7mm , Blackney, A Glimpse of the Forest

[simond]

I’d guess they’re Peco, but Peco might buy Slaters, perhaps.

 

[daifly]

I’d guess they’re Peco, but Peco might buy Slaters, perhaps.

Parkside D. used to. They would happily exchange the FS wheels for S7 which Peco don't make.
Dave

 

[Richard Gawler]

I think they may be Slaters. They come with the Parkside kits.

The Parkside (by Peco) kits I have built in the last couple of years have Slater's wheels. But I am still pondering, how do you make the wheels removable? All of the 0 gauge wheels I have used go so far into their bearings that dismantling needs removing the axleboxes.

 

[Alan]

With the Parkside kits gentle bending out of the axle boxes. I've done it many times with no problems with running on both O and ON kits..

 

[simond]

I agree with Alan, Building a couple at the moment, gentle but firm, they are surprisingly resilient!
You will be able to pop the axle end out of the axlebox.

Looks horrendous, but seems to work.

 

[Richard Gawler]

Alan and Simon, thank you both for this and I will remember I can try this on my own Parkside wagons if the need arises.

 

[daifly]

I have a few finescale PD wagons which could be converted that way. When I'm feeling brave, I'll give it a try!

Dave

 

[simond]

Not sure how easy it’ll be once brakes, door bangers, etc are fitted, but the W irons are definitely flexible.

Worst case, I guess WEP or Hobby Holidsys etches are the fall-back.

 

[Alan]

No problem with brakes or door
Bangers I've just replaced the wheels.

 

[Alan]

No progress of late mainly because Of being away on the boat for just over 2 weeks. i will be helping exhibit a good friends layout at the Sheringham exhibition. The first one we've done since Dec 2018 at Manchester. For anyone who comes the layout is called Salmon Pastures, a 1930s imaginary shed based in Sheffield.

 

[Alan]

Pleased to say that the layout was erected in reasonable time considering we had not done it foe nearly 5 years and it all worked. Roll on tomorrow and may we and the other exhibitors, taders and demonstraters have a successful exhibition.

 

[Alan]

The show went well for us and I gather the organisers. We had the odd minor hiccup but then we had not really operated the layout since the Manchester exhibition in 2016.

A couple of snaps.
The layout belongs to SAD the one with the 'tache (who's layout it is) Neville being the one in the top hat and dog collar (making sure we have the Hand of God close by)

 

[Alan]

Inspired by exhibiting again I at long last got round to painting and applying transfers to the Grampus I have been building.





Next the bit I probably like best ---------------------------weathering and also building a removable load.

 

[Geoff]

For those beside Jordan who like their photos in B&W the 121 about to leave.

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Hi Alan,

This photo of your Class 121 really takes me there, it really looks at home at Blackney as it awaits departure time. You can almost hear the engine ticking over and smell the exhaust fumes.

Geoff

 

[Alan]

Grampus 2 now finished, I'm not sure I've over weathered it




and with Grampus 1

 

[wigancg]

Spot on Alan. Lovely!

 

[Alan]

Thank you.

 

[Osgood]

If the bar gets pushed any higher it will need a red light to warn low-flying aircraft
Wonderful weathering!

 

[Alan]

Thank You Tony

 

[Jordan]

Grampus 2 now finished, I'm not sure I've over weathered it

Is there any such thing as 'over weathering' for the more motley B.R. wagons?
Heck, Alan, even the load of spoil is brilliant for capturing the look of old ballast!!