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Not sure why it's down, but backups are available on the wayback machine.

Updated to tomorrow now.

14 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

I don't mind taking it somewhere to have it repaired, that's not an issue.

I just wanted to explore options that might benefit modellers. There have been a handful of posts on here about damaged PCBs and repairing PCBs.

There isn't an alternative (that I know of).

Most beneficial take home for modellers would be to consider taking a stab - soldering that is possible without fancy kit/mad skillz.
Some solid tutorials here from a chap using a cheap, generic iron to do surface mount components (inc. SO8 chips with <1mm between pins).

Damaged PCBs (vs dislodged components) may be much less fixable, particularly if it's multi-layer.

18 hours ago, Mayner said:

A Tale of two vans digital workshop.

Clogher Valley Passenger Brake Van.

I bought a pair of Clogher Valley Coaches and a Horsebox after Branchlines released the kits in the late 80s and later bought a pair of Backwoods Miniatures CVR Wagon/Van chassis and though it was time to complete the train by adding one of the distinctive 4w Passenger Brakes.

The starting point was to find a suitable drawing in this case Dave Holman's sketch plans of the Passenger Brake and other CVR stock.

Going down the 3D printing path, the first step was to prepare a 2D Cad drawing of the sides and ends from Dave's sketchs using the software I used for general Cad work including artwork for etched kits etc.

The 2D drawings are then imported into a 3D modelling programme, in this case Fusion 360 as templates for designing the 3D model. 

Rendering of CVR Passenger Brake.

Screenshot of Van body ready for printing. 

In all the 3D model took 2-3 days to complete, because of the small size of the 4mm model the bottom sliding door track is not really noticeable and the end steps tend to curl up!

I found it necessary to use two different types of software because although my general CAD software has 3D capability its not really suitable for producing models for 3D printing and 3D modelling software has its limitations in terms of drawing 2D profiles, or maybe its just my age!

Cavan and Leitrim Railway Milk Vans 1&2.

Used as passenger brake vans on C&L Main Line trains in GSR and CIE days, these Ballinamore built vans were distinctly different in outline and appearance to the original Metropolitan Passenger Brake Vans.

The starting point was to prepare a 2D tracing from DGCs 1961 drawing and photos from the IRRS Flickr Site.

The research was interesting revealing considerable detail differences between the two vans during CIE ownership IL retaining its original side doors with droplights, while 2L lost its droplights, with different framing at (least)one end. The end posts on both vans had a distinctive inward taper from solebar to roof level a trap for the unwary

The next step is to prepare a 3D model of the van which could take some time!

 

 

Hi Mayner,

Any plans to produce the CVR van for sale?

Been on my agenda to make a few for years now without any progress.

Appreciate I'm likely one of two/three potential customers...

Fantastic stuff. 

Been out of the hobby for years and missed out on these!

21 minutes ago, leslie10646 said:

 

Of course, those of us "in weeping exile" can see Andy's CDR delights for under a tenner, if we live in the right part of the Big Island.

See Bruckless thread.

Have you built one of these yet, Andy?  Pretty little loco?                                                     Augher: 25/6/37 Casserley, Copyright The Syndicate

Backwoods did a kit but this 3D print + halling motor bogie is attractive. https://www.shapeways.com/product/YRVXZZ8J3/00n3-clogher-valley-tram-engine?optionId=63579592&li=shops

Theres even a ready to run offering (albeit 009) https://www.fourdees.co.uk/clogher

6 minutes ago, connollystn said:

Would there be much of a market for Irish narrow gauge in OO?

OO Works UG class https://www.ebay.ie/itm/374483153701

Another rake of locos from this seller too https://m.ebay.ie/seller?sid=andy13052004&_trksid=p2349624.m3561.l49544

19 hours ago, JasonB said:

Why are these prices a constant topic of discussion on here. We are all aware it's excessive. If someone decides to chance their arm, and sell for that price, and another decides to buy, what business is it of anyone else. 

Because record prices are inherently notable.

Some want to discuss it, even if there is little/nothing new to be said.

Unfortunately a 'bouyant' resale market absolutely affects those of us trying to purchase effected models.

edit: affect/effect 

Picked this up the other day. Great to see your work and some 00n3 in the mainstream.

"Superheating" your J15 with old car tyres?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175393670372

Not as swish as the Murphy Models class 111 but still!

For connoisseurs of old Lima pancake motor Class 201s there is an Enterprise (River Lagan) on UK eBay for £150. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403540813292

Not sure what these are worth Vs later Murphy's but FYI