Nuclear fall out

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  1. redpiperbob

    redpiperbob Full Member

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    As most of you know on this forum I don't usually do a lot on my layout in the summer. (if the weather is good)

    But I just had to knock up the final three baseboards to get my latest acquisitions running around the track. I lashed out and bought an Accurscale pack of nuclear flask wagons. Then when they came I needed a Loco to haul them so I got a Hattons Class 66 in direct rail livery then I needed a crew transporter so I bought the Hornby MK 2F brake. Then I needed sound so I purchased a Loksound chip. Anyway after all that I decided to put up the three baseboards and run the train around. I have to say that the quality of all the parts is outstanding. The class 66 has been faultless contrary to the bad reviews that the Hatton 66's had I found mine to be a great looking and running machine. The Accurscale wagons are a dream to see and look exactly like the real thing that pass behind my house. I have yet to fit coach interior lights and rear warning light. I just thought I would share this with you. Here is avideo of the first run (too fast as usual) I hope you enjoy.




    Be seeing you.

    Bob
     
  2. paul_l

    paul_l Staff Member Administrator

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    Looking good Bob

    A little worried about the Thread title - big bang or fell off the track, but then reading the list of parts, probably the bank manager having a heart attack :avatar:

    Some close up pictures would be nice.

    Probably not a model I would buy, in my period I think they had just discovered the atom never mind trying to split it.

    Paul
     
  3. redpiperbob

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    I thought that the title would wake up somebody. I will take some close ups later today .
    By the way paul I found the problem with the boards Fraser sent us. If you need the details let me know and I will pm you.
    be seeing you
    Bob
     
  4. Walkingthedog

    Walkingthedog Full Member

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    Looks good.

    When the flasks are full don’t they use two locos.
     
  5. redpiperbob

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    Hi Brian these are empties (I am a pensioner I cant afford Two locos.)
    be seeing you
    Bob
     
  6. redpiperbob

    redpiperbob Full Member

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    Here are some pics for Paul :avatar:
    be seeing you
    Bob
     
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  7. Walkingthedog

    Walkingthedog Full Member

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    Me Too.
     
  8. Mark4mm

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    Bob your wallet must have been screaming:avatar:. BTW lovely close-up pictures of the class 66 and flask wagons.:thumbup:
     
  9. paul_l

    paul_l Staff Member Administrator

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    I struggle for that detail in 7mm, and before you say anything I'm not moving to Gauge 1 - Morag would kill me, and my 3D printer is too small

    Paul
     
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  10. Chris Doroszenko

    Chris Doroszenko Lost in the spare room Full Member

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    So great how models are getting so detailed these days...every time you look at them you notice something else.
    Cheers for sharing.
     

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