vulcan product fan Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 nice weathering on the railfreight toffee apple ped like it with the doors open people say its a gimmic but i like how you can pose the doors with drivers or just open . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 nice weathering on the railfreight toffee apple ped like it with the doors open people say its a gimmic but i like how you can pose the doors with drivers or just open . Thanks, the weathering is just Humbrols enamels thinned with thinners painted on then wiped off, sometimes it works and sometimes it looks too much. I too like the open able doors, reminds me when I saw locos in BR days, waiting for there next job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 during my visit to Pendeford sidings, I was able to catch some other moves. 08601 ran down to the wharf to collect some wagons that had been loaded/unloaded. 08601 140816 by Simon Barnes, on Flickr Whilst the jocko was down the wharf, 31259 arrived on Target, it's pictured pausing outside the Shunters cabin to find out what's happening. Target No47 arrives by Simon Barnes, on Flickr Shortly after 08601 returned with a raft of wagons from the wharf. return from the wharf by Simon Barnes, on Flickr I also took some time to video my Bass reflex fitted Class 37's 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 during my visit to Pendeford sidings, I was able to catch some other moves. 08601 ran down to the wharf to collect some wagons that had been loaded/unloaded. 08601 140816 by Simon Barnes, on Flickr Whilst the jocko was down the wharf, 31259 arrived on Target, it's pictured pausing outside the Shunters cabin to find out what's happening. Target No47 arrives by Simon Barnes, on Flickr Shortly after 08601 returned with a raft of wagons from the wharf. return from the wharf by Simon Barnes, on Flickr I also took some time to video my Bass reflex fitted Class 37's wow what can i say brill, the slug sounds amazing like the sounds from the base reflex speaker fitted tractor 601 shunting looks really good pal top video mate . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Superb Simon, sound really does make a difference. Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 wow what can i say brill, the slug sounds amazing like the sounds from the base reflex speaker fitted tractor 601 shunting looks really good pal top video mate . Superb Simon, sound really does make a difference. Jinty I'm well impressed with the sound improvement, I'd read a lot of comments but was put of by the work involved, now that I've done three (I've blown the chip in 37251 with a short so need a to buy a new one) I'm looking at what other loco's can benefit from this treatment. I will admit Slug 5 is my favorite at the moment, the deep throaty bass is sublime Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Hi Simom, Nice set of pics, Love the video too those 37s sound Hellfire. Can I ask what you use for videoing? Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 Hi Simom, Nice set of pics, Love the video too those 37s sound Hellfire. Can I ask what you use for videoing? Cheers Peter. Morning Peter, I've got two more 37/5s to add sound to once I've got the money, with 5 37's on the go it could get noisy in my spare room. The videos are taken on my Samsung PL210 camera, it's not a dedicated video camera but it does the job most of the time. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Morning Peter, I've got two more 37/5s to add sound to once I've got the money, with 5 37's on the go it could get noisy in my spare room. The videos are taken on my Samsung PL210 camera, it's not a dedicated video camera but it does the job most of the time. Simon Thanks Simon, I think my problem is the camera I am using would be about 8 years old now so something newer is needed I think. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 Fitted an iphone 6 speaker to my Heljan class 47 after seeing a video of one in action, here is my comparison video. What is your verdict? 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 my vote is the iphone speaker its much lower sounds suit dcc sound, i think you get more of the sounds clearer . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 my vote is the iphone speaker its much lower sounds suit dcc sound, i think you get more of the sounds clearer . to me it sounds less "tinny" and I think I can hear more sounds or it could be my hearing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 to me it sounds less "tinny" and I think I can hear more sounds or it could be my hearing no i agree its a more fuller sound your right doesnt seem to have the tinny echo of the round one . Can i ask were you got the iphone speaker from ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted September 13, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 13, 2016 That sounds great Simon, amazing difference. Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 no i agree its a more fuller sound your right doesnt seem to have the tinny echo of the round one . Can i ask were you got the iphone speaker from ? I bought them from this chap, on the strength of the results I ordered another two speakers yesterday http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361710886256?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT No connection, just a satisfied customer 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Very clever trick with the iPhone 6 speaker. Definitely sounds good without a doubt. Personal favourite is definitely that clip of 905. What a beast!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 Very clever trick with the iPhone 6 speaker. Definitely sounds good without a doubt. Personal favourite is definitely that clip of 905. What a beast!! Thanks Marcus, I can't claim credit for the iphone speaker. I saw a video on youtube which spurred me on to try it, it's a slim speaker which I'm hoping will allow me to fit some speakers in my fleet of Heljan 86's. My slug with it's bass reflex is my own favourite at the moment and gets heavy use on the layout Cheers Simon 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steggy1990 Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 nice layout mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 nice layout mate Thanks for the compliment Steggy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Fitted an iphone 6 speaker to my Heljan class 47 after seeing a video of one in action, here is my comparison video. What is your verdict? Really glad you posted this Simon, A few of my loco's are getting converted now. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 Really glad you posted this Simon, A few of my loco's are getting converted now. Graham. Glad I could help Graham, I've got a Class 20 waiting for a new chip (I'll post a video once it's got it's chip) and another Heljan Class 47 to do yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I shall certainly keep my eye out for him mate. Think I'm there again next week. Cheers Marcus Hi Simon Met you mate Richard today. He was coming into Bescot yard as I was leaving. Unfortunately our conversation was brief as we were causing a bit of a traffic jam. Thoroughly nice chap and he gave me his contact card and invited me down to his office for a brew sometime. Cheers Marcus 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Hi Simon Met you mate Richard today. He was coming into Bescot yard as I was leaving. Unfortunately our conversation was brief as we were causing a bit of a traffic jam. Thoroughly nice chap and he gave me his contact card and invited me down to his office for a brew sometime. Cheers Marcus Marcus, glad that you met Rich, he's a legend and has been on the Railway 25 years now. He started his career on the Platforms at Wolverhampton and progressed to the MOMs job via Hartelbury box, Madely Junctionand Bescot Down Tower. Here is a picture of Richard in his element, an exercise involving the West Midlands Fire Service that took place in Bescot Yard. Sadler3 by Simon Barnes, on Flickr 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold wombatofludham Posted September 30, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 30, 2016 Is he holding the fire appliances hostage with his van? I know he likes his big red shiny stuff but... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Is he holding the fire appliances hostage with his van? I know he likes his big red shiny stuff but... Shouldn't you be on the road Mr Wiles? you do have a date with Barnes Snr today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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