English Bob Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 I was so excited to find these pylons after seeing them on an online layout. I ordered them and was massively disappointed to receive a kitset of tiny plastic parts?With my eyesight I have no chance of assembling them. I should have known the kit would be self build but it just did not occur to me at the time.Does anybody know of any shop or person who could build these for me. Happy to pay, otherwise I am stuck with a box of bits.CheersSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37lover Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Given the relatively cheap price to buy these kits I would not think it economically viable to pay, even if someone was willing. Have you thought of buying yourself a magnifying glass/lamp - I use [need!] one for assembling lots of kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buz Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Hi English BobGet your self an optivisor you won't regret it if you can afford it get the one with LED lightsI use an optivisor for a lot of things involved in the hobby. I have had no choice due to life time eye issues.For a kit like that it is just not worth paying some one to build and paint the kit for you.regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat2018 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 @EBA word of caution about previous replies. Magnifying aids are very useful but only if there is nothing fundamentally wrong with your eyes such as cataracts, glaucoma or macular degeneration. (I'm not an ophthalmologist so there may be diseases of the eye where magnification will help).I used to be so short-sighted that I didn't need magnifying aids for close work. A few years ago I had cataract operations and now have the opposite problem, perfect distance vision but no close up vision because the implanted lenses are fixed focal length. I now wear varifocals for normal use and use visors with interchangeable lenses for close work. For really close-up work I also have a set of what are basically spectacles with very high magnification lenses.If you do have cataracts it also affects your colour vision. Because you compensate for these things I didn't realise that everything looked yellowish until I had had one eye operated on.Sadly these days there are long waiting lists for cataract operations on the NHS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFOCH Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 If you're really stuck, I'll have a go for you. I wouldn't call myself an expert but I've done quite a few kits over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buz Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Hi top cat The ophthalmologist suggested to me an optivisor might be helpful. I have infantile glaucoma. and not that long ago had cataracts done.The cataracts where a PITA they put a stop to a lot of things before they where fixed.The beauty of an optivisor is it can be used over the top of my glasses without the risk of damaging them.If in doubt and you have an ophthalmologist talk to them about the best solution.there will be a workable solution to the problemregards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Bob Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 Thanks all for your reply's to my thread. I would greatly appreciate taking up TFOCH's offer to assist and of course would compensate him. Please let me know how to make direct contact. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFOCH Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 I've "reported" your post, and asked the moderators to pass you my email address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 English Bob you also need to Report yourself and give your email else the mods cannot join you together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Bob Posted July 17, 2023 Author Share Posted July 17, 2023 I have now worked out how to report myself :) and have sent my email address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 I have now worked out how to report myself :) and have sent my email address. Each contact address sent to you both - as requested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFOCH Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Thanks Mr RAF! (or can we call you 96?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Bob Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 I am happy to report that TFOCH assembled these pylons for me and did a great job. No money changed hands but I have suitably compensated TFOCH for his kindness in another way. Now to find a suitably coloured spray paint for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Glad you've had a good result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What About The Bee Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 This thread warms my heart.Attaboy TFOCH! Well done!And I would like to see one of these pylons English Bob. After decoration, of course.Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFOCH Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Here's the finished set, before Royal Mail decided to shake them apart again...They're not a bad kit, but the main "frames" tend to curl backwards. I overcame that by gluing the lower half, letting that set,and then gluing the upper half. The instructions are a bit poor, quite blurry/low resolution, but in all pretty straightforward.(To the left you can see a Dapol/Kitmaster tank wagon under construction, which I was doing while waiting for glue to dry on the pylons) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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