I note that the rules are now published at http://expong.org/assets/pdf/expong_2013_dave_brewer_challenge_rules.pdf An 'interesting shape' indeed: that'll test...
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kford@...
kford...
Dec 3, 2012 2:16 pm
Hello, all - Has anyone had recent contact with KBscale? I've attempted to send two emails to them in recent weeks with no response, so I suspect they are not...
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David Hughes
davidhughes1...
Dec 3, 2012 2:40 pm
Yes, Ken, with no problem. David also watches this group, so he will probably contact you offline.David HWiltshire, UK To: O14@yahoogroups.com From:...
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John Bruce
ringingrock2002
Dec 3, 2012 6:21 pm
Yes ditto, I've sent two or three since Expong, but there's no mad rush. And I suspect like many small traders KB scale might not be his main way of earning a...
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kford@...
kford...
Dec 4, 2012 3:59 pm
Thank you both - I'll sit tight, it's nothing urgent. Ken Ford Aurora, IL USA...
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David John
davidphillip...
Dec 5, 2012 12:30 pm
Hi Guys  There was a thread some time ago regarding old slate buildings. I have just found this site which has loads and loads of stuff in addition to...
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John C
jclutterbuck...
Dec 5, 2012 1:50 pm
Hi David Thanks for this - as you say a very interesting site. I think it was post 5113 that you were referring to which has a link to Aditnow:...
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David John
davidphillip...
Dec 5, 2012 1:59 pm
Hi John  Absolutely, and you are always welcome to come to Model Rail 2013 in Glasgow to see them. (It is about half-way between us!)  Cheers  David ...
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John C
jclutterbuck...
Dec 5, 2012 5:54 pm
On the subject of quarries I wonder if anyone can suggest a suitable model, kit or parts to make a granite quarry crane something like one of these: ...
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Andrew Young
tutburypanda
Dec 5, 2012 6:15 pm
John, Afraid it's wooden rather than metal, but have you considered the Port Wynnstay Derrick kit? They can be built as large or as small as you like and we've...
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David John
davidphillip...
Dec 5, 2012 8:25 pm
Hi John  Try Dinky Toys  The 20Ton Coles crane will give you the trapezoid legs (sell for £1-00 to £4-00 in the condition we want.) Dinky also did a...
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Paul Holmes
heatonwood
Dec 5, 2012 8:33 pm
John My first thought was K&S brass, a drawing, lots of pins, a board with thick cork attached and a lot of cutting and soldering. But have you looked at the...
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Frank Sharp
frank.j.shar...
Dec 5, 2012 9:41 pm
John, Have you looked at Duncan's Models? He does a Priestman as a face digger, excavator or drag line. The dragline jib will readily shorten for a caterpillar...
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Roy C Link
rcl717orx
Dec 6, 2012 10:28 am
Dear John, I don't know about kits - but I do have a Butter Brothers derrick crane catalogue which has lots of drawings - not just the mechanisms (hand, steam...
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John C
jclutterbuck...
Dec 6, 2012 9:16 pm
Thanks for all the replies guys both on and off list. Further study of my books and photos shows these cranes were seriously substantial and would lift 20 tons...
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Frank Sharp
frank.j.shar...
Dec 6, 2012 10:15 pm
John, You probably don't see much of Model Signal Engineering down south, but he regularly attends shows up here. There is a web site. Would some of his 10 and...
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John C
jclutterbuck...
Dec 6, 2012 10:46 pm
Hi Frank, Thanks for the suggestion. There doesn't seem to be that much in 10mm and 16mm scales and few have pictures :( but it's definitely a route worth...
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adriangrayfr
Dec 6, 2012 10:49 pm
John, If Roy will let you use the drawings in his books the route I would adopt would be to ask Allen Doherty of Worsley Works to use them to design and etch...
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Mark Noble
marknobletwo
Dec 8, 2012 12:36 pm
All, What looks to be a very interesting program being aired on Monday on BBC4 at 9:00pm will feature Rob Waller's 009 layout of Dduallt. Not our scale I know...
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Andrew Young
tutburypanda
Dec 8, 2012 11:27 pm
Mark, Agreed, looks well worth watching. They were filming for this on the Talyllyn in the summer and I believe they filmed on the Ffes too. Good to see some...
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Halket family
annie95065
Dec 9, 2012 10:23 am
I'm thinking about doing something with slate wagons for the expoNG challenge next year. o14, of course. Deciding which models to use - I'm keenest on the FR...
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gilesengineer
Dec 9, 2012 10:29 am
... Hi Tim, Yes, the wagons on 'The Loop' are the FR 2 ton type, etched, from the 7mm Association - and very good they are too..... Cheers, Giles...
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George Morris
drcassiar
Dec 9, 2012 10:56 am
The 3 ton type is done by Langley. A little more basic, but still very good. G! ... From: gilesengineer <giles@...> Subject: [O14] Re: which slate...
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Halket family
annie95065
Dec 9, 2012 11:18 am
Does anyone have any experience with the Worlsey Works kits? Tim Halket 01787 280835 www.timhalket.com please follow me on twitter @timhalket _____ From:...
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Paul Holmes
heatonwood
Dec 9, 2012 12:08 pm
I have built quite a few 2 and 3 ton wagon, all from the 7 mm Narrow Gauge Association kits. Very comprehensive etched kits with all common variations and...
5202
adriangrayfr
Dec 9, 2012 2:55 pm
I have never, ever, managed to get a decent result with the Langley kit - the etched fold lines are too wide so you don't get a crisp fold. Adrian...
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adriangrayfr
Dec 9, 2012 3:01 pm
No, but I would echo Paul Holmes comments about the Association kits - they are complete, for one thing and the etching ad castings are very very good. I've...
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Phil Traxson
philfire21
Dec 9, 2012 3:12 pm
The 3 ton ones are also done by the 7mm NGA, if you order from them be clear which one you need! Phil T. ... From: O14@yahoogroups.com...
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Phil Traxson
philfire21
Dec 9, 2012 3:17 pm
Probably because, like their L &B coaches, they are enlarged directly from 4mm artwork, including the width of the lines. Phil T. ... From: O14@yahoogroups.com...
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Halket family
annie95065
Dec 9, 2012 5:58 pm
Thank you all. I'm no longer a member of the association - do you think they'll still sell me a couple? Tim _____ From: O14@yahoogroups.com...
