Too Tall Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 (edited) 1 hour ago, StuLarge said: DPD notification for the 50' full break 👍🏼 I did wonder why I didn't get a in stock notification, its the era5 that is in stock, I have Era 4 and era 3 almost full sets (only ordered one brake third van for each) on pre order 😁 And being pedantic (possibly, or maybe just lacking in knowledge) isn't the 50' a parcel van ? The era 4 is all blood and custards, but the 50' whateveritis shows as just blood, no idea if that's how its coming or if it's getting a custard stripe 😝 Edited April 3 by Too Tall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTSR_NSE Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 The web image for 50’ brake/parcel coach is identical for both era 4 & era 5 variants - hopefully the era 4 one is incorrect & the real model will be blood & custard! 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 A full brake is basically a parcels coach, I’m thinking that they were generally crimson in early BR and later moving to maroon. Can’t recall if they were always painted two tone. Many in blue era were parcels blue rather than blue/grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_watts1 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Early BR is still in LMS crimson, late BR is maroon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman On The Rails Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Incline piers 3% gradient, little look test completed. There is another set for the other side. Need to sort the spacing out, then do some testing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Looking at that pic, that looks more than 3% ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_watts1 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 I concur with TT, looking at the pic your loco will get to the first pier and stall due to its driving wheels been off of the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman On The Rails Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 It’s not perfect yet, was just a test to see what it looked like, I had meant to left enough track loose for the original design but went awry some where, but will sort it over a couple of weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob23 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 (edited) Busy day of deliveries: roco turntable, additional track sections for said turntable, lenz reverse loop module and tillig isolating fishplates (which I will swap out at a future date as i didn't realise they were grey when i added them to my basket!) And then: alpha sniffer, alpha encoder and alpha switch to build a control panel for my goods yard. Just using a bit of cardboard to test my understanding of the wiring and power requirements before I get to building the real thing. Edited April 8 by Rob23 Correct spelling 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 (edited) As well as the lovely Stanier 50’ Full Brake, these two 3D printed beauties arrived. They are by Copper Mine Minatures. Nicely made, van body and chassis are separate so glazing can be added. The fork trucks look huge, but they were in those days, the seat gives it away its correct scale. They come with 3 alternatives for the fork heights which is a lovely detail. Now to research some suitable paint schemes. Shelvoke & Drewry Freightlifter fork truck Bedford CA van Edited April 9 by Rallymatt Feeling crazy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman On The Rails Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 My accurascale TT:120 figures pictured here looking at the DB Schenker Class 08 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB51 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Are you pleased with them? R- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman On The Rails Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 2 minutes ago, RB51 said: Are you pleased with them? R- Yeah they are cool and sturdy, bought for fun and hopefully poke accurascale into the scale, be good for occasional outings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moawkwrd Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Some cork tiles and more cork in a roll, and some tools. Sadly the pliers are less 10mm even without checking them with calipers. But I needed some new ones anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 3 minutes ago, moawkwrd said: Some cork tiles and more cork in a roll, and some tools. Sadly the pliers are less 10mm even without checking them with calipers. But I needed some new ones anyway. Are you sure the middle set are not wider across the back of the jaws? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuLarge Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 5 hours ago, Rallymatt said: so glazing can be added I'm not really a model maker, but I can design for 3d printing no worries. I am interested in how you would glaze these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Kristal Klear is a PVA based substance that is great for making windows especially in 3D printed vehicles. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 Today I received the pin gauge thingamebob for checking back to backs, it looks like my digital "very-nears" are pretty good too ☺️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 Haha except you are supposed to have pressure on the thumb pad so the jaws are tight against the work piece 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge1965 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 23 minutes ago, Too Tall said: Today I received the pin gauge thingamebob for checking back to backs, it looks like my digital "very-nears" are pretty good too ☺️ Don't start @Rallymatt off with Digital VC..... We will never hear the end of this !!! 🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuLarge Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 @Peachy there she is, in the wild... Just in time for lunch! Now the long wait for the train set. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 31 minutes ago, Rallymatt said: Haha except you are supposed to have pressure on the thumb pad so the jaws are tight against the work piece 😁 Well ... I can live with the 10.39 reading that gives too 🤪 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_watts1 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 A bumper crop of goodies has arrived today. Got the 10.4mm pin gauge. Seven buildings and the 50' full brake. I love the buildings, they're fantastic for the size, the church especially with the four crosses on the roof, just how delicate are those, I daren't even put it back in the bag for fear of breaking them. I also love the addition of corridor ends in the full brake. It baffles me how people can knock TT:120 with the quality of things like these. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunmarc88 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 Today I have received the 50’ Passenger Brake, two double straights and some new couplings to replace the Peco ones. The 50’ brake is currently travelling around my radius 2 track with a small amount of drag but is moving surprisingly well as part of a train. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTSR_NSE Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Accurascale TT:120 Research Team figures. (imho) They are incredibly detailed for their size - even more so if viewed with a magnifier! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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