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Discussion in 'Planks, Switching and Shelf Layouts' started by ianvolvo46, Jan 12, 2017.

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  1. Feb 20, 2017 #181
    Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    Regardless of time Ian. They are always superb quality. A true talent. A pleasure to follow and view. :thumbs:
     
  2. Feb 20, 2017 #182
    ianvolvo46

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    Cheers mate

    Ian vt
     
  3. Feb 20, 2017 #183
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    The biggest problem I have had with Lima stock is the shorter wheel axels, making fitting replacements a pain. Must get one of these cutting tools

    http://www.micromark.com/HO-Truck-Tuner_2

    Paul
     
  4. Feb 21, 2017 #184
    ianvolvo46

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    Hi Paul/Keith I tried a straight wheel swap on my Triang coach (1950's 7" green) but unfortunately the new Hornby wheel sets are;
    a. loose in their frames (tophat bearing cups should fix that)
    b. larger diameter and catching on the plasric underframe. (so will remove complete frames and file some plastic off)
    You'll notice the technical terms are lacking so photos coming as I rectify the situation ...

    Ian vt
     
  5. Feb 21, 2017 #185
    ianvolvo46

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    Ok having been persuaded to update my only coach ... '1950's Triang 7" green' ... I'll start a new thread on this in the 'how to section'. These are my intentions; a. replace old wheelsets with modern Hornby ones
    b. Highlight door handles/grabrails etc as suggested.
    c. change couplers to Bachman smaiier ones with uncoupler wire soldered on.
    d. Generally tidy up the look of the coach but ... no interior (with my eyes not worth the effort ... yet)
    The culprit
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  6. Feb 21, 2017 #186
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    Just a thought Ian, but Bachmann replacement bogies might be an easier option.

    http://www.hattons.co.uk/18665/Bachmann_Branchline_36_005A_Pair_of_BR_Mk1_coach_bogies_Identical_to_36_005/StockDetail.aspx

    Both Gary and I have used these on old Triang coaches.

    Ed
     
  7. Feb 21, 2017 #187
    ianvolvo46

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    Cheers Ed I'll keep them in mind but with postage it wouldnt really be worth the expense on this job. However I' ve got a load of good condition Triang celesterys and I reckon theywould be perfect for those so I' m saving the link.
    Cheers Ian vt :thumbup:
     
  8. Feb 21, 2017 #188
    ianvolvo46

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    Basic work started on upper level goods shed/dock weathering and paiting etc to complete ...there is a basic mistake at this stage which I'm already addressing .. photo later ..

    Attached files [​IMG]
     
  9. Feb 21, 2017 #189
    ianvolvo46

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    Upper goods section in stored position ...

    Attached files [​IMG]
     
  10. Feb 22, 2017 #190
    ianvolvo46

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    Revised gods yard layout scenics and details next
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  11. Feb 22, 2017 #191
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    paul_l wrote:
    Hi Paul, I think Alan Gibson sells replacement wheel sets for Lima rolling stock of the correct axle length.

    Cheers, Pete.
     
  12. Feb 22, 2017 #192
    ianvolvo46

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    Scenics sorted paint/weathering next.
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  13. Feb 22, 2017 #193
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    Ay what??????

    Each time I look in Ian, it`s all changed......what the ????.....but I must say whatever you`re doing is coming along very quickly and very nicely.......a tasty bit of modelling.

    By the way I priced those Bachmann bogies locally approx. 1 1/2 weeks ago at $23.00 a set. After seeing the link to Hattons, I thought our local price was a bit rich to say the least.!!!

    http://www.click:tophat:Gormo
     
  14. Feb 22, 2017 #194
    ianvolvo46

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    Thanks Gormo everything seems to be ad lib at the moment but it should slow down somewhat once the arches are glued in place. Then I can sort out the upper level track for some prolonged testing prior to tackling the lower build. I've got some tophat bearing on their way for the celesterys but at those prices I could get some second hand hornby coaches.

    Ian vt
     
  15. Feb 22, 2017 #195
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  16. Feb 22, 2017 #196
    paul_l

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    Gormo, I think it depends on the colour of the tinto, so Ian I think we need the name of the liquid inspiration, along with the photo's so we can try and plot a pattern.

    Great build Ian
     
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    ianvolvo46

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    Sorted Paul watch this spacsh ... spays ... ? ... spaicc ... mind the gap ...

    Ian vt :facepalm:
     
  18. Feb 24, 2017 #198
    ianvolvo46

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    These connectors arrived today so once the main track goes down the wiring should be relativaly easy ...

    Attached files [​IMG]
     
  19. Feb 24, 2017 #199
    Toto

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    These look handy Ian. Same kind of connectors that the Cobalts use I think. Easy to use.

    Good stuff

    :thumbs:
     
  20. Feb 24, 2017 #200
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    :scratchchin:connectors????......what`s he up to now????

    http://www.click:tophat:Gormo
     
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