhF42AlBoCQr8QAvD_BwE Ebay, but not model railway. What can I say - what can anyone say!? You could say it looks a bit fishy! Well you did ask 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted November 29, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2023 16 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275422798906?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-169684-531343-4&mkcid=2&itemid=275422798906&targetid=293946777986&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9045392&poi=9073069&campaignid=20649934318&mkgroupid=153764631759&rlsatarget=pla-293946777986&abcId=&merchantid=113619853&gclid=CjwKCAiAvJarBhA1EiwAGgZl0MGfxwaSREgJOOUSg3Xny2RdnxB22wK6dBU8OqCPsN-2UUkhF42AlBoCQr8QAvD_BwE Ebay, but not model railway. What can I say - what can anyone say!? I think... 🤢🤮 13 minutes ago, rab said: You could say it looks a bit fishy! Well you did ask I didn't think anyone had to ask! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacksworth_Sidings Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Hattons, you're drunk, go to bed. https://www.hattons.co.uk/1381039 if anyone's interested 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted November 29, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2023 No wonder it's an inconsistent runner, the l/h pickup is sticking out between the wheels! And 80 quid....... We'll pass over "Stanier" 🤪🤪🤪 , as he was assistant to the Divisional Locomotive Superintendent in London when the 43xx was designed, so wouldn't have had a hand in that... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted November 30, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2023 On 29/11/2023 at 00:24, Sjcm said: Oh that's normal at least with mine. It's when they start glowing red and the knobs starts melting you need to be careful😉 You're supposed to change hands at 99! Mike. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 10 hours ago, Hroth said: No wonder it's an inconsistent runner, the l/h pickup is sticking out between the wheels! And 80 quid....... We'll pass over "Stanier" 🤪🤪🤪 , as he was assistant to the Divisional Locomotive Superintendent in London when the 43xx was designed, so wouldn't have had a hand in that... But, real coal added and a fair box! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted November 30, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2023 15 minutes ago, Paul H Vigor said: But, real coal added and a fair box! Ah! That's important!! 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjcm Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Has an odd motor by the looks of it with a pole sticking out the back of the magnet?? Can't say I've seen a K's motor like that - all the ones I've seen are those puny things that the builder invariably doesn't bother with. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, Sjcm said: Has an odd motor by the looks of it with a pole sticking out the back of the magnet?? Can't say I've seen a K's motor like that - all the ones I've seen are those puny things that the builder invariably doesn't bother with. A shaft for a flywheel? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 22 minutes ago, Hroth said: Ah! That's important!! Raises it out of the Sunday League!? 😎 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjcm Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Yep, could be. Can't see what other purpose it would serve. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 31 minutes ago, Sjcm said: Yep, could be. Can't see what other purpose it would serve. Either that, or the motor took a little blue tab?? 😎 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted November 30, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, Hroth said: No wonder it's an inconsistent runner, the l/h pickup is sticking out between the wheels! And 80 quid....... We'll pass over "Stanier" 🤪🤪🤪 , as he was assistant to the Divisional Locomotive Superintendent in London when the 43xx was designed, so wouldn't have had a hand in that... Strange that they don't attempt to fix relatively minor issues. At least then they could take out the negative comment and offer it for a higher price! Even if they set a short time limit on it. Edited November 30, 2023 by kevinlms More info 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted November 30, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Sjcm said: Has an odd motor by the looks of it with a pole sticking out the back of the magnet?? Can't say I've seen a K's motor like that - all the ones I've seen are those puny things that the builder invariably doesn't bother with. I've a motor in the "spares" box that looks just like that, don't know where it came from, or when I got it! I don't know if it even works... 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmblythe Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 22 hours ago, Hacksworth_Sidings said: Unsure if it uses the X.04, but this is what I found https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186181105975 The one i had was the top one. I've only found reference to it being the prototype and not a production model. I definitly had the top one as despite my young age i remember clearly it having the rounded cab entry and an x04 motor. The lower one was what i received when it went back as it was faulty. I cant believe my local model shop in Grimsby had the actual prototype for sale so can only assume a very small amount of the prototypes went into production. I was always disapointed i didnt keeo the top one as it looked more like the thomas in the books whereas the lower one was modified to look like the tv version 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjcm Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 31 minutes ago, Hroth said: I've a motor in the "spares" box that looks just like that, don't know where it came from, or when I got it! I don't know if it even works... Actually having a look in my spares box, I think my memory has failed me. The top one is the old type and notice the long end which I think people cut off. The other motor is the more modern puny type that often appears unused on ebay 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold papagolfjuliet Posted November 30, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2023 On 26/11/2023 at 20:20, Hacksworth_Sidings said: And it’s a Rosebud by the looks of things! Would’ve been worth far more if he just left it alone! He's done the same value-reducing job on a Kitmaster Garrett and Swiss Crocodile. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 52 minutes ago, papagolfjuliet said: He's done the same value-reducing job on a Kitmaster Garrett and Swiss Crocodile. Must be some kind of record?? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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