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    MoD Railway Wagons

    in AFV Cold War

    Posted

    Although you've not mentioned what scale there are a similar range of MOD based wagons available in 2 of the 4 main railway scales 'O' (1:43) & 'OO' (1:76), can't comment on 'N' as I've never taken much of an interest in this small scale.

     

    Any scale other than this you'll definately need to scratchbuild.

     

    Take a look at Hatton's website for current availability, I have no connection with them, and mention them only because they have commissioned exclusive MOD wagons in O gauge.

     

    In addition to ready to run items Just Like The Real Thing have recently introduced a similar range of wagons in O gauge (actually planned & started before the RTR items) along with a few vehicles for use as loads. Pete Waterman's behind this operation and may be persuaded to add some additional items such as the palvan if there is seen to be sufficient demand.

     

    Another good place to look is Paul Bartlets wagons photo site. Have a good root around and remember to BR the MOD was a private owner and that many ex-mod wagons made it into BR departmental stock. The majority of photo's are in colour which, with the usual caveats, will give an idea of livery.

     

    This is a link to one of the many photo's of MOD palvan on the site. 
     

    ALDI - Airfix Kits

    in Aircraft WWII

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    7 hours ago, shatters said:

    Not airfix as such but asda are selling brand new hornby train sets and scalextirc sets at £40 each. Can't see where the profit is in these.

     

    Phil

    When you check the details out the original price was £60 each with a £20 reduction by Asda, Suspect that Hornby still have their original profit from these 35+ year old models.

    AEC Matador(Marshall?) 6x6 fuel bowser details

    in Aircraft WWII

    Thameslink Class 700

    in Locos, Trains and Layouts

    Posted

    The light above the cab is to aid visibility to trackworkers. But as you mention the second and eleventh coach then, assuming PTSO means Pantograph Trailer Second Open, it is possible that it's to illuminate and monitor the pantograph for damage. either caused by faulty overhead wiring, or damage it may cause to the wiring. - Part of the blame and claim culture on the railways now. - The rules are so daft that if a train is delayed due to a bird strike breaking the drivers cab window they have to determine which species was involved to apportion the compensation that arises out of the delay.

     

     

    Jetstar orange color

    in Modern - 1969 and onwards

    Posted

    5 minutes ago, Mark said:

    Maybe Airbus and Boeing just had a load of orange paint knocking around and gave it away for a good price!

    Unlikely - companies these days are highly 'conscious' of their image and that includes particular shades of colours, take Cadbury's purple as an example. Some go on to register them as trademarks, again Cadbury's.  Most recent images and rebrands are arranged by marketing companies who specify the colour as it has a perceived value or meaning.

     

    p.s. other chocolate bars are available and, in my opinion, taste better.

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    Scratch Build of 1951 Pullman Carriage

    in Work In Progress - Vehicles

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    Just now, hendie said:

     

    of course, you are absolutely correct.  I never realized that matching those colors would be so difficult, the situation being made even more ludicrous by the UK postal service's refusal to handle small pots of paint.  (I did find a few matches - phoenix precision paints, and railmatch do Pullman Cream and Umber - but neither will post overseas)

    JLTRT used to do all the authentic colours (generally the best available) but got out of the game due to the postal restrictions. Mixed specifically for them by automotive paint specialists I should be able to squeeze the mix out of them this weekend.

     

    If all else fails should be able to get swatches from their reserve stock.

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    Scratch Build of 1951 Pullman Carriage

    in Work In Progress - Vehicles

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    On 10/03/2017 at 0:46 AM, hendie said:

     

    absolutely no idea.  I put the variation I've seen in photo's down to lighting conditions.  It's like the railroad version of what color is sky ?

    I did ask the question over on rmweb where I thought someone would pipe up with "oh, you need xxxxx brown from yyy supplier" but I think there were only two replies pointing me to the suppliers I mentioned above.

     

    If only the Luftwaffe had flown in Pullman brown and cream, I'd be spoilt for choice with paint suppliers.

    Amazing build watching with great interest though will admit to missing the last few days.

     

    I've posted a link to this build over on Railnuts facebook page with a request for the colour matches. I know a man over there that will know the answer if I can persuade him to reveal the match.

     

    p.s. just to be anal it's umber and cream not brown.

     

    keep up the good work

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    Expanding foam - any users ??

    in Diorama Chat

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    22 hours ago, Circloy said:

    Any building sites in the area? If so why not see if you can blag some off cuts of the polystyrene insulation blocks most new builds are using.

     

    http://hobby.uk.com/materials/polystyrene-foam/styrofoam-blue-1.html

     

     

     

    21 hours ago, Mancunian airman said:

     

    Just looked at the Link and it is rather expensive NEW so as you say, go and blag some from a building site if all else fails  :rofl:

    Ian

    Bad example (especially as it doesn't indicate the sheet size) chosen quickly just to illustrate the product. Can get a full 2.4m x 1.2 m sheet  (8ft x 4 ft approx)  for similar price at DIY outlets.

    Hobby milling machine

    in Other Tools

    Posted

    50 minutes ago, Schwarz-Brot said:

    Consider putting at least about 3 to 4 times the price into making it workable. If you know what you are doing. But if you did, you probably wouldn't ask. So I would recommend a little Proxxon milling machine, maybe the MF 70. These are extremely small, but on the budget you get a precision tool compared to this china one. What's more important: They work out of box and are good to handle with the possibility of getting spare parts. The working area might be very small, take care of that.

     

    I've several Proxxon machines including the MF70 and can recommend it whole heartedly. What you do need to consider is the size of what you're trying to mill and then add at least 10 mm all round (to give you something to grip) and from that work out what working dimensions you need the miller to cope with.

    Halfords have stopped paint mixing

    in Vehicle Discussion

    Posted

    I've found that local Automotive paint shops are cheaper and better quality than Halfords. I use my local one instead hence why this news doesn't affect me lol.

    Ashley

    Wot he said.

    Any colour, any finish. Usually carry standard colour charts and will match to samples not just car colours. And if you talk to them nice they'll even mix enough to give you some for brushing / touch up.

    Driver less truck's?

    in Vehicle Discussion

    Posted

    It kinda bothers me that these "platoons" will be 10 vehicles ( 170m ) long to be honest.

    There's always going to be some numpty who'll wait until the last minute for their junction and then find one of these 170m long conveys blocking their way, hit the brakes and then wait for the "platoon" to pass on their inside before trying to filter in behind it.

    Which, in turn, will cause a whole load more congestion as the ripple effect backs up the traffic down the road.

    And that's just one scenario of many I can think of.

    I mean, it's an interesting idea in theory. In practice however IMO our roads are just too busy and there's way too many idiots out there for this to work fluidly.

    Although I could be wrong.

    Serve the numpties right if they have to go the next junction or three

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    Help/advice needed.

    in Diorama Chat

    Posted

    I wouldn't recommend sealing it before adding the base colour.

    Trick from model railway scenics is to colour the filler (water based paint or dye) prior to applying it to the base. that way if the surface gets damaged the white of the filler does not show through.

    As you've applied the filler then allowing the paint to soak into the surface will help minimise the problem should it arise.

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    A significant rise in CAA display charges

    in Real Aviation

    Posted

    Where on the CAA site does it say the rise in fees is as a result of the Shoreham disaster?

    It simply doesn't - The rise in fees is to recover the shortfall between income and costs.

    The choice appears to be between organiser's, and subsequently the attendee's, paying fees that cover the actual costs or the CAA closing down the office that deals with shows and thus no shows at all.

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