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Nick
nicknash23
Oct 1, 2012 1:21 pm
Anyone willing to middleman for getting some 7MM Corris Railway Wagons, the Corris Brakevan, and the Corris No.4? My grandfather is the one who pays for my...
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adriangrayfr
Oct 1, 2012 8:09 pm
... Nick, You'll get No.4 from Wrightlines but I'm not aware of readily available kits for the Corris wagons and brakevan. If I've missed something I'll be...
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Nick
nicknash23
Oct 1, 2012 9:47 pm
... well I'm not in the UK, I'm in the US cause I live in the US so sadly I need to get Corris 04 via Middleman...
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Nick
nicknash23
Oct 1, 2012 9:47 pm
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ken.crawley
Oct 2, 2012 10:38 am
Thanks James, this looks as though it could be very useful! Ken...
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James C
jamesmcorsi
Oct 2, 2012 9:06 pm
Dear Ken, Thanks for the email, sorry I haven't had time to investigate the programme fully, been a little busy. best wishes, James...
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activeps@...
talyllyn1
Oct 3, 2012 3:36 pm
... I have spoken to Adrian Swain (ABS Models)several times in the last few months about the availability of the Wrightlines kit for Corris loco No4. Although...
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Frank Sharp
frank.j.shar...
Oct 3, 2012 5:17 pm
Nick, As no-one has mentioned them and you look Corris bound. All the coaches in rebuilt (bogie) condition from Worsley Works and the Falcon locos from...
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adriangrayfr
Oct 3, 2012 10:01 pm
Yes, Adrian did build the test etch, then he persuaded Trevor to re-design the test etch to produce the production etch!!! But you are right Frank, I should...
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heatonwood
Oct 4, 2012 8:39 am
Well, I have taken the plunge and bought a kit new from slaters. The hornguides are done. I have filed down the guides to make them slimmer and taken about 15...
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Nick
nicknash23
Oct 4, 2012 6:57 pm
... sad thing is, I can't buy from Adrian as I'm from and live in the USA but the Corris No.3 and the coaches I can get without middleman help. I just need...
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Nick
nicknash23
Oct 4, 2012 6:57 pm
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kevin pearson
anglophile20...
Oct 4, 2012 9:09 pm
Hi Gang Shepshed – 6th October Admission £3.50 for Adults & Seniors A very reasonably priced event in the East Midlands for those interested in modelling in...
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stuart moores
chorlton426
Oct 5, 2012 12:30 pm
What sort of driving wheels are included now? I built one many moons ago when it came with aluminium tyres and plastic centers. They were a force fit on the...
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heatonwood
Oct 5, 2012 12:47 pm
Hi David It now has steel tyred wheels for both drivers and the bogie/pony truck. Still force fit on the extended axles which have a ground flat to engage the...
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Don Mason
pandprr
Oct 5, 2012 4:17 pm
For those who don't yet know about it and who may wish to keep up-to-date with my current (and past) modeling activities, I now have a 'Blog', which you can...
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Ian
badyinmacfadyin
Oct 13, 2012 2:59 pm
I'm trying to construct a full width diaphragm to bridge the gap between the parts of an articulated railcar. Attempts to date don't look very convincing so...
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gary.kearley
Oct 14, 2012 9:36 am
I am new to 7mm NG and am in the process of building a smallbrooks kit using an early hornby chassis. Is there a replacement motor that anyone can recommend...
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Martin Rich
nearleighworks
Oct 14, 2012 2:52 pm
The hornby chassis can be improved by ensuring 1. the wheels and pickups are clean. Make sure there is not much side play in the wheels and they rotate without...
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adriangrayfr
Oct 14, 2012 6:23 pm
Ian, I'm sorry I can't put my hands on specific references at the moment but I would suggest trying to find any article decribing the construction of corridor...
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Frank Sharp
frank.j.shar...
Oct 14, 2012 6:37 pm
Ian, This is an idea rather than something I've tried. Make up a concertina in plasticard, I suppose length average of what you expect open and closed to be....
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Brian Lunn
oldfartbri
Oct 14, 2012 9:30 pm
Hi I am similarly trying to connect 2 Bachmann coaches with Deerfield Laser bodies. Best I have come up with so far is from PSC who make some for 0 gauge. I am...
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Ian
badyinmacfadyin
Oct 15, 2012 9:40 pm
Thanks everyone. I've ordered some from the States. Once I see how they.re constructed I'll decide whether to make a full width version or just go with them....
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James C
jamesmcorsi
Oct 16, 2012 8:24 am
Dear Ian, I use O gauge standard coach connectors, available from O gauge guild meetings. Not perfect, but a lot easier than what has already been suggested. ...
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gary.kearley
Oct 16, 2012 6:37 pm
Thanks Martin - I particularly like the Graphite Pencil idea. Is this a standard HB type pencil or something more specialised ? Gary...
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Frank Sharp
frank.j.shar...
Oct 16, 2012 7:05 pm
Gary, If I can chip in, either a carpenter's pencil, which has a wide 'lead' and is a soft grade or from a good art shop a graphite block. Aim for 2-4B. Don't...
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Peter Jackson
peterjackson...
Oct 16, 2012 7:14 pm
Gary, I have a couple of Hornby chassis in Smallbrook locos and agree with all Martin suggests. I have gone DCC and adding a very cheap and basic chip to the...
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Brian
briandurell
Oct 17, 2012 12:52 am
Hi, Peter -- I have a couple of Smallbrook/Hornby kits to put together and have been thinking about installing DCC decoders in them. Question: is the motor...
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Roy
roy61uk
Oct 17, 2012 8:46 am
Just re-joined the 7mm NGA after a 4-year absence, thought I had given up but the bug has bitten again. Did think about other scales but still prefer the...
