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Wire in Tube help needed
John Isherwood replied to nimbamoss's topic in Modelling Questions, Help and Tips
Not sure about connection to tie-bar - poor memory, and I am currently in Greece! (Probably just a bend). Staples, via staple gun, did not adversely affect tube. Baseboard edge - cheapo slide switches from electronic suppliers. Drill slider to take soldered connector - which I made up from brass threaded inserts from Aliexpress and matching steel bolts / nuts. This allows fine adjustment of the length of the wire / throw of the tie-bar. The slide switches alter the frog polarity - all nice an mechanically simple! I've a feeling - without checking - that there is a diagram in this thread somewhere. CJI. Sorry - it would seem that my layout build thread has been deleted / lost. Contact me in a couple of weeks if you need further details. -
Renumbering Bachmann Esso tank wagons
John Isherwood replied to Ken90's topic in Modifying & Detailing RTR stock
If you can post a photo of the livery in question, I may be able to assist you. John Isherwood, Cambridge Custom Transfers. -
Shapeways update
John Isherwood replied to billbedford's topic in 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, CAD & CNC
Sadly - you do without. I am fortunate in that I have a barter deal with a very skilled designer / printer owner. He produces the designs and prints; I design and print the transfers. CJI. -
60. Two-Lane Blacktop; or, when a new wagon is cancelled.
John Isherwood commented on C126's blog entry in Atherington Victoria & East Yard.
Being overseas at present, I cannot check the numbers on the sheet - though I'm pretty certain that they are the original four digit numbers. I read your blog as indicating that your models were not specific to a particular prototype. CJI. -
60. Two-Lane Blacktop; or, when a new wagon is cancelled.
John Isherwood commented on C126's blog entry in Atherington Victoria & East Yard.
ESSO bitumen transfers available from Cambridge Custom Transfers. CJI. -
HOP 21/HTO/HTV, By Accurascale
John Isherwood replied to Accurascale Fran's topic in Accurascale / Irish Railway Models
Thanks Paul - now that you have refreshed my memory, I agree. I would have included B333000 as the prototype, B333001 as another singleton - configuration unknown, and B333002 as the first standard wagon. John Isherwood. -
Paper? I presume that you mean carrier film? As per the instructions, the transfers MUST be applied to a high gloss finish. If they are to go over any surface detail, even if just the edge of the carrier film, you should use MicroSOL (red-lettered bottle) to help the carrier film settle onto the model. This is the correct application method for waterslide transfers over surface detail. John Isherwood, Cambridge Custom Transfers.
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Which Manufacturer should enter TT:120?
John Isherwood replied to Stefen1988's topic in 2.5mm Scale - TT:120
Neither of us know the eventual outcome - and I may not be around by then. We both have opinions, that's all - and they are both equally valid. CJI. -
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John Isherwood replied to AY Mod's topic in Forum Rules, Notices, Faults & Help
As has been posted on several previous occasions, this is not a new issue. We have been cajoled and derided into contributing to the upkeep of this group; the least that the proprietors can do is to make upgrading a seamless process - IT team, where are you? CJI. -
Ironic, when you remember the ground-breaking electronics that came out of Japan. I have to say that I'm with them on this issue! CJI.
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Which Manufacturer should enter TT:120?
John Isherwood replied to Stefen1988's topic in 2.5mm Scale - TT:120
........ or, just maybe, a new generation of price-conscious modellers who can see through the current 'Emperor's new clothes' marketing frenzy of 'got-to-have-it' electronic tom-foolery! Then, we might actually be able to get back to railway MODELLING. CJI. -
Which Manufacturer should enter TT:120?
John Isherwood replied to Stefen1988's topic in 2.5mm Scale - TT:120
Quite so - but I fail to see how that relates to a notional new entrant to a new scale, who would like to buy new models at affordable prices. Remember, the notional new entrant has no preconceptions about the relative merits of 4mm. versus TT120, particularly as to the level of detail; but he may well not wish to risk the hazards of the secondhand market. CJI. -
Which Manufacturer should enter TT:120?
John Isherwood replied to Stefen1988's topic in 2.5mm Scale - TT:120
Now here's a theory - which may or may not have already been expounded. Could Hornby, as an antidote to the the exponential chase for 'gimmicks' / higher prices in 4mm. scale, actually wish to temper expectations of detail in TT120? If you are a 'newbie' to railway modelling, launching into TT120, you will probably be quite content with Hornby's modest provision of detail. Less detail equals lower production costs / higher profit margin and, without competition in that scale, no need to be constantly chasing the latest 'gimmick' introduced by a competitor. Just my two-penn'orth! CJI. -
Prototype for everything corner.
John Isherwood replied to jonny777's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
Didn't IKB himself indicate the no-one in his right mind would order coffee from the Swindon buffet? CJI. -
Not if you fill the side-tanks with water. CJI.
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If it doth offend thine eye - I can supply correct transfers. John Isherwood, Cambridge Custom Transfers.