Rob, Thank you for the informed information. Soldering is an enigma to me. It looks like you are pretty competent brass kit builder. I am trying...
Rob, I`m new to your thread so I might have missed this, What size iron are you using and what grade solder. Thanks Tony.
Yes I did, and Jakesdad got it sorted for me and it still works!. You need to be aware that class 40 and 45s don`t traverse the crossing without...
Kimbo , Great video. I`ve worked out why my camera stores 2 images, 1 for the TV and a smaller image for the net. I was advised not to put my 8F...
Kimbo, I do have a video of the double header , but the files are too big to put on the net - apparently. I shot it with my new Sony HD camcorder...
Kimbo, A very nice model , I bet you are glad you have completed her. Your model looks very similar to the Sangchen model . Mine was double...
Bought myself a Connoisseur GWR Hydra brass kit from the NEOG show along with some fresh liquid flux and solder , also some new tips for my Antex...
This is one line I have never visited , must try to get there one day. Would have liked to see the 37 . Tony.
Hello , I think it has to be a solder or heat problem. I keep trying but get the same results. A wire on my O gauge layout popped off and it was a...
Rob, Yesterday I soldered two pieces of brass together then washed it. Today , with ease it pulled apart and the joint is very shiny and no sign...
Hello Rob, Duncans liquid fluid . I will have another try with your idea. Tony.
Rob, Maybe you have hit the nail on the head?. Tony wright told me he never washes until the model is complete. A piece I soldered two weeks ago...
Hello Rob, The brass pieces I use are filthy so I have to clean them first , just the patch I`m going to use. The solder flows , runs along the...
I didn`t manage to meet up with Mr Wright due to being ill. I am / was using scrap brass to practice soldering , but keep getting the same...
Hello Toto, When I soldered two pieces of brass together under the watchful eye of Tony Wright the parts were very strong. I could not pull them...
Had a chat with Tony Wright on Saturday, He suggested that my adjustable heat 48Watt Soldering iron should be replaced with a adjustable heat 80...
Paul , Yes that is a JM kit. I didn`t make it . Twin motors and the reversing gear has been left off as you cannot remove the body if it is...
This is my Beyer Garrett , It runs through my double slip really well. Decided to run it today as a mate wants to buy it off of me. Tony Hubbard
I have a DCC Concepts O gauge rolling road and it cannot cope with my MTH Duchess . It is handy for my Heljan diesels. Tony H..
Keith , That is an interesting way of soldering . I think my soldered joints fail due to lack of heat. I have added a picture of my wagon . Tony.