Robert Shrives

Hi Very good models and crying for a bit of weathering, Just to say was the A class ref a spoiler ? Just about to finish one so expecting the worst or is it the best from the boys! robert

Hi The Bill Beford jig is very good I tape off both sides of the one I want and use a pair of square jawed pliers to make first bend - this into the hole and then pull on wire as I bend on the outer notch some times a twist with pliers to get both legs in the same plane helps - as does making several more than needed to allow selection of the best. If making several differing lengths I start with the longest and if I mess up I can cut off excess and use on a shorter one, just saves on wire! I was taught many years ago if making more than one thing a jig will help reproduction - and this jig has given years on service and has been borrowed by friends. Whilst reasonably priced makes a good club investment as on your own it might not get that much use. Robert

Hi have to say while new to me looking inside the cover looks like I am two years behind - which is about right for me , first published 2015. Still a great read Robert

Gents, Please can you point me in the direction of any diemensions for the silencers and roof mods or even a source of a drawing. Looking to cut into a lima roof panel and was hoping to do better than best guess. regards Robert

Hi , Well Santa was kind with a new book, Irish Railway Rambler by Micheal McMahon from Colourpoint`s fine stable! ISBN 978-1-78073-075-2. A great set of pics and extended captions with good pics to help modellers. I have now read it fairly well twice and to my untrained view a good read and worth my 16 earth pounds - other currencies available ! Robert