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Have a look at: http://www.model-cars.org.uk - some interesting body kits there! Purchased the following from them, very helpful in all aspects. BEDFORD CA VAN BODY 1/24 MINI PICKUP 1/24 BODYSHELL FORD CENTRE DOOR MODEL T BODY 1/25 The bottom two are sold out at present, the Bedford Van is still av...

If mine ever shows up we will see what I can do with it. Can't say it will be worth a crap as it will be my first attempt at something like this but you have to start somewhere.Tom Hi Tom, Don't be too harsh on yourself, you have the right attitude to make start, have a go, you'll be fine, you may ...

Hi Tom, Well my bargain of a couple of pounds from eBay turned up today, literally as bought............ http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af111/Arthur-Inch/ER5/ER5aspurchased.jpg Then couple of hours later..................... after a razor saw, knife, file and a few pieces of plastic card, and a ...

One thing I do want to ask; is the coupling system on this loco real or just used on toys? I'm thinking that system may need to dissappear.Tom Hi Tom, yes!!!! it is for real, some swear by it, others swear at it! :D If you look at the numerous pictures that abound on here, you will see many types o...

Currently thinking on how best to transform a Hornby 0-4-0 into something cooler than stock :idea: Hi Tom, Ok your on, lets see just what the magic dust of the Gn15 forum can perform, in turning your ugly duckling into a gracefull swan.:D Bit the bullet, and in a sheer moment of madness bid and won...

Hi Tom, These links may help you in your quest, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HORNBY-L-8089-BILL-AND-BEN-CYLINDER-BLOCK-NEW-/360346138381?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item53e64db70d http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=Hornby%20connecting%20rods&_sacat=0&_odkw=Hornby%20bill&_osacat=0&_...

Hi Charlie, A thoroughly absorbing read, truly amazed at how it all fits together in such a small space. I've just consulted the "Button Expert" and her answer was a rather curt " what a silly question to ask...... of course the buttons are mined complete with their holes already in t...

Hi John, Nice to see the construction method, intrigued by the sliding windows, the down bit appears straight forward, but how did you make the up bit, and keep the window to stay up? Found this link sometime ago for a ruler.... :idea: http://www.printmini.com/printables/rulers/index.shtml John

Charlie Stewart wrote:Wish me luck???

Ok done that what next?

Charlie love the idea and the preamble, will be watching with interest.

Does it all have to be on one level, perhaps multi level may be a way forward in accommodating all your requirements?


Best wishes for your venture..........

John

...newer members ... This newer member is positively drooling! Such elegance, beautifully crafted workmanship. Please more pictures, and if you have time more details and plans of the construction and etc. etc.......... The Abbot was wondering would your Carriage Works Supervising Foreman be intere...

Hi Andy, I have some lenghts of this, easily cut with a pair of pliers. http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af111/Arthur-Inch/Other/Sleeperstrip.jpg So if your still stuck in your quest?, PM me your address and lengths you require and I'll pop them in a jiffy bag to you. If anyone else is looking for...

Led strip lights......... http://www.rapidonline.com/Electronic-Components/Optoelectronics/LED-Strips/Flexible-LED-strips-18-way/81566/kw/56-0466?source=googleps&utm_source=googleps Tess, this link takes you to ebay, used this seller many times before, he supplies the strip as a kit, ie, copper ...

Bill, thanks for tips on solving the " rocking motion" now my little fella runs much better!

Bilco wrote: and I'll have to think of another wheeze to add weight low down.

Bill, neat job, like the idea of the "skirt"

Re "Underpinnings and power unit mated together" has your modification stopped the power unit from rocking?

Ps if your not using your light, can I have it please!

Charlie, great topic, superb job, have a couple of these lurking about, was pondering what to do with them.

rockershovel wrote:so, is there going to be a suitably ecclesiastical backdrop?

Now there is an idea!

Had not got that far ahead............



As ever the story will continue........................

Hi all,

After many weeks abscence, moving! (never again!!!).

Oopppsssssss been found out!

Great idea, had'nt given a thought to working on the kitchen table, maybe be able to contiue the saga after all.
Wonders just how big a kitchen table the good lady would like!

Due to an impending transfer from work, Gnoring Abbey regrettably will have to be dismantled and shelved for the foreseeable future, if any one lives in and around the Exeter area would like to PM me, to meet up etc, will also be joining the Exeter Model railway Club, looks like the new layout will ...

Thank you gentlemen for your warm welcome and words of encouragement. Another lurker from the shadows........... :D What a joy this site is, a mine of useful information, hints and tips, and oodles of wonderful models, awestruck by the examples shown. The ingenuity of modelling in Gn15 is superb. I ...

Gnoring Abbey Railway is a Gn15 model railway, to a scale of 1:24 running on OO (16.5 mm) track, thus representing 15" prototype minimum gauge and miniature railways.