John Isherwood

In fact, would go so far as to say that the Peco / Parkside numbers are too small - though I wouldn't rule out the odd prototype having small numbers. CJI.

Note that the vehicle number was often in larger characters, and split in two either side of the diagonal angle-iron. CJI.

I use SL-14 in plywood - but pre-drill with an undersized drill. That way, the pins go in very easily, and it is possible to adjust the vertical profile of the track prior to ballasting. CJI.

Can you post links to images of what you are referring to, please? Was this style confined to the former LNER, or used more widely? If the former, was it a number style formerly used by the LNER? CJI.

Try applying your chosen paint brand to the card first - that way, you'll identify any potential incompatibilities between the paint and the Revive. CJI.

No - but most of us have a few spare transfers which we'll never use - perfect for a small trial, for the cost of a bottle of Revive. CJI.

With Lima models, my first port of call is always methylated spirits. I can't vouch for it working on the later models but, on the earlier production, Lima paint ran a mile on even the smell of meths - literally, a swill in meths and all paint was gone! CJI.

Soak again - it should all come off. CJI.

I clearly and unequivocally see an unfitted wagon - viz. grey livery with black lettering panels. Why get lost in seeing nonexistent details when the basic facts were identified correctly by BR - all those years ago? I do lose patience with posts that make definitive (incorrect) statements, whilst ignoring the obvious evidence within the image in question. CJI.

The best flying board-rubber incident that I experienced was when 'Bomber', the English master, launched one at the class comedian - who always sat at the rear of the class. Something must have distracted 'Bomber' as his volleys invariably landed spot-on the desk of the current day-dreamer, in a cloud of chalk-dust. This time, however, the missile was clearly heading, in excruciating slow motion, way above the head of the intended victim - and for the huge plateglass window immediately behind him! At the very last moment, up went his hand and grabbed the errant projectile. Again, in exaggerated slow motion, 'Bomber's' saviour rose from his seat, strolled nonchanantly to 'Bomber's' desk, and handed the board-rubber to him with an ironic "Yours, I think, Sir"! Not another word was said on the matter. John Isherwood.

I'm afraid that I'm the kind of person who wouldn't get at all worked-up about reproducing a commercial part for personal use; I really wouldn't envisage the legal-eagles being unleashed against me. I am sure that the resin-casting process is simplicity itself to the practiced user, but I've always had an aversion to sticky, smelly resins - and the most generous offer of 3D printed components was too attractive to turn down. Chacun a son gout ... (if that is the correct rendition, sans accents). John Isherwood.

Crude now - but considered rather clever sixty-odd years ago! CJI.

That is precisely what they were designed to do. CJI.

Back in the day, I stripped many Lima Mk.1s with methylated spirits. CJI.

Graham, I think that many are deterred by having to produce the casting masters - albeit this can be done in plastic card. If the 3D printed production of multiple identical components is considered prohibitively expensive, perhaps the way forward is a one-off 3D printed master, which can be used for the resin-casting process. It would seem to be a trade-off of materials cost of 3D printing, against the more labour intensive but cheaper(?) resin casting process. I am fortunate in having a very generous friend, who will design and 3D print components - and even complete wagons for me; in the latter case, one merely fits wheels and adds couplings! John Isherwood.

It depends entirely on your outlook on life. We moved to Cornwall for precisely those reasons - but we had worked out that there is a good reason why Cornwall is so green - liquid sunshine! We also worked out that living on the spine of Cornwall is preferable to either the North or South coasts. We are equidistant from both; have easy access to the principal roads; have all the retail facilities that the coastal villages lack; and we are not swamped by tourists in the way that the coastal honeypots are. .... oh, and property slightly inland costs a fraction of that with a sea view! By all means relocate to your dream area, but do plenty of research first! CJI.

....and use an ABS kit! CJI.

....... or even much knowledge of the subject. CJI.

If it was me, regular attendance at the Purple Pub would be obligatory! For our few days in Normanton, we had arrived via the Gulflander, and were to stay in a cabin at the caravan park. We were dripping sweat / perspiration when we got there, but were pleased to note the swimming pool, complete with shade net. A quick change in the air-conditioned cabin, and then straight into the pool for ..... a huge disappointment - the water temperature resembled that of a freshly-poured cup of tea! I also recall the torture of sitting in the shade on the beach at Karumba, next to an idyllic-looking sea - which was strictly off-limits due to salties and box jellyfish! Like you say - a special breed! At the end of next month, we are to drive Brisbane - Sydney - Melbourne - Adelaide over five weeks - we trust that it will be hot, but not as humid as FNQ! John Isherwood.

This, IMHO, is the root cause of these c*ck-ups. KRM know what they wish to produce, but have nowhere near enough knowledge to get it right. They rely on sources such as this group to point out errors, but won't pay an acknowledged expert to ensure that the design is correct before committing to production. The problem with (free) criticism by knowledgeable amateurs is that it is necessary to (expensively) produce CADs / renders for publication - only to have to repeat the (expensive) process when avoidable errors are pointed out. Repeat this process a couple of times and you have spent more capital than if you had employed someone who knew what they were doing, in the first place! I can't help feeling that this saga has a lot to do with the characters of the principals; specifically, an inability to concede that expert knowledge is worth the cost. Shame, really, CJI.

I wonder if he is going to Strahan to drive on the West Coast Wilderness Railway? If so, I envy him. On the other hand, I couldn't take the heat and humidity in Normanton on a permanent basis. John Isherwood.

Errr, yes? Not sure what your point is? CJI.

Unfortunately, unless you have a printer that prints white, you will have to print onto white paper. The only way to avoid precise trimming is to print a surround to match the body colour. CJI.

The problem with CMYK analysis is that, in the modelling world, you can't get CMYK paints. You can order rattle can paint using colour analysis results, but I don't think that was what the OP had in mind. CJI.

JMHO, but the end problem stems from the sides not being tall enough before the roof radii commence. Consequently, the roof eaves are not sharp enough, leaving them far too close to the (too sharp) window corners. The whole front end appears too squat, whereas - in reality - it's the sides that are too shallow and the roof too bulbous. Whatever, it totally fails to convey the impression of a vehicle built to the limits of the loading gauge. CJI.