Thanks Paul, I think the 40A say at 3v gives me roughly 100 watts. I have put in a order on micromark for an american beauty unit, so far seems...
Hi all, I am wondering what wattage people are using for resistance soldering irons? Not having used one before I some advice. I'm interesting...
For my own reference later I guess. I have come across http://www.clag.org.uk/hl-hornblock.html which has some dimensions. Looks like the space...
Hi all, was wondering if high level kits horn blocks & CSB system are suitable for Australian (NSWGR) outline DJH kits in HO scale? (ARkits, etc)...
Thanks for sharing your progress so far. Looks really good.
Applying decals is done.. I learnt today I should probably let the model sit for 24 hours for the decal glue to set. When air brushing the decals...
Tried adding some decals for the first time since before I was like 16?? (i'm almost 41 now). Not quite straight, not happy. But also couldn't...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Love where the guys have stashed their burgers & hot chips for the drive home.
Well time flies. I have been away from the work bench for a bit (overseas trip, steam train rides back near home and working on some other...
Bit of a production line today. Ended up stealing some surgical masks from my partner as I was sick of breathing in plastic bits and it helped me...
Moving in on completion here. Keen to wrap this up and work on another loco kit of a well wagon kit from andian. On the first hit of undercoat I...
Thank Gary! I would recommend giving it a go. I think you're in NSW/Sydney near me (pretty sure I recognise you from a visit to Australian Modeler...
Thanks for the continued support and encouragement all. I continue to be in strife for having this model, tools and other bits on the work bench,...
Bit of visible progress tonight. Have spent the last few sessions cleaning up handrails from their casting sprues. Drilled in and through the...
Been working at getting most of the brass attached through either solder or light application of CA glue. The horizontal bar is bent up and not...
Thanks Gary! Those are like what I was looking for. Bit of a progress update. I have tinned some brass bits and soldered those on. The body...
Thanks Gary! Those are good tips. The cables for the DCC decoder need to come up either side of the mounting plate there (the bit between the two...
Photo 29-7-2023, 5 15 20 Pm by pjd posted Jul 29, 2023 at 5:29 PM Checking the clearance of the SPUD / body. Glad I have a N scale DCC decoder for...
Hi Gary, the original instructions don't tell me what I should be using or what would work. But I bought a "Tenshodo / Hanazono 26mm Wheelbase...
Thanks for the welcome all. A shunting layout is definitely on the cards. I have ordered a Pi-SPROG 3 plus and will use some software control for...
