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anubis51
Crew Chief
Australia
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 Posted - 07/02/2012 : 4:53:38 PM
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Hi Andy,
Great work, as ever.
Good luck for the show this weekend, mate!
(Or should I say "Break a Leg..")???
John
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BigLars
Fireman
USA
7372 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2012 : 7:24:50 PM
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Andy,
A fine looking Van "Canadian for Caboose"! |
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andykins
Fireman
United Kingdom
3890 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2012 : 07:18:34 AM
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| thanks chaps :) |
"Is it really "rivet counting" if it's regarding NBW castings?"
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andykins
Fireman
United Kingdom
3890 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2012 : 08:22:53 AM
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so i found a few moments to check out my grandtline coupler pockets, i was going to use them years ago on something, but couldnt figure out how to work them.
johns newer cars got me a-thinking about them again, and hearing how much trouble he went to cutting up kadee boxes thought id have a root around my collection.
i found the #146 (or whatever the long centre shank ones are with the whisker springs are) would fit, so long as the draft box is fitted with upto the edge of the car, and if the ends on the whiskers are trimmed, since they stick out when centre, also, i figured one could cut a box down to move the coupler out and leave the springs as is but resting agaist the sides of the grandtline part.
(looks like it does not fit in the photo, but the knuckle does clear the grandtline part) |
"Is it really "rivet counting" if it's regarding NBW castings?"
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moore
Engine Wiper
United Kingdom
225 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2012 : 4:54:05 PM
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Looks interesting Andy but is there enough lateral movement?
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andykins
Fireman
United Kingdom
3890 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2012 : 03:57:39 AM
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| seems to be it can swing all the way to the side and the knuckle would just start to hit the edge of the grandtline part. but i have a loco with couplings fixed that dont swing and works fine because everything else does, so id gusee that a coupling that swings a bit should still be fine |
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moore
Engine Wiper
United Kingdom
225 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2012 : 11:58:54 AM
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just a quick good luck for the weekend Andy, hope all goes well and smoothly. All being well will see you Sunday.
John |
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andykins
Fireman
United Kingdom
3890 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2012 : 3:21:07 PM
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| thanks john. see you then! |
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Georgia Gulf
Engine Wiper
United Kingdom
100 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2012 : 3:54:56 PM
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Well Andy I have to say if there was a best in Show I think I know who would get it.The layout is even better in the flesh than in the pictures;very,very well done I'm proud of you.If the club ON30 is as good it will be fantastic.
You also managed a first aswell.I have never seen a beard trimmer used at a show before.
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andykins
Fireman
United Kingdom
3890 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2012 : 4:01:48 PM
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thanks nick :)
indeed, the guy watching at the time wasnt sure what he just saw, he didnt even ask for fear of looking crazy.
so thats two show invites, lots of photos, and nearly as many take of the stock boxes/layout supports.. :P |
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anubis51
Crew Chief
Australia
932 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2012 : 4:19:59 PM
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Congratulations Andy,
I knew that your layout would be a smash!
Well done.
John
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Georgia Gulf
Engine Wiper
United Kingdom
100 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2012 : 4:41:58 PM
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Just need Bevis to take some proper photos and we'll talk to Bob Brown and friends.Where's the second Show???
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SRJL1979
Section Hand
United Kingdom
64 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2012 : 09:13:11 AM
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Hi Andy,
Good to meet you today, and a treat to see your layout in the flesh - real nice bit of work, glad to see my tank car has been transfered to a decent railroad! Look forward to seeing the conversion.
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MinerFortyNiner
Fireman
USA
1994 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2012 : 11:16:43 AM
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| Ahh...sorry to be a few thousand miles too far west to enjoy the show! I am sure Andy's layout received many second, third, fourth looks from those fortunate to see it displayed. |
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BigLars
Fireman
USA
7372 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2012 : 1:09:38 PM
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| Great reviews Andy. Pictures? |
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numpty's creek narrow gauge RR
